Neptune R450 MC, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Appendix A
R450 Mini Collector Installation and Maintenance Guide 65
Installation of the RF Antenna
This section contains sections detailing the installation instructions for the RF antenna
installation.
Locating the Site
The first step in securing the R450 MC pole in the ground is to locate
where the RF antenna will be seated. Complete these instructions to
locate the site for the pole.
1 Locate the conduit for the RF antenna cable and the trench where
the cable for the RF antenna will be buried. See Figure 73.
2 Find a suitable spot close in this location to seat the 2-inch round
SCH40 galvanized steel pole.
Figure 73 RF Antenna Cable and Trench
• The pole used to support the PV array must be designed per the
local soil conditions to meet the following minimum
requirements:
- Solar panel array area based at tilted angle
- Typical sustained wind speed per the recommended
local building code.
• The pole is to be seated against a firm crushed stone base, on
firm compacted soil a minimum of 6-inch below the frost line
encased in reinforced concrete per ASTM standards.
• The pole is to be level and plumb.
• Pole diameter and wall thickness sized to withstand array
forces without damage.
Choose a location that does not interfere with any other wiring and is easily
accessible. Once chosen, complete the following procedures.
RF antenna
cable
RF antenna
protective
conduit
RF antenna
cable trench