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

Ballasted System - 80' Tilt-Up Pole

Woodstack, Vermont

U.S. National Park Service

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

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