Lightning Protection International Stormaster ESE User manual

Stormaster ESE
Installation Manual
LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
ABN 11 099 190 897
Web: www.lpi.com.au
Email: [email protected]
www.banhay.com; Hotline 24/7: 0986 219 626 - 0903 070 686
Stormaster Install, lắp đặt kim thu sét ESE, Stormaster ESE Installation,
Installation Stormaster ESE
www.banhay.com; [email protected]; Hotline 24/7: 0986 219 626 - 0903 070 686Stormaster-ESE-15,
Stormater-ESE-15-GI, Stormaster ESE 15, Stormater ESE 15 GI, Stormaster ESE15, Stormater ESE15 GI, ESE
15, ESE 15 GI, ESE-15, ESE-15-GI, LPI Stormaster-ESE-15, LPI Stormater-ESE-15-GI, LPI Stormaster ESE-15,
Stormater ESE-15-GI

Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd
ABN 11 099 190 897
Complex #1, 16 Mertonvale Circuit, Kingston,
Tasmania, Australia, 7050
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lpi.com.au
STORMASTER ESE INSTALLATION MANUAL
As a result of continuing research and product development in the area of
lightning and lightning protection, LPI reserves the right to alter any detail
contained within at any time without notice.
Prior to installation of the Stormaster ESE system, installers should check with
LPI or an authorised distributor to confirm they have the most recent version of
the Stormaster ESE Installation manual.
It should be noted that 100% (100 percent) protection level for direct lightning
strikes is not possible and cannot be provided due to the lightning discharge
process being a natural atmospheric event.
Stormaster ESE Lightning Protection System
System Owner:___________________________________________
Date Installed:___________________________________________
Installation Contractor:____________________________________
Supplied by:_____________________________________________
Location of Installation:____________________________________

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Stormaster ESE
Installation Manual
LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
ABN 11 099 190 897
Web: www.lpi.com.au
Email: [email protected]

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Contents
Protection Performance 3
Warranty 4
Lightning Protection 4
Recommended Order of Installation 5
Quick Installation Guide 5
Step 1.
Installation of the Lightning Earth 5
Step 2.
Installation of the HVSC Downconductor 5
Step 3.
Lower Termination of the HVSC
Downconductor and connection to the
Lightning Earth 6
Step 4.
Upper Termination of the HVSC
Downconductor and connection to the
Stormaster ESE terminal 6
Step 5.
Preparation and Raising of the Mast into
position 7
Checking Lightning Protection
Components Supplied 14
LPI Stormaster ESE Installation 14
Installation of the Lightning Earth 15
Ground Resistance Lowering Compounds 16
Bonding the Lightning Earth 16
Labelling 17
Installation of the HVSC Downconductor 17
Hauling the HVSC Downconductor 17
HVSC Downconductor Clearance Holes 19
Routing 19
Fixing the HVSC Downconductor 21
Installation of Conventional
Downconductors 21
Installation of Stormaster GI Terminal
to threaded pipe 22
Termination of the HVSC Lower End 24
Lower Termination of Conventional
Downconductor to the Lightning Earth 27
Termination of the HVSC Upper End 27
Connection of Factory Pre-Terminated
HVSC (Upper End) to Stormaster
Terminal 31
Labelling 31
Masts 32
Types of Mast Configurations 32
Mast Bases 33
Mast Couplings and Guying Points 34
Guying 34
Preparation and Raising of the Mast
into position 35
Raising of Mast 36
Lightning Strike Recorder (LSR1) 38
Certification 39
Operation and Maintenance 39
Testing the Stormaster Terminal 40
Testing the Lightning Earth and the
HVSC Downconductor 40

