F. TOWER PLANS AND KITS fold over guyed pole type. Edition 1
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1. F Tower Plans and Kits circular piece of cardboard tube for cement footings usually available at your local hardware store Position base angle pieces Item B1 with the pivot bolt pointing at the side anchors and at finish grade Carefully level align and secure Carefully note hole alignment of the guy anchors as shown in Figure 2 4 and install the anchors in their holes 4 Use a string to verify that side anchor holes are in a straight line with the pivot bolt of the base as shown in Figure 2 4 Also verify that lift and back anchors are in the same plane as the center of the base 5 Use concrete of 4000 psi minimum at 28 days mix ratio contact your local concrete supplier if there are any questions and pour the base and anchor foundations The anchor holes should be about 3 inches above the top of the concrete Level the foundation tops with a slight slope to assure that water will not pool around the anchor rods and base 6 Verify all alignments verify that the base is plumb before the concrete sets 4 LIFT PIPE ASSEMBLY AND RIGGING 1 Drill a hole through the tower and lift pole bottom sections as shown in Figure 2 1 Bolt lift pole to tower base assembly Connect second lift pole section if used to the bottom lift pole section as shown in Figure 1 3 1 Install shackles in side guy anchor holes Drill hole and attach side anchor guy wires to lift pole and to side guy anchors as shown in Figure 2 4 These guy wires should be as2. These towers may often be set in wooded areas It is only necessary to clear enough trees for the guy wires Clear the path for the guy wires as the tower is raised and lowered Be sure the height of the tower is at least 20 30 ft 7 10 meters above trees and structures within 300 ft 100 meters of the wind generator The center of an open field is ideal and can reduce the tower height requirement Select a location for the tower base and determine the direction in which the tower will lower and raise If you will be using a vehicle to raise the tower clear a path for the lift line from the Lift Anchor to the vehicle road With a swivel pulley at the Lift Anchor this path can be in any direction and distance from the Lift Anchor that is convenient Mark the ground locations for the base and anchors 2 Install the concrete anchor bolts in their holes and temporarily install the two pivot bolts and spacers Item B6 to align the angle pieces that form the tower base Item B1 as shown in Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 4 Tie 1 2 inch rebar to the concrete anchors as shown in Figure 2 1 3 Install screw in anchors if used at an approximate 45 degree angle pointing toward the imagined top of the tower Dig the base and guy anchor holes non screw in type Position forms for the concrete in the holes Round foundations are simplified by using sonotube a Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 4
3. 1 3 3 Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 5 F Tower Plans and Kits 2 Prepare a rugged stand with a V top about 4 feet high to support tower and wind generator in the lowered position and lift tower onto the stand Make sure stand is exactly centered and in a straight line between base and lift anchor See Figure 3 3 for more details 3 Install all guy wires as close to the correct length as possible with all turnbuckles half extended Side guys should have a little slack of about one foot side to side in case they become tighter as the tower is raised Make sure guy wires that attach to back guy are in place and approximately the right length because these guys catch the tower in the