On 04/20/07 04:54 pm Alan NV8A wrote:
> On 04/20/07 01:53 pm jcowens1@comcast.net wrote:
>
>>> I have had the same problem you are having with the stall upon raising the
>>> tower and have resorted to doing the same thing you do. If I briefly lower
>>> the
>>> tower and then switch to raising, it usually takes off and raises the
>>> tower.
>>> Once it is under way, it doesn't hesitate or stall the rest of the way up.
>>> There
>>> is friction between the various sections and they told me to use bees wax
>>> on the
>>> tower areas where there is abnormal friction. I bought some and put it on
>>> and it
>>> did help the situation.
>>>
>>> I don't have the docs. in front of me at the moment, but I thought they
>>> said to use automotive grease. They do NOT recommend automotive grease.
>>> They specifically recommended against using oil or lube, but recommend bees
>>> wax which is why I used it in the first place and it does help. Bees wax
>>> can be bought from a good hobby shop (used in floral aarrangements) and the
>>> block I bought for around $10 will last me a lifetime. Grease will collect
>>> dirt and only make the problem worse over time.
>
> I do now have the docs. in front of me, and on the back of the page
> headed "Installation and Maintenance Instructions" which I received from
> UST in October 2006 are the following words:
>
> "Like anything that is subjected to constant weathering, your tower,
> raising fixture, and accessories must be inspected regularly for signs
> of wear and corrosion. . . . A thorough inspection immediately after
> every storm is always necessary. In addition, all moving parts should be
> well lubricated with _conventional automotive grease_ (or equivalent) at
> least twice a year." (3rd. paragraph; emphasis added)
From private correspondence I have received, it appears that UST no
longer recommends using grease but has not yet updated its docs.
73
Alan NV8A
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