Spiderbeam 160m Vertical Model 160-18-4WTH
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160-18-4WTH Manual, Ver. 1.7 17-JULY-2021
The guy ropes are made with Polyester (PE)-covered Kevlar. The Kevlar is very strong and
the PE outer jacket is UV-resistant. To reduce point pressure which could damage the pole,
do not tie the Kevlar rope directly to the pole. Instead, tie it to short strips of thick 6mm
Polyester rope (provided in the kit) and tie it to the pole. Even better, use the optional Guy
Belt set for the pole.
The wire for the radials is not included in the kit and must be sourced locally. It may be
copper enamel wire for temporary installations, but should be insulated for long-term or
permanent installations. For top band you will need a lot of wire. The total amount
required depends on the number of radials used and the lengths chosen.
2.0
Construction
Before beginning construction
, we highly recommend erecting the 18m fiberglass pole at least
one time to familiarize yourself with the physical characteristics of the pole. This will avoid any
unpleasant surprises later. It will also assure that the clamp set is properly adjusted before you
erect the antenna at its final location.
Most of the construction is accomplished during installation. Prior to installation, you can pre-
cut your wires and ropes but, in most cases, due to the long lengths used, it is easier to cut
them in the field than in the house.
FORMULA FOR SUCCESS: MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE.
2.1
Pole Preparation
It is very important to erect the pole at least once prior to beginning final installation.
For permanent installations, you should cut drainage holes into the rubber base
cap of the pole.
See:
www.dj0ip.de/spiderbeam/fiberglass-spiderpole/base-cap/
If you have not already done so, assemble the clamp set (included with the pole),
according to the instructions which came with the pole. These instructions are also available
from Spiderbeam as a PDF. Label each clamp with a permanent white marker.
2.1.1 Tips for Clamp Set Assembly
The Spiderbeam 18m Pole consists of 12 telescoping segments. The segments are counted from
1 to 12, with segment #1 being the bottom, thickest segment. There are 11 clamps included
with the clamp set. Each clamp will be installed on the bottom of its pole segment, resting on
the segment below it. There is no clamp for pole segment #1. Counting begins with clamp #2.
We highly recommend labeling each clamp with the number of the pole segment on which it is
to be installed. To label the clamps, use a
marker with
white, permanent ink
(e.g.
“
Eding" or
“
Sharpie
”). I
f you do not have one of these markers available, find an alternate way of labeling
