Utility Pole Preparation; A) Pole Selection; B) Component Dimensions - Whelen Engineering Company WPS-2900 Series Installation Manual

Section II: Utility Pole Preparation...

a) Pole Selection

NOTE: This installation manual will address the procedures applicable to wooden
utility poles of specific size and dimensions. Procedures for poles consisting of
other materials (steel, concrete, etc.) are not addressed within this document.
The information presented, however, provides the necessary data and
guidelines for a successful installation regardless of pole material.
A WPS-2900 system consisting of 5 or less speaker cells may use a Class 2 or Class 1 utility
pole. For systems consisting of 6 or more speaker cells, a Class 1 utility pole must be used.
The length of the utility pole is consistent regardless of speaker cell quantity. The total
length of the pole referenced within this document is 60 feet. The pole depth of the set pole is
10 feet, leaving a 50 foot pole as measured from the top of the pole to the ground. The utility
pole should be set in accordance with local codes.
The inside area of the pole top mounting bracket will accept a pole that is no greater than
10.00" in diameter. On large scale projects, it is beneficial to order the pole to be "gained" to
a top diameter of 9.5" +/- .50" for the top 30" section of the utility pole.

b) Component Dimensions

The utility pole may be pre-drilled prior to installation. The dimensions for all potentially
mounted equipment are as follows:
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