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removing two bolts (13), nuts (4), lockwashers (5), and
(3) Detach two track angles (20) from long
square beveled washers (6).
track brace (24) and two track angles (20) from channel
support assembly No. 1 (26) by removing four bolts (11),
(11) Detach scaffold support plate (2) from
nuts (4), lockwashers (5), and square beveled washers
channel support assemblies Nos. 2 (21) and 3 (30) by
(19).
removing remaining four bolts (3), nuts (4), lockwashers
(5), and square beveled washers (6).
m. Tower Adapter.
(12) Detach two channel tie plates (24) from
(1) Remove tower parts necessary before
channel support assemblies Nos. 1 (26), 2 (21), and 3
lowering tower, and lower tower. Refer to paragraph 5-
(30) by removing eight bolts (13), nuts (4), lockwashers
(5), and square beveled washers (6).
(2) Remove
scaffold
winch
assembly
(13) Detach channel support assemblies Nos.
(paragraph 5-10k) and horizontal tracks (paragraph 5-
1 (26), 2 (21), and 3 (30) from tower legs A (18), B (28),
and C (22) by removing six bolts (13), nuts (4),
(3) Refer to figure 2-11. If any tackle block
lockwashers (5), and square beveled washers (6) and
assemblies (12) are attached, detach them by removing
six bolts (23), nuts (4), and lockwashers (5).
nut (13), lockwasher (14), and square beveled washer
n. Tower Section No. 4. A 1-ton winch truck is
(15). If vertical elevator tracks are attached, detach
needed, as well as a tower hoist. Refer to figure 5-11,
channel support assembly No. 1 (26) from top track
unless otherwise indicated and take all applicable
assemblies Nos. 1 (22) and 2 (25) by removing eight
precautions.
bolts (21), nuts (7), and lockwashers (8).
(1) First, do the following:
(4) Refer to figure 2-10. Detach long track
brace (29) from two channel support angles (20) by
(a) Remove all parts necessary before
removing eight bolts (17), nuts (9), and lockwashers
lowering tower, and lower tower. Refer to paragraph 5-
(10). Detach channel support angles (20) from channel
support assemblies Nos. 2 (21) and 3 (30) by removing
(b) Remove elevator tracks (paragraphs 5-
eight bolts (17), nuts (9), and lockwashers (10).
(5) Detach short track brace (31) from two
(c) Remove tower adapter (paragraph 5-
channel support angles (20) by removing eight bolts
(17), nuts (9), and lockwashers (10).
(2) Attach erection cable (2, figure 5-9) and
(6) Detach four scaffold reinforcing plates
multiple-leg sling assembly (1, figure 5-9).
(19) from scaffold hinge assemblies Nos. 1 (32) and 2
(a) Attach multiple-leg sling assembly
(14) and channel support assemblies Nos. 2 (21) and 3
to tower legs B and C at bottom of tower section No. 3 in
(30) by removing eight bolts (8), nuts (9), lockwashers
the same manner as shown in figure 5-9.
(10), and square beveled washers (11).
(b) Attach one end of erection cable to
(7) Detach four corner plates (12) from
snatch block and the other end of the cable to multiple-
scaffold hinge assemblies Nos. 1 (32) and 2 (14) and
leg sling assembly.
scaffold support channels Nos. 1 (1) and 2 (7) by
(c) Engage tower hoist cable with
removing 16 bolts (8), nuts (9), lockwashers (10), and
snatch block and attach this cable to eye bolt in hoist
square beveled washers (11).
frame assembly. (See figure 2-5.)
(8) Detach channel support angles (20) and
(3) With tower hoist (3, figure 5-9) and gin
scaffold hinge assemblies Nos. 1 (1) and 2 (7) from
pole (5, figure 5-9), elevate tower slightly. Make sure
channel support assemblies Nos. 2 (21) and 3 (30) by
that erection cable rides in cable slot at top of gin pole
removing eight bolts (8), nuts (9), and lockwashers (10).
before starting to raise tower. Remove supporting
(9) Detach scaffold support braces Nos. 1
blocks and place them under legs B and C of tower
(15) and 2 (16) from scaffold support channels Nos. 1
section No. 3, 1 foot 6 inches from top of leg
(1) and 2 (7) and from plate welded on tower leg A (18)
assemblies. Do not lower tower yet.
by removing four bolts (17), nuts (9), and lockwashers
(4) Attach cable from winch truck to leg A of
(10).
tower section No. 4.
(10) Unfasten scaffold support channels Nos. 1
(5) Detach tower section No. 4 by removing
(1) and 2 (7) from scaffold support plate (2) by removing
nine bolts (12), nuts (8), and lockwashers (9).
two bolts (3), nuts (4), lockwashers (5), and square
(6) With winch truck, lower tower section No.
beveled washers (6). Detach scaffold support channels
4 to ground. With tower hoist, lower rest of tower onto
Nos. 1 (1) and 2 (7) from plates welded on channel
supporting blocks.
support assemblies Nos. 2 (21) and 3 (30) by
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