ERICO INTERCEPTOR SI25i, SI40i or SI60i Installation Instructions

INSTRUCTION SHEET
ERICO INTERCEPTOR SI25i, SI40i or SI60i
®
Installation Instructions for 5m Stainless Steel Guyed Mast - SIM Series
Mast Detail
(ERICO Part # TCEC253) Copper Tape
(ERICO Part # PDCUC) Tape Fasteners
SIM28A2
Bonding Clamp
(ERICO Part # TMCSS)
SIMBASE2840
Typical Conductor Connection
Not to Scale
2
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Detail "B"
BASEADAPTER40
Stainless Steel Mast
(ERICO Part # SIM28A2)
4 HOLES,
Guy Kit
(ERICO Part # GUYKIT4M/GRIP)
Do not over-tension guy wires
(Slightly sagging)
0.43 [
11mm]
TMCSS Mast Clamp
Installing contractor to
field adjust and insure a
secure bond on highest
SIM series mast
Stainless Steel Mast
(ERICO Part # SIM33B3)
Downconductor
Stainless Steel Base Adapter
(ERICO Part # BASEADAPTER40)
Stainless Steel Mast Base
(ERICO Part # SIMBASE2840)
Refer to Detail "B"
7.87 [200mm]
SIM33B3
6.77 [170mm]
1
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ERICO INTERCEPTOR SI
(ERICO® Part # SI25i, SI40i or SI60i
1
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Not to Scale
Preferred Angle
45° - 60°
Detail "A"
2
Stainless Steel
Cable Tie
(ERICO Part # CABTIESS)
Three every 3.3FT [1M]
Lightning Event Counter
(ERICO Part # LECIV)
Downconductor
Two downconductors
are required
For complete
grounding system
refer to Detail "A"
ERICO® CADWELD® Connection
or mechanical connection
Lightning Event Counter
Refer to installation manual
for alternate locations
(ERICO Part # LECIV)
Ground Inspection Well
Crow's Foot
2
Minimum 2/0 (50 mm ) Conductor
(3 x 20 FT [6.1M] length)
Enclosed in GEM material
Suggested three radial grounding system for each downconductor:
Minimum 5/8" x 8' [16mm x 2.4M] long
ground rod in four locations
The grounding system shown in the detail is a suggested layout. Each radial consists of a trench
approximately 1.5FT [.45M] deep. The conductor is laid in the trench and is connected to ground
rods. The conductor in each trench is encased in GEM material. Ground rods must extend 10FT [3M]
below ground level.
Note: This is one of several alternative installation methods.
Refer to ERICO instruction print IP79157 for more details.
ERICO is not responsible for field installation of lightning protection systems. The installation
integrity of each system should be approved and stamped by a structural professional engineer.
WARNING:
1.
ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at
www.erico.com and from your ERICO customer service representative.
2.
ERICO products must never be used for a purpose other than the purpose for which they were designed or in a manner that exceeds specified load ratings.
3.
All instructions must be completely followed to ensure proper and safe installation and performance.
4.
Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO's instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property
damage, serious bodily injury and death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
All governing codes and regulations and those required by the job site must be observed.
Always use appropriate safety equipment such as eye protection, hard hat, and gloves as appropriate to the application.
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