4. “Walk” the tower to its upright position and install the remaining bolts in the tower base.
5. Attach the guy wires to the anchors (
(p. 26)). Unscrew the jaw and eye bolts
until 1 inch of thread extends through the turnbuckle body. Attach the jaw end of the
turnbuckles to the anchors. While holding the tower plumb, attach the guy wires to the eye
end of the turnbuckles by using a thimble and two U-bolts for each guy wire. Tighten the
turnbuckles until the guy wires are snug and the tower is plumb. Do not overtighten the
turnbuckles.
FIGURE 7-19. Guy wire/turnbuckle attached to the UTEYE anchor
7.1.5 UTGND tower grounding kit
DANGER:
If any part of the weather station comes into contact with power lines, death or serious injury
could occur. Contact local utilities for the location of buried utility lines before digging or
driving ground rods.
Refer to the
(p. 1) section at the beginning of this manual prior to installing the ground
rod. Ensure all local electrical codes are followed by having electrical equipment and grounding
installed by a licensed electrician.
1. Drive the ground rod close to the tower (
(p. 28)) using a fence post driver or
sledgehammer. Drive the rod at an angle if an impenetrable hardpan layer exists. In hard
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