S9v 31’ M K II Installation Guide
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7.
Install Ground Radials
. For ground-mount installations, we suggest a
minimum of 16 radials, each at least 26 feet, 9 inches long spaced as evenly
as possible around the S9v base – like wheel spokes. For best performance,
use 32 (or more) radials. It is suggested that you use 14 – 16 AWG insulated
stranded copper wire (available at Home Depot
TM
and sold in 500-ft rolls for
around $35). S9 sells ring terminal connectors to facilitate connecting the
radial wires to the radial plate.
Use lawn and garden fabric staples (sold at Home Depot
TM
or Lowes
TM
) to
secure the radials to your yard. Install the first staple about 3 inches or so
from the edge of the radial plate. Grass will eventually grow over the radials
and cover them. In the meantime, be sure to set your lawn mower blade a
little higher than normal to ensure that the radials do not get caught in the
mower blade - this advice comes from real-world "experience" (!). It is best to
use
at least
8 staples per radial to ensure the radials are held firmly against
the ground.
Install first radial staple
about 3 inches from the
edge of the radial plate
