ERICO®SYSTEM 1000 - Instruction Manual
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This manual is a guide to the installation, operation and
maintenance of the ERICO®SYSTEM 1000 Lightning Protection
System. It assumes that the system to be installed has been
designed by an authorized ERICO representative. The system
design will include:
• Grounding systems design – a configuration should be
designed as a result of soil resistivity analysis.
• Downconductor routes - chosen to avoid other services,
maintain minimum bending radii of 20 cm (8 inches) or
greater and minimize down conductor run length.
• Downconductor securing requirements.
• LPSD - CAD analysis design software which determines
terminal placement, mast & height requirements as well as
protection level calculation.
All of the above are recommended for a successful installation.
If there is any doubt about any of the points mentioned, please
contact ERICO or its nearest representative for clarification.
For additional details on installing your ERICO SYSTEM 1000,
please refer to ERICO’s technical notes and the French standard
NFC17-102. It is also recommended to adhere to local standards
for relevant local downconductor and grounding requirements.
Installation Guidelines
Operation
The ERICO SYSTEM 1000 lightning protection system requires no
user operation: it is completely automatic in operation.
1. The ERICO SYSTEM 1000 becomes active only during storm
activity.
2. The system does not require any external power
requirements or replacement components for normal
operation.
Maintenance
It is essential that the ERICO SYSTEM 1000 Lightning Protection
System be regularly maintained. Maintenance should be
undertaken after each known strike to the ERICO SYSTEM 1000
or at least once per year or if any changes or additions have been
made to the structure.
Warning - Do not attempt
to install the ERICO SYSTEM 1000
during periods of lightning activity.
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
ERICO SYSTEM 1000.
2. Inspect the ERICO SYSTEM 1000 terminal to ensure that it is
not dented or physically damaged in any way.
3. Inspect the finial tip on top of the ERICO SYSTEM 1000 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 and if the
display is registering a reading, then record the reading and
date.
7. Ensure the grounding resistance is less than 10 ohms.
8. Check the continuity of all bonding conductors.
Installation
The recommended order of installation is as follows:
1. Full installation of the grounding system.
2. Full installation of the downconductor(s).
3. Termination of the downconductor(s) to the grounding
system.
4. Terminate the top of the downconductor(s) to the
ERICO SYSTEM 1000 mast.
5. Attach the terminal to the top of the mast.
6. Raise the mast into position and secure.
7. The ERICO SYSTEM 1000 must be at least two meters higher
than any point on the structure it is intended to protect.
8. The resistance of the lightning protection grounding system
must be less than 10 ohms. This should be measured without
downconductor(s) connected and without interconnection to
other grounding systems.
Maintenance should be undertaken as follows:
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.
Do not attempt maintenance during
potential lightning activity.
