Alpha Technologies PME Series - Manual (Page 16)

031-161-B0-006, Rev. F 16
2.0 Installation
CAUTION!
• Never transport the unit with installed batteries. Doing so can cause injury or damage to the
enclosure and installed equipment. Install the batteries after you transport the unit to the site
and secure it to the pole.
• Alpha recommends that you position the enclosure on the opposite side of the pole from traffi c.
This reduces the danger of falling equipment in the event that a pole is struck by an automobile.
• Mounting bolts must completely penetrate the wooden pole. Secure the bolts from the back with
a large washer and nut.
• System installation at >10º angle in not recommended.
ATTENTION:
The majority of poles belong to the local utility. Before you install an enclosure have both the location and
mounting method approved by the utility. Because most codes require the enclosure to be located at a
minimum height from the ground, always verify local height restrictions before you proceed.
Enclosure Distance (on center) (in/mm)
PWE-3 and PME 18"/457.2
PWE-4 15"/381
PWE-6 30"/762
PWE-8, PWE-9,
PWE-D36 (three holes) 15" (30" total)/
381 (762 total)
Drill all holes from the enclosure side of the pole to ensure proper spacing.
NOTE:
2.1 Pole-mounting
2.1.1 Wooden Pole
Tools and Materials Required (customer supplied):
• Two (three for PWE-8, 9, D36) 5/8" (15.9mm) diameter machine bolts, length to
suit pole
• Two 5/8" (15.9mm) diameter zinc plated fl at washers
• Two 5/8" (15.9mm) diameter hex nuts (UNC thread)
• Auger or drill for boring 11/16" (17.5mm) diameter holes in the wooden pole
• Mallet or hammer
• Assorted sockets
• Tape measure
• Three-foot level
Procedure:
1. Unpack the enclosure and galvanized brackets.
2. Mark the position for the upper bracket on the utility pole. From the installation
side of the pole, and using a three-foot level to verify level, drill a 11/16"
(17.5mm) hole completely through the pole.
3. Mark the location of the hole(s) for the lower bracket(s). For three-bracket
enclosures, use the one-piece, 3-point bracket as a template. Spacing between
the holes is as follows:
4. Using the three-foot level to verify drill angle, drill the 11/16" (17.5mm) hole or
holes for the lower bracket or brackets from the installation side of the pole.