LP-WBX-N Series Lightning Protector Installation Instructions LP-WBX-NFF The LP-WBX-NFF and LP-WBX-NMP / NMS connectors are labeled Surge and Protected. The Surge connector must be connected to the expected surge source (e.g. antenna). The Protected connector must be connected toward the protected equipment. Protector failure and equipment damage can occur if the protector is installed backwards. LP-WBX-NMP / NMS The NMS version (shown) has an N connector, Male gender, on the Surge side. The NMP version (not shown) has an N connector, Male gender, on the Protected side. Except for connector gender, both protectors have the same mechanical and electrical specifications. All protectors are weatherized and sealed to IP65 allowing for outdoor as well as indoor installation. Protector Grounding The protector must be connected to ground through a double D hole in a conductive surface entry panel, or an optional LP-BFDN-CW bracket bonded to a grounded plate (shown below), or a large gauge wire with minimum bends crimped to the supplied lug nut on the connector. The level of protection with any protector is most influenced by the quality of the attached earth ground system. Optional LP-BFDN-CW universal mounting bracket Double D N Hole Caution: Panel mounting jamb nut torque 20-25 in-lb (2.3-2.8 N*m) Maximum Connector coupling nut torque 6.2 - 9.7 in-lbs (0.7 - 1.1 N*m) Drill (2) 4.8mm (0.1874) holes in grounded plate using the bracket as template. Attach bracket to ground plate with (2) M4x15mm, flat-washers under bolt heads, and star-washers under nuts (hardware supplied with bracket). Insert protector in double D N type connector hole. Warranty (LP- WBX-N series) Times Microwave Systems (the seller) warranties to the original purchaser its surge and lightning protection products used in commercial communications applications to be free from defects in material or workmanship which arise from proper and normal use and service for ten (10) years. In the event that the purchaser becomes aware of a defect within this period of time, the seller will, at its options, repair or provide to the purchaser new material in exchange for the defective material. In order to receive any remedy under this warranty, the purchaser must notify Times Microwave Systems of the defect and receive a return authorization. The entire liability of the seller shall be limited to the repair or provision of new material in exchange for the defective product. Seller shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, cost of removal and re-installation of the product or any other costs incurred by the purchaser as a result of the defect. In no case shall the liability of the seller exceed the sales price of the surge and lightning protection products found to be defective. The above constitutes the entire warranty provided by Times Microwave Systems. There are no other warranties provided, expressed or implied. Times Microwave Systems 358 Hall Avenue Wallingford, CT 06492 203-949-8400, (800) 867-2629 Fax: 203-949-8423 International Sales: 4 School Brae, Dysart, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland KY1 2XB UK Tel: +44 (0) 1592655428 China Sales: No. 318 Yuan Shan Road, Shanghai, China Tel: 86-21-51761234 Fax: 86-21-64424098