Chapter 6: Installation Mount the ODU, LPU and surge suppressorPage 6-16Protection requirements for a mast or tower installationIf the ODU is to be mounted on a metal tower or mast, then in addition to the general protectionrequirements (above), the following requirements must be observed: The equipment must be lower than the top of the tower or its lightning air terminal. The metal tower or mast must be correctly grounded.Schematic examples of mast or tower installations are shown in Figure 74.