Spiderbeam 160m Vertical Model 160-18-4WTH
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160-18-4WTH Manual, Ver. 1.7 17-JULY-2021
3.1.4.1. Guy Belt Method:
Attach each of the 4 upper 2mm Kevlar guy ropes to one arm of the upper guy belt,
using a
“Bowline”
knot to secure them. See APPENDIX for knot instructions.
Repeat these steps for the lower guy ropes.
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3.1.4.2. Short Rope Stubs Method:
Attach the two short pieces of Polyester rope (about 80 cm long) to the pole using a
“Square Knot”
for each, positioning the two knots 90° apart. See APPENDIX for knot
instructions. You will have 4 short stubs of rope hanging down, each rotated 90 degrees
from the next. See photo page 10, paragraph 2.4.3.
Attach each of the 4 upper 2mm Kevlar guy ropes to one of the stubs using
a “Sheet
Bend”
knot to secure them. See APPENDIX for knot instructions.
Repeat these steps for the lower guy ropes.
3.2
Special Instructions for Erecting the Pole in Windy Conditions
This is very important and if you are not sure whether it is too windy or not, then assume it is
too windy and PLEASE follow these special instructions:
First of all, if there is a storm with very high winds, it is probably better to wait
another day until the storm has passed. When erecting the pole in high winds, you
must
have one or two people to help you.
If it is just a windy day, then you will need to temporarily fasten the 4 upper guy
ropes to their ground stakes as soon as you can, during the process of raising the
pole.
Continue with the next step, which is directly after fastening the 4 upper guy ropes
to the guy belts or guy ropes in section 3.1.4.1 or 3.1.4.2.
After fastening the upper 4 guy ropes to segment #9, raise segment #8, dressing the
wire down it. Temporarily tape the wire to the pole with electrical tape.
Now fasten all 4 of the upper guy ropes to their ground stakes, leaving about 2.5m
(8
’
) of slack in each rope. To do this, first pull the slack out of the rope, making sure
the pole is still straight, not bent, and then loosen the rope by 2.5m and fasten it.
This leaves about 2.5m of slack in the rope.
Do this for all 4 top guy ropes.
