AWOS III & IIIP
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1. M105656 00 GROUND LUC J 4 0 COPPER DETAIL B 8X B ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 T995065 TOWER SECTION 3 2 T995064 SHORT BASE 1 5 INCLUDED 7 16 2 1 2 NC BOLT 9 WITH NUT 4 INCLUDED 5 16 2 3 8 NC BOLT 9 WITH NUT SUPPLIED BY ALL WEATHER INC PAINTED PER FAA REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO SCALE NONE REV LTR A SHEET 8 OF 15 NOTES CONT D i TOWER ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION MODEL 8518 A LIGHTNING ROD 16 THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF THE MODEL 8518 A PAINTED TOWER IS WITH 18 LIGHTNING ROD X ALTERNATING WHITE AND ORANGE SECTI2. 33 i IX JHE CONCRETE MUST HAVE 3 000 PSI MINIMUM OR 33 lt 28 DAY COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH THE FOUNDATION S Eid SHALL BE DESIGNED BY THE INSTALLER FOR 2 000 ou 14 PSF SOIL BEARING CAPACITY IT MAY BE Dr TE il NECESSARY TO SECURE THE SERVICES OF b et GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER TO VERIFY SOIL CAPACITY I eee uia AT THE INSTALLATION SITE AND IF NECESSARY TO i RECOMMEND ALTERATION WHEN SOIL CONDITIONS ARE QUESTIONABLE TOP VIEW SQUARE HOLES MUST BE K DRILLED 5 16 ROUND 18 PLACES IN LOWER LEG TO ASSEMBLE TOWER TO FIXED BASE 9 NUTS FACING OUT N 2 BOLT HEADS ON INSIDE 1 COMPACTED FILL w lt lt RIOR O OR UNDISTURBED SOIL lt lt ARN _ LONG DIAGONAL BRACE ON INSIDE 39 eee TOWER FOOTING SECTION 2 Bodere L 8 SHORT CROSS BRACE ON OUTSIDE WWF 4X4 6 6 I Rg 4 30 X 50 INCREASE FOUNDATION DEPTH ACCORDINGLY PER LOCAL CODES WHERE FROST MAY EXCEED 36 INCHES FOLDOVER TOWER FOUNDATION DETAIL AN k 8518 A FOLDOV ER TOWER a qan Le uU DEFORMED WIRE MESH OR EQUIVALENT EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AL
3. Automated Weather Observing System AWOS III amp AWOS III P Site Preparation Manual FAA APPROVED ECP180 2011 May 5 NOT FAA APPROVED 3000 3 025 Rev A allweatherinc All Weather Inc 1165 National Drive Sacramento CA 95834 USA 800 824 5873 www allweatherinc com Copyright 201 All Weather Inc All Rights Reserved The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the pur pose of allowing customers to operate and or service All Weather Inc manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of All Weather Inc Throughout this manual trademarked names might be used Rather than put a trademark 1M symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name we state herein that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner and with no intention of infringement All Weather Inc and the All Weather Inc logo are trademarks of All Weather Inc Disclaimer The information and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice Latest Manual Version For the latest version of this manual see the Product Manuals page under Reference on our web site at www allweatherinc cony 4 alweatherinc All Weather Inc 1165 National Drive Sacramento CA 95834 Tel 916 928 1000 Fax 916 928 1165 Contact Customer Service e P
4. stessi a 11 6 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS 12 7 COORDINATION secsssssssssssssssssssesssessseesssessseesacsrsceesnessessseeessessseesaeeraceeaceesaeesseesseeesseseseesaceraceeaneesaeesaeeeseessceeeaeesaceeaueesaeeseesaeessseeeeeease 13 98 MATERIALS a 14 9 ANTENNA MOUNTING MATERIALS rennes rni ttti tte tte testi sto nnnnnnnnnnnnan 15 10 DRAWINGS I rennen rrr ir i i i i Hi f I RI S 4 16 GENERAL Chapter General 1 1 Introduction This manual is designed to assist a contractor retained to prepare a site for an Automated Weather Observing System AWOS Site preparation includes not only the actual physical work but permits licenses and coordination with airport authorities This document provides details for concrete towers conduit and underground lightning protection The actual installation of sensors and equipment described in the AWOS 3000 Installation and Checkout Manual 3000 017 will be performed by or under the direction of All Weather Inc There are several different AWOS 3000 systems that differ in the sensors that are installed There is a Site Preparation Manual is specific to each AWOS 3000 system category so you will need to refer to the correct Site Preparation manual for the system category you are installing The different AWOS system categories are listed below AWOS SYSTEM CATEGORIES AWOS I AWOS Ill AWOS III T AWO
5. Circuit breaker panel w 100A main breaker if required a 20A breaker and 6 min 15A circuit breakers Main power disconnect box if required by code Main power transformers Power cable incoming 120 ea Power cable intrasite 12AWG THHN Black White Green Signal cable from tower to CDP and from CDP to Remote Display at sites designated as landline as opposed to UHF radio data link 4000 ft max 3 16 polypropylene pull rope Conduit outlet bodies 2 holes 3 4 visibility ceilometer pwr amp sig Appleton C75 M Conduit outlet body covers Appleton K75 M Conduit outlet body rubber gaskets Appleton GK75 N Device box 5 holes min 3 4 power amp signal distribution Appleton WST275 Device box cover Appleton WCB24 GFCI duplex receptacle 15A 125V ac power outlet ubbell GF 5262 GFCI duplex receptacle plate w cover and gasket ubbell WPFS 26 Conduit straps attach conduit to foundations Appleton CF 750 1 4 expanding masonry bolts for conduit straps U Bolt 1 4 X 1 1 2 I D X 2 3 4 long antenna mast Gerwin 309 EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO 3000 3 007 SCALE N
6. The Data Link Radio Antenna supplied by All Weather Inc must be located out doors and away from obstructions This antenna is usually mounted on the roof of a building however other mounting configurations are available see the Central Station Antenna Mast Options drawing The antenna mast should be at least 5 in length This antenna should be mounted at least 20 away from the VHF Voice Radio Antenna Install the desired antenna mount and mast The All Weather Inc engineer will install the antenna and antenna cable 4 5 7 AWOS Net optional Some AWOS systems use the optional AWOS Net The AWOS Net can be used as a Web server and or to support a remote display There are three types of AWOS Net each based on the com munication protocol used by the AWOS Net 4 5 7 1 RS 232 AWOS Net No additional site preparation work is needed for this AWOS Net type 4 5 7 2 RS 485 AWOS Net No additional site preparation work is needed for this AWOS Net type 4 5 7 3 UHF Radio AWOS Net The UHF radio AWOS Net is used when the AWOS Net cannot be hard wired to the CDP or is more than 4000 feet from the CDP The CDP must be communicating with the DCP using a UHF radio for this AWOS Net option to be used An antenna mount like the VHF antenna mount described in Section 4 5 5 must be installed on the roof of the building or some other appropriate location within the line of sight to the CDP UHF radio antenna The AWOS Net device uses
