2 installation – Tempest Twister User Manual
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Twister Enclosure User Manual
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2 Installation
2.1 Safety and Warnings
These warnings are for your protection. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death.
Tempest Lighting, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages or injury incurred by misuse or
mishandling of product.
Do not attempt to install or operate the enclosure before fully reading and understanding this
manual
Never allow anyone who has not read this manual to open the enclosure or perform
maintenance on the equipment within.
Never leave the enclosure unattended when open.
Always make sure all bolts and latches are tight and safety locks are in place after performing
any form of maintenance on the unit.
Do not open any electrical boxes until power has been shut off to all supply lines to the
enclosure (including the one powering the equipment).
Do not open the enclosure in wet weather.
2.2
Tools and Equipment
To install the enclosure, you will need the following items:
Crescent wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Terminal screwdriver
Proper wiring installation equipment (for line power and signal wiring)
Any equipment listed in the equipment manufacturer’s equipment-specific installation
directions
2.3 Mounting the Twister Enclosure
The Twister enclosure must be mounted on or under a solid structure rated for the weight of
the enclosure, the equipment inside it, and at least one person.
Snow – if installed outside in cold regions, the bottom of the Twister enclosure must be at
least 2’ (60cm) above maximum height of any snowfall or drifting snow, subject to local
conditions. If snow is not a consideration, then enclosure may sit on the ground as long as
proper drainage is provided.