LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD Stormaster 15, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...HidgbVhiZg H LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD ABN 11 099 190 897 www lpi com au...

Page 2: ...r an authorised distributor to confirm they have the most recent version of the Stormaster ESE Installation manual It should be noted that 100 100 percent protection level for direct lightning strikes...

Page 3: ...Document 36 II Stormaster Version 1 02 Copyright 2008 LPI 1 Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd...

Page 4: ...he HVSC Downconductor 21 Installation of Conventional Downconductors 21 Installation of Stormaster GI Terminal to threaded pipe 23 Termination of the HVSC Lower End 25 Lower Termination of Conventiona...

Page 5: ...l 1 High Protection D 45m for protection level 2 Medium protection D 60m for protection level 3 Standard protection Protection Performance PROTECTION RADIUS M Rp h height of Stormaster terminal 2 4 5...

Page 6: ...the warranty The range of Stormaster ESE terminals or to our knowledge any other lightning protection system cannot provide 100 protection and therefore it is not inferred As confirmation of the above...

Page 7: ...lation The installation must conform to all relevant local standards and regulations General Safety Guidelines Recommended Installation Method To assist in the installation of the Stormaster ESE termi...

Page 8: ...CODE STORMASTER ESE 15 ORDERING CODE UTERMKIT Mk2 ORDERING CODE ILCOUPLING ORDERING CODE FRP 2M FRP 3M FRP 4M FRP 4 6M ORDERING CODE GUYKIT 4M GUYKIT 4M SS GUYKIT 7M GUYKIT 7M SS ORDERING CODE S S CA...

Page 9: ...SE TERMINAL ORDERING CODE STORMASTER ESE 15 ORDERING CODE UTERMKIT Mk2 ORDERING CODE ILCOUPLING ORDERING CODE FRP 2M FRP 3M FRP 4M FRP 4 6M ORDERING CODE S S CABTIES STD S S CABTIES LONG ORDERING CODE...

Page 10: ...DE STORMASTER ESE 15 ORDERING CODE ORDERING CODE ILCOUPLING ORDERING CODE FRP 2M FRP 3M FRP 4M FRP 4 6M ORDERING CODE S S CABTIES STD S S CABTIES LONG ORDERING CODE HVSC PM ORDERING CODE ALUM 3M ALUM...

Page 11: ...6 0 4 5 ORDERING CODE STORMASTER ESE 15 ORDERING CODE ORDERING CODE ILCOUPLING ORDERING CODE FRP 2M FRP 3M FRP 4M FRP 4 6M ORDERING CODE S S CABTIES STD S S CABTIES LONG ORDERING CODE HVSC PM ORDERING...

Page 12: ...the building Recommended clearance height 5 metres BASE OF MAST PIPE EXISTING STRUCTURE MOUNTING BOLTS STAINLESS STEEL WASHERS COMPRESSION LUG COPPER CABLE ORDERING CODE STORMASTER ESE 15 GI ORDERING...

Page 13: ...ing Recommended clearance height 5 metres BASE OF MAST PIPE EXISTING STRUCTURE MOUNTING BOLTS STAINLESS STEEL WASHERS COPPER TAPE ORDERING CODE STORMASTER ESE 15 GI ORDERING CODE CATGI ADPT ORDERING C...

Page 14: ...12 Document 36 II Stormaster Version 1 02 Copyright 2008 LPI Figure 8...

Page 15: ...damaged The correct HVSC length s have been supplied No obvious damage to the HVSC cable If a factory completed upper termination is supplied check to see that the termination is not damaged and conf...

Page 16: ...riods If the Stormaster ESE terminal needs to be raised prior to connection to the lightning earth or immediate connection is not possible then connect the lower end of the downconductor to structural...

Page 17: ...ce soil resistivity to the recommended level of less than 10 ohms An earth pit should be installed where the end of the downconductor terminates to the lightning earth as shown in figure 9 This gives...

Page 18: ...sure proper authorisation is gained Bonding cable must be 70mm2 2 0 AWG minimum depending on local standards It may be necessary to use a Transient Earth Clamp TEC 100 which bonds all earths to the sa...

Page 19: ...been supplied The length of HVSC will be marked on the drum If the HVSC downconductor has been upper terminated on the outside of the drum then the HVSC downconductor will need to be hauled up the str...

Page 20: ...ched DO NOT haul the HVSC downconductor from the termination see Figure 11 Protect the HVSC downconductor at all times when it is being moved Figure 11 HVSC Downconductor clearance holes Before runnin...

Page 21: ...e HVSC downconductor should be installed as close flush as possible to the structure Minimise the number of bends and use the most direct route to ground Minimise strain on the HVSC downconductor Ensu...

Page 22: ...tor should be protected from damage at the lower end by installing a Top Hat surface mount cover of no more than 2m from ground level The HVSC downconductor must be checked by an LPI representative if...

Page 23: ...tallation of Conventional Downconductors Insomeinstallationstheuseofcoppertapeorinsulatedstrandedcoppercablemaybeinstalled as the downconductor In such cases it may be necessary to install multiple do...

Page 24: ...system Where practical all structural steel and metallic reinforcement in the structure should be bonded to the downconductor system at recommended intervals as per international standards Figure 13 M...