7. oz BOUT 1 1 2 38 1mm AND LATTEN DOWN RAW UP FREE 4 INSERT FREE END IN SLOT OF TURN DOWN UNTIL CLAMP IS TIGHT BACK OFF SLIGHTLY TO CLA LOCKED TO UNCOIL END WITH RATCHET OR FINGERS PRESS DOWN AT POINT WH FORCED THROUGH CURVED PART OF RATCHET REMOVE RATCHET P IS NOW SECURELY REMOVE WRAPLOCK ERE BAND METAL HAS BEEN YOKE ED TOW M4882 6 00 120V L ED OBSIRUC ER LIGHT INSTALLATION KIT EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN D HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR A DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO Jh 5000 9 2007 SCALE NONE REV LR A SEET MOIS NOTES CONT D CONDUIT LENGTH AS REQUIRED TO FIT ON THE FOLDOVER TOWER INSTALLATION INSTALL THE LOWER PORTION OF THE PVC CONDUIT ON H ROM THE TOWER LEG ATTACHING IT TO ROSSMEMBERS TRANSITION TO FLEXIBLE E HINGE SIDE ENSURING IT WILL NOT E HINGE FIRMLY SECURE THE CONDU gt RAP LOCK KIT PROVIDED DO NOT C LEXIBLE CONDUIT WITHIN 18 457mm E INSIDE OF THE TOWER FRAME ABOUT H H PPROXIMATELY EVERY FOUR FEET 1 2m W 2 50 8mm THE TOWER CONDUIT ON NTERFERE WITH T TO THE TOWER USING THE LAMP THE EITHER SIDE OF 3 4 PVC RIG
8. 3 2 SHEET OF SHEETS APPEND THE FOLLOWING TNIMENSIONS ANE IN INCHES DRAWN BY TITLE DOCUMENTS WHEN CHANGING J PATTERSON 11 18 09 S EU c THIS DOCUMENT _ __ TOLERANCES i AWOS SITE PREPARATION TOWER PAD VISIBILITY SENSOR PAD AND CEILOMETER PAD Eos conden RAK me REVISED BY DOCUMENT FOR SITE LAYOUT TRENCHING AND GROUNDING ST T CHECKED BY SITE LAYOUT TRENCHING 5 SEE MATERIAL LIST AND GROUNDING allweatherinc DESIGN ENGINEER SIZE DWG NO J PATTERSON 11 18 09 N A PROJECT MANAGER E o T as 0 APPROVALS DATE SCALE NONE RELEASE DAE 11 18 09 SHEET 1 OF 15 FINISH TREATMENT 115VAC 60Hz 1PH SENSOR SIE LOCATION LOAD BREAKER SIZE OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS TOWER 400 VA MAX 5A DATA COLLECTION PLATFORM DAY NIGHT DETECTOR TOWER 500 VA MAX 5A RAIN GAUGE TOWER 200 VA MAX SA PRESE WEATHER SENSOR TOWER 200 VA MAX SA DUPLEX OUTLET TOWER 500 VA MAX SA VISIBILITY SENSOR 400 VA MAX SA CLOUD HEIGHT SENSOR 1000 VA MAX OTHER SENSORS AS APPLICABLE 1000 VA MAX 20A EACH CENTRAL DATA PROCESSOR ENTRAL DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 600VA MAX T U U POW EQUIREMENTS EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HE
9. 1 Tower Lights The tower lights must be installed immediately after erection of the tower Refer to the Tower Lighting Installation drawing for details 4 4 2 Lightning Protection Remove paint from the area under the lightning rod clamps and install the lightning rod accord ing to the Tower Installation drawing 4 4 3 UHFNHF Data Link Antenna Mast Data Link Installations Only See the Radio Data Link Antenna Mast drawing Bend a piece of 34 conduit rigid or EMT as shown on the drawing Locate the antenna mast on the side of the tower nearest the Central Station Equipment No obstructions may exist between the antenna on the tower and the antenna located near the Central Station Equipment A clear line of sight path is required Use the M488292 00 antenna mount to attach the antenna to the mast instead of the bracket provided with the antenna The All Weather Inc engineer will install the antenna and the antenna cable 4 5 Central Data Platform CDP Place the CDP at an indoor location specified by the airport authority The indoor space must accommodate the 1 1RU equipment rack which is 22 x 20 5 x 20 and weights about 150 pounds including the UPS power supply The location should take into account the need to access the front and both sides of the rack 4 5 1 Equipment The CDP is mounted in an industrial grade 1 1 RU rack along with a UPS The rack also houses the VHF ground to air radio and the CDP options 4 5 2 Temperatur
10. INSTALL PER LOCAL BUILDING CODES BURIAL 6 CONDUCTOR RS485 CABLE AND TERMINATE WITH A JUNCTION BOX AT THE INDOOR LOCATION Ax ATTACH CONDUIT TO CONCRETE WITH RIGID CONDUIT STRAPS IN 2 LOCATIONS 15 INSTALL 12 AWG THHN AC POWER WIRES OR EQUIVALENT 13 INSTALL PULL ROPES IN EACH SIGNAL CONDUIT ALL WEATHER INC FROM POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX TO AC POWER JUNCTION BOXES INSTALL SIGNAL CABLES B 7 D CONDUIT OUTLET BODIES 3 4 HOLES APPLETON C75 M WITH COVER K75 CM AND RUBBER GASKET GK75 N OR EQUIVALENT 4 REQUIRED 2 WEATHER TIGHT DEVICE BOX FIVE 3 4 HOLES MIN APPLETON WST275 AND COVER WCB24 OR EQUIVALENT 2 REQUIRED 3 RECEPTACLE PLATE WITH GASKET AND COVER HUBBELL WPFS26 OR EQUIV AND GFCI DUPLEX RECEPTACLE 15 125V HUBBELL GF 5262 OR EQUIVALENT 1 REQUIRED 4 WEATHER TIGHT DEVICE BOX 3 4 HOLE APPLETON FD 1 75 OR EQUIVALENT 1 REQUIRED y CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX IS ANN 12 qp ZA NSS GROUND LEVEL L KIKIY IRA AAR IP ted lt lt gt RANA Ir js s RRR OM gt PSP ZQ NeW E gt y EXER ae gt b 24 E gt EN EE WY gt gt 5 gt b ANS vs js 5 b ae 2 5 J X 3 Z rs Be Y er hee ae VISIBILITY PAD ESO TOWER CEILOMETER PAD VISIBILITY AC DATA COLLECTION PLATFORM CFILOMETER AC CEILOMETER POWER CONDUIT OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS POWER CONDUIT SIGNAL CONDUIT VI
11. equipment All sites require one antenna at the Central Station for VHF radio voice output Sites using UHF data links require two antennas at the Central Station along with mounting hardware and masts Select one mounting option from the table for each antenna Figures showing antenna assembly procedures and the various mounting options are included at the back of the Drawings section of this manual Antennas and Antenna Mounting Materials List Quantity Description Part No or equiv 1 2 or voice only voice and data link Antenna mast 1 1 4 x 5 or 1 1 4 x 10 more for each UHF Radio AWOS Net Radio Shack 15 842 5 Radio Shack 15 843 10 GC Electronics 32 9013 5 GC Electronics 32 9014 10 Base and roof mount Radio Shack 15 889 Radio Shack 15 893 Kent pipe mount GC Electronics 8802 i Radio Shack 15 885 12 wall mounts GC Electronics 8312 Select 1 mounting option for each antenna aa F Radio Shack 15 883 4 wall mounts GC Electronics 8304 Eaves mount Radio Shack 15 891 Radio Shack 15 516 3 tripod mount GC Electronics 9160 Antenna and antenna cables supplied by All Weather Inc 15 DRAWINGS Chapter Drawings The following pages contain drawings detailing site preparation activities 3000 3 007 Site Layout Trenching and Grounding UHF VHF Antenna Assembly 16 REVISIONS Pwe No 3000 3 007 REV ECO
12. i i 18 CAD WELD OR ATTACH M 26 TO GROUND ROD AT TOWER PER LOCAL CODES x 3 4 9 X 10 di P LONG COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD 3000 CONCRETE AT TOWER 24 9 READY FORM TUBE 5 LONG 4 3 VERTICAL RE BAR 4 6 LONG 3 TIES 12 ON CENTER CEILOMETER FOUN FINE SAND OR GRAVEL 2 1 2 GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE 6 MINIMUM DATION EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO ye 330009007 SCALE NONE REV LTR A SHEET 7 OF 15 NOTES CONT D ATTACH GROUND LUG UNDER BOLT ITEM 4 ON TOWER LEG CLOSEST TO GROUND CABLE A SEE DETAIL A E SX SX OO 3X 3X 3 4 X 10 GROUND ROD we SEE DETAIL B S SEE DETAIL EJN a SAAAAY WY DETAIL A 5 0 FT 5 44 5 0 FT APPLETON P N PC100RA OR EQUIVALENT CLAMP ON TOWER SECTIONS 3 PLACES AS SHOWN REMOVE PAINT PRIOR TO INSTALLING CLAMPS 6909 STACK ED TOWER INSTALLATION REF REF f
