provided to avoid exposure of wiring to accidental contact with lightning and power
conductors in accordance with NEC Sections 725‐54 (c) and 800‐30. In all other
cases, an appropriate Listed Primary Protector must be provided. Refer to Articles 800
and 810 of the NEC for details.
1. For protection of ODU against direct lightning strikes, appropriate requirements
of NFPA 780 should be considered in addition to NEC.
2. For Canada, appropriate requirements of the CEC 22.1 including Section 60 and
additional requirements of CAN/CSA‐B72 must be considered as applicable.
3. Only UL Listed parts and components will be used for installation. Use UL Listed
devices having an environmental rating equal to or better than the enclosure
rating to close all unfilled openings.
4. Use min. 14 AWG external protective earthing conductor.
5. Earth the antenna coax shield to the building earth or mast.