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Preparing the pole tips for insertion into the loops
Prepare each of the 40/30 telescoping poles as shown in
figure 12.08
for insertion into the plastic
sweeps.
Secure 10 wraps of electrical tape 1.70 inches from the tip, as shown in
figure
12.08, Step 1 and step 2
.
This is used as a measuring stop to be certain you insert the pole in the proper depth. It is important to
NEATLY wrap the electrical tape so it has a clean edge.
Cut a 4 inch piece of blue silicone wrap off of the included roll.
Wrap the silicone tape around the
pole in a clockwise direction – this is very important
. Try to make the silicone tape wrap so that
it is flush with the electrical tape as shown in
figure
12.08, Step 3
. Firmly pull the silicone tape as you
go around the pole. The silicone tape will stick only to itself. This tape is used to form the seal between
the pole tip and the plastic sweep tube. The silicone tape will deform as you pull it, to about half it’s
original width–try to keep the edges as even as possible while you wrap it onto the pole tip.
Wrap the included 3M grip tape around the pole, flush with the edge as shown in
figure 12.08, Step 4
.
Be sure there is no overlap of the grip tape – it should be fine from the factory but the OD of poles var-
ies slightly, so if there is overlap, make sure you trim the tape so there is a gap, as shown in
figure
12.08, Step 4
.
FIG. 10.08
GAP
CHAPTER TWELVE
SECTION 12.0
ELEMENT SUPPORT TUBE PREPARATION (continued)
PREPARE THE TELESCOPING POLES FOR LOOP ELEMENTS (continued)
FIG. 12.08
