Talkaphone ETP-MT-R User Manual

ETP-MT/R OP SOLAR Tower Installation Instructions

I. Introduction

Note: This manual is for tower and solar kit installation only. For instructions on installing the anchor bolts into the
foundation, see the ETP-MT/R Anchor Bolt Installation Instructions.

II. Contents

Before beginning installation, make sure you have all the included components. Each Tower consists of three
packages. Package #1 contains the tower itself. Package #2 labeled MT/R BOLT KIT contains the anchor bolts
and template for foundation prep work. Package #3 labeled TOWER PTS SOLAR contains the lighting and
hardware for final tower assembly. The solar panels and accessories are shipped separately because they vary
by installation location. The bill of materials is summarized below:

MT/R BOLT KIT (Foundation Installation Kit)

QTY Part Number Description
4 42838 J-Bolts

1 26312 Cardboard Template

TOWER PTS SOLAR (keep for use when installing the tower)

QTY Part Number Description
8 42839 3/4"-10 Hex Nut

8 42840 3/4" Washer
3 42841 10-24 x 3/4" pan head tamperproof screw
2 42843 6-32 hex nut
1 67478 Polycarbonate light cover
1 68590 LED light board (12-24V AC/DC - 120VAC)

Solar Equipment (e.g. Model SOLAR-C) is shipped separately and includes the following:

1 ETP-EL12/24 12/24V AC/DC Strobe Light

QTY Part Number Description
1-2 Varies Solar array (may be more than 1 panel depending on location)
1 68507PM Solar panel mounting bracket with instructions
1 PCS-DCDC DC-DC Converter with in-line fuse and battery terminals
2 68594 42 AmpHour batteries
1 68507CC Solar Controller
1 86507OC Solar cable with 2 fittings attached
2 67492 Battery terminal crimp-on connectors
2 42855 10-24 Screws for mounting Solar Controller
2 42847 10-24 Nuts for mounting Solar Controller

Emergency phone and wireless communication equipment (e.g. cellular or RF) are sold separately.

Talk-A-Phone Co. • 7530 North Natchez Avenue • Niles, Illinois 60714-3804 Rev. 8/31/09

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ETP-MT/R OP SOLAR Tower Installation Instructions

III. Installation Overview

Solar towers including the following features (see Figures 1 and 2):

• Louvers for airflow to avoid condensation on the electrical connections

• A removable aluminum Plate to mount the Solar Controller and other devices

• Weld studs behind the Emergency Phone for mounting optional cellular device

• Weld studs with nuts behind the access panel to mount the aluminum plate

• An extra large access door

• Shelf for the batteries

• Plugged antenna hole

• Clips inside the Lexan cap and extra holes in the strobe mounting plate for routing the antenna and solar power
cables

• A mast with removable cap welded to the top of the tower's Lexan cap

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All prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Talk-A-Phone, Talk-A-Lert, Scream Alert and WEBS are registered trademarks of Talk-A-Phone Co.

Copyright 2009 Talk-A-Phone Co. All rights reserved.