Description
Install the Guy Wire Kit
For the M-TPB tripod, attach the guy wires to three 1/2 inch stakes (M-SKA), which should be spaced evenly around the tripod at a distance of 3 to 4 m (10 to 13 ft) from the mast. For the M-TPA tripod, you can attach the guy wires to stakes or the tripod leg.
- Attach the upper mast tri-clamp to the upper mast. Orient the eyebolts on the upper clamp so they align with each tripod foot or a 1/2 inch stake.
- Attach one end of the guy cable to one eyebolt on the upper mast tri-clamp. Open the wire clamp by loosening the screw on it. Place the clamp over the wire and tighten. Leave 2.5 cm (1 inch) of wire protruding from the clamp.
- Hook one “S” hook and one turnbuckle onto the corresponding stake (as shown on left) or leg (as shown below)..
- Cut the guy cable so that it can be put through the loose end of the turnbuckle and the wire clamp. Make sure the turnbuckle is extended as shown in the figures before feeding the cable through.
- Install the hooks, turnbuckles, and cables onto the other two stakes or tripod legs.
- Tighten the three guy wires evenly by turning the turnbuckles.
- Attach a Mast Level (M-MLA) on the upper mast to maintain the mast at vertical.
- The guy wires should be taut when the installation is complete.