13. of Hudson Bay down along Lake Michigan to the Gulf Coast in western Florida the magnetic declination is Easterly For sites east of the zero line the declination is Westerly The magnetic declination for a particular site can be obtained from the site survey data form airport directory or from a U S Geological Survey map Use a surveying compass with telescope that can provide a measurement accurate to within 1 to determine True North at the installation site Once True North has been established use the surveying compass to determine the location at which the benchmark will be installed Install the benchmark approximately 100 feet from the tower and note the location in the log book The benchmark must be suitably protected from being buried cut down or destroyed during normal maintenance of the area In addition to determining a wind direction benchmark the barometric pressure sensor site ele vation needs to be determined so that it can be factored into the altimeter calculations The con tractor doing the site preparation work does not have to do this directly since the information may be determined from the site survey data form airport directory or from a U S Geological Survey map HARDWARE INSTALLATION Chapter Hardware Installation The hardware installation includes the construction of all foundations placement of conduit erection of the tower connection of the AC power distribution system tower lights an
14. pad The All Weather Inc engineer will connect this when installing the sensors Note that all buried ground connections are to be exothermically welded to comply with Advisory Circular 150 5220 16C Section 34 with respect to lightning and surge protection HARDWARE INSTALLATION AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL Install the power cables and conduit that supply power to the site to the equipment mounted on the frame at the tower location see Section 4 3 The frame details are defined in the drawings Place power conduits in the trench and attach junction boxes or 90 condulets at the sensor foundations The ends at the tower connect to the circuit breaker cabinet The junction boxes or condulets at the sensor pads are supported by rigid conduit and straps attached to the foundation Install the signal conduits in the same manner securing the ends at the tower to a junction box on the frame If applicable land line sites install the incoming communications conduit and cable from the central data processing computer to a junction box next to the tower see Section 4 3 2 Place electrical wire of an appropriate size and type in the electrical conduits running from the circuit breaker panel to junction boxes at the sensor pads Place 3 16 pull ropes in all signal conduits running between the tower and the sensor pads Backfill and compact the trench 4 3 Utility Services 4 3 1 Input Power The contractor shall provide and install
15. the same frequency as the DCP CDP UHF radio link Install the antenna mount and mast see the Central Station Antenna Mast Options drawing The mast should be at least 5 in length The UHF radio antenna and cable will be installed by the All Weather Inc engineer 10 SITE CLEANUP AND RESTORATION Chapter Site Cleanup and Restoration Site cleanup and restoration shall include the following 1 Removal of all contractor furnished material tools and equipment that will not become airport property upon acceptance of site work Removal of all trash litter packing and excess material from the site to be disposed of by the contractor Restoration of previously existing access roads parking areas building exterior or other portions of the site inadvertently damaged by the contractor so as to be returned to the same condition as existed before beginning work at the site Optionally fill site with gravel or crushed rock for drainage and control of vegetation Upon completion of the site cleanup and restoration the contractor shall obtain a written release from the property owner attesting that the sites have been restored to a satisfac tory condition 11 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS Chapter Tests and Inspections The contractor is responsible for securing all necessary construction and electrical permits waivers etc before commencing work After completion of the work the contractor shall dem onstrate acceptable w
16. BLE ON COVER OF BOX 4 INSERT FREE f 5 TURN DOWN 6 BACK OFF SLIGHTLY END IN SLOT OF RATCHET z UNTIL CLAMP IS TIGHT TO REMOVE RATCHET CLAMP IS NOW SECURELY LOCKED O REMOVE WRAPLOCK COIL END WITH RATCHET OR GERS PRESS DOWN AT POINT HERE BAND METAL HAS BEEN ORCED THROUGH CURVED PART F YOKE 1 Oral SIDE VIEW OBSTRUCTION LIGHT INSTALLATION FOR 8518 A FO ER TOWER 466276 00 120V LED OBSTRUCTION TOWER LIGHT INSTALLATION KIT EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO 5000 007 SCALE REV LTR SHEET 12 OF 15 NOTES TO CONT D 10 ALL CONDUIT SHOWN IS 3 4 RIGID GALVANIZED STEEL OR EQUIVALENT 14 FOR LAND LINE DATA LINKS TO THE INDOOR EQUIPMENT INSTALL JUNCTION BOX AND CONDUIT OR USE DIRECT 11
17. D FROM THE WINCH AS YOU BEND THE TOWER HINGE AT THE 10 FOOT LOCATION 0 INSTALL THE TOWER ONTO THE FOUNDATION BY VERTICALLY ERECTING THE LOWER 10 FEET BELOW THE HINGE E OF THE TOWER AT THE SAME TIME ALLOWING THE UPPER 20 FEET TO HINGE OVER AND REMAIN IN CONTACT REMOVE PAINT BETWEEN WITH THE GROUND CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN NOT TO DAMAGE THE TOP END OF THE TOWER IN CONTACT WITH CLAMP AND TOWER THE GROUND PLUMB THE TOWER TO WITHIN 2 AND SECURE THE TOWER TO THE FOUNDATION WITH EIGHTEEN k I a 5 16 BOLTS AND NUTS PER DETAIL W Wee ORB 0 11 INSTALL THE 18 ALUMINUM LIGHTNING ROD TO THE TOP OF THE MAST WITH THE MOUNTING CLAMP PER DETAIL i 1 2 10 2 BASE 12 CONNECT THE COPPER GROUND WIRE TO THE TOWER BASE WITH GROUND WIRE CLAMP PER DETAIL V SEE DETAIL Y 4 V lt s ue AWG 4 0 GROUND CABLE 13 ERECT THE TOP 20 FEET OF THE TOWER BY TURNING THE WINCH HANDLE CLOCKWISE UNTIL THE TOWER IS 10 BARE COPPER WIRE VERTICAL SECURE THE MAST PIPE TO THE LOWER TOWER SECTION WITH THE FOUR NUTS AND TWO U BOLTS lt 2 TO GROUND ROD INSTALL A PAD LOCK CUSTOMER FURNISHED BETWEEN THE MAST PIPE AND THE WINCH MOUNTING PLATE TO RS es PREVENT ANY UNWANTED LOWERING OF THE TOWER 22 is BEN i 1 a EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN DETAIL V AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR D T GROUND CABLE INSTALLATION DISCLOSED
18. DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED A 1535 INITIAL RELEASE 11 18 09 JPATTERSON NOTES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 1 DO NOT BEND GROUNDING CABLE TO LESS THAN 8 RADIUS 10 il 10 50 FOOT TOWER PAD Y PAD CEILOMETER PAD JUNCTION BOXES 3 4 CONDUITS BREAKER BOX IN TRENCH 7 DISCONNECT ETC TRENCH i J Ml V j 3 4 X 10 GROUND ROD JUNCTION BOXES JUNCTION BOXES 4 0 COPPER GROUND WIRE VISIBILTI H 1 2 SA AA APERI CLEN FILL i lt lt lt 18 ZZ ZZ ZZ 24 SSN 4 0 COPPER GROUND WIRES CLAMPED OR CADWELDED Oe p 4 1 lt SIGNAL CONDUIT POWER CRADLE FOUNDATION CONDUIT JM 8518 A FOLDOVER TOWER EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT HIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN z 12 3 4 X 10 COPPER AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR CLAD GROUND ROD DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT HE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC TYPICAL TRENCH DETAIL AA ale el ae ae REV Rev STATUS 15 14 13 12 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