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The protection radius (Rp) of a Stormaster ESE terminal is calculated
using the following formula as defined by the French National
Standard NF C 17-102 (July 1995).
Rp = √h(2D-h) + ∆T(2D + ∆T) for ≥5m where:
The following key parameters determine the calculation
of RP.
• ∆T as established during the test.
Stormaster-ESE-15 = � ∆T (µs) 15
Stormaster-ESE-30 = �∆T (µs) 30
Stormaster-ESE-50 = �∆T (µs) 50
Stormaster-ESE-60 = �∆T (µs) 60
• h = actual height of Stormaster terminal above the
area to be protected (m).
• D (in m) depends on the selected level of protection,
protection levels are specified in annex B of the
standard NF C 17-102.
D = 20m for protection level 1 (High Protection)
D = 45m for protection level 2 (Medium protection)
D = 60m for protection level 3 (Standard protection)
PROTECTION RADIUS (M) - (Rp)
h = height of Stormaster terminal 2 4 5 6 10 15 20 45 60
above area to be protected (m)
Protection Level 1 (High Protection)
Stormaster 15 13 25 32 32 33 34 35 35 35
Stormaster 30 19 28 48 48 49 50 50 50 50
Stormaster 50 28 55 68 69 69 70 70 70 70
Stormaster 60 32 64 79 79 79 80 80 80 80
Protection Level 2 (Medium Protection)
Stormaster 15 18 36 45 46 49 52 55 60 60
Stormaster 30 25 50 63 64 66 68 71 75 75
Stormaster 50 35 69 86 87 88 90 92 95 95
Stormaster 60 40 78 97 97 99 101 102 105 105
Protection Level 3 (Standard Protection)
Stormaster 15 20 41 51 52 56 60 63 73 75
Stormaster 30 28 57 71 72 75 77 81 89 90
Stormaster 50 38 76 95 96 98 100 102 110 110
Stormaster 60 44 87 107 107 109 111 113 120 120
Protection
Performance

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LPI’s Stormaster ESE terminals are guaranteed against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the original
sales date when it was purchased from LPI or one of its authorised
distributors.
The warranty is limited to the ex factory cost of replacement of
equipment providing it has been installed and or certified by LPI or its
distributor. All other costs such as freight, re-installation, loss of profit,
insurance premiums are not included.
Responsibility for other direct or indirect damages or death is also
specifically excluded from the warranty.
The range of Stormaster ESE terminals (or to our knowledge any other
lightning protection system) cannot provide 100% protection and
therefore it is not inferred.
As confirmation of the above paragraph we refer to French Standard NF
C 17-102.
Comments on the French Standard NF C 17-102.
We refer to the section in the standard titled “foreward” where it states
the following:
“As in the case with anything related to the natural elements, a lightning
protection system designed and installed in accordance with the
standard, cannot guarantee absolute protection to structures, persons
or objects: however , applying this standard will significantly reduce the
risk of protected structures being damaged by lightning.”
The LPI Stormaster ESE Terminal should only be installed during storm
free periods.
Warranty
Lightning
Protection
Figure 1.

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Recommended
Order of
Installation
Step 2.
Installation
of the HVSC
Downconductor
Step 1.
Installation of
the Lightning
Earth
To assist in the installation of the Stormaster ESE terminal and
accessories refer to drawings GA-1, SM-1, ST-1, SW-1, ST-2 & HVS-1 as
illustrated on pages 8-13.
1. Installation of the lightning earth.
2. Installation of the HVSC Downconductor.
3. Lower termination of the HVSC Downconductor and connection to
the lightning earth.
4. Upper termination of the HVSC Downconductor and connection to
the Stormaster ESE terminal.
5. Preparation and raising of the mast into position.
LPI recommends the installation of a radial lightning earth as illustrated
in figure 8 on page 15.
• Each radial will consist of a trench (Approx: 500mm Deep x 200mm
Wide x 10m Length).
• An earth rod should be driven at the end of each trench.
• All rods should be interconnected through the use of 25mm x 3mm
copper tape and earth rod clamps.
• The application of earth enhancing compounds such as LPI RESLO
and GRIP assists to reduce soil resistivity to the recommended level
of less than 10 ohms.
Refer to page 15 for more detailed information on installation of the
lightning earth.
• It is very important to check that the correct length of HVSC has
been supplied.
• The HVSC may be installed internally or externally on the structure.
• The HVSC should be installed as close (flush) as possible to the
structure.
Quick Installation Guide

