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Document 36 II Guardian Version 1.02 © Copyright 2008 LPI
Checking Lightning Protection Components
Supplied
The Guardian System 5 components received should be checked against the “Bill of materials”
for loss during shipping and for damage.
Check the following:
Terminal (s)
• Terminals have not been dented or damaged in any way during transit.
• Instructions, Warning Labels, Warranty, Test Certificate and relevant mast base components
supplied.
Downconductor(s)
• The HVSC cable drum (if supplied) is not damaged.
• The correct HVSC length(s) have been supplied.
• No obvious damage to the HVSC cable.
• If a factory completed upper termination is supplied, check to see that the termination is
not damaged and confirm inside or outside termination(s).
• Order of lengths and quantities of HVSC (if multiple lengths on one drum), will be shown
on the side of the Cable Drum(s).
All site and safety requirements must be followed during the installation of the LPI Guardian
System 5.
The correct order of installation is as follows:
1. Installation of the lightning earth.
2. Installation of the HVSC downconductor.
3. Lower termination of the HVSC downconductor and connection to the lightning earth.
4. Upper termination the HVSC downconductor and connection to the Guardian CAT terminal.
5. Preparation and raising of the mast into position.
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