Certification
The certification of the LPI Guardian Plus installation should be performed by an authorised LPI
representative.
A certificate of compliance and warranty registration is provided with the product. This
certificate should be completed in full following the successful inspection and certification of
the installation.
The following should be checked for quality of workmanship and compliance to recommended
installation instructions.
Certification checklist:
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Correct mast and any associated brackets and fastenings have been used for installation
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Guying, anchor points and fastenings
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HVSC Plus downconductor routing, fixing and weatherproofing
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Lower termination of HVSC Plus downconductor
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Earthing system
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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.
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The system operates without the need for external power supply or spare parts for
standard operation
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To keep the LPI Guardian Plus lightning protection system operating at optimum
levels it needs to be regularly checked
Maintenance checks must be done:
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After each known lightning strike to the terminal
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Once every twelve months
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If changes have been made to the structure
Checks to be conducted in standard maintenance inspection:
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Is there any damage to Guardian Plus system?
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Has the structure to be protected been modified since the last maintenance check?
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