Alpha Technologies FBE2322 Enclosure System - Manual (Page 19)

19 031-314-B0-001, Rev. A (12/2012)
2.0 Installation, continued
2.5 Enclosure Installation, Pole Mounting
2.5.1 Wooden Pole
Tools and Materials Required (customer supplied):
• Two 5/8" (16mm) diameter machine bolts, length to suit pole
• Four 5/8" (16mm) split lock (helical spring) washers, zinc plated or better
• Two 5/8" (16mm) threaded hex nuts (UNC thread)
• Auger or drill for boring 11/16" (17.5mm) diameter holes in the wooden pole
• Mallet or hammer
• Assorted sockets
• Tape measure
• Three-foot level
• Never transport the unit with installed batteries. Doing so can cause injury or damage to the
enclosure and installed equipment. Install the batteries after you transport the unit to the site
and secure it to the pole.
• Alpha recommends that you position the enclosure on the opposite side of the pole from traffic.
This reduces the danger of falling equipment in the event that a pole is struck by an automobile.
• Mounting bolts must completely penetrate the wooden pole. Secure the bolts from the back with
a large washer and nut.
• Enclosure installation at >5º angle from pole-axis is not recommended.
• Different configurations may require more or less pole mounting bolts/strapping than indicated
in the instructions below. Always use the same number mounting hardware assemblies as the
total enclosure mounting brackets for any configuration.
CAUTION!
ATTENTION:
The majority of poles belong to the local utility. Before installing an enclosure, have both the location and mounting
method approved by the utility. Because most codes require the enclosure to be located at a minimum height from
the ground, always verify local height restrictions before proceeding.
Table 2-2, Enclosure Pole Mounting Dimensions
Enclosure Pole Mount Bracket Distances
Enclosure Distance (on center) (in/mm)
FBE2322-ENC 18/457.2
FBE2322-AEE 8/203.2
FBE2322-BEE 8/203.2
Procedure:
1. Unpack the enclosure and galvanized brackets.
2. Mark the position for the upper bracket on the utility pole. Using a three-foot level to verify
the drill is level, drill a 11/16" (17.5mm) hole completely through the pole from the installation
side.
3. Mark the location of the hole for the lower bracket the appropriate distance below the upper
bracket hole (see Table 2-2 for distances).
4. Using the three-foot level to verify drill angle, drill the 11/16" (17.5mm) hole or holes for the
lower bracket from the installation side of the pole.
Drill all holes from the enclosure side of the pole to ensure proper spacing.
NOTE: