Securing the sensor cables in the pipe and manhole – ADS Environmental Services FlowShark QR 775003 A2 User Manual

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Sensor Installation and Connection 3-43

Securing the Sensor Cables in the
Pipe and Manhole

Securing the sensor cables from the ring (or band, when applicable),

along the pipe crown, and up the manhole helps prevent debris from

collecting on sagging cables or between the cables and the pipe

crown.
Do not allow sensor cables to hang down in the pipe or sag in the

manhole. Loose cables could present a safety hazard in the manhole

or increase the potential for sensor or monitor damage to occur. The

cables should be secured along the pipe crown and manhole wall

under all circumstances.
Secure the cables from the ring (or band) to the monitor location in

the manhole in the following way:
1. Neatly bundle the cables together with an 8-inch x 0.14-inch

cable tie attached to a plastic anchor installed at the top of the

pipe.

Note:

If a plastic anchor will not serve as an adequate

anchor for securing the cable bundle based on the structure

of the pipe, install a ¼-inch x 2 ¼-inch bolt instead.

Drill a 3/8-inch hole in the pipe crown.

Drive the plastic anchor into the pipe with a hammer until

flush and secure.

Run the cable tie through the loop in the plastic anchor and

around the cables.

Tighten the cable tie around the cables, and cut off the

excess cable tie material.

Warning

: Over-tightening the cable ties may damage the

sensor cables.

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