vertical position when being raised and prevent it from coming over center 4 Obtain the correct size wire to go from the top of the tower to the wind generator controller Rubber coated wire such as multi conductor type S04 will cause less noise from slapping the inside of the tower Using a fish tape obtained at an electrical supply house pull the wind generator wires through the tower These wires must be secured at the top of the tower so that the wire connections are not under any excess tension A support cable can be looped around the lower tower insert also called a Chinese Finger See Figure 2 6 a 5 Hook over the top or secure lead wire at top of tower so it cannot fall down inside
4. C3 C4GP1 Bolt TN B4 Link B5 Link s C6 Nylock Nut D7 Bolt BA ps nut A3 Anchor A End View Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 16 F Tower Plans and Kits Figure 2 4 Lift Pole Birds Eye View Anchor C2 Bolt CS Nylock Nut 1 Pole Length X 25 B2 Guy Tob Lift pole Guy Wire Attach Lift Pole Guy Wire To Side Uf Shackle Anchor 4 pole Tower Bose See Figure 2 5 Anchor 2 Clips Typical Anchor t NOTE These anchor locations Yt require the use of one shackle per guy connected to that location Figure 2 5 Clip Orientation NOTE 1 Two Clips for Lift Pole Guys 2 Three Clips for Tower Guys Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 17 F Tower Plans and Kits Figure 2 6 Anchor Specifications This type of fan anchor can be purchased from most tower companies including World Power Technologies 218 722 1492 Rohn 309 697 4400 3455 Angle Anchor GAC3455KD EHI 812 925 6000 20 KIP Anchor See Detail 777 0090002 g Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 18 F Tower Plans and Kits Figure 3 0 Tower In Lowered Position l u f n 1 LU lt A Y ial EN i vw a a
5. d C7 CONCRETE j i n ANCHOR BOLT i T 7 APPROXIMATE T m u I I M n L H H T i I I 1 I i n in fi I I Mr E Arti 71 c dh u a CLE i li i li CONCRETE Lo mS UNETUD Il i i WIRE REBAR amp CONCRETE n n ANCHOR BOLTS TOGETHER 1 i PLACE IN SONOTUBE AND iI iI POUR CONCRETE i i M I Il li Il M M I LL LI SEE NOTE 1 NOTE Phone 218 722 1492 For Base Dimensions see disclaimer on Page 1 Tower Base and Anchors must be below frost line Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 14 F Tower Plans and Kits Figure 2 2 Guys To Anchor See Figure 2 5 See Figure 2 5 d D6 Turnbuckle Eye amp Jaw v D6 Turnbuckle Eye amp Jaw A3 Fan Plate Anchor D9 Shackle Safety Anchor D9 Shackle Safety Anchor One Guy Level Two Guy Levels Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 15 F Tower Plans and Kits Figure 2 3 Guys Lift Pole to Anchor 1 4 EHS See Figure 2 5 D6 Turnbuckle Eye amp Jaw B2 Guy Tab Lift Pole See Figure 2 4 B4 Link Lift Pole to Turnbuckle C3 GP3C4 Bolt amp C6 Nylock Nut B5 Link 2 Lift Pole to Anchor A3 Anchor S55 Side View NOTE Sandwich the A3 Anchor between the two B5 links Use the D7 Bolt and D8 Nut to connect the links to the A3 Anchor Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Lift Pol
6. modify the base to be stable without concrete thus making the tower portable If you think you may someday wish to move the tower discuss this with your engineer 3 Submit the engineer approved tower and foundation plans as modified by the engineer to your local building permit authorities and obtain a building permit Post it on the site before beginning tower installation All references in this section to the Parts List and Figures assume they have been modified as required 4 Purchase tube and pipe for the tower and lift pipe from a local steel supplier for tubing use type HREW a k a ERW DOM tubing is also satisfactory but usually more costly Pipe must be seamless rather than a seam that has been welded Refer to