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• The HVSC should be fixed to the structure every 2m for the entire
length of the run. (Use LPI supplied or recommended saddles,
fixings and cable ties).
• Most direct route to ground is recommended, avoid sharp bends.
• Be sure to allow for enough HVSC at the top end for connection to
the Stormaster ESE terminal and the raising of the mast. Refer to
drawing HVS-1 on page 13 when installing HVSC over the edge of a
structure.
· Refer to page 17 for more detailed information on the installation of
the HVSC.
· If installing conventional downconductor such as copper tape or
stranded copper cable refer to page 21 for further instructions.
· If installing Stormaster-GI model for connection to 2 inch male
threaded pipe refer to drawing ST-2 on page 12. Further instructions
are also given on page 22.
• When installing the HVSC downconductor a lower termination kit
(Model Number: LTERMKIT) should have been supplied as part of
the system.
• Refer to page 24 for detailed instructions on completion of the HVSC
lower termination and connection to the lightning earth.
· If installing a conventional downconductor such as copper tape
or stranded copper cable refer to page 27 for instructions on
connection to the lightning earth.
• When installing the HVSC downconductor the upper termination
may have already been completed at the LPI factory prior to
shipment. If so refer to page 31 for further instructions.
• If the HVSC is supplied without the upper termination completed,
an upper termination kit (Model Number: UTERMKIT) should have
been supplied as part of the system. Refer to page 27 for detailed
instructions on completion of the HVSC upper termination and
connection to the Stormaster ESE terminal.
· If installing a conventional downconductor such as copper tape or
cable refer to page 21 for detailed instructions on connection to the
Stormaster ESE terminal.
Step 4.
Upper Termi-
nation of the
HVSC Down-
conductor and
connection to
the Stormaster
ESE terminal
Step 3. Lower
Termination
of the HVSC
Downconductor
and connection
to the Lightning
Earth

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• With the upper termination of the HVSC completed and the FRP mast
in position it is now time to finalise the mounting arrangement so
that the mast can be raised and secured into position.
• If using the recommended installation methods as per drawings
GA-1, SM-1, SW – 1 & ST-1 fit the inline coupling to the lower mast
material.
• Fit the HVSC downconductor in and out of the slot in the coupling.
Refer to figure 34 on page 37.
• Carefully fit the mast butt adaptor of the Stormaster terminal into
the top of the FRP.
• It may be necessary to pull back any slack of HVSC down-
conductor through the FRP support mast to achieve a tight fit for
the mast butt adaptor. This should be completed carefully so as to
not damage the upper termination.
• Now fix the FRP support mast firmly into the inline coupling and
tighten the coupling so that the FRP mast and lower mast material
are secured tightly into position.
• If a guy kit is to be installed the guys should be securely fixed to the
eyelets as provided on the inline coupling. See figure 34 page 37.
• Refer to page 35 for instructions on how to safely raise the mast.
· Refer to page 32 onwards for more detailed information on
preparation and raising of the mast.
Step 5.
Preparation
and Raising of
the Mast into
position

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Figure 2.

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Figure 3.

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Figure 4.

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Figure 5.

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Figure 6.

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Figure 7.

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The LPI Stormaster ESE components received should be checked against
the “Bill of materials” for loss during shipping and for damage.
Check the following:
Terminal (s)
• Terminals have not been dented or damaged in any way during transit.
Downconductor(s)
• The HVSC cable drum (if supplied) is not damaged.
• The correct HVSC length(s) have been supplied.
• No obvious damage to the HVSC cable.
• If a factory completed upper termination is supplied check to see
that the termination is not damaged.
Lengths and quantities of HVSC (if multiple lengths on one drum), will be
shown on the side of the Cable Drum(s).
All site and safety requirements must be followed during the installation
of the LPI Stormaster ESE.
The correct order of installation is as follows:
1. Installation of the lightning earth.
2. Installation of the HVSC downconductor.
3. Lower termination of the HVSC downconductor and connection to
the lightning earth.
4. Upper termination the HVSC downconductor and connection to the
Stormaster ESE terminal.
5. Preparation and raising of the mast into position.
LPI Stormaster ESE should only be installed during storm-free
periods.
If the Stormaster ESE terminal needs to be raised prior to connection to
the lightning earth or immediate connection is not possible then connect
the lower end of the downconductor to structural steel reinforcing or
other suitable earth point.
Checking
Lightning
Protection
Components
Supplied
LPI STORMASTER ESE Installation

