Installation manual

031-171-C0-003 Rev. C 21
Fig. 2-1, Swing Arc of Enclosure door
31.0"
43.0"
37.0"
63.0"
35.0"
Top of Enclosure
w/
Door Open
Top of Enclosure
w/
Door Closed
Primary
location of
Roxtec frame
and knockout
panel
Alternate
location of
Roxtec frame
and knockout
panel
2.0 Site Preparation, cont.
2.3 Site Selection
Prior to installation, you must decide on the location, mounting platform, and connection/grounding
options available for the MiniBay enclosure. The information in this section will help familiarize you with
these options and methods.
Considerations
• Where possible, select a site that is above the 100 year flood plain, and away from houses.
• Place in a shaded location to minimize the effects of solar loading.
• Locate in an area where airflow can be maximized.
• Avoid locating the enclosure where it is an obstruction and would inhibit visibility.
• Locate the enclosure away from sprinkler systems or other sources of forced water.
• Locate the enclosure out of the prevailing wind to minimize the buildup of snow or the
accumulation wind-borne dust.
• Evaluate the soil conditions for suitability for the installation of the required grounding system
applicable to your particular installation.
• Is utility power cabling run and terminated at the site? Verify that installation will not damage or
disturb existing underground cable/utility service. A cable locator service can identify existing
buried services.
Mounting Options
Several mounting options are available for the MiniBay enclosure: on a precast pad, pour-in-place
template, or on an existing concrete pad.
Additionally, a critical consideration prior to installing the enclosure will be the swing arc of the
enclosure doors. Ensure adequate room for service personnel to open the door at least 90 degrees.
Use the following illustration to inform placement of the enclosure. The MiniBay features a removable,
rotatable side panel that allows exit and entry of cables and conduits. This panel includes dimples for
locating up to three knockouts and a roxtec CF frame with 16 glands. This panel is square allowing it
to be rotated in 90° increments. It can also be moved to the opposite side of the enclosure.