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Checks to be conducted in standard maintenance inspection:
• Is there any damage to Stormaster ESE system?
• Has the structure to be protected been modified since the last maintenance check?
• Check finial tip for excessive pitting.
• Check all rigging, mast mounts, saddles and conductor fixings are secure and tight.
• Ensure that no dirt or other matter is sitting in the air gap between the finial tip and the
surrounding panel edges.
• If conventional downconductors are used, check that all conductors are securely fixed
and not damaged.
• Check for damage to the LPI HVSC. The downconductor should not be able to be accessed
by non authorised people 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-over tester suitable for testing the
Stormaster ESE range of terminals. Contact your local distributor for further details.
Testing the Lightning Earth and the HVSC
Downconductor
Use the table on page 47 to record the results following completion of the following steps.
1. Remove the waterproofing tape from the lower termination.
2. Disconnect the HVSC downconductor from the lightning earth.
3. Disconnect the structure earth bonding cable from the earth system.
4. Measure the earth resistance of the lightning earth system and record in column 3 under
the heading Earth Resistance Readings in the table provided on page 47.
5. Measure the earth resistance of the structure and record in column 4.
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