Summary of Contents for ALLTEC TerraStreamer TSP-20
- Page 1 TerraStreamer ® Early Streamer Emission Terminals Installation Instruction Guide MODELS: TSP-20 | TSP-30 | TSP-40 | TSP-50 | TSP-60 | TPV-60...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The warranty is limited to the cost of replacement of equipment providing it has been installed and/or certified by Alltec or its authorized distributor. Alltec shall in no event be responsible for any loss of business or profits, downtime or delay, labor, repair or material costs or any similar or dissimilar consequential loss or damage incurred by the buyer. -
Page 3: Supplied Items
Also specifically excluded from the warranty is any responsibility for other Triggering Time Advance (∆T) = 61µs direct or indirect damages or death. ALLTEC shall in no event be responsible if the products have not been stored or used in accordance with Results & Serial Number Archived: its specifications and recommended procedures (See complete warranty statement for further details). -
Page 4: Terrasteamer ® Early Streamer Emission (Ese) Terminals
TerraStreamer Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Terminals ® The TerraStreamer ESE Lightning Terminal is an externally mounted, proactive, ® structural lightning protection device and is designed to activate itself in the moments directly preceding an imminent direct strike. The installation of a TerraStreamer ESE Terminal combines the best advantages of two systems: the ®... -
Page 5: Protection Performance
Protection Performance Protection Areas TSP-20 TSP-30 TSP-40 TSP-50 TSP-60 H(m) (Rp) (Rp) (Rp) (Rp) (Rp) Level I Level II Level III Level IV The standard protection radius R of the TerraStreamer is linked (according to ® NF C 17-102 standard) to ΔT, to the protection levels I, II, III, or IV and to the height of the TerraStreamer above the protected structure (H, defined by NF C ®... -
Page 6: Positioning & Height
Positioning & Height ® TerraSteamer ESE Terminal The TerraSteamer® ESE Terminal tip should be at least 2 meters higher than the area that it protects, including antennae, cooling towers, roofs, tanks, etc. If the external installation for a given structure comprises several ESE Terminals these are to be interconnected by a suitable conductor, unless it has to be routed over a structural obstacle (cornice, parapet wall) with a positive or negative level difference in excess of 1.5m (see Fig. -
Page 7: Pre-Installation Checklist
Pre-Installation Checklist ‰ Determine the best location for ESE Terminal(s), then the mounting method (tower, mast, structure, etc.) and the optimum routing of down conductor(s). ‰ Locate area(s) for grounding system installation and determine where the new system will be connected to any existing grounding system and metal bodies of conductance, etc. -
Page 8: Ground System Configurations
NOTE: Alternate grounding methods and designs are allowed by NF C 17-102, and Alltec is capable of designing a grounding system to meet specific resistance goal in any type of soil. Radial... -
Page 9: Down Conductor Routing Guidelines
moisture and/or where installations have limited footprints. ‰ A ground inspection/test well should be installed where the end of the down conductor terminates to the grounding system. This gives an access point for disconnection and future testing. ‰ Each down conductor should be provided with a means of disconnect for testing. -
Page 10: Number Of Down Conductors And Grounds
Number of Down Conductors and Grounds For a non-isolated ESE system, each terminal should be connected to at least two (2)down conductors. For a better current distribution, the two paths to ground should be situated on two different facades. If, due to physical constraints, it is not possible to route the down conductors on two different facades, an alternate installation method should be considered. -
Page 11: Down Conductor Installation
2. Down Conductor Installation Guidelines ‰ Bare or tin-plated copper conductor is recommended for use as the down conductor. The route of the down conductor should be as set out in the original design. Ensure no structural changes have been implemented. ‰... -
Page 12: Termination Of The Down Conductor
3. Termination of the Down Conductor Lower End Down conductor(s) should be directly connected to the grounding system through the use of a suitable ground rod clamp or by using TerraWeld® exothermic welding. Exterior Wall Cable Splicers or Exothermic Welds 1m Minimum Three Radials 2m - 10m long... -
Page 13: Upper End
Upper End Each TerraStreamer ESE Terminal comes supplied with the adaptor (Fig. G). ® This adaptor accepts either stranded copper wire, or flat copper strip. • Round/stranded copper wire is inserted into the hole in the base of the adaptor and secured with the two screws provided. •... -
Page 14: Terrastreamer Ese Terminal Installation
4. TerraStreamer ESE Terminal Installation ® Stay clear of any overhead power lines or electrical sources. When installing the TerraStreamer ESE Terminal, Alltec provides for two main ® configuration types. Guyed FRP Masts When installing the TerraStreamer ESE Terminal with an Alltec FRP mast, ®... - Page 15 Installation Examples Using FRP Masts: TerraStreamer ® ESE Terminal Guy Ring FRP Mast Guy Wire Mast Base Strike Counter Inspection Well Grounding System Fig. H - Mid Roof location TerraStreamer ® ESE Terminal Guy Ring FRP Mast Guy Wire Mast Base Strike Counter Inspection Well Grounding System...
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Page 16: Metallic Masts
Metallic Masts ‰ Following installation of the TerraStreamer ESE Terminal to a metallic mast, ® it will be necessary to connect the metallic mast to a down conductor in order to convey the lightning energy to the grounding system. ‰ The connection between the metallic mast and the appropriately sized down conductor should be completed by approved mechanical means or by exothermically welding (TerraWeld ) the down conductor at a practical point... -
Page 17: Lightning Strike Counter Installation
TerraStreamer ® ESE Terminal Metallic Mast Stainless Steel Cable Ties or Mounting Brackets Strike Counter Inspection Well Fig. K - Tower Top Location 5. Lightning Strike Counter Installation ‰ The Lightning Strike Counter should be installed at a position along the down conductor length where it can be accessed easily for inspection. -
Page 18: Terrastreamer Ese Post Installation Verification
‰ Lightning Strike Counter installation is per recommended guidelines. Record “strike count” for later comparison. ‰ Safety and product labeling 7. Inspection/Maintenance Alltec recommends inspection and any required maintenance to be performed regularly and as listed below: Schedule • After each known lightning strike to the terminal. -
Page 19: Disclaimer
NF C 17-102 and UNE 21 186 standards. ® Alltec has developed the TerraStreamer product according to internationally recognized standards. However, Alltec does not make any specific performance guarantees as no lightning protection system can be 100% effective. - Page 20 WORLD HEADQUARTERS 64 Catalyst Drive, Canton, North Carolina 28716 USA TEL: +1.828.646.9290 | FAX: +1.828.412.4270 EMAIL: info@alltecglobal.com © 2017 ALLTEC | 420-001 | 11/22/2017 www.alltecglobal.com...
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