TM 11-5985-362-13
Refer to page 2-4 on use of WIRE/CABLE GRIPPERS. Unwind enough cable from the winch to attach the
WIRE/CABLE GRIPPER to the STAINLESS STEEL TOWER;GUY just on the tower side of the marker
sleeve on the guy. Crank winch handle clockwise to remove slack in the STAINLESS STEEL TOWER GUY.
Station three crewmembers as follows:
(a) One at TOWER WINCH-ASSEMBLY
(b) One at end of LEFT MIDDLE TOWER GUY
(c) One at end of RIGHT.MIDDLE TOWER GUY
With the remaining three crewmembers, slowly raise the TOWER by hand until tower top is 3 feet (1
m).above the ground. Support TOWER by taking slack of STAINLESS STEEL TOWER GUY up on TOWER
WINCH.
With tower held by TOWER WINCH ASSEMBLY, recheck placement of TOWER GUYS and MAIN
FEEDLINE attachment to TOWER TOP PLATE.
Raise tower slowly by cranking TOWER WINCH ASSEMBLY. Tower side to side movement is to be
controlled by crewmembers on MIDDLE TOWER GUYS (RIGHT and LEFT SIDE) applying slack or tension
as required, directed by crewmember at winch.
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