In a message dated 7/30/2009 3:45:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
> Hi, I'm trying to figure out the technique used on wide self-supporting
towers with step bolts on only one leg and angle cross bracing, like a
Rohn SSV, to cross over to a leg without the step bolts.
> I'm going to be getting intimate with a 180 footer that is 10ft or more
across between legs, and all 3 legs have antennas mounted on them which
will need attention from time to time, and I don't seem to see a safe
way to get across.
Now you see why those professional tower make their money.
Since you'll be wearing your Fall Arrest Harness, always have the FA
lanyard hooked above you to catch you in case you peel off.
Most climbers would use the step bolts up to where you need to be and
then walk across the diagonals. They're usually close enough to have one to
hang onto (and hook your FA lanyard) as you're walking across. If there's
a cable ladder, you can use that. Pretend you're rock climbing and figure
out the route over to where you need to be. It is a pain sometimes but you
don't have many options.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
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