ERICO
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SYSTEM 1000
Instruction Manual
ERICO ® SYSTEM 1000 - Instruction Manual
Installation Guidelines
This manual is a guide to the installation, operation and maintenance of the ERICO ® SYSTEM 1000 Lightning Protection
System. It assumes that the system to be installed has been designed by an authorized ERICO representative. The system design will include: designed as a result of soil resistivity analysis.
• Downconductor routes - chosen to avoid other services, maintain minimum bending radii of 20 cm (8 inches) or greater and minimize down conductor run length.
• Downconductor securing requirements.
• LPSD - CAD analysis design software which determines terminal placement, mast & height requirements as well as protection level calculation.
All of the above are recommended for a successful installation.
If there is any doubt about any of the points mentioned, please contact ERICO or its nearest representative for clarifi cation.
For additional details on installing your ERICO SYSTEM 1000, please refer to ERICO’s technical notes and the French standard
NFC17-102. It is also recommended to adhere to local standards for relevant local downconductor and grounding requirements.
Warning - Do not attempt to install the ERICO SYSTEM 1000 during periods of lightning activity.
Installation
The recommended order of installation is as follows:
1. Full installation of the grounding system.
2. Full installation of the downconductor(s).
system.
ERICO SYSTEM 1000 mast.
5. Attach the terminal to the top of the mast.
6. Raise the mast into position and secure.
7. The ERICO SYSTEM 1000 must be at least two meters higher than any point on the structure it is intended to protect.
8. The resistance of the lightning protection grounding system must be less than 10 ohms. This should be measured without downconductor(s) connected and without interconnection to other grounding systems.
Operation
The ERICO SYSTEM 1000 lightning protection system requires no user operation: it is completely automatic in operation.
1. The ERICO SYSTEM 1000 becomes active only during storm activity.
2. The system does not require any external power requirements or replacement components for normal operation.
Maintenance
It is essential that the ERICO SYSTEM 1000 Lightning Protection
System be regularly maintained. Maintenance should be undertaken after each known strike to the ERICO SYSTEM 1000 or at least once per year or if any changes or additions have been made to the structure.
Do not attempt maintenance during potential lightning activity.
Maintenance should be undertaken as follows: no additional structures such as antennae, advertising signs, satellite dishes, building maintenance units or similar have been installed within 2 m (80 in.) height of the
ERICO SYSTEM 1000.
2. Inspect the ERICO SYSTEM 1000 terminal to ensure that it is not dented or physically damaged in any way.
3. Inspect the fi nial tip on top of the ERICO SYSTEM 1000 to ensure that it is not excessively burnt, deformed or missing.
4. Check that the mast is securely attached to the structure.
Check that the guys are secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary. Check that all fastenings are secure and tight.
5. Look for signs of damage to the downconductor (whether by lightning, careless handling, vandalism or other causes).
6. Check that the Lightning Event Counter is secure and if the display is registering a reading, then record the reading and date.
7. Ensure the grounding resistance is less than 10 ohms.
8. Check the continuity of all bonding conductors.
WARNING
1. ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO product instruction sheets and training materials.
Instruction sheets are available at www.erico.com and from your ERICO customer service representative.
2. ERICO products must never be used for a purpose other than the purpose for which they were designed or in a manner that exceeds specifi ed load ratings.
3. All instructions must be completely followed to ensure proper and safe installation and performance.
4. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO’s instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury and death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: All governing codes and regulations and those required by the job site must be observed. Always use appropriate safety equipment such as eye protection, hard hat, and gloves as appropriate to the application.
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Typical MAST Installation Arrangement
For Cantilevered Mast
SI25i, SI40i, SI60i
SI25i, SI40i, SI60i or or
Downconductor tightly compressed against mast
CABTIESS are installed 3 per meter to strap the downconductor to the remaining length of lower mast.
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1 m
For masts 2-3 m above roof plane,
1 m lower cantilever section with 2 mounting brackets
ALOF-1-GS
For masts 4-6 m above roof plane,
2 m lower cantilever section with 3 mounting brackets
DOWNCONDUCTOR
Bend radius of downconductor should be equal to or greater than 20 cm (8 in).
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1 m
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Typical MAST Installation Arrangement
For Standing Mast
SI25i, SI40i, SI60i
Mast or or
Downconductor tightly compressed against mast
CABTIESS
CABTIESS are installed 3 per meter to strap the downconductor to the remaining length of lower mast.
Preferred
Angle
45˚ - 60˚
Do not over-tension Guy
Wires (slightly sagging)
Guy Kit*
Anchor Points not supplied with GUYKIT
Support Base
DOWNCONDUCTOR
Bend radius of downconductor should be equal or greater than
20 cm (8 in).
* Guy Kit is not necessary for
Standing Mast up to 2 m.
WARNING
ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO’s product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at www.erico.com and from your ERICO customer service representative. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO’s instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury and death.
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