Lightning Protection International Stormaster ESE, Installation Manual

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• The HVSC should be fixed to the structure every 2m for the entire
length of the run. (Use LPI supplied or recommended saddles,
fixings and cable ties).
• Most direct route to ground is recommended, avoid sharp bends.
• Be sure to allow for enough HVSC at the top end for connection to
the Stormaster ESE terminal and the raising of the mast. Refer to
drawing HVS-1 on page 13 when installing HVSC over the edge of a
structure.
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Refer to page 17 for more detailed information on the installation of
the HVSC.
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If installing conventional downconductor such as copper tape or
stranded copper cable refer to page 21 for further instructions.
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If installing Stormaster-GI model for connection to 2 inch male
threaded pipe refer to drawing ST-2 on page 12. Further instructions
are also given on page 22.
• When installing the HVSC downconductor a lower termination kit
(Model Number: LTERMKIT) should have been supplied as part of
the system.
• Refer to page 24 for detailed instructions on completion of the HVSC
lower termination and connection to the lightning earth.
·
If installing a conventional downconductor such as copper tape
or stranded copper cable refer to page 27 for instructions on
connection to the lightning earth.
• When installing the HVSC downconductor the upper termination
may have already been completed at the LPI factory prior to
shipment. If so refer to page 31 for further instructions.
• If the HVSC is supplied without the upper termination completed,
an upper termination kit (Model Number: UTERMKIT) should have
been supplied as part of the system. Refer to page 27 for detailed
instructions on completion of the HVSC upper termination and
connection to the Stormaster ESE terminal.
·
If installing a conventional downconductor such as copper tape or
cable refer to page 21 for detailed instructions on connection to the
Stormaster ESE terminal.
Step 4.
Upper Termi-
nation of the
HVSC Down-
conductor and
connection to
the Stormaster
ESE terminal
Step 3. Lower
Termination
of the HVSC
Downconductor
and connection
to the Lightning
Earth