Specifications

Section 2. Hardware Installation
2.1.3 AC Power Installation
a) The AC power option includes a 120 VAC to 16 VAC step down
transformer. The transformer should be mounted inside a user-supplied
junction box according to local electrical codes. Dangerous electrical
accidents may be avoided by locating the transformer remotely and
burying a low voltage line to the station. The low voltage will carry up to
500 feet on an 18 AWG power cable.
b) Shut off 110 VAC power at the main breaker. Connect the primary leads
of the transformer to 110 VAC following instructions provided with the
transformer. Connect a two-conductor cable to the secondary terminals of
the transformer. Route the cable from the transformer to the ET Enclosure
according to local electrical codes.
c) Splice the incoming two-conductor cable to the power cable provided with
the station. Use the direct burial splice kit when splices are in a valve box
or buried.
d) Connect the power plug to the connector marked “Power” on the back of
the enclosure. See Figure 2.4-17.
The splice and wire nut must be completely immersed into the
silicon gel inside the splice tube to be waterproof.
NOTE
2.2 Tower/Pole
2.2.1 Supplied Components
(1) Upper Tower Section (Tapered)
(1) Lower Tower Section
(6) ½ inch Washers
(1) 12 foot 10 AWG Ground Cable
(1) White Tower Cap
(1) 20' communications cable (phone or short haul modem)
(1) 20' power cable (for AC option only)
2.2.2 Installation
Attach the tower to the base as shown in Figure 2.2-1.
1. Dig a hole close to the concrete base to access the lower conduit opening.
From the hole, trench to the power and communications sources. Remove
the duct tape from both ends of the conduit.
2. Remove the template. Slide the bottom and top half of the pole pieces
together. This is a permanent connection and cannot be taken apart once
they are put together. If a little more force is necessary to put the two
halves together, then get a small block of scrap wood and a hammer. Set
the pole upright on a grassy area or have someone hold the pole
horizontally. Place a piece of scrap wood over the very end of the top
section of the pole and gently hammer on the scrap wood to fit the two
halves together. A 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) gap between the top and bottom
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