Skystream Owner’s Manual
3-CMLT-1054 Rev O XCO 1191
Pg. 20
Bolting Skystream to the Tower
The following section provides directions for bolting Skystream to the tower. Before Skystream is bolted
to the tower, complete the electrical
connections as described in the “ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS”
section of this manual.
Bolting Skystream to the tower is most easily accomplished at ground level as in the case with a tilt-up
tower. Alternately Skystream may be bolted to the tower on the ground, and the tower with Skystream
hoisted into position as an assembly; or Skystream may be hoisted to an already erected tower. These
latter two options require specialized equipment and training and should only be attempted by trained
professionals.
• Install the vibration isolator halves (items 4 and 5) on the yaw as shown in
Figure 10
. Note the
orientation of the isolator halves is very important
– install as shown.
• Insert the vibration isolator bolts and snubbing washers into the vibration isolators from “above” as
shown in
Figure 10.
• Using an appropriate lifting device, lift Skystream and align vibration isolator bolts with holes in the
tower flange.
Note:
A wide nylon lifting strap may be used to hoist Skystream into position. The strap MUST cinch
or “choke” the turbine tightly prior to hoisting. Refer to the accompanying figure for positioning
the strap along the center of gravity.
Warning:
Do not attempt to hoist a tower and Skystream into position using a sling attached to
Skystream. Skystream CANNOT support the hanging weight of a tower.
