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11. Vulcan Installation
11.3.4 Outdoor installation
Vulcan is suitable for outdoor installation. It operates at temperatures
between -25°C and +50°C (-13° to 112°F).
In any outdoor setting we advise protecting the acrylic main unit from
direct sunlight or direct rain. The
Vulcan outdoor cases
are available
in several sizes and come with either a transparent or an opaque lid.
They offer an additional protection against heat, rain and other external
factors. As the non-transparent box hides the product it makes attempts
of theft less likely.
Solar power panels
The outdoor installation setting sometimes demands a convenient
power supply. CWT offers solar power panels that run on 24V (5W) that
can easily be installed in any outdoor scenario. They are backed up by a
battery to secure a full 24h power cycle.
max. 65°C/ 149°F
Vulcan protection casing
Solar power panel
Vulcan outdoor installation
Vulcan installation with a protection case
If the pipe temperature is over 65°C/ 150°F
Please place a piece of plastic or wood material under the Vulcan unit
in order create a barrier against the pipe‘s heat. To protect the Vulcan
impulse bands from excessive heat, simply place plastic wrap on the pipe
before installing the impulse bands on top.
Piping temperature
If the pipe that Vulcan should be installed on is carrying hot water,
please check that the pipe’s outside temperature does not exceed 65°C
(149°F). Temperatures above this may harm the isolation of the copper
impulse bands.
Vulcan heat protection
Plastic wrap
protection
Installation Idea
Plastic wrapped around the unit and the impulse cables in order to help
protect against the outside elements.
