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4.
Strip 2.54 cm (1 in) from both ends of the 23 cm (9 in) piece of 10 AWG
green ground wire.
5.
Insert one end into the enclosure ground lug located at the top back of the
enclosure.
6.
Put the other end in the same clamp opening as the main grounding wire
and tighten down the screw (FIGURE
7.
Insert the lightning rod into the empty clamp opening. The milled flat side
of the lightning rod should face the clamping screw.
8.
Tighten the screw to hold the rod firmly in place.
5.8 Solar Panel Installation
FIGURE 5-43. Solar panel mounting and cabling
1.
Mount the solar panel to the pole using the mounting brackets (FIGURE
).
2.
Mount the solar panel to the pole so it faces south (northern hemisphere).
Position it as high off the ground as practical, ensuring it cannot interfere
with air flow or sunlight around the sensors. The solar panel should be
oriented to receive maximum insolation over the course of the year.
Suggested tilt angles referenced to the horizontal plane (FIGURE
) are
listed in TABLE