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- Page 1 LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD GUARDIAN PLUS Installation Manual Placement method in compliance with IEEE STD. 998 (Substations) Comprehensive Lightning, Surge Protection & Earthing Solutions www.lpi.com.au...
- Page 2 GUARDIAN PLUS System Owner: Date Installed: Installation Contractor: Supplied by: Location of Installation Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd ABN 11 099 190 897 PO Box 379 Kingston, Tasmania, Australia 7051 Phone: +61 3 62271955 Fax: +61 3 62291900 Email: info@lpi.com.au Web: www.lpi.com.au...
- Page 3 Guardian Plus Installation Manual Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
LPI Guardian Plus Installation Termination of the HVSC Plus Lower End 32 Recommended Installation Method Connection of Factory Pre-Terminated Installation of the Lightning Earth HVSC Plus (Upper End) to Guardian Plus 32 Earth Enhancing Compounds Labelling Bonding the Lightning Earth Masts... -
Page 5: Placement Methodology (Software)
(c) Placement of air terminals on the structure at those locations and computations of the capture areas and volumes of the air terminals in accordance with the leader inception theory published in IEEE Std. 998. (Refer to diagrams on Page 4.) www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD... -
Page 6: Substation Placement Methodology
Step 2: Perform strike probability analysis Step 3: Position air terminals in optimum (SPA) utilising a dynamic EGM and published locations based on the SPA and attractive lightning stroke statistics. radius calculations in accordance with LIT. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au... -
Page 7: Air Terminal (Hardware)
Air Terminal (Hardware) The new Guardian Plus™ (G+) air terminal range has been developed after taking into account the latest international research into the effect of space charge and air terminal geometry, characteristics of long sparks, lightning characteristics and statistics, and the lightning attachment process itself. -
Page 8: Warranty And Disclaimer
The range of Guardian Plus air terminals or, to our knowledge, any other lightning protection system cannot provide 100% protection and it is not inferred. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD... -
Page 9: Safety Guidelines For Installatiion
Safety Guidelines for Installation The LPI Guardian Plus terminals should only be installed when there is no threat of a thunderstorm and lightning. Figure 1. Other Recommendations: ∆ Ensure safe working environments and practices to local codes ∆ Use personal protective equipment during installation ∆... -
Page 10: Checking Lightning Protection Components Supplied
Checking Lightning Protection Components Supplied The LPI Guardian Plus components received should be checked against the “bill of materials” for loss during shipping and for damage. Check the following: ∆ Air terminals have not been dented or damaged in any way during transit ∆... -
Page 11: Recommended Installation Method
LPI GUARDIAN PLUS GI TERMINAL ® IMPORTANT: THREADED GI ADAPTOR (FEMALE THREAD One Third of the mast 2 INCH BSP) height must be securely fixed to the structure. Guardian Plus Terminal to be a minimum of 2 metres above the... - Page 12 LPI GUARDIAN PLUS TERMINAL ® IMPORTANT: One Third of the mast LPI FRP SUPPORT MAST ® height must be securely fixed to the structure. Guardian Plus Terminal to be a minimum of 2 LPI INLINE COUPLING ® metres above the...
- Page 13 LPI GUARDIAN PLUS TERMINAL ® LPI FRP SUPPORT MAST ® LPI HVSC PLUS DOWNCONDUCTOR ® OR LPI COPPER TAPE ® (DOWNCONDUCTOR TO BE RUN INTERNALLY) M6 x 10 PAN HEAD SCREWS 3 PLACES AT 120° 3 HOLES DRILLED ON SITE, Ø...
- Page 14 LPI GUARDIAN PLUS GI TERMINAL MAST CONVEYS LIGHTNING ENERGY TO EARTH FREESTANDING MAST FOOTING LPI LOWER TERMINATION KIT ® LPI INSPECTION KIT LPI EARTHING SYSTEM ® LPI EARTH ENHANCING MATERIAL BONDING OF METALLIC MAST TO EARTH Figure 5. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD...
