Alpha Technologies PME Series - Manual (Page 26)

031-161-B0-006, Rev. F 26
2.0 Installation, continued
2.2 Ground-mount Installation, PWE-4, PWE-8, PWE-9, PWE-D36, continued
2.2.4 PWE-4 and PWE-8 Ground-mount Installation
PWE-4 and PWE-8 enclosures require a ground mount kit for ground installation. Alpha P/N 745-067-20. This
kit only fi ts enclosures manufactured after April 2002. See Fig. 2-11 to identify compatible enclosures.
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
• Hammer drill
• 1/2" (12.7mm) drill bit
• 1/2" (12.7mm) wrench
• Metal punch
• Mallet or hammer
• Torque wrench
• Tape measure
Procedure:
1. Turn the enclosure face down on a soft, non-abrasive surface. Remove the six
knock-outs on bottom of enclosure using a hammer and a metal punch.
Metal from knockouts must be removed from the enclosure before installing batteries or electronics.
CAUTION!
Fig. 2-8, Access Holes for Front Bracket Mounting Locations
2. Secure the mounting brackets to the enclosure with the six bolts provided. Insert
the bolts from inside the enclosure. Use the holes in the battery tray to access
the front bolt locations (See Fig. 2-8). Tighten the bolts to 240 in-lbs.
3. Use the enclosure with mounting brackets installed as a template and mark the
four anchor bolt locations on the pad.
4. Drill the holes for the four anchor bolts in the pad.
5. Mount the enclosure to the pad using the 1/2" (12.7mm) anchor bolts and
washers. Torque bolts to manufacturer’s specifi cations. If Hilti style bolts are
used, torque until head pops.
6. The enclosure is now ready for the utility connection, power supply, and batteries.