Installation Instructions; Safety Instructions - ERICO ERITECH INTERCEPTOR SI Manual De Instrucciones

E R I T E C H I N T E R C E P T O R S I - I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
Maintenance should be undertaken as
follows:
Do not attempt
maintenance during
potential lightning periods.
1. Check that the building is the same
physical shape and that no additional
structures such as antennae, advertising
signs, satellite dishes, building
maintenance units or similar have been
installed within 2 m (80 in.) height of
the ERITECH ® INTERCEPTOR SI.
2. Inspect the ERITECH INTERCEPTOR SI to
ensure that it is not dented or physically
damaged in any way.
3. Inspect the finial tip on top of the
ERITECH ® INTERCEPTOR SI to ensure that
it is not excessively burnt, deformed or
missing.
4. Check that the mast is securely attached
to the structure. Check that the guys
are secure and undamaged. Replace if
necessary. Check that all fastenings are
secure and tight.
5. Look for signs of damage to the
downconductor (whether by lightning,
careless handling, vandalism or other
causes).
6. Check that the Lightning Event Counter
is secure, if the display is registering a
reading, then record the reading and
date.
7. Ensure the grounding resistance is less
than 10Ω.
8. Check the continuity of all bonding
conductors.
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Installation Instructions

The recommended order of installation is
as follows:
1. Full installation of the grounding system.
2. Full installation of the downconductor.
3. Termination of the downconductor to
the grounding system.
4. Terminate the top of the downconductor
to the ERITECH INTERCEPTOR SI mast.
5. Raise the mast into position and secure.
WARNING
1. ERICO products shall be installed and used
only as indicated in ERICO product instruction
sheets and training materials. Instruction
sheets are available at www.erico.com and
from your ERICO customer service
representative.
2. ERICO products must never be used for a
purpose other than the purpose for which
they were designed or in a manner that
exceeds specified load ratings.
3. All instructions must be completely followed
to ensure proper and safe installation and
performance.
4. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication
or other failure to completely follow ERICO's
instructions and warnings may cause product
malfunction, property damage, serious bodily
injury and death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: All governing codes and
regulations and those required by the job site
must be observed. Always use appropriate safety
equipment such as eye protection, hard hat, and
gloves as appropriate to the application.
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