Glasdon ORBITAL User manual

CHEVRON
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Signboard Installation See Page 2
TYPE 1 - Socketed Installation See Page 4
TYPE 2 - Extended Base Installation See Page 7
Please also refer to the ‘Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992’ during the handling of the
product and materials used for installation. Glasdon recommends that a full Health and Safety
analysis and site survey is carried out prior to installation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT PERSONNEL HAVE THE RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS/
CERTIFICATES AND ALL WORK IS CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BS7671:2018/IET WIRING
REGULATIONS 18TH EDITION AND READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ORBITAL™
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KIT CONTENTS: TYPE 1 TYPE 2
ITEM 1 - M8 Nyloc Nut x 6 x 6
ITEM 2 - M8 x 30mm Washer x 6 x 6
ITEM 3 - M8 x 75mm Bolt x 6 x 6
ITEM 4 - Chevron Signboard x 1 x 1
ITEM 5 - Stem Access Plug x 2 x 2
ITEM 6 - Chevron Signcarrier x 1 x 1
ITEM 7 - Glasdon Key x 1
ITEM 8 - Stem Vent Plug x 2 x 2
ITEM 9 - M8 x 20mm Bolt x 4
ITEM 10 - M8 x 20mm Washer x 4
ITEM 11 - Anchor Pin x 1 x 1
ITEM 12 - Orbital Lockfast™Socket Wedge x 1
ITEM 13 - Orbital Lockfast™Socket x 1
ITEM 14 - Orbital Lockfast™Plug x 2
ITEM 15 - Subsafe Cover Cap x 4 x 4
ITEM 16 - M10 Nyloc Nut x 4 x 4
ITEM 17 - M10 x 24mm Washer x 4 x 4
ITEM 18 - Subsafe Underground Box x 1 x 1
ITEM 19 - 5m Extension Cable x 1 x 1
ITEM 20 - IP68 Connection Plug x 2 x 2
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DIAGRAM NOT TO SCALE
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Optional Extras
Splitter
Ducting Chamber
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6
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SIGNBOARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2.
3.
5.
Lay the chevron signcarrier (ITEM 6) down face-up, on a raised,
at surface. So you have access to both sides of the signcarrier,
ensure the front of the unit points upwards (Glasdon logo
visible).
Slide the x6 square headed bolts (ITEM 3) along the rails on the
back of the signboard (ITEM 4), using x3 bolts per rail.
Lower the signboard down on top of the signcarrier. Ensure
the rails on the back of the signboard line up with the rail slots
on the signcarrier and that the x3 bolts are inserted into each
bolt slot on the signcarrier for most secure installation.
When tting the standard signboard, ensure the signboard
is straight and that the corners of the signboard line up with
shoulders on the signcarrier before threading (ITEMS 1 & 2)
over each bolt and hand tightening.
Return the signcarrier to its’ up-right position. Fully tighten the
signboard xings using a 13mm socket.
4.
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INTERNAL SCHEMATICS
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
- Excavation Equipment
- Tape Measure
- Spirit Level
- 13mm Socket / Spanner
- Concrete Mix (we suggest using a quick setting concrete i.e. QC10 for all installations).
- Safety Equipment (hard hat, mask, goggles, reective clothing, etc).
LED connection
Snatch Plug
5m Extension Cable
IP68 Connection Plug
Control Circuit
IP Rated Cut-out OR
IP68 Connection Plug
Mains Supply
LED Unit
DIAGRAM NOT TO SCALE
CABLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM:
ORBITAL INSTALLATION

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SOCKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.
TYPE 1
2.
3.
5. 6.
Determine the orientation of the installation. Place the
signcarrier into the sockets (ITEM 13), determine where the
power supply source is in relation to the installation and mark
out the hole locations to suit site requirements and place the
Subsafe box (ITEM 18) in place.
Excavate x2 holes or a trench to the above dimensions for the
sockets and lay a depth of 50mm of gravel or sand in the base
of the hole for drainage.
Excavate a hole for the Subsafe to the above dimensions and
lay a depth of 50mm of gravel or sand in the base of the hole
for drainage. Adapt the excavation to suit cable entry/exit
locations and duct requirements. Choose a suitable location to
install the Subsafe relative to the signcarrier.