19. ER WIRE GROUND LEVEL 18 CAD WELD OR ATTACH TO GROUND ROD AT TOWER PER LOCAL CODES 6 y i 1 SLOPE FOR S F DRAINAGE s i 18 0 i GROUND LEVEL EEEE 1 s T ze N 3 4 9 X 10 di Pus LONG COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD AT TOWER 30004 CONCRETE 24 9 READY FORM TUBE 5 LONG 4 3 VERTICAL RE BAR 4 6 LONG 3 TIES 12 ON CENTER FINE SAND OR GRAVEL 2 1 2 GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE 6 MINIMUM VISIBILITY SENS OR FOUNDATION EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO SCALE NONE REV LTR A SHEET 6 OF 15 NOTE INCREASE FOUNDATION ACCORDINGLY WHERE FROST MAY EXCEED 36 INCHES 2 1 2 GALVANIZED STEEL CAP 2 1 2 GALVANIZED STEEL B 4 0 GROUND CABLE 2 1 2 X 4 GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE DRILL AND TAP 3 8 16 HOLE FOR M105656 00 GND LUC TO BOND CABLE TO PIPE BARE COPPER WIRE _ 6 y i 1 SLOPE FOR 1 7 DRAINAGE 0 a 1 H 18 0 GROUND LEVEL Y GROUND LEVEL TEST Snir Ti Tle i E
20. ID CONDUT F THE H OVER ATTACH GE PIVOT POINT TO ALLOW THE TOWER TO FOLD SEE DIRECTIONS FOR USING WRAPLOCK ADAPTERS AND CONDUIT TOGETHER WITH PVC CEMENT WIRE TOWER LIGHTS IN PARALLEL CUSTOMER SUPPLIED lt LLL LI u BUSHING REDUCER zH P N T713075 a MALE ADAPTER P N M439195 00 gt P N M439194 00 M456139 00 120V LED LIGHT FIXTURE AN 3X FEMALE ADAPTER P N M439193 00 2X MALE CONNECTOR P N 1713102 FLEXIBLE CONDUIT P N 1713103 HINGE PIVOT 2X MALE CONNECTOR P N 7713102 FLEXIBLE CONDUIT P N 1713103 Eb c POINT REF 3 4 PVC RIGID CONDUIT M439194 00 WRAPLOCK KIT PART OF P N 1713072 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL QUA AUDENT lt lt x x LOCATE APPROX EVERY 4 FT A Ad CROSS ARM ENS OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS UN TOWER REF d TOP VIEW 1 PASS ONE END HROUGH YOKE D BEND BACK BOUT 1 1 2 D FLATTEN DOWN gt gt gt PASS BAND AROUND WORK AND THROUGH YOKE 3 REPEAT AND PASS END THROUGH A SECOND TIME DRAW UP FREE END SNUGLY WITH FINGERS OR PLIERS DIRECTIONS FOR USING WRAPLOCK CUT OFF BAND TO PROPER LENGTH SEE TA
21. IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT HE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 6518 A FOLDOVER TOWER INSTALLATION T AJ SIZE DWG NO Ni BOO 3 00 SCALE NONE REV LTR A SHEET 9 OF 15 gt Gm dios a e NS n c nN 55 lt co co 00 i amp zu e Fr Z EA gt m Sans 0 m A e 4 m ANA WN e U U m SEs p Qo r Qs p C2 9 4 5 NOILO3S 3oviMMVO t l M3MOL dOl dOL MO138 9 LOdS IN3AHOVILV dAL SINN v 1 XEL OL YSMOL 3O dOL IV NOIIV2OT1 O3TIVISNI AYOLOVI WOMJ GSAOW 38 OL SI 3119 ONLLNAOW HONIM 3119 1MOddf S QOY YVIN NVIYL 0 3100vS aR p 3100vs 3100vs P y 2 Qv3H m AA NIF ASA L EPA m y S LTA A7 SEL si EOS NUN AAAS SNS x VA N E Xon 39NH NJ AT8IN3SSV NOLLO3S M3MOL WOLLOS SION 91 6 XZL NOLLO3S M3MOL 31001 51109 91 6 XZL EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTE
22. L WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO 3000 3 007 SCALE NONE A SHEET 4 OF 15 NOTE INCREASE FOUNDATION ACCORDINGLY WHERE FROST MAY EXCEED 12 INCHES N ALL WELDS MUST BE COATED WITH ANTI RUST GRAY COLORED PAINT i STi C IN WELD OR THREAD TOGETHER WITH 2 PIPE FITTINGS dc 2 GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE 1 CHAMFER DRAINAGE CROUND LEVEL GROUND LEVEL 1 017 0 READY FORM sil TUBE 3 4 LONG ho 7 0 OR EQUIVALENT ane 4 Y 3 D i 12 FINE SAND OR GRAVEL 91 0 REF CRADLE FOUNDATION FOR 6518 A FOLDOVER TOWER EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO 3000 3 007 SCALE NONE REV LTR A SHEET 5 OF 15 NOTE INCREASE FOUNDATION ACCORDINGLY WHERE FROST MAY EXCEED 36 INCHES 2 1 2 GALVANIZED STEEL CAP INSTALL TEMPORARILY REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING SENSOR T 2 1 2 X 6 GALVANIZED N STEEL PIPE DRILL AND TAP 3 8 16 HOLE FOR M105656 00 GND LUC TO 2 1 2 GALVANIZED STEEL B BOND CABLE TO PIPE 4 0 GROUND CABLE BARE COPP
23. N PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 8518 FOLDOVER TOWER INSTALLATION SIZE DWG NO 5000 A SCALE NONE REV LTR SHEET 10 OF 15 NOTES CONT D INSTALLATION FOR MODEL 8509 STACKED TOWER CUT CONDUIT LENGTH AS REQ INSTALL THE OBSTRUCTION OF THE TOWER FRAME TO ALL EQUIPMENT ON THE OUTSIDE TOWER FACES FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AS REQ Ad ADAPTERS AND CONDUIT CEMENT WIRE TOWER LIGHTS IN PARALLEL CUSTOMER SUPPLIED UIRED TO FIT INSTALLATION HT CONDUIT ON THE INSIDE OW FOR MOUNTING OTHER TOGETHER WITH PVC WRAP LOCK KIT PART OF T713072 LOCATE APPROX EVERY 4 FT 1 2m 1713103 FLEXIBLE CONDUIT M456139 00 120V LED LIGHT FIXTURE OBSTRUCTION LIGHT INSTALLA FO R 8509 STACK 7713075 BUSHING REDUCER M439195 00 MALE ADAPTER M439194 00 3 4 19mm PVC RIGID CONDUIT M439195 00 FEMALE ADAPTER 1713102 MALE CONNECTOR 2X CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL AN PASS ONE E DIRECTIONS FOR USING WRAPLOCK CUT OFF BAND TO PROPER LENGTH SEE TABLE ON COVER OF BOX HROUGH YOK D BEND BA gt PASS BAND AROUND WOR AND THROUGH YOKE REPEAT AND PASS END THROUGH A SECOND TIME mo ND SNUGLY TH FINGERS R PLIERS
24. ND THIRD 10 FOOT TOWER SECTIONS BY SLIDING INTO THE ADJOINING Fe ac UE ON EE SECTION LOOSENING SEVERAL OF THE ADJACENT CROSS AND DIAGONAL BRACE BOLTS MAY FACILITATE SLIDING THE TOWER SECTIONS TOGETHER BE CERTAIN TO RETIGHTEN ANY BOLTS LOOSENED ATTACH THE HORIZONTAL AND DIACONAL CROSS BRACES AT THE JOINTS OF THE 10 FOOT TOWER SECTIONS USE 1 4 CARRIAGE BOLTS AND NUTS MAKE CERTAIN THE SQUARE SHOULDER OF THE CARRIAGE BOLT IS PROPERLY SEATED AND TORQUE THE NUTS TO 9 FOOT POUNDS i ET LZ Il WINCH CABLE AVADA 8 USE FOUR U BOLTS AND SADDLES PLACED BETWEEN THE MAST PIPE AND THE MAST MOUNTS TO ATTACH THE A ANGHORINE MEO AST PIPE TO THE TOWER REMOVE PAINT FROM TOWER PARTS THAT CONNECT TO THE MAST FOR INCREASED DETAIL W CONDUCTIVITY CHECK THE LOCATION OF THE BOTTOM OF THE MAST PIPE TO MAKE SURE THE LOCK TAB TOWER ATTACHMENT ALIGNS WITH THE LOCK HOLE IN THE WINCH PLATE TIGHTEN THE FOUR NUTS ON THE TWO U BOLTS ABOVE THE HINGE LEAVE THE LOWER FOUR NUTS AND TWO U BOLTS LOOSE FOR REMOVAL DURING TOWER ERECTION 9 INSERT THE WINCH WIRE ROPE THROUGH THE 1 4 HOLE IN THE LOWER END OF THE MAST PIPE ROUTE AND SECURE THE LOOSE END OF WIRE ROPE TO THE WINCH PER DETAIL Y WITH THE CLAMPS PROVIDED WIND UP Ee THE EXCESS WIRE ROPE ON THE WINCH BY TURNING THE WINCH HANDLE CLOCKWISE er Es 1 ti L1 10 REMOVE THE LOWER FOUR NUTS AND TWO U BOLTS ON THE LOWER PORTION OF THE MAST PIPE ALLOW THE cde Z ig WIRE ROPE TO UNWIN
25. ODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO UD SCALE NONE REV LTR A SET 44 OF 15 Material List Quantity Description Part No or equiv 90 35 4 rigid steel conduit varies with location of power distribution box 3 4 X 10 long copper clad ground rods one used as lightning rod on 8509 Tower 4 0 AWG copper grounding wire 5000 PSI concrete 1 2 to 1 crushed rock for drainage under tower visibility ceilometer lightning sensor and freezing rain foundations 4X4 6 6 steel wire mesh tower foundations 2 galvanized steel pipe 8518 A Foldover Tower cradle 2 1 2 X 4 long galvanized steel pipe ceilometer 2 1 2 X 6 long galvanized steel pipe visibility 2 sensor foudations 2 1 2 galvanized steel coupling visibility ceilometer 2 1 2 galvanized steel cap visibility ceilometer 46 Dia Long Ready Form tube 8509 cylindrical foundation 48 Dia Long Ready Form tube 8518 Foldover Tower cylindrical foundation 2 Dia 3 4 Long Ready Form tube 8518 A Foldover Tower cradle 24 Dia 5 Long Ready Form tube visibility ceilometer 1 4 Dia X 8 long PVC pipe 8509 cylindrical foundation Conduit clamps for lightning rod 8509 Tower Appleton PC 100RA
26. ONE REVUR A SHEET 15 OF 15 This antenna is supplied to operate satisfacto rily within the frequency range s specified on the carton label Some models require cutting of radiator and or radials in accor dance with Figure 11 If the antenna is to be used overa range of frequencies the element lengths should be chosen for mid range or favor the element length for the most used or the frequency requiring the greatest range ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA 1 Select antenna location and route cable from setto antenna 2 Loosen mounting nut and assemble radials to hub as shown in illustration Tighten jam nuts and loc kwashers against hub to secure the radials Retighten mounting nut 3 Connectcable to antenna accepts PL 259 Some models are supplied with cable and connector for the antenna end Radio end connector is not supplied 4 Mountantenna onto 1 2 3 4 pipe to 1 3 8 O D tubing not supplied with U bolt lockwashers and hex nuts provided 5 Secure cable to mounting pipe with straps or plastic tape to avoid strain on cable connections The use of a or similar lubricant on the threaded portions of the antenna prior to assembly will provide protection from weather and ease future disassembly Radiator Mounting Nut UHF VHF Antenna Assembly C To cut radiator remove caplug Replace after cutting f Le Radiator Length A Radial Length B Lengths o
27. ONS ENDING WITH AN ORANGE SECTION THE MAST 36 1 WINCH ASSEMBLY THREAD THE HANDLE ONTO THE WINCH DRIVE SHAFT AND BE CERTAIN THAT A CLICKING y NOISE IS PRODUCED WHEN THE HANDLE IS TURNED CLOCKWISE INSTALL THE SPRING AND LOCK NUT ON THE END OF THE DRIVE SHAFT THESE PARTS MAY APPEAR TO SERVE NO FUNCTION BUT THEY PROVIDE SEVERAL I t IMPORTANT FAIL SAFE FEATURES AND SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED OR REMOVED 2 ASSEMBLE TOWER FOOTING SECTION PER SHEET 6 OF THIS DRAWING JCLR 3 BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE TOWER SECTIONS TOGETHER REMOVE PAINT FROM CONNECTING PIECES BY BRUSHING I amm OR SANDING TO BARE METAL TO ENSURE PROPER CONDUCTIVITY MAST E 4 LAY THE 3 10 FOOT SECTIONS OF THE TOWER END TO END ON THE GROUND IN THE POSITION OF FINAL i ASSEMBLY I DETAIL Z 5 BOLT THE WINCH ASSEMBLY TO THE WINCH PLATE ON THE FIRST TOWER SECTION USING TWO 3 8 BOLTS AND LIGHTNING ROD INSTALLATION FLAT WASHERS ON THE LOWER HOLES AND TWO 5 16 BOLTS ON THE TOP HOLES 6 THE HINGE ASSEMBLY IS PRE ASSEMBLED TO THE TOP OF THE FIRST 10 FOOT SECTION AT THE 10 FOOT T LEVEL POSITION THE SECOND 10 FOOT SECTION OF THE TOWER IN THE HINGE ASSEMBLY SO THE 12 MOUNTING HOLES ALIGN DRILL THROUGH THE MOUNTING HOLES WITH 5 16 BIT TO ENLARGE THE SQUARE HOLES IN THE TOWER LEGS SECURE THE HINGE ASSEMBLY TO THE TOWER SECTION WITH TWELVE 5 16 HEX HEAD BOLTS AND NUTS SQUARE HOLES MUST BE DRILLED 7 ASSEMBLE TOGETHER THE SECOND A
28. PPOSITE THE TOWER WHEN THE S IN THE FOLD OVER POSITION MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE AND ONE HALF TO TWICE THE HEIGHT OF THE TOWER FROM ALL POWER LINES ONCE THE TOWER FOUNDATION FOOTING IS IN PLACE THE TOWER CAN BE MOUNTED IN ANY OF THREE POSITIONS 120 DEGREES APART po kal BOLT THREE LEGS OF THE TOWER FOOTING SECTION TOGETHER SEE NOTES THIS PAGE AND SLIP THE BOTTOM TOWER SECTION INTO THE TOWER FOOTING SECTION ALIGN FIXED TOWER FOOTING SECTION AND TOWER LEG HOLES THEN REAM 5 16 HOLES IN 18 PLACES FROM SQUARE HOLES TO ROUND HOLES THE TOWER LEGS BOLT FIXED TOWER FOOTING SECTION TO FIRST SECTION OF TOWER PRIOR TO SETTING FIXED TOWER FOOTING SECTION IN THE HOLE WITH 5 16 HEX HEAD BOLTS AND NUTS 18 PLACES THE STEEL PORTION OF THE TOWER FOOTING SECTION LEGS SHOULD EXTEND ABOUT NINE INCHES FROM THE TOP OF THE CONCRETE SO THAT ALUMINUM TOWER SECTIONS NEVER COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CONCRETE DIRECTLY HE TOWER FOOTING SECTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRST TOWER ECTION SHOULD BE LEVELED PLUMBED AND TEMPORARILY GUYED OR BRACED WHILE POURING THE CONCRETE TOLERANCE FOR PLUMB LEVEL IS 2 CROWN THE TOP OF THE CONCRETE SLIGHTLY TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION TAKE CARE THAT ALL JOINING TOWER SURFACES ARE FLUSH I 9 48 ROUND FORM OW ER FOUNDATION FO
29. REIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO Ji SOOO S00 7 SCALE NONE REV LTR A SHEET 2 OF 15 NOTES A A T gt gt lt ALLOW FOR DRA CONT D THE TOWER MUST BE MOUNTED IN A CONCRETE BASE A FOOTING SECTION Co INCLUDED WITH THE TOWER AND IS SECTION IS SET IN THE CONCRETE CCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS SHOWN E BASE OF THE FOOTING SECTION SHOULD TEND FOUR INCHES BELOW THE CONCRETE TO COMPACTED SAND AND GRAVEL TO AGE FOR THE CYLINDRICAL FOUNDATION ONLY STALL PVC PIPE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE TOWER LEGS EXTENDING THEM BELOW THE CONCRETE INTO THE COMPACTED SAND AND GRAVEL TO ALLOW FOR DRAINAGE TOLERANCE FOR LEVEL PLUMB IS 2 NOTE INCREASE FOUNDATION DEPTH ACCORDINGLY WHERE FROST MAY EXCEED 36 INCHES 7 MIN 4 4X 4 VERTICAL REBAR 6 6 LONG I 46 ROUND FORM MOUNTING HOLES g COMPACTED SAND A GRAVEL FOR DRAINAGE CYLINDRICAL FOUNDATION 9 r LOCATED ON g THIS END J 2 SS J L Z e 7 Z Z M Z Z gt Z
30. S equipment vendor to participate in the acceptance inspection The contractor shall correct all deficiencies detected during the inspection prior to the airport accep tance of site work Facilities that give evidence of substandard contractor performance will not be accepted by the airport When All Weather Inc is notified of completion as described above if any part of the site prepa ration described in this document has not been accomplished and extra costs are incurred as a result of such deficiency the contractor may be required to reimburse All Weather Inc for such actual excess costs 12 COORDINATION Chapter Coordination The contractor shall perform all work in a manner that does not conflict with or adversely affect the air traffic operational environment In the event of any actual or potential conflict air traffic activities shall have priority over all contractor activities The contractor shall provide services in a manner and at such times as will not disrupt the normal flow of air traffic 13 MATERIALS LIST Chapter Matenals List All Weather Inc shall supply the tower and the tower light fixture The site preparation contrac tor shall provide the remaining materials as listed in the Material List in drawing 3000 3 007 14 ANTENNA MOUNTING MATERIALS LIST Chapter Antenna Mounting Materials List The following table lists the material requirements for antennas installed as part of the Central Station
