The stake is the outer nut that is stamped, galvanized sheet metal, intended
to lock the inner nut so it cannot loosen over time. Be sure to install it
with the hollow side out.
73, Keith NM5G
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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Richard
(Rick) Karlquist
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2018 1:12 PM
To: towertalk reflector <TowerTalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Rohn EP instructions: "Stake all nuts"; what does it
mean?
The instruction sheet that came with my Rohn guy equalizer plates states:
"Stake all nuts after assembly"
The kit of parts includes bolts, regular hex nuts, and "PAL nuts". Assembly
order is that the regular nut goes on first, then the PAL nut with the edge
lip out. IE, the flat side of it faces the regular nut.
Questions:
Do I torque the regular nut nice and tight with a wrench, then install the
PAL? Do I tighten the PAL nut finger tight, or gently tighten it just a
little with a wrench. I have no experience with these PAL nuts, but they
don't look like they would withstand much torque.
Finally:
What does "stake all nuts" refer to????
I am imagining whacking them with a hammer or something ... but that can't
be right?
Note: the Rohn drawing is dated "1964" :-) Been licensed since 1965 and
have never seen PAL nuts before.
Rick N6RK
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