Spiderbeam 160m Vertical Model 160-18-4WTH
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160-18-4WTH Manual, Ver. 1.7 17-JULY-2021
these clamps. This will make installation much easier and reduce the possibility of error. Worst
case, just tape a piece of masking tape to each clamp and label it. This will last long enough for
the assembly process.
See:
https://www.dj0ip.de/spiderbeam/fiberglass-spiderpole/clamp-sets/
2.2
Wooden Base Stake Preparation and Installation
The wooden base stake is not included in the 160-18-4WTH kit and must be sourced locally.
The purpose of the base stake is to hold the pole in place and keep it from slipping or sliding
under the p
ressure of the wind. The guy ropes are the pole’
s main horizontal support, not the
base stake.
Stake Dimensions: Approximately 5cm x 5cm x 150cm. (
2” x 2” x 5’
)
Preparation: it is advisable to slightly carve a point on the bottom of the stake using a sharp
pocket knife.
CAUTION: WORK CAREFULLY AND DO NOT CUT YOURSELF.
Identify the location for the 18m pole, and using a sledge hammer, pre-drill a hole in the ground
for the installation of the wooden stake by pounding a 30mm to 40mm steel pipe about 75cm
into the ground. Remove this pipe, insert the base stake into the hole and pound it into the hole
with a sledge hammer.
PLEASE TAKE CARE TO KEEP THIS STAKE PERFECTLY VERTICAL
2.3
Attaching the Pole to the Base Stake
DO NOT USE COMPRESSION
CLAMPS FOR THIS PURPOSE
!
Compression clamps, unless used together with
protective rubber strips like
the pole’s clamp set
uses,
will cause damage to the pole. Instead, use 2 or 3 straps to secure the pole to the wooden base
stake. See the example on the right. These straps are readily available from Spiderbeam, or in
any camping supplies shop. They are used for securing things like sleeping bags to back packs.
When you tighten the straps, take care that their metal adjustment head is resting on
the wooden stake, not directly on the fiberglass pole.
If you cannot find these straps, you may substitute 6mm Polyester rope:
Cut two or three pieces of 6mm Dacron rope about 60cm long and prepare their ends by
heating them with a cigarette lighter.
CAUTION: RISK OF BURNS