31. SA AWOST awos A V AWOS AWOS II P T AWOS III P T Z PLATFORM ELEVATED All drawing references refer to the drawings at the back of this manual Each drawing sheet is labeled with a text caption These captions will be used within this document to identify the rele vant sheet s 1 2 Definitions As used herein the term contractor refers to the site preparation contractor who has been assigned responsibility for all site survey and preparation tasks The term manufacturer refers to All Weather Inc who will provide and install the AWOS hardware GENERAL AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL 1 3 Steps Before Site Preparation Begins A site survey is highly recommended before a site is selected In particular the site needs to accommodate the needs of the following sensors e Model 2020 Vane and Model 2030 Anemometer Large obstructions within 300 m of the sensor dictate the minimum height for the sensor Refer to the Model 2020 Micro Response Vane User s Manual and to the Model 20 0 Micro Response Anemometer User s Manual for more information e Model 2040 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor Large obstructions within 300 m of the sensor dictate the minimum height for the sensor Avoid locations that may be in the plane of a radar scanner and do not place this sensor in the line of sight to a satellite radio trans mitting antenna The sensor should be at least 1 m away from VHF transmitters Refer to the Model 2040 Ultrasonic
32. SIBILITY PRESENT WEATHER SIGNAL CONDUIT RAIN GAGE POWER TOWER PAD VISI SENSOR PAD AND PAD BILI EG RICAL CONDUIT EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT A D T THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN D HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR SCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT HE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO ye 30003007 SCALE NONE __ REV LTR A SHEET 13 OF 15 NOTES UNLESS OTHE MOUNT ON THE SIDE THE CENTRAL DATA P O 3 4 CONDUIT RIG 2 1 4 x 1 RWISE SPECIFIED OF THE TOWER NEAREST ROCESSOR EQUIPMENT D OR EMT 1 REQUIRED 2 LD X 2 3 4 L GERWIN 309 OR EQU IVALENT 5 REQUIRED TOWER 20 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL 24 IN WE gt 24 IN DIO DATA LINK ANT m 48 IN a lt a i MAST 2X R 6 0 APPROX HINGE PIVOT POINT REF 8518 A FOLDOVER TOWER VHF UHF DATA COMMUNICATION ANTENNA VHF UHF ANTENNA MOUNTING EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPR
33. Wind Sensor User s Manual for more information e Model 8364 E Visibility Sensor Locate the sensor as far as practical from strobe lights and other modulated light sources Do not locate it in an area that is subject to localized obstructions to vision e g smoke dust etc At the same time it should not be so isolated that it cannot detect more widespread obstructions when they affect visibility in the area of concern Refer to the Model 8364 E Forward Scatter Visibility Sensor User s Manual for more information e Model 6490 Present Weather Sensor In general the sensor should be located on level or slightly sloping ground where the sensor site will be exposed to the same environment as the area around it Ideally the area around the site should be free of buildings trees and other obstructions Refer to the Model 6490 Present Weather Sensor User s Manual for more information The proposed locations of the tower and sensors also take into account the requirements of FCM SA Federal Standard for Siting Meteorological Sensors at Airports and ICAO Annex 14 Aero dromes so that the tower and sensor locations conform to operational regulatory and safety requirements Some guidelines for locating sensors are included in the User s Manuals for the individual sensors where appropriate but these are only technical guidelines for the individual sensors and do not take into consideration the broader guidelines for a complete system Se
34. Z 7 Z e 7 2 2 2 Pi 3X 36 4 14 REBAR CIRCLES P 20N3X 1 1 4 PVC PIPE CUT TO FIT LOWE R FOUNDATION FO 8509 STACK 63 i N 63 NL 27 COP MIN MOUNTING HOLES 1 cq m m LOCATED ON b THIS END i Z 2 4 E Cathal 4 4 1 2 Z 4 ena 48 7 VA 8 EL DES RENT i WWF 4X4 6 6 8 COMPACTED SAND AN OIE FOR DRAINAGE DEFORMED WIRE MESH OR EQUIVALENT 57 X 57 SQUARE FOUNDATION EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC EN D OW C R SIZE DWG NO 3000 3 007 SCALE NONE REV LTR A SHEET 3 OF 15 NOTES A 1 CONT D TOWER SITE AND FOUNDATION LOCATE AND ORIENT THE TOWER CONSIDERING THE FOLD OVER POSITION WHEN IN THE FOLD OVER POSITION THE TOWER EXTENDS APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET HORIZONTALL FROM THE CENTER OF THE TOWER FOOTING MAKE CERTAIN THE PROPOSED FOLD OVER AREA IS CLEAR OF ANY EQUIPMENT POWER LINES BUILDINGS TREES ETC WITHIN 25 FEET OF TOWER FOOTING ALSO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE MAST PIPE PROTRUDING APPROXIMATELY 6 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF THE FOOTING O
35. d lightning rod and for radio data link installations installation of the antenna mast and antenna 4 1 Foundations Foundations described in this section apply to installations in the Continental U S where the frost depth does not exceed 36 inches Increase foundation depth accordingly where frost depths may exceed 36 inches Two towers are available for use in AWOS installations the Model 8509 Stacked Tower and the Model 8518 A Foldover Tower Where the drawing details are unique to a particular tower the tower type is identified on the drawing sheet 4 1 1 Thirty Foot Tower Refer to the Tower Foundation drawing for tower foundation construction details Construct a 2x4 frame for the portion of the pad above ground surface Locate foundation bolts in the 2x4 frame as specified in the drawings for later use to secure a mounting frame for the junction boxes etc The bottom of the hole should have a six inch indentation that is filled with compacted sand and gravel for drainage of the tower legs When all forms and wire mesh are installed and the tower base is in place note install the tower base with the mounting holes up pour the concrete making sure that the tower is vertical to 2 degrees The concrete should be crowned slightly to allow water to runoff When the concrete has set remove the 2x4 forms and backfill as required Bevel all pad edges HARDWARE INSTALLATION AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL 4 1 2 Visibility Senso
