Preparing The Installation Area - Spectrum RRSHA3 Series User Manual

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2.1.1 Preparing the installation area

1. Use the following criteria to identify
the installation area for the main
housing unit.
Do not install the main housing
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unit in any area where standing
water can pool or accumulate. Do
not install near a drainage basin,
surface/ground/roof runoff,
sewer collection, or any location
where water can back up or
collect. If flooding can occur, we
recommend the addition of
Height Adjustment Legs or a
raised platform sufficiently above
high-water level. Do not operate
if any portion of the main housing
unit is submerged. Always install
above grade.
The installation area must be
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close enough to connect the main
housing unit with the track duct,
which is positioned one or two tie
spaces in front of the switch
point.
The installation area must be a
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compact and stable surface
composed of concrete, ballast, or
dirt. The surface must also be
level, with a tolerance of ±5°.
The recommended installation
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area is 6' x 6' with no part within
the foul zone, the area four feet
outside of the nearest rail.
Position the main housing unit
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with a minimum of 36 inches of
clearance on the air intake side.
RRSHA Series Hot Air Blower User Manual
Fig. 268
Main Housing Unit
Installed on Ballast Surface
2. It is recommended to use a picker
truck or other means to place the
main housing unit track-side. Load
handles (Figure 268) may be used
with lifting straps. Because the
connecting duct is flexible and
extends up to 66", the main housing
unit is typically positioned parallel
with the rail. However, a
perpendicular position works as well.
Ensure no objects are within 18" of
motor inlet so there are no
obstructions.
Fig. 279
Parallel Installation Examples
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