Important Note To Installation Technicians - Whelen Engineering Company WPS-2900 Series Installation Manual

An Important Note to the Installation Technicians...
The installation of this product requires careful planning and attention to detail! The
installation of this system should NOT be attempted by individuals without experience in
the disciplines necessary to this procedure (i.e. High-voltage electrical wiring, utility pole
installation, etc.).
The installation of the WPS-2900 station provided in this manual follows a logical
progression. This process is not arbitrary! It was developed using information gathered
from both the manufacturer and experienced field technicians. Deviations from any of these
procedures are not recommended unless they are in contradiction with local codes. IN ALL
INSTANCES, LOCAL CODES TAKE PRECEDENT OVER PROCEDURES OUTLINED
HEREIN.
It is the responsibility of the installation technicians to read this entire manual. The
installation procedure should not begin until all personnel are familiar with the entire
process. The overall process includes the following:
Installation sequence for 5
or less cells
1. Site Selection
2. Utility Pole Preparation
3. Mount Pole Top Bracket and
Ground Wire
4. Mount Electronic Cabinet to Pole
5. Mount Siren Assembly to Pole Top
Bracket and Conduit to Pole
6. Set Utility Pole
7. Prepare and
Assembly (if present)
8. Prepare and Mount Solar Panels
and Conduit (if present)
9. Installation of AC or Solar Service
and Batteries
10. Confirm Proper System Operation
Mount Antenna
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Installation sequence for 6
or more cells
1. Site Selection
2. Utility Pole Preparation
3. Mount Pole Top Bracket and
Ground Wire
4. Mount Electronic Cabinet to Pole
5. Set Utility Pole
6. Mount Siren Assembly to Pole Top
Bracket and Conduit to Pole
7. Prepare and
Assembly (if present)
8. Prepare and Mount Solar Panels
and Conduit (if present)
9. Installation of AC or Solar Service
and Batteries
10. Confirm Proper System Operation
Mount Antenna