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Connecting the telescoping poles to the plastic sweeps
Insert the pole tip into the plastic coupler. If for some reason you cannot get the pole into the plastic
sweep, it is probably because the plastic sweep material is too elongated still. This may seem counter-
intuitive, but tighten the plastic sweep couplers until the shape at the end becomes more cylindrical as
shown in
figure 10.20
.
As you push the tip inward, turn the pole clockwise in a corkscrew manner as shown in
figure 10.21
, so
that the tape does not unwind or kink during the process. Push the pole until the edge of the electrical
tape butts up against the plastic coupler as shown in
figure 10.22
. It is acceptable for a small amount
of blue silicone wrap to protrude outside of the joint, as shown in
figure 10.23.
Finish tightening the four screws on the outside corners of the plastic coupler. Tighten evenly, in an
automobile X type pattern as shown in
figure
10.24
.
If you do not tighten evenly, you could potentially
break the fastener.
Figure 10.25
shows a suggested method for tightening the screws.
When completely tightened, the sweep couplers should touch or almost touch. Similar to
figure 10.23
.
Figure 6.16
shows a completed sweep. Repeat the same steps for the remaining sweeps.
FIG. 10.20
FIG. 10.21
FIG. 10.25
1
4
3
2
5
6
FIG. 10.24
FIG. 10.22
FIG. 10.23
CHAPTER TEN
SECTION 10.2
ELEMENT SUPPORT TUBE PREPARATION (continued)
ATTACH THE FIBERGLASS POLES TO THE SWEEPS
