Spiderbeam 160m Vertical Model 160-18-4WTH
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160-18-4WTH Manual, Ver. 1.7 17-JULY-2021
2.4
Raising the Pole for the First Time
UNLESS YOU ARE VERY TALL, YOU SHOULD USE A SHORT STEP LADDER.
Note: it is helpful to wear very thin leather gloves when erecting of the pole. This not only
protects your hands; it also gives you a firmer grip on the pole and reduces hand slippage.
PLEASE ERECT THE POLE ONE TIME WITHOUT ANY WIRES ATTACHED.
During the raising of the pole, you will install and adjust the 11 clamps. All clamps will be
slipped over the top of the pole
before
beginning to erect it.
If you are using the optional guy belt set, you must insert the guy belts in the proper
.
sequence, in between the clamps. Read 2.4.2 *before* installing the clamp set in 2.4.1.
If you are using 6mm Polyester rope instead of the guy belt set, read 2.4.3 *before*
.
installing the clamp set in 2.4.1.
2.4.1 Raising and Clamping the Pole Segments
Carefully raise the inner-most pole segment (segment #12) about 30
to 40 cm (12-16
”
) and temporarily tape it to the segment below it,
using electrical insulation tape. To accomplish this, pull the top
segment fully out until it pulls the next segment (segment #11) with
it. While holding segment #11 with one hand lower segment #12
back into #11 until only about 30 or 40 cm are sticking out. Tape
with electrical tape.
You will now slide the entire clamp set, beginning with the largest
clamp first (clamp #2)
, over the top of the pole. DON’T FORGET to
insert the optional guy belts if you plan to use them. Do this as described below.
First slide clamp #2 over the top of the pole; next slide the clamp #3 over the pole.
Continue sliding the remaining clamps in ascending order over the pole until all 11
clamps are in pla
ce. DON’T F
ORGET to insert the optional guy belts if you plan to use
them. Do this as described below.
Holding the top of segment #12 with one hand, remove the electrical tape with the
other hand.
Next, pull segment #12 (the top segment) out from segment #11 (directly below it),
extending it as far as it will go.
Secure these two segments together by holding segment 11 near the top with one hand,
and segment 12 near the bottom with the other hand; pull apart with both hands as you
twist your hands in opposite directions. This engages the friction lock.
Finally, slide clamp #12 into position, such that it sits fully on pole segment #12, but
resting against the top of pole segment #11.
(It must not slide over segment #11).
Pull segment #11 out from segment #10; and as above, pull and twist to secure it.
