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Re: [TowerTalk] How to install limit switches

To: "Pstark" <pstark@suddenlink.net>, <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How to install limit switches
From: "Dennis Petrich" <radioart@charter.net>
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:04:31 -0500
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Thanks Peter for the insite, makes sense....

73', Dennis, k0eoo


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pstark" <pstark@suddenlink.net>
To: "Dennis Petrich" <radioart@charter.net>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How to install limit switches


>I had no instructions on my used HDX-555, but I sat down and stared at it
> for a bit and the answer was there.   The bottom limit switch is mounted 
> on
> the stationary section of the tower so the vane of the switch is contacted
> by the bottom of the largest of the moving sections of the tower.  This is
> the bottom limit.  the other switch is located on the non-moving section 
> of
> the tower also.  The switch in this case is on the top of the section.
> Arrange the switch so the vane of the switch arm contacts the flange thing
> on the leg of the largest moving section (some call this the 2nd section 
> of
> the tower). This is the top limit.  Test the switches for mechanical and
> electrical operation.
> I call the non moving section of the tower the first section.
> I have no information on the wiring of the controls for the tx-49mdpl as 
> it
> is different from the 555.
> Mount the switches this way and visualize the operation.  you may have to
> re-position the switches to get the limits to work properly.  The tower in
> not meant to extend to the very ends of the sections.  If extended to the
> ends, the tower will fall apart.  You do not want to have this happen.
> If you are not completely confident with the way it will operate after you
> have done the installation, have someone check it out for obvious 
> problems.
>
> I offer no warranty with these suggestions.
> The risk is yours.
> Good luck.
>
>
> Pete K4OM
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Dennis Petrich
> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 10:50 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] How to install limit switches
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I have just aquired a very nice TX-489MDPL crankup tower with motor drive.
> I have new limit switches for it but no instructions on how to install.
>
> Does any one of you have instructions you can email or mail to me at my
> expence and/or take a picture of how your limit switches are installed 
> would
> be of great help.
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance,
>
> Dennis, k0eoo
>
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