The instructions for my vintage 40 ft. Wilson telescoping, tilt-over tower
clearly show that the base is mounted to the 3/4 in. anchor bolts with nuts
above and below the base plate *without washers*. The installation drawing
for the nearly identical US Tower MA-40 tubular tower also does not specify
washers.
It seems to me that using washers would better distribute the vertical load
on the base plate and would also help counter horizontal forces. Is there a
reason why washers are not specified? All comments and thoughts welcomed.
Wayne, WØZW
San Patricio, NM
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