ADS Environmental Services RainAlert II QR 775008 A2 - Manual (Page 56)

Communication 4-15
The first step in establishing telephone service involves running the
telephone cable between the monitor and service locations.
However, before this can occur, the installer must determine or
designate the most suitable service location and the most
appropriate route for running the cable. The service location and
cable route evaluation criteria may include the following:
 Availability or accessibility to the service location, pole, or
pedestal
 Existing structures, landscape, or utilities
 Monitor location (indoor/outdoor, rooftop, etc.)
 Regulatory compliance and property owner requirements
 Routing and/or excavation options and costs
Note: For more information on determining the most
suitable service location and cable route, consult your ADS
representative.
After finalizing the service location and cable route, run the
telephone cable between the monitor location and the designated
service location. Consider the following parameters and
recommendations when running the cable:
 Route all cables in accordance with all local regulations and
building owner requirements.
 Use four-conductor Belden
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telephone cable.
 When running the telephone cable through conduit, use ¾-inch
electrical conduit.
 Provide enough excess cabling at the monitor and service ends
to allow maintenance during service activities.
 For outdoor service connections, create a drip loop for any
wires or cables that may be subject to condensation to prevent
moisture from entering the electrical or telephone boxes.
 Make sure the building owner or telephone company installs a
network interface box at the service location.