Many metal exterior cabinets can experience problems due to environmental changes in temperature and humidity, forming terminal destroying condensation inside.

This effect is often countered by deploying heaters, chillers and/or forced ventilation. Whilst this is sometimes cost effective on major distribution cabinets, it is not the case on smaller units.

The Austin Taylor Lineside Box is a compact enclosure designed to minimise the harmful effects of condensation and heat without the additional cost of providing such ‘Controlled Atmosphere’ environments. This is achieved by providing a weather sealed enclosure inside a strong well ventilated external enclosure. Achieving an IP rating of IP56 overall. Making it particularly suitable for exposed locations e.g. lineside distribution. The cabinet is available in two convenient sizes: 100 and 200 pair.

The main lift-off cover is secured by means of a slam-latched bolt and optional padlock, yet is easily removed to give excellent 180 degree access to the interior cabinet. Facilities are provided in this section for earthing and cable strain relief.

The interior cabinet is equipped with weather seals and in its turn secured using a simple coin operated quarter turn latch. Cable access is provided by means of three removable rubber cable entries that will accommodate cables up to 22mm diameter. The mounting frame supplied supports upto 23 strips terminating 237A or equivalent and is pre-fitted with five strips.

Dimensions and Capacities

Dimension	100 Pair	200 Pair
Height (total)	1000mm	1335mm
Height (installed)	600mm	930mm
Width	300mm	300mm
Depth	200mm	200mm
Terminal Capacity (type 237)	10	23

Materials
Base is 2mm ferritic stainless steel.
Cover is 1.5mm ferritic stainless steel.

Protection
IP56 in standard format.

Finish
Polyester powder coating. The gloss finish enables graffitti to be removed using mild solvents or mild abrasive compounds. Standard colour is green (RAL6009/6)

Installation

The cabinet may be placed directly in the ground with no special preperation, however it is recommended that the base be filled with washed pea gravel to a level slightly above ground level and an impervious 'weather board' be placed on top of this to minimise the effect of wet conditions.
The cabinet is not recommended for use in locations prone to flooding or marshes.

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