a) Ground the Antenna Mount: When mounting the
antenna to a wall or under an eave using the plastic
antenna mounting bracket provided, this step is not
necessary. In this case, proceed to Step B) Antenna
Connection in this section. This step Ground the
Antenna Mount applies only when mounting the
antenna to a metal mounting structure such as a
metal pole, mast, tower, etc.
Attach a #8 aluminum or a #10 copper grounding wire
to the antenna mounting structure. In some cases, a
bolt on the mount can be used for making this
connection.
Tighten this connection securely. Ensure there is a
good electrical connection between your mounting
structure and grounding wire. Run the grounding wire
as straight as possible and use stand-off insulators
spaced four (4) to six (6) feet apart. Attach the
grounding wire to an acceptable building ground
location.
Examples of acceptable building grounding locations
are:
• The building or structure grounding electrode
system as covered in 250.50 in the NEC
• Grounded interior metal water piping system, within
5ft. from its point of entrance to the building
• Grounded nonflexible metallic power service
raceway
• Service equipment enclosure, the grounding
electrode conductor or the grounding electrode
conductor metal enclosure of the power service
• An 8-foot grounding rod driven into the ground
can be used as long as it is connected to the
central building ground by a #6 or heavier bonding
wire
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