SLGDT Lightning Arrestor Installation Guide

A powerful inexpensive way to protect your SmartWire™ system components from lightning strikes. SmartWire™ Lightning Arrestors attach directly to the SmartWire™ 2-wire system and help dissipate static electricity generated by a nearby lightning strike. While all SmartWire™ components have optical isolators and other lightning arresting features, the Lightning Arrestor provides an important extra measure of protection.

Features

• Protects SmartWire™ from excessive static charges created by a lightning strike.
• Connects directly to the SmartWire™ 2-wire system for ease of installation
• Sealed and impervious to moisture, salts, fertilizers and mild chemicals
• Shock resistant
• Freeze/heat resistant (-20 to 60 C)
• No electrical contact with the soil
• Each Lightning Arrestor protects a 300 foot radius

Electrical Specifications:

• Requires no power from SmartWire™
• Can only be connected to SmartWire™ systems

Dimensions:

• Size: 2” x 2” x 1”
• SmartWire™ wires, red and black, 12”
• Ground wire: green

How to Specify and Order:
SLGDT Lightning Arrestor

Installation Requirements:

• Installs directly on the SmartWire™ red and black wires
• Attaches to ground rod* via green wire
• Suggested that a Lightning Arrestor be placed every 600 feet along the SmartWire™ 2-Wire path
• Can be buried directly in the soil
• One Lightning Arrestor should be within 25 ft of the SmartLine® or ProLine™ controller
• A single stub line must not exceed 50 feet without a Lightning Arrestor

* Connect green wire to an 8’ copper clad UL approved ground rod or other approved grounding method to obtain 12 ohms or less resistance.

1. Each Lightning Arrestor protects a 300 foot radius.
2. There shall be a Lightning Arrestor within 25’ of the SmartLine® controller. A ground rod or adequate electrical safety ground may be used.
3. There shall be a Lightning Arrestor at the end of the SmartWire™ 2-Wire path that is the maximum distance from the SmartLine® or ProLine™ controller. If the SmartWire™ path is looped, install at the furthest point from the controller.
4. A stub length shall not exceed 50’ without a lightning arrestor (must be within 300’ of an existing Lightning Arrestor).