Alpha Technologies PME Series - Manual (Page 24)

031-161-B0-006, Rev. F 24
2.0 Installation, continued
2.2 Ground-mount Installation PWE-4, PWE-8, PWE-9, PWE-D36, continued
2.2.3 Ground-mount Installation, PWE-3, PWE-9 and PWE-D36
PWE-9 and PWE-D36 enclosures require a pedestal mount kit and Coax Raceway for ground installation.
Pedestal kit part number: 745-400-20 (gray); 745-400-21 (white). Coax Raceway part number: 604-432-B1
(gray); 604-432-C3 (white).
NOTE:
Tools and Materials Required (customer supplied):
• Four 1/2" (12.7mm) anchor bolts (Hilti-style recommended)
• Four 1/2" (12.7mm) stainless steel washers
• 2' X 3' (.6m x .9m) continuous vapor barrier (e.g. 30 lb. felt, neoprene pond liner,
or a heavy grade tar paper)
• Hammer drill
• 1/2" (12.7mm) drill bit
• 1/2" (12.7mm) wrench
• Metal punch
• Mallet or hammer
• Torque wrench
• Tape measure
A 25+ year continuous vapor barrier must be placed between the pedestal and the pad to prevent
moisture ingress and corrosion caused by metal-to-concrete contact.
CAUTION!
Procedure:
1. Place the vapor barrier material on concrete pad.
2. Using the pedestal as a template, mark the vapor barrier material in the locations
of the four anchor bolts holes.
3. Drill 1/2" (12.7mm) holes through the vapor barrier and into the pad at the four
marked anchor points.
4. Position the pedestal over holes and insert anchor bolts. Torque the anchor bolts
to bolt manufacturer specifi cations. If Hilti-style bolts are used, torque until head
pops.
5. On the enclosure, remove the four 3/8" (9.5mm) diameter knock-outs located
beneath the lower battery shelf.
6. Lift the enclosure onto the pedestal. Slide the lower battery tray to the fully
extended and locked position. Align the four enclosure mounting holes with the
mounting holes on the top of the pedestal. Secure the enclosure to the pedestal
using the provided 1/4" (19mm) hardware. Torque to 75 in-lbs.
7. Trim away excess vapor barrier material.
8. The enclosure is now ready for the utility connection, power module, and
batteries.