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Prepare the Telescoping Fiberglass Element Support Tubes
Locate:
•
Eight dark green fiberglass telescoping poles (
Figure 29
) *
•
Eight black rubber boots with clamps (Fernco)
•
Six black rubber boots with clamps (Mission)
•
Roll (s) of black electrical tape **
•
Roll (s) of black silicone self-curing tape **
•
Your tape measure
** The quantity of tape provided will depend
on the number of elements.
Note:
The reinforcing rings/sections on the first two pole sections provides extra
strength in potential high wind conditions (
Figure 30.5
).
The green fiberglass poles are all assembled in the same manner, and
when extended, become element support tubes (ESTs) for the flat
strip copper beryllium elements themselves. The copper-beryllium
strips are shipped retracted inside their respective element housing
units (EHUs).
Repeat the following procedure for each telescoping pole
Telescope a pole to full length by pulling each section out
firmly
in a twisting motion until it is extended as far as possi-
ble.
Each segment is tapered and should lock securely in
place when fully extended.
Pole lengths may vary but, when
fully extended, each pole must be at least
17 feet 8 inches
in
length as measured from the butt end of the pole to the tip
(
Figure 29
).
Verify the length for each pole before installa-
tion or wrapping the joints.
If a pole comes up a little short (1/2” to 1”) try collapsing the
pole and starting over, this time aggressively “jerk” each sec-
tion out instead of twisting. The pole cannot be damaged and
you may gain a minimum of 1/2” or more. If you have trouble
collapsing the pole try carefully striking one end on a piece of
wood or other similar surface placed on the ground.
Picture 29
17’ 8” min
Electrical Tape
Silicone Tape
20’
10’
Rubber Boots