[TowerTalk] crankup use and winter maintenance

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/30/2005 7:07:17 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:

>  Steve, in order to apply the Prelube safely, I assume you  would use a 
ladder and spray it on that portion of the cable that is  unspooled when 
the tower is retracted? Then spray the remainder of the  cable while it 
is spooled onto the drum or while in the process of  elevating the 
tower?  I just want to be sure I have this  right.


        Well, you have to spray all  the cables so I start at the top and 
work my way down the tower and the last  thing I do is spray the cable on the 
drum. 
 
        The comment to put  2x4's under each section to keep it from slipping 
down is excellent advice. I  also use pipes or U-bolts on the legs. Any of 
these work well to keep your  fingers and toes intact.
 
Cheers,
Steve   K7LXC
TOWER TECH -
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