PEDOC TM INSTALLATI0N INSTRUCTIONS

PEDOC™ INSTALLATI0N INSTRUCTIONS

Note: This mounting post / pedestal is to be installed without securing or fastening conduits, raceways or cables to the PEDOC. Cables, raceways, or conduits must remain free to move and withstand soil or grade level changes and not stress the wires or their terminations. Grounding bushings and / or ground wires shall be used to provide the necessary grounded condition of the PEDOC that is required.

1. A removable front cover is provided to allow adequate room for anchoring, raceway placement, and wire or cable installation.

2. PEDOCS can be installed “free standing” without support if they are buried to the 24 inch deep grade level marking. If conditions do not allow for placement to the 24 inch depth, PEDOCS must be anchored to a supporting post or building surface. An “X” type of ground support anchor is also available [item GSA], which is to be pounded into the ground securing the pedestal plumb and level.

3. An additional method of securing the PEDOC in the ground is to backfill the hole around the pedestal with concrete. However, when concrete is used it shall be placed so that the entry or exit points of the cables or raceways are not allowed to become embedded into the concrete. First cover any raceway or cable with a backfill so that they can move independent of the PEDOC.

4. “S” loops shall be formed in the cables or wires to allow for grade level changes caused by freezing / thawing cycles, or soil subsidence or compaction that occurs without stressing the wires or their terminations.

5. Slots are provided on the sides for entry points for raceways or cables. The use of the single or double PEDOC support bracket mounted to a flat surface, allows for conduit to be installed, and wires to be pulled in, before sliding the pedestal over the support bracket.

6. Top of PEDOCs need to be a minimum of 6" above grade level. Longer ones are used to extend higher above grade. A suggested minimum height of 18" above grade in an open exposed area is recommended to avoid damage to covers and devices. A common cause of broken covers occurs because of lawn mowing and other landscape maintenance equipment, or the need to be able to open covers up adequately to see how to plug cords into their receptacles, especially the “in use” type of cover, which tends to block the view of the position of the receptacle slots.

7. Device openings are available in two gang models, or single gang with horizontal or vertical openings. Divided units are also available so that power and voice / data or other type of low voltage service can be provided for, while using only one PEDOC unit

8. When fixtures are mounted to, or raceways are extended from the top of the PEDOC a Meyer’s hub, sealing locknut, or sealing washer shall be used.

9. PEDOCS accommodate wire size up to #6 and devices up to 60 amp.

10. Openings and devices must be covered with weatherproof type plates or covers.