the Parts List to determine the total length of tube or pipe required for the tower itself and the lift pipe You also need to decide if you will be lifting the tower by vehicle winch block and tackle etc and obtain the necessary equipment and components All such components must have a minimum working strength of Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 3 F Tower Plans and Kits 1000 pounds or a minimum breaking strength of 4000 pounds for GP1 series towers and 3000 pounds working and 12 000 pounds breaking strength for the GP3 series 5 If necessary clean prime and paint all parts including the base angles Item B1 furnished in kits In particularly corrosi
7. such a change will require also changing the tower adapter inserts that mount the wind generator World Power Technologies offers low cost easy to ship tower kits containing some of the parts and hardware required but not the tube or pipe itself nor the cable or pulleys for pulling the tower up or down The lifting arrangement varies greatly whether you will be using a vehicle or hand or electric winch When pulling with a vehicle the lifting cable and pulley arrangement will depend on the direction of pull and pulling strength available Make sure the lifting arrangements and components are part of the engineering review Screw in type anchors are much easier to install if the soil condition warrant their use The lift pole can be removed after the tower is installed but adds to the labor of raising and lowering the tower 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 1 Inspect the parts included in your tower kit and make sure that nothing is missing or damaged Use the Parts List as a checklist and refer to the Figures for assistance identifying parts as you unpack your kit Parts beginning with an A are user supplied parts You should be able to buy them from local sources 2 Submit these tower plans tower parts and application data wind speed soil conditions etc to a licensed civil or structural engineer Obtain approval for your tower site and application in writing NOTE On shorter towers screw in guy anchors are optional It is possible to
8. tight as possible pulling by hand Up to six inches side to side slack at end of lift pole is acceptable Make sure lift pole is aligned with the lift guy anchor where it will attach when tower is raised Attach the 1 2 or 3 tower guy wires to the end of the lift pole as shown in Figure 2 3 2 Attach the lifting cable assembly that will be used to raise the tower to the end of the lift pole Secure the other end to the lifting anchor or to the winch or vehicle MAKE SURE the slack length of this cable will permit the lift pole to go vertical within 2 feet 3 Prepare a sturdy A frame shaped structure such as shown in Figures 3 1 and 3 2 with a V in the top to catch the guy wire of height equal to 1 3 1 2 the lift pole height and 6 10 foot width This will straddle the base and hold the guy wire in the air while the lift pole is raised for the first time Place the top guy connected to the lift pole over the top of the A frame and connect to the lifting vehicle Raise the lift pipe to the vertical position and secure it 5 TOWER ASSEMBLY AND WIRING 1 For all towers lay out all sections of tower pipe end to end in the normal lowered direction and install the lower end in the base assembly Join sections which are not guy points according to Figure 1 3 1 Join sections which are guy points according to Figure 1 3 2 Pound only on a block of wood if necessary to drive sections together Install remaining guy attachment points according to Figure
