Hy-Gain HG-52SS, Manual

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Lightning Protection
To
protect your installation and
your
radio
equipment, the tower system must be properly
grounded. Drive
a 4'-8'
ground rod as close as
)ossible to the tower structure. Then connect a
#8 (or larger) copper or aluminum wire be-
tween
.
the base of the tower and the ground
rod.
Tower
To maintain proper and safe operation inspect
and lubricate your tower at least once a year;
more often if subject to heavy or frequent use.
Always be sure your tower is in the retracted
position before attempting any maintenance
procedures.
Inspect all bolts for tightness including cable
termination, winch and base bolts.
Releasing the winch handle, the tower sections
will remain in position. Turning the handle in
the counterclockwise position will lower the
tower section(s). When: lowering the tower se
~tion(s) the winch will not make a clicking
sound.
To stop the sections at any height when lower-
ing, turn the winch handle clockwise until you
hear two clicks. This will add extra tension to
the brake mechanism.
If the winch does not operate as described, see
the section titled "Winch Maintenance."
To raise the tower to full height, continue
turning the handle clockwise until your tower
end stops. DO NOT try to crank the winch
tighter if the end stops or any obstruction
stops tower_raising.
Inspect raising cables and replace if
excessively :inked or frayed.
Inspect pulleys and pins for excessive wear
and replace as required.
Place a few drops of light machine oil on all
pulley bearings.
To prevent unauthorized use of the winch,
reverse the winch handle and chain it to the
tower. See additional instructions and safety
measures in the winch manual.
Procedures for Freeing Binding Tower
Sections
Some causes for the sections to bind can be:
Refer to winch manual for proper lubrication
of winch
L Bent tower braces during shipment or in
and Lowering Tower
Before cranking the winch to raise the tower,
examine the raising cables to be certain that
they are securely terminated and properly
positioned in the cable sheave grooves.
2. A heavy object has been accidentally
knocked into the tower bracing after in-
stallation is complete.
3. Excessive wind force can cause a tower
section to bind up and not retract
straight in line with the next larger
The tower should raise with only moderate ef-
fort with the hand crank winch. If excessive
force is required, check again for possible
shipment damage. DO NOT force the tower
up. It may become jarnmed in an extended
position and won't retract under its own
4. Unbalanced antenna or other equipment.
5. Foreign objects such as tree limbs, dirt or
ice can reduce clearance between
-
fee=
bops.
Turn the handle on the winch in a clockwise
direction winding the cable onto the winch
reel. When the tower is being raised, the
winch will produce a loud clicking noise.