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Installation of
the Lightning
Earth
Before installation of the lightning protection earth consult site
drawings of underground services so that these are not damaged during
installation of the earthing system.
Earth DC resistance (typically ‹10 ohms) and impendence (typically ‹30
ohms) is required for successful operation of LPI Stormaster ESE.
LPI recommends the installation of a radial lightning earth as shown in
figure 8.
• Recommended to install a 3 length radial trench.
• Each radial will consist of a trench (Approx: 500mm Deep x 200mm
wide x 10m length).
• An earth rod should be driven at the end of each trench.
• All rods should be interconnected through the use of 25mm x 3mm
copper tape. The use of earth rod clamps to fix the tape to rods is
recommended.
Figure 8.

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Ground
Resistance
Lowering
Compounds
• The application of earth enhancing compounds such as LPI RESLO
and GRIP assists to reduce soil resistivity to the recommended level
of less than 10 ohms.
• A ground pit should be installed where the end of the down-
conductor terminates to the lightning earth as shown in figure 8.
This gives an access point for disconnection and future testing.
• Do not lower terminate (connect) the downconductor to the earthing
system at this point in time.
Note: If due to space constraints it is not possible to install a radial earth
as recommended consult with LPI or an authorised distributor for further
advice.
When using earth rods:
• Use driving heads to prevent mushrooming on top of rod.
• Use driving heads when using coupled rods.
• Use a post or picket driver.
Methods for bonding the earthing system components are listed below:
• The use of the EXOWELD exothermic welding process is a safe
and efficient way of providing a permanent connection between
conductors. EXOWELD connections will not corrode or rust with age.
• DO NOT use aluminium lugs or couplings
• Ground resistance lowering compounds (such as LPI RESLO and
GRIP) are supplied when the existing soil mass has a high
resistivity.
• Using the compounds can lower earth resistance/impedance.
• Compounds will require water and a mixing container.
• Follow all installation and safety instructions as supplied with
products when applying the compounds.
Where separate earths exist eg: Structure, Power, Communications and
Lightning Protection, they need to be bonded to form an equipotential
ground plane. This will stop ground loops and potential differences
arising under transient conditions.
Bonding the
Lightning
Earth

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Before bonding of these earths takes place make sure proper
authorisation is gained.
Bonding cable must be 70mm (2/0AWG) minimum depending on local
standards. It may be necessary to use a Transient Earth Clamp (LPI
TEC) which bonds all earths to the same potential under transient
conditions.
For further information, it is advisable that local applicable standards
are used, ie IEC 61024-1, BS 6551, AS1768-2003, NFPA 780. C22.1
-98 and NEC.
It is the responsibility of the customer/installer to label earth pits or
earthing systems to local requirements.
If installing LPI HVSC, the HVSC downconductors(s) may have had the
upper terminations completed at a pre-specified end of the cable by the
LPI factory before being shipped.
When removing HVSC downconductor packaging, do not use a knife or
cut in any way as this can damage the outer layer of termination.
LPI’s HVSC has an outer layer which is approximately 2mm (1/16in.)
thick. Be careful not to damage this layer.
Place the HVSC downconductor cable drum close to where it is to be
installed.
Hauling the
HVSC Down-
conductor
Labelling
Installation
of the HVSC
Down-
conductor
Figure 9.

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• Make sure that the cable drum is in a good condition.
• Check that the correct length of HVSC downconductor has been
supplied. The length of HVSC will be marked on the drum.
• If the HVSC downconductor has been upper terminated on the
outside of the drum, then the HVSC downconductor will need to be
hauled up the structure with the drum staying on the ground.
• If the HVSC downconductor has been upper terminated on the
inside of the drum, then the drum has to be taken to the top or near
the top of the structure, then the HVSC downconductor can be
hauled downwards from the drum to the ground.
• Any lifting slings or ropes must be securely attached.
• DO NOT haul the HVSC downconductor from the termination lug, see
Figure 10.
• Protect the HVSC downconductor at all times when it is being
moved.
Figure 10.