9. 5 8 808 6 1332 2 1612 7 900 361 0 468 5 588 3 790 6 831 7 1355 9 1637 5 1000 391 5 499 4 619 7 821 7 860 6 1385 6 1668 4 1500 421 9 530 2 651 1 852 8 889 5 1415 3 1699 4 3000 634 9 746 0 871 0 1070 3 1091 7 1623 1 1916 3 4500 706 8 818 9 945 2 1143 8 1160 0 1693 2 1989 5 Single Lift Line 1 1 mechanical advantage For block and tackle arrangement increase the number of lift lines between the lift anchor and the tower and divide the Lift Pull by the number of lines and multiply the Lift Distance by the number of lines Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 1 Tower Selection Guide F Tower Plans and Kits Blade Diameter 1 5m 5ft 2 1m 7ft 2 7m 9ft 4 5m 14 8ft Prop Tip to Tower Center 21 cm 8 5in 28cm 11in 33cm 13in 56cm 22in Lateral Thrust 450N 100 pounds 900N 200 pounds 1800N 450 4500N 1000 pounds pounds BOAT 1 1 ROOF 2 2 SIDE OF BUILDING SB5 20 SB7 20 SB5 30 SB7 30 GUYED SELF ERECTING POLE 3 30 ft 40 ft 60 ft 80 ft GUYED LATTICE 2 4 Models listed are Rohn Industries and require top modification 20 ft 30 ft 40 ft 60 ft 80 ft 100 ft 120 ft SELF SUPPORTING POLE no guys HINGED FOLD OVER 20 ft 30 ft 40 ft SELF SUPPORTING LATTICE 2 4 Windmill Style 5 ssv is Rohn Industries Model 30 ft 40 ft 50 ft 60 ft 80 ft 100 ft SSV self supporting NOTES and SOURCES ERI Phone 812 925 6000 OV ON Phone 218 722 1492
10. F TOWER PLANS AND KITS fold over guyed pole type Edition 1 October 1995 revision 1 10 April 1997 revision 2 22 July 1998 revision 3 13 November 1998 DISCLAIMER IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THESE PLANS REVIEWED MODIFIED AND APPROVED FOR LOCAL WIND AND SOIL CONDITIONS BY A LICENSED ENGINEER THE TOWER LIFTING ARRANGEMENT DIRECTION OF PULL ETC AND COMPONENTS CABLE PULLEY VEHICLE WINCH ETC SHALL BE SPECIFIED BY THE ENGINEER IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO SUBMIT THE MODIFIED PLANS TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED BUILDING PERMIT AND TO OBTAIN A FINAL INSPECTION BEFORE PLACING INTO SERVICE WORLD POWER TECHNOLOGIES MAKES NO CLAIMS FOR THE SUITABILITY OF THESE PLANS FOR SUPPORTING A WIND GENERATOR OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THESE PLANS ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER S ENGINEER LIST OF MODELS DESCRIBED GP1 series are for Whisper H500 600 H900 1000 and H1500 and SP3 series are for Whisper 3000 and H4500 Model Height of Anchor guys GP1 9K4 9m 31ft 4 Screw In or fan anchor GP1 14K8 14m 47ft 8 Screw In or fan anchor GP1 19K8 19m 62ft 8 Fan anchor GP1 28K12 28m 93ft 12 Fan anchor GP3 13K4 13m 44ft 4 Fan anchor GP3 20K8 22m 70ft 8 Fan anchor GP3 26K12 26m 87tt 12 Fan anchor Lift Line Tensions in pounds Machine Tower GP1 9K4 GP1 14K8 GP1 19K8 GP1 28K12 GP3 13K4 GP3 20K8 GP3 26K12 500 288 0 394 5 512 9 716 1 762 4 1284 7 1563 1 600 336 7 443 9 563 2 76
11. Lake Michigan Wind and Sun John or Kim Phone 920 743 0456 FAX 920 743 0 466 See World Power Owner s Manual for Plans Order Numbers for KITS available from World Power Technologies GP1 9k4 GP1 9k4 GP1 9k4 GP1 14k8 GP1 14k8 GP1 14k8 GP3 13k4 GP1 19k8 GP1 19k8 GP1 19k8 GP3 20k8 GP1 28k12 GP1 28k12 GP1 28k12 GP3 26k12 25G 25G 45G 45G 25G 25G 45G 45G 25G 25G 45G 45G 25G 25G 45G 45G 25G 25G 45G 45G 25G 25G 45G 45G 25G 25G 45G 45G FP5 20 FP7 20 FP5 30 FP7 30 FP5 40 Windmill Windmill Windmill SSV Windmill Windmill Windmill SSV Windmill Windmill Windmill SSV SSV SSV SSV SSV SSV SSV SSV Mueller Industries Marty Mueller Phone 800 316 2727 Used and reconditions windmill towers and parts NRG Systems Phone 802 482 2255 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 2 F Tower Plans and Kits 1 INTRODUCTION Please carefully read and understand the disclaimer at the beginning While simple in concept these towers require basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail Read the system planning section of the Owner s Manual first and determine the location and height of the tower you require It is much easier to work with nearly level ground Parts listed to construct these towers are readily available in most parts of the world Steel pipe or tube of a slightly heavier wall or slightly larger diameter may be used without having to increase the size of the guy wire anchors etc but
