Re: [TowerTalk] Mast install help

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to further underscore Steves comment. the Rohn GP is rated for a 
"Vertical Lift" force. It is NOT rated for any sideways or bending 
moment force. Depending on the wind load even with a modest sideways 
moment with a very heavy mast the pole will fail !! I have the scar on 
my right hand to remind me of that as I noted  in my earlier post. If 
the tower is already erected ..GET A CRANE ...much safer..yeah it is 
expensive but the loss of even a finger is far more valuable  than the 
cost of a few hours of crane time
Dave

NR1DX

On 1/26/2022 11:17 AM, Steve Maki wrote:
> I hope everyone re-reads John's point here and takes it to heart - the 
> standard Rohn gin pole is rated for R25 & R45 sections - it's not even 
> rated for R55! The job being discussed calls for a stronger (and 
> ideally a longer) pole.
> -Steve K8LX
>
> On 1/24/2022 10:02 PM, john@kk9a.com wrote:
> > It is easier and safer with a bigger gin pole. If you're using a Rohn gin
> > pole a 2" x 22 ft mast is substantially heaver that it is designed to 
> > lift.
> > Remember that the minimum force on the pole is double the weight of the
> > object being lifted.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> >
> > Greg N5IF wrote:
> >
> > I've a 22ft chromoly mast and am wondering if I will get this 
> > installed at
> > the moment (without a crane).
> >
> > Right now, I have 40ft of R55, and I thought I would raise the mast and
> > drop it into the yet to be completed tower (easier to do in my mind) vs
> > trying to stab it into the bearing when the tower is completed.
> >
> > How have others dealt with a 22ft mast, when you have a 12ft gin
> > pole.......what am I missing to get this done?
> >
> > Greg
> > N5IF
> >
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