Supporting Solar-Powered Antenna for National Park Service
U.S. National Park Service was in need of an AFS 1300 to support solar powered communication antennas to the park.
AFS 1300
The Need
ARE Telecom provided the U.S. National Park Service to mobilize and install our AFS 1300 ballasted foundation system with an 80’ tilt-up monopole and hydraulic raising system to support a solar powered communication antenna to the park.
Overview
ARE’s AFS 1300 ballasted foundation system is a versatile system designed to provide ease of portability and installation while providing a solid base for monopoles up to 80’. Our hydraulic pole raising system allows the pole to be lifted and lowered without a crane. This results in significantly easier maintenance.
Project Benchmarks
- Mobilize all equipment, tools, and ballast up to a half-mile logging trail
- Pre-install logistics plan developed due to remote installation
- On-site technical installations
Project Resources
- 3-person crew
- 1 day assembly
- Skid-steer
- Telehandler
Challenges
- Remote location
- Geo-technical conditions not allowing for conventional concrete foundation
- Rapid installation
Level site for foundation and set your king-post
Attach base trays to king-post
Attach truss arms onto base trays
Attach side walls and add ballast
Attach pole sections and raise pole with ARE Hydraulic Ram system