Spiderbeam 160m Vertical Model 160-18-4WTH
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160-18-4WTH Manual, Ver. 1.7 17-JULY-2021
Where do you begin?
Begin by loosening the line that is pulling it too far. Do not tie a
permanent knot. You will make several repeated trips to the ground stakes, adjusting each guy
line several times before you are satisfied with your work.
BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: OVERTIGHTEN ALL OF THE GUY LINES.
Normally the pole will stand straight by itself. The guy lines are there to keep it from blowing
and bending too far in the wind. Thus, you should leave a little slack in each of the guy lines.
With the top-hat lines and upper guy ropes a little loose, start by adjusting the lower guy
ropes. You will probably have to adjust each one 2 or 3 times until the pole is standing
straight and not being pulled by any one line.
Now adjust the upper guy ropes in the same manor.
Finally, adjust the top-hat lines.
When you are satisfied that all lines are guyed like you want them, check all knots to
make sure they are tight and secure.
3.5
Installing the Radial Network
When installing the radials, every attempt should be made to keep the individual radials
symmetrical and equally spaced. The reality is, in many installations, this is not physically
possible. In that case, just try to do the best you can.
3.5.1 Installing Ground-Mounted Radials
When using ground mounted radials, we recommend connecting 2 - 4 radials per solder lug as
described in the
Preparation Section, 2.7.1.
Each of these lugs connects to one side of the
connection box. That way you can connect 16 radials with just 4 solder lugs
–
2 lugs per side.
Assuming you are deploying the recommended 16 radials:
Fasten half of the sets of radials to one of the bolts of the connection box and fan the
radials out equal distance apart, such that they are about 22.5 degrees apart. This is an
approximate value and it is sufficient to use the eye for measuring.
It is helpful to secure the far ends such that the wires will not recoil on their own. To do
this, simply loop the end of the wire around a long nail and wrap a couple of turns
around itself, securing it to the nail. Pull the radial slightly tight, and push the nail into
the ground. Usually, your foot is all you need. For hard ground, use a small hammer.
Now connect the other half of the sets of radials to the other side of the RCB-1 as
described above.