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Page 15: Installation Of The Lightning Earth
LPI or an authorised distributor for further advice. If the Guardian Plus is installed within an earth grid, e.g., in a substation, then the earth grid can substitute the radials. However, an earth rod of suitable depth must be installed at the base of the mast supporting the Guardian Plus air terminal. -
Page 16: Earth Enhancing Compounds
The use of such compounds significantly lowers the overall earth resistance/impedance, typically by at least 50% ∆ These compounds will require water and a mixing container ∆ When applying the compounds, follow all installation and safety instructions LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au... -
Page 17: Bonding The Lightning Earth
HVSC Plus will be marked on the drum ∆ Make sure that the cable drum is in a serviceable condition ∆ Place the HVSC Plus downconductor cable drum close to where it is to be installed (Figure 7) www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD... -
Page 18: Hvsc Plus Downconductor Clearance Holes
DO NOT haul the HVSC Plus downconductor from the termination. See Figure 8 ∆ Protect the HVSC Plus downconductor at all times when it is being moved HVSC Plus Downconductor Clearance Holes Before running the HVSC Plus downconductor through any clearance holes, ensure that: LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au... -
Page 19: Routing
The route of the HVSC Plus downconductor should follow the guidelines of the original design. Ensure no structural changes, such as new antenna or mast installations, air conditioning towers or ducting, has been installed in the interim www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD... - Page 20 If the HVSC Plus downconductor has to cross other services, ensure it crosses at right angles. Use a conduit that extends at least 1 m beyond either side of the existing service Radius < 430 mm INCORRECT < 2 m Radius > 430 mm CORRECT Figure 9. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au...
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Page 21: Fixing The Hvsc Plus Downconductor
NF C 17-102, AS 1768, NFPA 780 and IEC 62305. The following dot points provide further information. ∆ The Guardian Plus terminal provides a bolt for the lug connection to the lower finial www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD... - Page 22 If natural components of the structure are used, electrical continuity to ground must be checked ∆ For installations where multiple Guardian Plus terminals are installed, the requirement for two downconductors per terminal is waived Standalone / isolated / freestanding mast installation: ∆...
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Page 23: Equipotential Bonding
Installation of Guardian Plus GI Terminal to Threaded Pipe LPI offers within its range of Guardian Plus terminals a “CM version” which is designed for a threaded connection to a 2 inch BSP Galvanised Iron (GI) pipe. Please refer to Figure 11 for further details. - Page 24 2-inch GI pipe (male thread). After installation of the Guardian Plus CM terminal to the threaded pipe as per Figure 11, it is necessary to connect the metallic pipe to a conventional downconductor in order to convey the lightning energy to the earthing system.
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Page 25: Termination Of The Hvsc Plus Lower End
Lower Termination Kit consists of: ∆ Instructions ∆ 1 x Roll of waterproofing mastic tape ∆ 1 x 70 mm² crimp lug ∆ 2 x Warning labels ∆ U-Bolt earth clamp ∆ 1 x Tube of conductive paste www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD... - Page 26 LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au...
- Page 27 (Figure 17). 9. Place the warning labels on or next to the HVSC Plus cable where they can be easily seen and read by anyone with access to that area. www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD...
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Page 28: Lower Termination Of Conventional Downconductor To The Lightning Earth
If installing copper tape (25 x 3 mm) as a downconductor then the lower end should be directly connected to the lightning earth through the use of a suitable earth rod clamp and then wrapped with waterproofing tape to avoid oxidisation Figure 17. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au... -
Page 29: Upper Termination Instructions Utermkit-Mk3 (Heatshrink) For Hvsc Plus
∆ Heat gun or gas torch (LPG) ∆ Tape measure (metric) ∆ Combination pliers/cutters ∆ Mast base assembly (supplied with the Guardian Plus Terminal) Upper Termination Kit consists of: ∆ Instructions ∆ 1 x Roll of semi-conductive tape ∆ 1 x 50 mm² crimp lug ∆... -
Page 30: Upper Termination Instructions For Utermkit-Mk3 (Heatshrink)
Note: There are many valid ways of removing this layer, but it is very important that the aluminium conductor strands are not scored or damaged in any way as this will decrease their strength and may lead to breakage when bending them for insertion into the crimp lug. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au... - Page 31 3 cm over the black with 50 % overlap, securing the outer copper screen tape in place. This should use approximately 50 cm of the tape (Figure 23). Note: DO NOT cut the tape at this stage. www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD...
- Page 32 (Figure 25). 3 cm Figure 25. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au...
