3-1
SECTION III
INSTALLATION
DANGER
Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when making electrical
connections, drilling holes, or lifting equipment. Therefore, installation
should be performed by experienced electricians in accordance with national
and local electrical codes, acting under the direction of the installation crew
safety foreman.
Explosive gases and corrosive materials may be present. To prevent
explosion or severe personal injury, installation technicians MUST be
experienced with the safe installation of lead-acid type batteries.
3-1.
CONTROL UNIT/BATTERY BOX LOCATION.
The information in this section provides the user with guidelines necessary for installation
of the Control Unit/Battery Box. Refer to section 5 for the optional equipment installation
instructions.
The Control Unit/Battery Box can be mounted indoors as well as outdoors. In order to avoid
losses in siren power, it is recommended that the siren and Control Unit/Battery Box be installed
within 50 feet wire run of each other. If it is necessary to make a longer cable run, increasing the
wire size to 1 AWG or larger for the siren motor is recommended.
Whether the Control Unit/Battery Box is installed indoors or outdoors, it should be located
out of the reach of vandals. The control and battery enclosures are both supplied with a padlock hasp
for security.
The system is charged from 120VAC which makes power requirements minimal.
The method of activation should first be considered when determining the best location for
the Control Unit/Battery Box. In addition to the push-buttons provided inside the Control Unit
cabinet, land line or radio can be used for remote activation. Control by land line is through
normally-open switches or dry contract closures connected directly to the terminal block in the
Control Unit. Additional information is provided in figure 3-5. and Section IV.
The entire Control Unit/Battery Box is shipped mounted on an aluminum channel with four
mounting holes for 1/2-inch bolts. The total weight of the Control Unit/Battery Box assembly is
approximately 380 pounds (173 kg.) including batteries. Therefore, insure that the mounting surface
and fasteners can safely sustain the weight of the assembly.
NOTE
When installing this product, insure that Local codes and NEC recommendations must be followed.
3-2.
CONTROL UNIT/BATTERY BOX INSTALLATION.
A. Pole
Mounting.
The Control Unit/Battery Box is attached to a length of 4" channel. There are five
predrilled holes in the channel: one 1-1/4" hole, and four 5/8" holes. The 1-1/4" hole provides a
convenient point for lifting the Control Unit/Battery Box. To attach the Control Unit/Battery Box to
the pole proceed as follows: (Refer to 2001DC manual)
1. If batteries have been previously installed, remove batteries before turning the
Control Unit/Battery Box upright. Use a crane to lift the Control Unit/Battery Box assembly to the
desired height along the pole. It is recommended that the assembly be attached to the pole at a
height that is accessible to service personnel, but discourages vandalism.
