ADS Environmental Services Model 3600 530002 A2 - Manual (Page 99)

Monitor Installation and Activation 5-25
Lightning Protection Module Installation
The lightning protection module is a gray rectangular box that is attached to a PVC
pipe or to the telephone pole with 3/4 in. self-tapping screws. A cable connects the
lightning protection module to the telephone company network interface box. A
ground wire connects the module to the telephone company’s ground rod or wiring.
Note: This module is available as optional protection and is not included with
the 3600 product.
The following procedures describe how to install the ADS lightning protection
module. This procedure assumes the module will be mounted on an existing pole or
post and that a ground rod is available.
Before visiting the site, purchase the necessary ground clamps required for connection
of the ground wiring. Always carry clamps sized for connection to the ground rod
(approximately 5/8 in.) or the ground wire (10 to 14 gauge). One of these clamps will
attach to the rod or wire and will have a connection point for the ground wire from the
lightning module.
z Mount the module to the pole or post as close as possible to the ground rod or
ground rod cable; it should be mounted at least 12 in. above ground level. Use
8
×
3/4 in. slot pan screws (ADS part number 514-00750-00) to attach the
module to the pole or post.
z Disconnect the test plug in the network interface box to isolate the wiring
terminals. If the site is already wired to the monitor, disconnect the wires that
run to the monitor.
z Cut and strip a length of telephone cable to run from the network interface box
to the lightning protection module. Connect the cable to the color-coded and
labeled terminals in the network interface box as well as in the lightning
protection module.
z Attach the ground wire from the lightning protection module to the ground rod
or ground rod wire, using the grounding clamp. (A grounding clamp is
specially designed to be used with grounding systems.) Ensure that the
connection area is clean and free of corrosion. Tighten the clamp and check
that the wiring cannot be pulled from the connection.
Warning: Do not connect the ground wire to any terminals or cables inside
the network interface box.
z Cut and strip the wire coming from the manhole and connect it as shown in the
following figure of the lightning protection module.
z Plug the test plug into the network interface box to restore service to the
monitor. Call the site and test telemetry.