ERICO 3000 ERITECH SYSTEM - Manual (Page 64)

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Securing
Saddles, cable hangers or clamps used to
mechanically and electrostatically secure the
downconductor to the structure.
Bond
Electrical connection between the outer
semi-conductive sheath of the down-
conductor and other electrically conductive
materials.
Clamp
Electrically conductive, mechanical anchoring
of the downconductor to the structure.
Conductive Structural Point
Any point of the structure that is electrically
conductive and is either connected to the
structure earth or has a substantial metallic
mass.
Fastenings
Bolts, screws, masonry anchors or other
hardware used to secure anchors to the
structure.
FRP
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. Insulated mast
for mounting ERITECH
® DYNASPHERE.
Metallic Mast Section
Any type of electrically conductive mast
section, ie: aluminum masts, galvanized
free standing mast, etc.
Structure Bonding Braid
Conductive lead at the base of the upper
termination used to electrostatically bond
the downconductors’ outer sheath to a
conductive structural point if the down-
conductor cannot be clamped to a
conductive structural point within 5 m
(17 ft.) of the upper termination.
Glossary for terms used in this text