Vertiv™ XTE 601E Series Equipment Enclosures Description and Installation Manual
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Figure 6.3
Ground Level View of Typical Pad Construction (w/out pour-in-place pad template)
Figure 6.4
Ground Level View of Typical Pad Construction (with pour-in-place pad template)
6.5
Form Preparation
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For excavated pad applications, clear an area for the pad and cable conduits in accordance with the engineering work prints.
For a typical installation, excavate the foundation hole to a depth of 12" to 16" (30.48 cm to 40.64 cm). If the soil is not firm,
compact it.
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Install a ring ground system around the proposed foundation pad according to local practices and building safety codes.
Place the ground rod(s) and ground wire(s) as indicated on the engineering work prints.
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Construct a level base for the pad, using a minimum of 6" (15.2 cm) of sand or gravel. The pad should be level to within 1/4-in
(0.63 cm) over the entire length and width. Tamp as needed.
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Dig a trench to the area(s) where the cable and electrical conduit will rise into the enclosure. Excavate the trenches to a
depth of 30" (76.2 cm) for a standard installation, and 60" (152.4 cm) for areas where there is heavy frost. Do not damage any
installed cables.
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Place all conduits into their approximate position in the form area allowing them to sweep up in their appropriate locations as
indicated on the engineering work prints.
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If using a metal template, place the metal mounting template(s) into their approximate final position in the form area allowing
the conduits to come up through the template(s) in their appropriate cable entry ports or open areas as indicated on the
engineering work prints.
CABLE CONDUITS
2" (5.08 cm) ABOVE
CONCRETE PAD
2" (5.08 cm)
2" (5.08 cm)
WOODEN FORM
(2 x 6) TYPICAL
6" (15.24 cm)
CONCRETE PAD
WELDED MESH
6 X 6 X 4/4 (4 GAUGE WIRE)
GROUND WIRE TO
GROUNDING SYSTEM
COMPACTED
SOIL
SAND
OR GRAVEL
16" STAKES
CABLE CONDUITS
2" (5.08 cm) ABOVE
CONCRETE PAD
CABINET TEMPLATE
FLUSH WITH, TO 1/4" (6.4 mm)
ABOVE TOP OF CONCRETE
2" (5.08 cm)
2" (5.08 cm)
WOODEN FORM
(2 x 6) TYPICAL
6" (15.24 cm)
CONCRETE PAD
WELDED MESH
6 X 6 X 4/4 (4 GAUGE WIRE)
GROUND WIRE TO
GROUNDING SYSTEM
COMPACTED
SOIL
SAND
OR GRAVEL
16" STAKES
