MD5016 Field Installation
08-1612 SECTION-1 PAGE 2 OF 4
Getting Started
MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
The manual uses both, the English System and Metric System of
measurement. All units are in millimeters. Fasteners are denoted in both the
English and metric systems. Fasteners are supplied in conformance with the
metric system standard unless otherwise noted in the tower bills of material.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
Hoist: 3,500 pound capacity for hoisting largest tower module. They cannot
be lifted/moved with a forklift from the bottom.
Small and large drift pins: (alignment tools) these are extremely important to
help line up all the holes.
Combination wrenches: mainly 13mm up to 30mm. May be substituted for
impact wrenches.
Socket wrench set: Tower mainly uses 13mm, 19mm & 30mm sockets.
have more than one if possible.
Impact wrenches (electric or pneumatic) with standard and deep sockets:
used to tighten all hardware.
Pipe wrenches
Allen wrenches
Torque wrench: 100 ft lb (136 N-m) capacity.
Utility knife, Cutting pliers: used to open boxes and unwrap pallets.
Caulking guns: application of sealer to steel and casing.
Acetone solvent: use with clean cotton rags to wipe down steel before
applying sealant.
Protractor level: For setting fan blade pitch
Dial Indicator kit: marley item No. 115311. For drive shaft alignment.
Needed for motor outside airstream option only.
Scoffolding, portable stairs, ladders or other means of temporary access
and support
Wear protective clothing, gloves, nonslip footwear, hard hat and safety
glasses. Fluid Coolers are constructed of steel and could have burrs that can
cause cuts. The surface of the steel could be slick. Protection from thrown,
or falling objects should be used at all times around a construction site.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT FASTENERS
Stainless Steel Fasteners:
Stainless steel fasteners are prone to galling. This is when you notice a sudden increase in the force needed to
turn a nut before parts are clamped. Apply anti-seize compound to the threads of the bolt before installing the
nut. If a nut does not easily spin on a bolt, do not try to force it. Chances are it will seize. Some extra hardware
is included to replace problem hardware.
Tap Screw Repair:
During installation of tap screws in sheet metal parts, tap screws may strip, not allowing the screw to be fully
tightened. if this occurs, place a 3/8" [10mm] nut on the back side of the tap screw and tighten.
Torque requirements:
The idealized standard fastener torque values for galvanized and stainless steel fasteners are shown in the
table below. These values may vary in actual practice. Note that the values shown for stainless steel fasteners
are based on the fasteners being lubricated with anti-seize compound.
Loctite®
Critical structural and mechanical attachments require extra protection against the nuts vibrating loose during
tower operation. This is accomplished on galvanized fasteners by applying Loctite, Find# Z05, thread locking
compound to the exposed threads of a bolt after the nut has been installed and tightened. Bolts should be
installed with the threaded end up or horizontally. Reference details below.
On stainless steel fasteners the
use of anti-seize compound makes the use of loctite ineffective. Therefore in these critical areas with stainless
steel fasteners, self-locking nuts have been substituted for the standard nuts and loctite will not be used.
GENERAL DECAL INSTRUCTIONS
Decals are an important part of the tower assembly. Decals provide instructions, identifications, cautions and
warnings deemed necessary for proper operation and safety.
Surface Preparation
Surface must be clean and dry. Oil and dirt may be removed with solvent (such as acetone) or commercial
detergent. Wash the area with warm water and dry with a lint-free cloth. Ultimate adhesion will occur 24-28
hours after application should not be undertaken if temperature is below 35 degrees Fahrenheit, or if humidity is
greater than 95%.
General Application Instructions
Peel off backing paper, taking care to avoid dirt contamination of the exposed adhesive. Carefully apply decal to
the desired location with light pressure to avoid distortion of the vinyl. Once in position, smooth out with a towel.
If air bubbles occur, puncture with a pin and smooth down with a towel. The finished decal should be completely
flat.
Z05
Z05
Typical bolted attachment with threaded
end of bolt up, or installed horizontally
FASTENER TORQUE
FASTENER TORQUE
FOOT-LBS. (NEWTON-METERS)
GALVANIZED * STAINLESS STEEL
8mm
20 (27.1)
20 (27.1)
10mm
20 (27.1)
20 (27.1)
12mm
45 (61)
27 (37)
16mm
90 (122)
44 (60)
20mm
150 (203)
74 (100)
BOLT
DIAMETER
