Alpha Technologies PWE-SG Series - Manual (Page 12)

2.0 Installation
CAUTION!
Do not install the batteries before you mount the enclosure. Transporting the unit with the batteries
in place may cause injury or damage to the enclosure and to the installed equipment.
NOTE:
The majority of poles are the property of the local utility. Have the location and method of mounting approved
before proceeding with the installation. Also, since most local codes require the base of the enclosure to be
located a minimum distance from the ground, verify any height restrictions before installing the enclosure.
Materials required:
Two 5/8" diameter machine bolts (UNC thread); SAE (Grade 5 or better) length to suit •
pole.
Two 5/8" diameter zinc-plated flat washers
•
Two 5/8" diameter hex nuts (UNC thread) •
Tools required:
Auger or drill for boring 3/4" diameter holes in the wooden pole •
Mallet or hammer •
Assorted sockets or wrenches •
Installation Overview:
Mounting the enclosure involves these basic steps:
Attaching the brackets.The procedure varies depending on whether you are installing the 1.
enclosure on a concrete or wooden pole.
Mounting the enclosure.
2.
Grounding the enclosure. 3.
Placing the wiring in the conduit and attaching the conduit between the enclosures. 4.
Installing and wiring the batteries. 5.
Installing any optional features, such as a tamper switch or battery heater mat. 6.
NOTE:
The optimal distance between the enclosures is between 6 and 24 inches. Do not mount the enclosures more
than 2 feet apart.
2.1 Wooden Pole Installation, Attaching the Brackets
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