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TC-600 Radar Speed Sign Installation Manual MN0017 v21.02
Pole and Mounting Options
Selecting a Pole Type
The TC-600 radar speed sign can be mounted on the following size and style poles. The pole length should be a
minimum of 11 feet above the surface of the ground. When using a solar sign, the ideal length is 12 feet to 14 feet
above the ground.
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Round pole, 2.375", 3", 3.5", 4", or 4.5" outside diameter
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U channel or hat channel poles: recommend 2 poles per sign for TC-600 models
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Any 2" or larger square metal pole or any 4" or larger square wooden pole is recommended
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Round poles with a 5" diameter or larger can use Radarsign’s oversize pole mounting Astro bracket for poles
up to 17" in diameter. There is a separate charge for this bracket.
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Dual pole install using U-Channel, square Telespar style posts, or wood posts
Sample Pole Mounting Options
Due to the extremes of weather and terrain conditions that might exist, Radarsign does not recommend any specific
pole or hardware* for installation of our signs. It is the responsibility of the user to install the necessary pole size to
provide adequate support for the sign. Please note that the solar models will need the larger, stronger poles as
there is nearly4 square feet of surface on the sign itself, plus an additional 4 square feet of surface for the solar
panel.
A 24" x 30" regulatory speed limit sign adds another 5 square feet of surface. A breakaway base should anchor
the pole you select. There are several manufacturers of this type of system, and most city, county, and state DOT
agencies require this type of pole for ANY sign mounted on a street right-of-way.
(*The hardware sizes shown are what Radarsign has available.)
SS Astro Bracket Mounting Set
(special order)
For use in
mounting
radar speed
signs on
large
diameter and
oversized
poles.
(6"-17" OD).
Unistrut Stainless Steel Bracket
Mounting Set (special order)
For use in
mounting radar
speed signs on a
round supported
pole in the
following sizes:
2½" OD, 3" OD,
3½" OD, 4" OD,
4½" OD, 6" OD,
8" OD
SS Flat Bracket Mounting Set
(special order)
For use in mounting
radar speed signs on
pole/post with pre-drilled
holes or pole/post that
can be drilled. For use
with square metal poles,
wood posts, U-channel,
or with banding for large
round poles. Allows for
adjustment of radar
speed sign to the
alignment of holes on the pole/post.
Pivot Bracket Mounting * (standard)
For use in mounting radar speed signs on any pole using bolts or banding.
Allows 8 degree forward and back tilt.
*(customer supplied banding)
Positioned
Straight
Tilted
Down
Tilted
Up
