4 - PLANNING
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“RULE OF THUMB” GUIDELINES FOR AVERAGE MOUNTING POLE INSTALLATION:
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IT IS THE INSTALLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY SOIL CONDITIONS.
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SOIL CONDITIONS VARY FROM REGION TO REGION
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SOIL CONDITIONS WILL DETERMINE THE ACTUAL DEPTH AND DIAMETER OF THE HOLE AND AMOUNT OF
CONCRETE USED.
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IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WE RECOMMEND YOU CONSULT A CIVIL ENGINEER IN YOUR AREA WHO IS FAMIL-
IAR WITH LOCAL SOIL CONDITIONS AND WIND
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INSTALL MOUNTING POLE SO IT IS RESTING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HOLE
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FILL THE BOTTOM 2” - 4” WITH GRAVEL TO ALLOW WATER DRAINAGE
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BRACE THE MOUNTING POLE SO THAT IS PLUMB
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FILL THE HOLE WITH CONCRETE, ADDING 2” - 3” ADDITIONAL TO SLOPE AWAY FROM POLE FOR DRAIN-
AGE (FORM WITH TROWEL)
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ALLOW THE CONCRETE TO SET FOR A MINIMUM OF 24 HRS BEFORE REMOVING BRACING AND.
INSTALLING RACKING SYSTEM.
Assumptions: The pole extends no more than 6 feet(1.8 meters) above ground, Design
wind speeds assume 29 psf wind force at 90mph (150km/h) and 51 psf wind force at 120
mph(200km/h).which correspond to Exposure Category C of the International Building
Code, terrain that is flat and generally open extending one-half mile(800 meters) or more
from the site in any quadrant.
4.2 - REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION:
• 6mm, Allen key
• Ring or open end flat spanner, wrench size 17mm
• Socket nut (½”-drive) for wrench size 17mm
• Ratchet spanner ½”
• Torque wrench ½” (needed torque 32 Nm/23.6 Ib-ft)
• Measuring tape 25 ft.
• Marker for steel
• Safety shoes, helmet and safety equipment for lifting and handling steel parts over head
• Oil for the screws
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Fax : +(605) 252-5695
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