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Typical pole installation requires the following materials:
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3m (10') length of schedule 80 PVC (do not use schedule 40) or galvanized steel pipe
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(2) 80lb bags of QUIKRETE
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(1) 5-gallon bucket
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2m (6') copper ground stake
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2m (6') of #10 copper ground wire and clamp
General installation steps are as follows:
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Position the station where best southern exposure is provided for maximum solar exposure. If necessary,
extend the sensor cables to get out from behind berms, high-walls or embankments.
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Excavate to a minimum of 1.2m (4'), deeper if possible. Install the bucket, locate the pipe in the bucket and
fill with mixed concrete. Follow the directions on the bag for concrete mixing. Use a level to adjust the
position of the pipe before it sets. Use lumber or other suitable props to hold the pipe in position overnight.
See the manufacturer's instructions for the precise curing time.
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Drive the ground stake as close as possible to the bucket.
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Attach the unistrut to the enclosure. Be sure to install the U-bolt pipe clamps on the unistrut prior to
attaching to the enclosure.
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Hold the enclosure against the pipe and affix the pipe clamp hardware to the pipe to secure the enclosure.
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Use the copper ground wire and clamp to secure the ground wire between the ground rod and enclosure.
See the following sections on installing the solar panel, antennas, and battery.
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pre-mixed concrete
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