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
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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