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A Z VORTEX User’s Manual
14
Gin Pole
A Gin Pole or “monopod” should have a minimum of three guy lines spaced at 120˚ angles.
If anchor availability permits, four guy lines spaced at 90° angles makes the set-up even more
secure,
Figure 14
. The ground end of the pole should be secure, either anchored to the surface
or placed in a natural opening or hole. As with the A-frame, the Gin Pole should be tilted so that
the resultant force vector is directed down in line with the pole.
The AZ VORTEX head has an ample number of holes for attaching the guy lines. The head
should be positioned so that the Working Line clears the guy lines and does not torque the Gin
Pole when the load is applied.
Figure 14
