RMP Underground Conduit System Installation Guide (Procedure 242)

6.6 Transition from Overhead to UndergroundWhen transitioning from overhead conductors to underground conductors, the PowerCompany will identify the appropriate location where the conduit riser shall be,relative to the pole. The nearest edge of the conduit sweep should be eight inchesfrom the pole. If a riser already exists on the pole, the new riser shall be attachedsuch that the new riser is parallel to the existing riser.Procedure8”The sweep is to be 8” from the pole. The Power Company willdecide the location of riser on the pole and mark it so the customerknows where to install the riser base.Figure 6.6.1 – Riser 8” from Pole8”Sometimes a bracket is installed to assist the customer withplacement of the riser sweep and support the sweep until the riseris built. The company will remove the bottom bracket after the riseris constructed.Figure 6.6.2 – Riser 8” from PoleJ:\Publications\FPP\DIS\PRO\242-RMP Underground Conduit Systems.docx R6, 5/13/14This document is posted online at rockymountainpower.net, and at engineering’s intranet site for distribution procedures.Modification of this document must be authorized by PacifiCorp engineering publications, (503) 813-5293. 29