Section 3. TLX106 Instrumentation Installation

9-inch

 

Ground

 

Wire

Tower

 

 

Ground

 

Wire

FIGURE 3.1-3. Mounting and Grounding the TLX106 Enclosure

c)Slide the enclosure to the top of the TLX106 tower. Position it on the north side of the tower (northern hemisphere). The top of the enclosure should be flush with the top of the tower, with the width of the sensor arm extending above the tower. Tighten the clamps until the enclosure is snug. Do not over-tighten since doing so may damage the tower or enclosure.

d)Carefully mount the lightning rod and clamp to the top of the TLX106 Tower. Clearance between the clamp and the enclosure is minimal. Care should be taken not to scratch the enclosure or sensor assembly. Strip 1 inch of insulation from the top end of the 12 AWG green tower ground wire, curl the end and place the curled end under the head of one of the lightning rod clamp bolts. Tighten the bolt.

e)Strip 1 inch of insulation from each end of the 9 inch piece of 12 AWG ground wire. Insert one end into the brass ground lug located at the top back of the enclosure. Curl the other end and place under the head of one of the lightning rod clamp bolts. Tighten the bolt.

3.2Sensor Connection

1)Install the sensor set as described in Section 4.

2)Remove the protective connector cover from the back of the TLX106 Enclosure by removing the two phillips head screws. Sensors connect to one of seven labeled bulkhead connectors as shown in Figure 3.2-1.

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