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July 19, 2004
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LANNING
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VERVIEW
This section describes the selection of PG-FlexPlus field cabinet sites based on existing plant configurations,
economics, and functional requirements such as zoning restrictions. The impact of site selection on field cabinet
and electronic equipment performance is also discussed. Plan the location of the PG-FlexPlus field cabinet site
ahead of time, taking into consideration the requirements described in this section.
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S
ITE
ELECTION
The field cabinet site should be selected based on existing plant configurations, economics, permanency, public
acceptance, and functional requirements. The final physical location of the field cabinet is determined by a field
inspection. Some of the factors in evaluating a possible site are discussed in the following paragraphs.
Functional
Unless a field cabinet is pole-mounted, it should not be located in an area that is prone to flooding or is constantly
damp. Soil maps for the area should be checked for subsurface conditions. Whenever possible, a field cabinet
should be located in an area that does not require extensive earthwork. Local zoning restrictions should be checked
to verify that the field cabinet can be used. Consideration should be given to specific requirements such as
easements, minimum lot sizes, and type of landscaping.
Sufficient parking and turnaround space should be allowed for the installation and maintenance vehicles, including
trailer-mounted motor-generator sets, if required.
Easement Size
When selecting an installation site, choose a location that has a minimum functional easement large enough to walk
around the field cabinet with its doors in their fully open and locked position.
Table 4
shows the area required for the
field cabinets when the doors are opened to their locked positions. The PG-FlexPlus field cabinet doors extend
beyond the standard pad size.
Table 4. Standard Pad and Minimum Functional Easements
Standard Pad Size
Minimal Functional Easement
84 in x 74.5 inches
108 in x 102 inches
(2133 mm x 1892 mm)
(2740 mm x 2590 mm)
Figure 3 on page 9
shows the clearance areas required by the PG-FlexPlus field cabinet. See Field Cabinet
Installation and the field cabinet foundation pad drawing, ED-1T339-01, for additional information.
ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
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