Tempest TornadoRetrofit Kits - Manual (Page 9)

Tornado Enclosure User Manual
page 9
Re-installing the Tornado Enclosure on Site
Preparation
The following must be observed when re-installing the enclosure following retrofit:
Before starting the installation of the Tempest Enclosure, you must prepare the location, the
luminaire and the enclosure itself.
Planning
Before beginning, it is necessary to decide how the enclosure will be mounted. These considerations
must be taken into account.
 No part of the enclosure should fall below two feet above the average snowfall for the area. If
snow is not a consideration, then enclosure may sit on ground as long as proper drainage is
available.
 Enclosure will need to be powered at all times, although fixture may not be.
Tools and Equipment
To install the enclosure, you will need the following items:
 Two people to carry out the installation. Warning: This installation cannot be safely
completed by 1 person.
 Crescent wrench
 Phillips screwdriver
 Proper wiring installation equipment (for line power and DMX)
 Any equipment listed in the fixture manufacturer’s fixture-specific installation directions
Reinstalling the Tornado Enclosure
Normally enclosures that have been upgraded as instructed here will be returned to the same
location and mounts where they were originaally installed. If that is the case, it is only necessary to
verify the structural integrity and condition (eg rust) of any structural components and hardware,
and to replace or remediate any problems found.