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13. e Angle 3 5 X 5 x 12 Guy Tab 30 5 16 upper Guy Tab 45 1 4 middle lift Guy Tab 60 1 4 lower Link Turnbuckle to Lift Pole Link Lift Pole to Shackle Base Spacer Tower Mount Inserts Kit for 4 x 120 incl H1500 Tower section connectors 3 3 4 OD 12 188 wall Hardware Included in Tower Kit C1 C2 C3 C5 C6 C7 Bolt 3 8x4 1 2 Bolt 3 8x5 Bolt 1 2x5 1 2 Locknut 3 8 Locknut 1 2 Concrete Anchor 1 2 x 15 Guy Wire and Fittings Included in Tower Kit D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 Guy Wire Upper 1 4EHS Class A Ft Guy Wire Lower 1 4EHS Class A Ft Guy Wire Lift Pipe 1 4EHS Class A Ft Total D1 D2 D3 Thimble 1 4 Heavy Duty Clip 1 4 Drop Forged Turnbuckle 1 2x6 Eye amp Jaw Forged Bolt 1 2x2 B5 to A3 Nut 1 2 D7 Same as C6 Shackle Safety Anchor 1 1 2T 1 2 Bolt GP1 9K4S 29 ft gY Yaaro NN ONAN AN OW C I9 146 0 52 198 12 36 4 4 4 3 GP1 14K8LS 42 ft an RC Co N ao NNa OD FD ANOQOUOUOQ QO 190 154 74 418 20 60 orn GP1 19K8L 56 ft anak R Cc nm ou U mI 00 FP poo ARN 284 196 94 574 20 60 orn GP1 28K12L 84 ft N Nana o A RH NNa HPD HD om ON oO AN 422 565 138 1125 28 84 12 Hot Rolled Electrically Welded Tubing is usually random lengths 18 24 feet Anything in that range will be okay DOM Drawn Over Manarel is also acceptable al
14. e the tower with the wind generator or other load installed at the top This time depending on weight of the tower top load the balance point of a lift pole tower will move closer to vertical Move the vehicle mark or winch cable marking tape away from the tower accordingly You may wish to practice lowering and raising the tower once more before leaving it raised Make notes because it could be some time before you lower it again On the final lift make sure everything is tight make all ground connections 3 Safety the three or four guy wires by running a piece of guy wire through the thimble through the center of the turnbuckle and through the anchor and clamping the ends together with two clips as shown in Figure 2 2 This prevents the turnbuckle from unwinding and will hold the tower in the event a turnbuckle should break Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 7 F Tower Plans and Kits Table F 1 Fold Over Tube Tower Plans Towers for Whisper 500 600 1000 amp 1500 Parts List ID DESCRIPTION Items supplied by user Al TUBE 4 odx 120wall 11ga 24 Ft long HREW A3 Fan Plate Anchor see Figure 2 6 A5 Ground Rods 1 2 x 8ft A6 Ground Rod Clamp A7 Ground Wire 8 Stranded feet A8 Wire Rope 1 4 or equiv 4000lb feet A9 Pulley Snatch Block for A8 A10 Sonotube size to be determined by engineer Parts Included in Tower Kit B1 B2 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 Bas
15. ft Pipe 1 4EHS Class A Ft 74 112 132 1 4EHS Total D2 D3 74 336 646 D4 Thimble 1 4 Heavy Duty 4 12 20 Thimble 5 16 Heavy Duty 8 8 8 D5 Clip 1 4 Drop Forged Steel 12 40 60 Clip 5 16 Drop Forged Steel 24 24 24 D6 Turnbuckle 1 2x9 Eye amp Jaw Forged 4 8 12 D7 Bolt 1 2x2 B5 to A3 1 1 1 D8 Nut 1 2 D7 1 1 1 D9 Shackle Safety Anchor 1 1 2T 1 2 Bolt 3 6 9 5 Pipe schedule 40 either seamless or HREW Inner Diameter ID measurement for tower connectors is standard for 5 schedule 40 pipe Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 9 Figure 1 1 GP1 Whisper H500 600 Phone 218 722 1492 oO F Tower Plans and Kits x Email sales worldpowertech com C QJ p a c Q U E N U 9 d p a c w tp 1 o co N v C s f Ue C Rd E j 4 a a e s 1 N gt u y i n o J l Qn dL U U B c oF ye cut ou CEM ac TO Uc N C QUU ow WU UU sl u ncc x ee S g a C Eu ro Uoc NET 1 CUL ai jg f na gat U G uy a ow v c E Coo p 1 UJ BI rts UU mou 160 s 2 01 UL co Bee x Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 10 F Tower Plans and Kits 3000 amp 4500 TES 10U WOU isper GP3 Whi Figure 1 2 Bani Z 4 8S q0 U Jy so Pasuauajay 840 SUO 4228
