I am a newbie. I am putting up a 60' Rohn 25G with 2 sets of guys.
My question concerns the baseplate. The baseplate only uses a pier pin
to hold it in place. It seems to me that this would allow the base plate
to
move.
Where would it move to?
Pier pins are typically used with bigger, heavier towers because it
more or less equalizes the leg stresses. In your case I'd suggest just
burying some of the bottom section in concrete. It's much easier to erect
with
the bottom section locked in. With a pier pin, you'll have to use
temporary
guying to get it erected.
If your base is already poured, I'd recommend bolting the baseplate to
the base. (Use a rotary hammer and epoxy to set the bolts.)
For a newbie, I don't recommend messing with temporary guys. You need
solid rigging skills and the right equipment to do that safely. And
people
still get hurt by using them. Set it in concrete.
The 1st set of guys wires go at 28'
What is the safest method for installing the 10' sections prior to having
the 1st set of guys in place? I am not using a crane. I am using a gin
pole. I want to make sure that it does not fall over while I am the
process of
getting to the height of where the 1st guys go.
See comments above. If you're going to proceed with temporary guys,
use some of your precut guys for temps since ropes are stretchy. A
comealong,
guy grip, nylon slings and some carabiners or shackles will be very
useful. ALL of this is covered in my UP THE TOWER book which I strongly
suggest
you read. (Available from _www.championradio.com_
(http://www.championradio.com) )
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
and
Champion Radio Products
Cell: 206-890-4188
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