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Installation Manual
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Manual 021574 REV A - June 2020
Installing a Pre-Cast Concrete Pad
A concrete pad provides a permanent foundation to anchor the cabinet to the ground while protecting the cabinet from water
damage and other outdoor surface conditions.
Install a pre-cast concrete pad for the cabinet at the installation site. Installation requires excavating the site, trenching cable
conduit, creating a gravel foundation base, and placing the pre-cast pad on the foundation base.
Pre-cast pads ship configured with conduit entry cutouts and mounting fixtures (threaded inserts) for anchoring the cabinet
to the pad. Specific features and dimensions vary by manufacturer. Contact your sales representative for a list of Clearfield
-certified suppliers.
Pre-Cast Pad Requirements
When preparing for and installing a pre-cast concrete pad, observe the following guidelines. Refer to the pad drawings
for guidance.
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to ensure proper pad support for the cabinet. Adjust for local conditions or practices as required.
• Use a pad with a minimum height of 3 inches.
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Install the pad with a maximum of 1 inch above-grade exposure.
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Use 2.5-inch conduit (maximum) for outside plant cables. See drawing below for entry locations.
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Use 1-inch conduit (maximum) for AC cable (in local power applications only). See drawing below for entry location.
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Include pull cords in all cable conduits.
Refer to the pad manufacturer’s instructions for additional guidelines.