16. om the edge of the tower section and install bolt 3 Slide next tower segment over insert until totally covered 4 Drill hole 4 inches from the edge of the new tower segment and install bolt Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 12 F Tower Plans and Kits Figure 2 0 Tower In Raised Position GURE Get B 8 B b dh FIGURE 2 5 THWER TLIBE FIGURE 2 5 FA IGURE Seu A r Pol FIGURE 2 4 Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 13 Figure 2 1 Tower Base M NN N ANAS LAY NSW AMAL AAA NANNSANANN WIRE REBAR amp CONCRETE ANCHOR BOLTS TOGETHER Section A A F Tower Plans and Kits VERTICAL REBAR CONCRETE ANCHOR BOLT GPl 8 00 GP3 9 75 THIS DIMENSION IS SET BY ASSEMBLING BASE ANGLES AND SPACER TUBES USE B8 SPACER TU REBAR WIRE C3 BOLT GP1 C6 NYLOCK NUT GP3 C8 NYLOCK NUT B1 BASE ANGLE GPi 75 C8 NYLOCK NUT GP3 1 00 WIRE IN PVC PIPE TOWER TUBE GPl 75 GP3 1 00 GP1 172 DRILL GP3 7 8 DRILL WIRE IN PVC OR Ze POLE WIRE IN PVC PIPE t C7 CONCRETE ANCHOR BOLT SEE NOTE 1 VERTICAL REBAR
17. on still on lift cable Mark this vehicle or winch position for lowering the tower A second person or the driver can now catch the lift pole and lower it gently to the ground Allowing the lift pole to crash to the ground puts a serious strain on the back guys and other tower components At the end of this step the tower should be vertical Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 6 F Tower Plans and Kits 4 Fasten the lift pole to the anchor Using a long level against the side of the tower toward each anchor adjust the lower turnbuckles until tower is plumb at the base Sighting up the tower now tighten the upper turnbuckles until tower is straight Guy wires should be just tight enough to eliminate sag Pulling on guy wires should easily result in several inches deflection 5 Move lifting vehicle to the position that was marked in paragraph 3 above and connect lift cable CHECK AGAIN THAT EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED Disconnect link hoist lift lifting pipe until tower is over center and being held by lifting vehicle or winch Lower tower to support stand Raise and lower tower several more times until completely familiar with the procedure 7 TOWER TOP INSTALLATION 1 Follow manufacturer s directions for wiring and installing tower top load such as wind generator antenna etc Do not exceed rated load of the tower or surface area of any object to generate such a load 2 Now rais
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19. though probably more expensive Phone 218 722 1492 Email sales worldpowertech com Web Page www worldpowertech com Page 8 F Tower Plans and Kits Table F 2 Fold Over Guyed Pole Tower Plans Towers for Whisper 3000 amp 4500 GP3 GP3 GP3 Parts List 13K4LS 21K8L 26K12L ID DESCRIPTION 42 ft 70 ft 84 ft Items supplied by user Lift Pole Lift Pole Lift Pole A1 Pipe 5 schd40 HREW 21 LONG I D 5 047 3 5 6 A3 Fan Plate Anchor see Figure 2 6 4 4 4 A5 Ground Rods 1 2 x 8ft 5 5 5 A6 Ground Rod Clamp 5 5 5 A7 Ground Wire 8 Stranded feet 25 25 25 A8 Wire Rope 7 16 or equiv 8000lb feet 35 50 65 A9 Pulley Snatch Block for A6 1 1 1 A10 Sonotube size to be determined by engineer 1 1 1 Parts Included in Tower Kit