Excavate trenches and lay the required ducting. Between
the Subsafe and power supply source and the Subsafe to the
Orbital socket, thread the following cables: 1. Power supply
from the source to the Subsafe 2. Circuit cabling from the
Subsafe to the socket that requires the electricity supply.
Position the Subsafe box into the hole and orient to suit
direction of supply. Feed the power supply cable through the
ducting and into the gland, tighten well using a 13mm socket/
spanner and connect ducting end to unit. We recommend
leaving sucient cable inside the box to enable connection to
an IP rated cutout (not supplied).
Place the sockets into the deeper excavations. Ensure the
sockets are orientated correctly. The sockets should be
installed with the word ‘FRONT’ facing oncoming trac.
Note: Take care to avoid buried services when excavating the holes.
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Stem with
LED connection
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7. 8.
9. 10.
11.
Thread the extension cable through the left hand socket and
out of the connection point. We recommend attaching a piece
of string around the end of the cable end to prevent it from
falling through. Ensure a minimum of 2m is left on the ‘IN’ end
to enable connection to the LED connection cable.
Feed cable from the socket through the ducting to the
underside of the Subsafe and thread cable through the gland
into the box, tighten well. Leave sucient cable inside the box
to connect to the control circuit housed on the underside of
the Subsafe lid.
Thread one side of the IP68 rated plug (ITEM 20) onto the end
of the extension cable and the other end onto the ‘supply
out’ cable from the housed control circuit as shown above.
Ensure (BLACK & RED) cables are connected to the correct pins.
Connect the plugs and twist to seal.
Attach the other end of the ducting into the socket. Use a spirit
level to ensure the top of the sockets are level and ush with
the ground. Add/remove gravel as required to level.
Position the box using a spirit level to ensure that the top is
level with the indicator line, to provide a ush installation.
Add/remove gravel as required to level.
IF SUFFICIENT ROOM IS NOT LEFT THE LID WILL NOT SEAL TO
THE BOX PROPERLY.
12.
Lay the signcarrier face down with the stems as close to the
sockets as possible. Feed the cable from the socket up into the
left hand signcarrier stem through the small access hole until it
is visible through the access hole to the rear of the signcarrier.
Connect the two halves of the snatch plug together. Position
the stem access plug (ITEM 5) over the hole and push in.
IN
OUT SIGNCARRIER
SOCKET
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LEFT HAND SOCKET
GROUND
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13. 14.
Insert the signcarrier into the sockets and slide forwards to
lock into position. The Orbital Chevron should face forwards to
match the front facing sockets.
Fill all excavations with concrete. Ensure concrete is ush
with the top of the sockets and the ll level on the Subsafe
underground box. Smooth the surface and allow concrete to
dry for at least 24 hours. We recommend using quick setting
concrete (QC 10) and propping up the signcarrier with spare
o-cuts whilst the installation sets initially.
15.
Insert the socket wedges (ITEM 12) into the REAR of each
socket. Position (ITEMS 9 & 10) into each of the sockets’ xing
holes and tighten fully using a 13mm socket/spanner.
16.
Turn on the power (i.e. via cut-out) and the signcarriers round
signface will illuminate. Place the lid onto the Subsafe and
position (ITEMS 16 & 17) into each of the Subsafe’s xings.
Tighten fully using a 13mm socket/spanner. Insert a cover cap
over each xing (ITEM 15).
FRONT FRONT
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CONCRETE-IN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.
TYPE 2
2.
3.
5. 6.
Determine the orientation of the installation. Determine where
the power supply source is in relation to the installation and
mark out the hole locations to suit site requirements for the
Signcarrier and Subsafe.
Excavate x2 holes or a trench to the above dimensions for the
extended bases and lay a depth of 50mm of gravel or sand in
the base of the hole for drainage.
Excavate a hole for the Subsafe to the above dimensions and
lay a depth of 50mm of gravel or sand in the base of the hole
for drainage. Choose a suitable location to install the Subsafe
relative to the signcarrier to suit site requirements.
Excavate trenches and lay the required ducting. Between
the Subsafe and power supply source and the Subsafe to the
Orbital stem, thread the following cables: 1. Power supply from
the source to the Subsafe 2. Circuit cabling from the Subsafe to
the stem that requires the electricity supply.
Position the Subsafe box into the hole and orient to suit
direction of supply. Feed the power supply cable through the
ducting and into the gland, tighten well and connect ducting
to unit. We recommend leaving sucient cable inside the box
to enable connection to an IP rated cutout (not supplied).
