AFAIK, it is *crucial* to do it as specified with regard to "undisturbed
soil". In other words, they do not want you to dig a hole,
form it up, backfill behind it and pour. They want a plain ol' hole in
the dirt, with the concrete/rebar in it. And, that may be where
the biggest danger lies, digging an 8' deep hole, straight down. I was
lucky, and was able to do it with a Terra Mite mini-backhoe.
Barely deep enough, though. Obviously, you'd need some form of form to
protect you if you were hand digging it.
Mike, K4CVL had his hand-dug and may be able to offer advice on the
temporary "forms" for protection.
My only comments on the rebar: the drawing seems to show one fewer
"hoop" than is indicated in the tables....?
And, I "X"'ed all 4 sides with pieces 4' pieces of rebar from Home Depot
for rigidity while handling...
I'd gladly talk to you on the phone, if I had any more advice than that
to offer.
Good luck with the project.
73,
Randy
KZ4RV
Mat Eshpeter wrote:
> I am about to install a US Tower crankup model HDX589. I would like to talk
> (via phone) to anyone who has installed a US Tower crankup and can help me
> with some general questions related to the concrete base work -- rebar work,
> Ufer ground, conduit, general questions about how to set the base up
> properly, any caveats that I should be aware of.
>
> Please send me your contact info and a good time to call this weekend.
>
> I do not have an installation manual -- if anyone has a PDF of the
> installation manual, I would be grateful to get a copy. At the moment I am
> planning on digging a hole with dimensions 5' 6" x 5' 6" x 9' 0" deep; I got
> these measurements from the US Tower web site and I hope they are correct.
>
> Also, at the risk of appearing too greedy, I would be grateful for onsite
> assistance from any experts willing to travel to the future station location
> near Romney, WV. Please contact me off-list.
>
> Thanks,
> Mat
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