1 October 2018
Version 5 • CE and UL • ALIS Barn Lamp and ALIS Nest Lamp
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Installation procedures
Introduction
This installation procedures section is divided in three parts; mechanical, lamp connection and electrical. These
require two distinct levels of technical competency. Here the mechanical and lamp sections are classified as semi-
skilled, i.e. suitable for most agricultural mechanical fitters, whilst the electrical section is classified skilled, i.e. only
suitable for competent and qualified electricians and fitters with experience and knowledge of local electrical wiring
standards and regulations.
1. Mechanical Installation
1.0 General Guidance
In this section you will find all the necessary information for the mechanical installation. This is the process
of physically fitting the components within the building. During this process no electrical connections are made.
The importance of correct mechanical fitting from the start should not be underestimated as it can be very
difficult, costly and at times impossible to correct afterwards. It is therefore worthwhile discussing the
mechanical fitting at an early stage with either the house builder or architect to ensure that correct
placement of the ALIS lamps within the house is possible. If not, a redesign of the lighting plan may be
required.
1.1 ALIS Bus Cable Suspension
Reference the lamp positioning information found within the lighting design plan. It is recommended that the ALIS
Bus cable is supported by cable ties to a catenary wire, or other carrier type, which is itself supported every three to
four metres (10 to 13 feet) and tensioned by use of a turnbuckle also ensuring that the supporting infrastructure is
sufficient to support the lamps and suspension.
As the ALIS system works inductively it is important to avoid sharp bends, returns, kinks and knots in the ALIS Bus
cable. Excess cable should be removed and certainly not be coiled or wrapped especially around metal elements.
1.2 ALIS Power Hub Mounting
The ALIS Power Hub must be mounted vertically on a metal base plate within a suitable enclosure in close proximity
to the ALIS Dimmer, away from all combustible materials, sources of heat and out of direct sunlight. Clearances of
100mm (4 inches) from the top and bottom of the ALIS Power Hub and 75mm (3 inches) from the sides must be
allowed for. Please contact [email protected] if this is not possible.
