Alpha Technologies FBE2322 Enclosure System - Manual (Page 26)

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2.0 Installation, continued
2.7 Enclosure Grounding
Site Service Grounding (Minimum Requirement)
Low-impedance earth protection from enclosure to earth potential (lightning/transient protection) is
provided by #6 bare copper wire connecting enclosure ground point and site grounding system. The site
grounding system, at a minimum, must be comprised of 2 ground rods 1/2" diameter x 8' in length driven
into the ground at least 6' apart.
Lightning Protection Ground Ring
1/2" X 8' copper ground rods, driven at least
two feet from pad
#6 bare copper wire ring, at least 30" below
grade, and terminated at each ground rod
#6 bare copper wire from ring to enclosure
ground point
1
2
3
Fig. 2-13, Pole Mount Lightning
Protection (Recommended Installation)
Burndy YGHP58C2W-3
or Equivalent
#6 Bare Copper Wire from
Enclosure Ground Point
1
1
1
2
3
1
Fig. 2-11, Lightning Protection Ground Ring
(Recommended Installation)
Burndy YGHP58C2W-2TN
or Equivalent
Terminate at Enclosure
Ground Point
Front of Pad
2' Minimum
Alpha Technologies recommends using the grounding method illustrated below. The grounding method for a
particular site is dependant upon soil type, available space, local codes, NEC (National Electric Code), and
other site-specific characteristics.
NOTE:
Fig. 2-12, 3/8" 2-Hole, 1" Ct, Enclosure
Ground Mount Location
ATTENTION:
It is the responsibility of the installer to meet the requirements of all applicable national and local codes. Alpha
Technologies assumes no responsibility or liability for failure of the installer to comply with the requirements of all
applicable local and national codes.