Page 25: ...refer to drawings STA 05 and STA 06 on pages 10 and 11 along with figure 14 for further details The Stormaster GI terminal is supplied with a threaded coupler female thread fixed to the terminal and d...

Page 26: ...he connection between the metallic pipe and the conventional downconductor should be completed by lugging or exothermically welding LPI EXOWELD the down conductor at a practical point somewhere along...

Page 27: ...ers used as friction cutting tool handles Shifting Spanner Tape Measure cm Lower Termination Kit Consists of 1 x Roll Waterproofing Tape 1 x 95mm Crimp Lug 2 x Warning Stickers 1 x Earth Clamp 1 x Ins...

Page 28: ...is will expose the outer screen copper conductors as shown in Figure 17 3 Bend outer screen conductors back without damaging them For a length of 5cm from the end of the HVSC remove XLPE insulation 4t...

Page 29: ...olding the conductors firmly in place To avoid oxidisation of this connection seal it using the waterproofing tape as provided in the kit 6 If terminating the lower end of the HVSC to a bus bar bunch...

Page 30: ...arth If installing stranded copper cable as a downconductor then the lower end should be connected to the lightning earth through the use of an earth rod clamp and then wrapped with waterproofing tape...

Page 31: ...Heat gun or Gas Torch LPG Tape measure cm Marker or pen Combination Pliers Cutters Terminal Base Assembly supplied with the Stormaster Terminal Upper Termination Kit consists of Instructions 1 x roll...

Page 32: ...mark the outer copper screen wires at 3 cm above the end of the Black PVC Outer Sheath Figure 23 With the cutters carefully cut and remove the wires again without damaging the White XLPE Insulation be...

Page 33: ...Figure 25 6 Connect the crimp lug to the Stormaster Terminal Base Assembly using the bolt and washers as supplied with the assembly Ensure the connection is aligned correctly and tightly secured using...

Page 34: ...28 Figure 29 9 Over wrap back towards the Crimp end of the cable again stretching the tape and with 50 overlap leaving 5cm covering the Outer Copper Screen Wires and White XLPE Insulation and 3cm cove...

Page 35: ...econd length to cover the right half of the tape for the full length of the spiral Figure 32 13 Remove the plastic Mast Butt Adaptor section of the Terminal Base Assembly by unscrewing the M6 Phillips...

Page 36: ...ace Shrink the rest of the Heatshrink ensuring that it overlaps the previous piece of Heatshrink by at Least 3cm Figure 34 Ensure the rest of the Heatshrink has a smooth overall finish Note If require...

Page 37: ...equired for the installation of the factory completed upper termination include Sharp Knife Medium size Phillips head screw driver 1 Firstly remove the protective packaging from the cable and upper te...

Page 38: ...ted mounting points if required Types of Mast Configurations When mounting a Stormaster ESE terminal there are generally three types of mast configurations that can be used Cantilevered Typically used...

Page 39: ...ring provides eyelets for connection of the guy wires Freestanding A freestanding mast configuration is typically used in situations where protection by isolation is required For example a Stormaster...

Page 40: ...he inline coupling fixes the upper and lower mast sections together and provides guying points and an exit point for the HVSC downconductor U Bolts and Inline Couplings nuts must be tightened to no mo...

Page 41: ...pling the use of stainless steel guy wire kits GUYKIT 4M SS GUYKIT 7M SS is recommended Important Recommendations The guying angle must be no greater than 60 from horizontal The inline coupling couple...

Page 42: ...e FRP support mast to achieve a tight fit for the Stormaster terminal This should be completed carefully so as to not damage the upper termination Fix the FRP support mast firmly into the inline coupl...

Page 43: ...terminal must NOT be used as a slinging point When lifting the mast ensure that the slings or ropes cannot damage the Stormaster ESE terminal see Figure 41 Figure 41 When lifting the mast the HVSC do...

Page 44: ...lly the LSR1 should be installed approximately 1 5m from ground level or alternatively within the earth pit at the lower termination point of the HVSC When installing the LSR1 the following should be...

Page 45: ...Document 36 II Stormaster Version 1 02 Copyright 2008 LPI 43 Figure 43 Lightning Strike Recorder installed on HVSC Downconductor Figure 44 Lightning Strike Recorder installed on Rod...

Page 46: ...e been used for installation Guying anchor points and fastenings HVSC Downconductor routing fixing and weatherproofing Lower termination of HVSC Downconductor Earthing System Labelling Operation and M...

Page 47: ...le or machinery All warning labels must still be in place Check LSR1 for secure installation and record number of strikes Testing the Stormaster Terminal LPI manufactures and supplies a terminal spark...

Page 48: ...r conductors of the HVSC downconductor The measurement should exceed 10 000 ohms 8 Reconnect the HVSC lower termination to the lightning earth and re seal the termination using waterproofing tape to e...

Page 49: ...Document 36 II Stormaster Version 1 02 Copyright 2008 LPI 47 Date of Inspected Earth Earth Earth LSR Comments Inspection by Resistance Resistance Resistance Reading Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading 3...

Page 50: ...48 Document 36 II Stormaster Version 1 02 Copyright 2008 LPI Installation Notes...

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