36. e Requirements The indoor equipment must be located in a conditioned space where the temperature is main tained between 40 F and 105 F with a relative humidity between 5 and 90 4 5 3 Power Requirements The indoor equipment must be located within three feet of an outlet with 120 V AC 60 Hz 5 The indoor equipment requires 500 V A and should be on a dedicated 15 A circuit 4 5 4 Telephone Requirements The indoor equipment must be located with access to a telephone line terminated with an RJ 11 connector The phone line is dedicated to the AWOS modem and must not be shared with other telephones FAX machines etc HARDWARE INSTALLATION AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL 4 5 5 VHF Voice Radio Antenna Mast The VHF radio antenna supplied and installed by All Weather Inc will be located outdoors and away from obstructions The antenna should not be mounted within 100 of other radio transmitters such as a UNICOM transmitter If such a location is not available for the radio mast contact All Weather Inc for further instructions This antenna is usually mounted on the roof of a building however other mounting configurations are available see the Central Station Antenna Mast Options drawing The mast should be at least 5 in length Install the desired antenna mount and mast The VHF radio antenna and cable will be installed by the All Weather Inc engineer 4 5 6 UHFMHF Data Link Radio Antenna Mast Data Link Installations Only
37. hone support is available from 8 00am 4 30pm PST Monday through Friday Call 916 928 1000 and ask for Service Online support is available by filling out a request at www allweatherinc com customer support html e E mail your support request to support allweatherinc com CONTENTS AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL Table of Contents I GENERAL aaa iva ver ire we wer AAEN TREE VT RT EE EET 1 MRITOQUCUOTU scii eer reprobo Ra pi poudre aere o a tr Pr DR C PRO e P S 1 1 2 7 JDeTInitioLi6 cero eec eedem red ay ed bc ede eren ben oes entia 1 L3 StepsiBefore Site P reparation Begins inte ede bed e den i e a p upa ed 2 1 4 ciReQuitelrielts stressed tetra tdt p n cites 3 15 Coordination with Airport Authorities nennen 3 2 SITE PREPARATION E E eG 4 3 ELEVATION AND WIND DIRECTION BENCHMARKS sssrinin 5 4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION nennen rentes ANNAE Wawa www 6 FR OUNGAUONS ee PM 6 42 Conduit Trenching and Lighting Protecto sso terroir 1 43 Utlity S ENICS sd ene tror ah obra epo per tiv ton ob tto ep awtu was nere vere re P 8 44v erowellfistallatoT csset n inve cti eun eene 8 CentraliData Plauortm S aska ette Setar ct cave ca febre erp feo re br e fete es 9 5 SITE CLEANUP AND RESTORATION
38. iameter 5 steel mast Radio Shack P N 15 842 GC Electronic s P N 32 9013 or 10 steel mast Radio Shack P N 15 843 GC Electronics P N 32 9014 Central Station Antenna Mast Options allweatherinc All Weather Inc 1165 National Drive Sacramento CA 95818 Fax 916 928 1165 Phone 916 928 1000 Toll Free 800 824 5873 3000 3 025 Revision A March 2011
39. mounted UHF radio masts are either provided by All Weather Inc or are procured by the airport authority All other materials required to perform the site preparation instructions listed are provided by the site preparation contractor The Material List in Chapter 8 describes the materials required to do the site preparation work ELEVATION AND WIND DIRECTION BENCHMARKS Chapter Elevation and Wind Direction Benchmarks A surveyor should be retained to locate the North benchmark A wind direction reference point must be established in one of the four cardinal directions to align the wind direction sensor It is simplest to use True North as the reference though at some installations this may not be feasible The reference point should be established relative to the center of the AWOS tower The following instructions explain how to locate a North benchmark Any of the other three directions can be determined once True North has been established True North uses the earth s geographic meridians while Magnetic North is the North indicated by a magnetic compass Depending on a site s location Magnetic North is to either the East or West of True North with the exception of sites along the line of zero declination where Magnetic and True North are the same This difference measured in degrees between True North and Magnetic North is known as the magnetic declination For sites west of the line of zero declination which runs roughly from west
40. n chart are approxi mate For finer tuning use a VSWR bridge if antenna is to be used for transmitting Lenglh Inches 1 0 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 Frequency MHz Rodlator Length A Inches 220 240 260 28D 300 320 340 360 380 Frequency MHz TUMING ADJUSTMENT TABLE Frequency Relator Length MHz A Inshas 406 420 2 RADIAL LENGTH B 440 470 470 488 4 15 16 Remove vinyl cap before measur hiiia ing and cutting Slide vinyl cap back on after cutting 4 5 B UHF VHF Antenna Assembly cont Base and Roof Mount Heavy gauge steel swivel base fits the slope of most roofs 1 mast locks into U bolt Radio Shack P N 15 889 12 Wall Mounts Secures 14 mast 12 from side of building Radio Shack P N 15 885 GC Electronics P N 8312 Eaves Mount Secures 14 mast to hanging rafters or tim boards fits most me dium pitc h roofs In cludes 4 lag bolts Radio Shack P N 15 891 Vent Pipe Mount Brackets attach to 2 to 5 vent pipes GC model fits 2 to 4 vents 14 mast clamps into place Radio Shack P N 15 893 GC Hectronics P N 4 Wall Mounts Secures 14 mast 4 from side of building Radio Shack P N 15 883 GC Electronics P N 8304 3 Tipod Mount Designed for larger antennas and areas subject to strong winds Fits slope of most roofs Fits 14 mast Radio Shack P N 15 516 GC Hectronics P N 9160 Masts Use with 14 d
41. nd FAA Form 7460 1 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration to the FAA Air Traffic regional office located in the area you plan to build the tower at least 30 days prior to the date you propose to begin construction or 30 days before you plan to file an application for a construction permit whichever is earlier Site preparation activities may not commence until a Notice to Proceed is received and all permits and licenses required by local authorities for the work have been procured GENERAL AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL 1 4 Requirements Site preparation consists of all functional responsibilities from coordination with airport authori ties to the installation of the wind tower foundations conduits and other physical preparations for the AWOS NOTE NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY INSTRUCTION OR DETAIL IN THIS DOCUMENT 1 5 Coordination with Airport Authonties The Airport will furnish the contractor with information relative to the facility As available this information will include equipment layout drawings aerial photographs coverage charts ob struction plots contour maps existing termination points for commercial power and communi cations systems and plot plans delineating proposed construction Specific manufacturer s data is included in this document Coordination with airport authorities will address locations of power and communication termi nation for the remote site as
