Chapter 3
Hardware Installation
This section provides the instructions to mount the L5Q Camera and Solar Panel.
The ideal mounting location for the camera and Solar Panel is on a pole closest to the lane of traffic
being captured that also offers the Solar Panel a southern-facing unobstructed view of the sun. The
recommended mounting height of the camera and solar panel is at least 8 ft to place the installation out
of reach from street level. Generally, the installation can be placed between 4 to 14 ft from the street
level .
3.1
Installing a New Pole
Prerequisites:
If you are using an existing pole, skip to the
Procedure:
1
Locate a proper installation site for the Ground Anchor and Round Pole.
2
Using the Sledge Hammer or Power Hammer and Anchor Driving Adapter, drive the Ground
Anchor into the ground until it is flush with the surface.
NOTICE:
Do not hit the anchor directly with a Sledge Hammer or Power Hammer. Use
either a wooden block or an Anchor Driving Adapter to prevent damage to the anchor.
3
Insert the Round Pole and secure it with the Lock Set.
3.2
Mounting a Solar Panel
Procedure:
Perform one of the following actions:
Option
Actions
Mounting the solar panel
to a poll.
a
Insert two Hose Clamps through the slots in the solar pan-
el Mounting Bracket.
b
Mount the solar panel Mounting Bracket to the pole with
the Hose Clamps. Tighten with the 5 mm Hex Key.
c
Hang the solar panel on the solar panel Mounting Bracket
as shown in the following figure.
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