User's Manual

MTU Instructions
General Installation and Wiring Guidelines
Do
9 Do check your cell phone for presence
of a strong signal before entering a
building or basement. Do install the
MTU if the signal remains strong at
the installation location. (Note: This is
a guideline only. It does not guarantee
that the MTU will be received by the
DCU. However, if cell phone service is
affected by the location, it is possible
that the MTU transmission will also be
blocked.)
9 Do select the best possible location
for MTU installation that will allow
optimum signal transmission.
9 Do select a location for MTU
installation that is above grade.
9 Make sure that the MTU is located
near an outside wall, but not on an
outside wall.
9 Make sure the MTU in installed within
500 feet of the meter.
9 Do make sure that no staples have
pierced the installation wire.
9 Do mount the MTU vertically and level
with the STAR Logo facing the
installer.
9 Do keep the MTU a few inches away
from the outside wall in case of metal
siding or foil insulation.
9 Do use a spacer when mounting an
Original Flatpak STAR MTU on any
surface other than plaster or wood.
9 Do use a spacer if you need to make
a splice near the MTU and if the MTU
is mounted outside.
9 Do keep the MTU at least 6” (the
width of the MTU) from all pipes,
conduit, electric meters, electrical
boxes, downspouts, dumpsters,
garbage cans, water, electric and gas
meters, etc.
9 Do keep at least 4” between MTUs
side to side and 3” top to bottom,
when installing multiple MTUs.
9 Do mount an MTU 2” to 3” below a
plaster ceiling or the metal grid of a
drop ceiling.
9 Do use amp splices and 3M DBR Gel
kits when making splices in pits.
9 Do make sure the correct meter type
and size is selected.
9 Do make sure the MTU is
programmed on.
9 Do program the MTU as the last step.
Make sure it is mounted, wired, all
splices are completed and tucked into
place and wires are stapled in place.
9 Do follow all national and local codes
when installing MTUs.
9 Do inspect all splices, connections
and wiring for damage.
9 Do route all wires away from the MTU
case.
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