42. ork to the airport owner manager or other authority as appropriate It is the responsibility of the contractor that all aspects of this project that are under his control are in conformance with appropriate building and electrical codes Nothing in this document shall preclude any requirement for code conformance As early as possible the contractor shall notify All Weather Inc of the date when the site will be ready for installation of the AWOS system The contractor is required to provide digital photo graphs showing that all required work has been completed and that the equipment is at the site All Weather Inc will not schedule an FSE Field Service Engineer for installation until these photographs have been submitted and reviewed to ensure the site is ready for installation The contractor may also be required to provide a signed document attesting that all required work has been completed and that all equipment and material have been installed in accordance with the appropriate manuals and specifications applicable building codes and accepted engineering practices that the tower lights are operational that circuit breakers are available in the discon nect box that pull ropes are in the signal conduits that all towers and pads are leveled properly and that the communication line to the central station is in place To assure that the site is completely ready for delivery and installation of AWOS equipment the airport may invite the AWO
43. r Pad The Model 8364 E Visibility Sensor mounts a 22 galvanized steel pipe 2 875 that extends about 8 feet above ground level The bottom section of the two piece mast is embedded in the concrete for ease of installation Refer to the Visibility Sensor Foundation drawing for construction details Make sure the mast is vertical to within 2 degrees Bevel all pad edges All concrete pads should be crowned to keep rain from accumulating around the vertical pipe Also it might be a good idea to cap this pipe temporarily if there will be much time between site preparation and installation of the visibility sensor to keep rain from accumulating in the pipe 4 1 3 Ceilometer Pad The Model 8339 Ceilometer mounts on a 2 2 galvanized steel pipe 2 875 that extends about 6 feet above ground level The bottom section of the two piece mast is embedded in the concrete for ease of installation Refer to the 339 Ceilometer Foundation drawing for con struction details Make sure the mast is vertical to within 2 degrees Bevel all pad edges All concrete pads should be crowned to keep rain from accumulating around the vertical pipe Also it might be a good idea to cap this pipe temporarily if there will be much time between site preparation and installation of the ceilometer to keep rain from accumulating in the pipe 4 2 Conduit Trenching and Lightning Protection All sensor locations will require signal power and lightning pro
44. tection cables The conduit trenching and lightning protection details are specified in the drawings After the foundations are poured excavate a trench from the incoming power source and land line communications cable if applicable to the 30 tower and from there to each of the founda tion pads Refer to the Site Layout Trenching and Grounding drawings for trenching details All conduits and lightning protection cables will be installed in this trench Install the 3 4 x 10 L ground rod To this ground rod weld or clamp a 4 0 AWG ground wire for each foundation pad and any other ground wires that may be necessary Route a cable to each pad in the most direct method Do not bend any of the ground cables in less than an 8 radius at any point in the cable length and do not bend any cable to an angle sharper that 90 Connect each cable to the point on the pad shown in the individual Sensor Foundation drawings using an M105656 00 lug The lug is attached to the tower leg on either tower according to the Tower Installation drawing Before attaching the lug remove paint by scraping or sanding to ensure a good elec trical connection as the tower itself will function as a lightning down conductor Another cable is attached by an M105656 00 lug to a bolt on the mast on the visibility pad A lug is to be left attached to the cable that comes out of the ground at the ceilometer pad with the cable length such as to reach the approximate center of the
45. the required AC input power see the Power Require ments drawing for use by the AWOS connecting to an existing power source as determined during the site survey Transformers main disconnect boxes etc if required shall be provided in accordance with ANSI C57 12 25 1981 4 3 2 Communications At airports designated as land line as opposed to UHF VHF radio data link provide and install a communications data cable as specified in the materials list from a junction box next to the tower to the AWOS central data processing computer The maximum length is 4 000 feet The cable should be either in a conduit for its full length or of a type suitable for direct burial 4 4 Tower Installation Do not install towers near power lines All towers should be installed by experienced and trained personnel All installations must be grounded per local and national codes For sites with the Model 8518 A Foldover Tower care should be taken to site the tower so that the tower and boom are clear of obstructions when folded over See the 30 Foldover Tower Installation drawing for clearance measurements The use of a climbing belt is mandatory for any person climbing the stacked tower Installation of the tower assumes completion of the foundation The foundation concrete must be adequately cured before tower installation See the Tower Installation drawings for installation details HARDWARE INSTALLATION AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL 4 4
46. well as the central site Coordination with airport authorities should also include site access procedures and site contact information for use during site preparation and system installation SITE PREPARATION Chapter Site Preparation Once a Notice to Proceed is received and all permits and licenses required by local authorities for the work have been procured the contractor shall perform the following site preparation work 1 22 8 9 Perform clearing grading excavation filling and backfilling Provide all concrete work tower base sensor foundation pads etc Install the 30 tower with obstruction lights and lightning rod If applicable provide and install a data cable from the 30 tower to the central data processing computer Provide and install an underground power run to the AWOS sensor site terminating in as required junction box es disconnect box transformer duplex outlet and a circuit breaker panel next to the tower Provide and install all below grade grounding for lightning protection for the AWOS system Provide and install the conduits between the 30 tower and junction boxes at the sensor foundations Refer to the Site Layout Trenching and Grounding and Electrical Conduit drawings Install and energize the tower lights see the Tower Lighting Installation drawings Provide and install antenna masts The tower obstructions lights lightning rod VHF radio mast and optional tower
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