Feed the extension cable through the ducting to the underside
of the Subsafe and thread the cable through the gland into
the box, tighten well. Leave sucient cable inside the box to
connect to the control circuit housed on the underside of the
Subsafe lid.
Note: Take care to avoid buried services when excavating the holes.
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Stem with
LED connection
SIGNCARRIER
SOCKET
GROUND
LINE

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7.
9.
Thread one side of the IP68 rated plug onto the end of the
extension cable and the other end onto the ‘supply out’ cable
from the housed control circuit as shown above. Ensure (BLACK
& RED) cables are connected to the correct pins. Connect the
plugs and twist to seal.
Lay the signcarrier face down with the stems as close to the
excavation as possible. Feed the other end of the extension
cable into the left hand signcarrier stem through the small
access hole until it is visible through the access hole to the rear
of the signcarrier. Connect the two halves of the snatch plug
together. Position the stem access plug (ITEM 5) over the hole
and push in.
10.
Place the signcarrier into the hole, position the ducting up to
the left hand stem. Add / remove gravel as required to help
position the signcarrier at the correct height. Use a spirit level
to ensure the top of the signboard is level with the ground and
the signcarrier is vertical.
11.
Fill all excavated holes with concrete. Ensure concrete is ush
with the ground level indicator of the Subsafe and the top of
the stems. Smooth the surface and allow concrete to dry for
at least 24 hours. We recommend using quick setting concrete
(QC 10) and propping up the signcarrier with spare o-cuts
whilst it sets.
8.
Position the box using a spirit level to ensure that the top is
level with the indicator line, to provide a ush installation.
Add/remove gravel as required to level.
IF SUFFICIENT ROOM IS NOT LEFT THE LID WILL NOT SEAL TO
THE BOX PROPERLY.
12.
Turn on the power (i.e. via cut-out) and the signcarriers round
signface will illuminate. Place the lid onto the Subsafe and
position (ITEMS 16 & 17) into each of the Subsafe’s xings.
Tighten fully using a 13mm socket/spanner. Insert a cover cap
over each xing (ITEM 15).
GROUND
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
1.
CHEVRON SIGNCARRIER REMOVAL (SOCKET VERSION)
2.
3. 4.
Turn o supply at cut-out (if applicable). Remove the cover cap
from the relevant stem and disconnect the snatch plug inside.
Use a 13mm socket/spanner to untighten the 2x xing bolts.
Remove the xings.
To remove socket wedges, fully insert the Glasdon key into key
track, twist slightly to allow the wings of the key to grip the
underside of the keyhole and pull the wedges out from each
socket.
Push / slide the signcarrier back in the sockets.
Lift the signcarrier out from the sockets. Take care when
removing the cable and snatch plug from the stem before
moving the signcarrier away.
5.
FRONT FRONT

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Stock No. C000/1044 - DWG No. 02B-093-15 Issue 1 - October 2022
, ORBITAL, LOCKFAST, SUBSAFE ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF
GLASDON GROUP OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES IN THE U.K. AND OTHER COUNTRIES.
A planned maintenance schedule or regular inspection is recommended, replacing
components as necessary.
Replacement components are available direct from GLASDON.
GLASDON cannot be held responsible for claims arising from incorrect installation,
unauthorised modications or misuse of the product.
© Copyright 02/2022
Glasdon UK Ltd reserve the right to alter specications without prior notice.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT PERSONNEL READ THE POINTS LISTED WITHIN THIS LEAFLET AND THAT A
COPY IS GIVEN TO STAFF INVOLVED WITH THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT.
SAFETY NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO ‘THE MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONS REGULATIONS 1992’ DURING HANDLING.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Hand wash with a 10% solution of mild detergent in warm water using a soft bristle brush followed by a rinse with clean water.
CAUTION:
Many grati removers can damage stickers.
Use only on the areas of the Impactapol or Durapol aected and do not use on sign face.
Felt tip pen or paint may be removed from Impactapol and Durapol using a proprietary grati remover. Carefully follow the
manufacturers instructions, particularly the guidelines covering safety and protective equipment during use. Ensure that all traces of
chemicals are removed once the grati has been erased, then clean as detailed above.
Regular inspection is recommended and components replaced when necessary.
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