- Page 33 1st Heatshrink length Figure 27. 12. The lugged HVSC Plus is now ready to be connected to the base of the Guardian Plus terminal. Screw the terminal onto the completed terminal base assembly and secure with the supplied M6 locking grub screw.
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Page 34: Termination Of The Hvsc Plus Lower End
4. Slide the black plastic mast butt adaptor back onto the lower finial connector, line up holes and screw the Phillips Head screw into position tightly. Next, screw the mast butt adaptor into the Guardian Plus terminal and tighten the M6 Grub screw at the base of the terminal to lock the assembly. -
Page 35: Labelling
Labelling Warning labels are supplied with all Guardian Plus terminals and should be installed per the following guidelines: ∆ In locations where personnel may be in close proximity to the HVSC Plus downconductor ∆ Where the HVSC Plus downconductor connects to the earthing system ∆... - Page 36 Figure 30. Guyed Mast used in situations where “protection by isolation” is required. For example, a Guardian Plus terminal is installed 5 metres or more away from a fuel storage tank, or some distance form a HV transformer or buswork.
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Page 37: Guying
U-Bolts and inline couplings nuts must be tightened to no more than 55 kg/cm (45 in/lb). A guying ring is supplied for guy points for any two piece masts that require double guying. This fits on the mast butt adaptor between the Guardian Plus terminal and the top of the mast. See Figure 33. -
Page 38: Preparation For Raising The Mast Into Position
If required, fit the HVSC Plus down- guying conductor through the side entry of the inline coupling and through the FRP mast. Refer to Figure 34. mast ∆ Feed the upper termination through the guying ring if required. Figure 33. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au... -
Page 39: Raising Of The Mast
∆ Carefully fit the mast adaptor of the Guardian Plus terminal into the top of the FRP ∆ It may be necessary to pull back any slack of HVSC Plus downconductor through the FRP support mast to achieve a tight fit for the Guardian Plus terminal. This should be completed carefully so as to not damage the upper termination ∆... - Page 40 Secure guying Inline coupling Removable gin pole and associated rigging Protect the HVSC Plus from abrasion during the lift Make sure the base will not slip during the lift Figure 34. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au...
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Page 41: Lightning Strike Recorder (Lsr1)
∆ The LSR1 can be enclosed in a security enclosure but the display should be kept visible to allow for the checking of recorded strikes www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD... - Page 42 Saddle Downconductor Lightning Strike Recorder (LSR1) Counter Downconductor (HVSC Plus) Downconductor lower termination bound in Earth Pit waterproofing tape (EPIT-P) Lightning Strike Recorder (LSR1) Earth Rod Figure 37. Lightning Strike Recorder installed on Rod. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au...
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Page 43: Certification
∆ Labelling Operation and Maintenance The LPI Guardian Plus lightning protection system is designed to react to the rise in electric field which is present in approaching thunder storms. The Guardian Plus terminal becomes active only during storm activity. ∆... -
Page 44: Testing The Guardian Plus Terminal
∆ Check LSR1 for secure installation and record number of strikes Testing the Guardian Plus Terminal LPI manufactures and supplies a terminal spark-over tester suitable for testing the Guardian Plus range of terminals. Contact your local distributor for further details. -
Page 45: Testing The Lightning Earth
5 % of each other. If this is the case, then the resistance value measured is a true indication of the resistance of the lightning earth. www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD... - Page 46 10. Report any problems arising from the above tests to your local LPI distributor for further advice. HVSC Plus Downconductor (Disconnected from LP Earth) Ground Resistance Meter Structure Earth Cable LP Earthing System (Disconnected from LP Earth) Figure 38. LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au...
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Page 47: Installation Notes
Record of Earth Resistance Readings Table Inspected Lightning earth Structure earth Overall earth Note Date resistance (Ω) resistance (Ω) resistance (Ω) reading (see below) Notes: www.lpi.com.au LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD... - Page 48 PO Box 379 Kingston, Tasmania, Australia 7051 9 Patriarch Drive, Huntingfield, Tasmania, Australia 7055 Phone: Australia: 03 6281 2477 International: +61 3 6281 2480 Fax: +61 3 6229 1900 Email: info@lpi.com.au Web: www.lpi.com.au © Copyright 2016 Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd IM-GPLUS-V2...