Installation Overview
Standard
Tree Conductors are used on the main trunk of the tree and for all ground connections.
A tree with a trunk up to 3 feet in diameter requires one standard conductor,
extending from the highest accessible part of tree, down the main trunk to ground
and underground out to ground rod. (See picture at left.)
Trees with trunks exceeding 3 feet in diameter, with long and wide spread branches, should be provided with two standard down conductors placed on opposite sides of trunk.
Miniature Conductors are used for branch runs, and shall extend from accessible heights of three or more of the main branches down to the main trunk with connection made to standard conductor using No. 193X double splicer.
Air terminals designed especially for tree installations and should be attached to the extreme upper ends of both standard and miniature conductors and should be securely anchored to the tree for permanency and complete efficiency.
Fasteners for cables shall be used to securely attach the conductor to the tree in such a way as to allow slack for continued growth of the tree and for swaying in the wind. These fasteners are permanent and allow for growth of tree. Fasteners shall be spaced not to exceed 3 feet apart.