GAI-Tronics WCB104 User Manual

Pub. 42004-327A

GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

Model WCB104 Wireles s Call B ox

Installation Guide

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General Information

The Model WCB104 Wireless Call Box with
Handset is a highway emergency telephone pre­programmed with telephone numbers for police,
ambulance, and other roadside assistance.

The call box is designed to be mounted to an
existing nominal 4-inch O.D. steel pole using
the Model 238 Pole-Mounting Bracket Kit and
the Model RFP7783-003 Pole Cap Assembly
Kit, which provides weather-resistant cable
entr y and i ncludes a solar panel.

Model RFP7783-001 External Ringer Kit with
Stainless Steel Ringer Bracket and Model
RFP7783-002 Antenna Kit are also required.

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As an opti on, s igns c an be mounted onto th e
pole using an additional Model 238 Pole­Mounting Bracket Kit.

The call box consists of a 3-section hinge d
aluminum enclosure. It is designed to be

Figure 1. WCB104 Call Box Outline

with Front Panel View

vandal-resistant and meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA-compliant).
Refer to Figure 1. The call box auto-dial phone is battery powered with solar panel recharging. The
antenna provides wireless communication access. A pole-mounted external ringer is also available.

The Model 238 Pole-Mounting Bracket Kit is required in order to install the call box on a nominal 4-inch
O.D. metal pole. Refer to GTC Publication 42003-187 for mounting instructions.

The Model RFP7783-003 Pole Cap Assembly Kit is required for installation of the solar panel, cellular
antenna, and external ringer. The solar panel is included with the kit. The antenna and ringer must be
purchased separately. Refer to GTC Publication 42003-188 for complete assembly instructions.

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Installation

The 4-inch O.D. pole must be installed in accordance with the applicable state highway regulations for
emergency access equipment. Figure 2 on page 3 shows a pole with the finished installation including the
call box with mounting bracket, the signs with mounting bracket, the pole cap, antenna, and solar panel.

Pole Mounting

Ass e mble t he followi ng requir e d materials and to ols:

• Model 238 Pole-Mounting Bracket Kit

(Quantity of 2)

• Model RFP7791-001 External Ringer Kit with Stainless Steel Ringer Bracket

• Model RFP7783-002 Antenna Kit

• Model RFP7783-003 Pole Cap Assembly Kit

• Identif i c ati on signs a nd mounting hardware, a s appropriate f or loca tion

• Dril l, with 1- inch b it

• Torque wrench

• ¾-inch socket with ratchet

• Crimp tool for TNC coaxial connector

• Wire cutters

• Coaxial cable stripper

Install the Pole- Mounting Bracke t for the Call Box

Mount the required Model 238 Pole-Mounting Bracket for the call box in accordance with the instructions
given in GTC Publication 42003-187, which is included with the kit.

Instal l the Pole- Mountin g Mountin g Bracke t for the Sig ns

Mount the second Model 238 Pole-Mounting Bracket for the identification signs in accordance with GTC
Publication 42003-187, which is included with the kit.

Attach the Comp leted Pole Cap Assemb ly

The Model RFP7783-003 Pole Cap Assembly Kit contains the materials required to install the solar
panel, cellular antenna, and the external ringer onto the pole. The solar panel is included with the pole
cap assembly kit. The antenna and ringer are purchased separately. Assemble the kit and install on the
pole in accordance with GTC Publication 42003-188, which is included with the kit.

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Figure 2. Completed I nstallati on with Ca ll Box, Signs, Solar Pane l, Antenna , and Pole Cap

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Moun ting the Call Box

1. Prior to installation of call box, complete the mounting bracket installation as outlined in GTC Pub.
42003-187 and the pole cap assembly installation as outlined in GTC Pub. 42003-188.

2. Disassemble the call-box assembly by opening the rear section and lifting. To open the rear section,
turn the key and push the button to actuate the lever latch assembly. If necessary, disconnect the
GN/YW ground wire on the left side of the battery bracket. Place the front and middle sections in a
secure area to prevent damage until installation of rear section is complete.

3. Pull the cables and wires through the 1-inch hole drilled previously in the pole and through the
mounting bracket.

4. Pull the cables and wire through the rear section of the call box.

Figure 3. Mounting Call Box to Pole Mounting Bracket

5. Mount the call box rear section using the two
bolts provided to mate the call box to the
mounting bracket holes. Refer to Figure 3 above.
Tighten the bolts to a torque of 20 foot-pounds.

6. Install battery as shown in Figure 4. Install the
earth ground wi re a nd the rear - to-middle grou nd
wire on the left side of the battery bracket.

7. Install the fro nt and c e nter sections of the call
box by lining up the hinge pins while in the open
position and lowering into place.

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Figure 4. Battery Installation