B1 Base Angle 3 5 X 5 X 16 2 2 2 B2 Guy Tab 30 5 16 upper 4 4 4 Guy Tab 45 1 4 middle lift pole 2 6 6 Guy Tab 60 1 4 lower 0 0 4 B4 Link Turnbuckle to Lift Pole 1 1 1 B5 Link Lift Pole to Shackle 2 2 2 B6 Base Spacer 2 2 2 B8 Tower Section Connectors 12 5 Tube 7ga 180 1 4 4 Wall Hardware Included in Tower Kit C1 Bolt 5 8 x 6 1 2 2 8 6 C2 Bolt 5 8 x 7 3 5 7 C3 Bolt 7 8 x 8 2 2 2 C4 Bolt 7 8 x 7 1 2 1 1 1 C5 Nylock Nut 5 8 5 13 13 C6 Nylock Nut 3 4 4 4 4 C7 Concrete Anchor Bolt 3 4 X 18 4 4 4 C8 Nylock Nut 7 8 3 3 3 Guy Wire and Fittings Included in Tower Kit D1 Guy Wire Upper 5 16EHS Class A Ft 190 313 390 D2 Guy Wire Lower 1 4EHS Class A Ft 0 224 514 D3 Guy Wire Li
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21. ve environments you may wish to consider having parts galvanized Hardware nut bolts turnbuckles guy wire etc furnished by World Power Technologies in the tower kits is stainless galvanized or plated for good corrosion resistance 3 TOWER LOCATION TOWER BASE AND GUY ANCHOR LAYOUT 1 Carefully study Figures 1 1 and 1 2 This will give you a good idea of how much space you will need to raise your tower which is pulled up from the lift anchor The ground must be level or made level between the side anchors and the tower base The ground may slope steadily downward from the tower top when it is in the lowered position to the tower base and from the tower base to the lift anchor When the lift anchor lies lower than the tower base there is more room for winches lifting pulleys etc A tower should never be close to occupied buildings A good rule of thumb is to select a location that is a distance of at least one and a half times the tower height Thus if you are installing the GP1 28K112 tower with a nominal height of 84 the tower should be a distance of at least 126 feet 38 meters from any occupied buildings If the pipe sizes make the tower slightly taller or shorter since the pipe and tube lengths may vary up to 5 please adjust the distances accordingly CAUTION DANGER OF LETHAL SHOCK CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD POWER LINES WILL CAUSE INSTANT ELECTROCUTION NEVER INSTALL A TOWER WHERE IT COULD CONTACT POWER LINES IN ANY DIRECTION
22. when tower in raised for the first time 6 Dig one small hole at the base and four small holes on tower side of each concrete anchor Drive ground rods into the holes until top of rods are 3 inches below ground level Using clamps A6 connect ground wire A7 to rods A5 DO NOT RAISE OR LEAVE AN UNGROUNDED TOWER IN THE AIR Tower must be grounded because cement is an insulator 6 RAISING THE TOWER 1 THE TOWER ALONE MUST BE RAISED THE FIRST FEW TIMES DO NOT INSTALL A WIND GENERATOR OR ANY OTHER LOAD AT THIS TIME Now bring the lifting cable taut and raise tower several inches off its stand for all towers models Make any adjustments to side guy turnbuckles and note position of lifting vehicle Lower tower and adjust lifting cable length to conveniently position lifting vehicle 2 NEVER STAND NEAR OR UNDER TOWER GUYS OR LIFT POLE WHEN RAISING OR LOWERING KEEP EYES ON TOWER AT ALL TIMES WHEN RAISING OR LOWERING AND DETERMINE A FREE DIRECTION TO RUN FROM YOUR POSITON SHOULD TOWER BEGIN TO FALL Raise tower 10 feet and practice lowering gently onto stand One person in the vehicle can raise or lower the tower 3 Raise tower slowly CAREFULLY OBSERVING THE TENSION OF THE SIDE GUYS IF THE SIDE GUYS BECOME TAUT STOP LIFTING AND LOWER THE TOWER AND LOOSEN THE SIDE GUYS REPEAT IF NECESSARY Excess tension on side guys due to anchors being lower than base pivot point will collapse the tube or pipe Raise tower until nearly vertical but with tensi
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