Section 2 ‒ Installation
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MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide
Typical pole installation requires the following materials:
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3m (10’) length of schedule 80 (do not use schedule 40) galvanized steel pipe
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(2) 80lb bags of Quikrete pre-mixed concrete
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(1) 5-gallon bucket
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2m (6’) copper ground stake
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2m (6’) of #10 copper ground wire and clamp
General installation steps are as follows:
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Position the station where best southern exposure is provided for maximum solar exposure. If
necessary, extend the TDR cable to get out from behind berms, high-walls or embankments.
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Excavate to a minimum of 1.2m (4’), deeper if possible. Install the bucket, locate the pipe in the bucket
and fill with mixed concrete. Follow the directions on the bag for concrete mixing. Use a level to adjust
the position of the pipe before it sets. Use lumber or other suitable props to hold the pipe in position
overnight.
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Drive the ground stake as close as possible to the bucket.
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Attach the uni-strut to the enclosure, be sure to install the pipe clamps on the uni-strut prior to attaching
to the enclosure.
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Hold the enclosure against the pipe and affix the pipe clamps to the pipe to secure the enclosure.
Orient the enclosure so that the door can be freely opened for service.
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Use the copper ground wire and clamp to secure the ground wire between the ground rod and
enclosure.
See the following sections on installing the solar panel, antenna, battery and attaching the coax connections.