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DIY Installation In 17 Steps

SAFETY FIRST

diy installation kit (purchased separately)

TOOLS REQUIRED & major parts shipped

WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR

Steel Toed Shoes
Safety Glasses
Work Gloves
Hard Hat

DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Mark pipes and electric cables before drilling or trenching
Keep masts away from power lines, height +15ft

KEEP ALERT

Always stand and work to the sides of the Cheek Plates
Never stand or work under a mast being raised or lowered
Inspect all tools, win

WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR

Steel Toed Shoes
Safety Glasses
Work Gloves
Hard Hat

DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Mark pipes and electric cables before drilling or trenching
Keep masts away from power lines, height +15ft

KEEP ALERT

Always stand and work to the sides of the Cheek Plates
Never stand or work under a mast being raised or lowered
Inspect all tools, winch & accessories, cable, and ladder for wear or damage
Don’t raise or lower mast in more than a gentle breeze

TOOLS REQUIRED & major parts shipped

diy installation kit (purchased separately)

TOOLS REQUIRED & major parts shipped

TOOLS REQUIRED

(1) 10’ Heavy Duty Stepladder (not pictured)
Equipment to Drill and Cement Base Section or Hire a Contractor To Complete This Portion
(2) 10” Spud Wrenches
(2) Magnetic Spirit Levels
(1) Fish Tape 100’
(1) 24‐30” Steel Wrecking Bar
(1) 24” Pipe Wrench (Aluminum if Available)
Ethernet / Cat 5 or Cat 6 Cable (Usually Provided by yo

TOOLS REQUIRED

(1) 10’ Heavy Duty Stepladder (not pictured)
Equipment to Drill and Cement Base Section or Hire a Contractor To Complete This Portion
(2) 10” Spud Wrenches
(2) Magnetic Spirit Levels
(1) Fish Tape 100’
(1) 24‐30” Steel Wrecking Bar
(1) 24” Pipe Wrench (Aluminum if Available)
Ethernet / Cat 5 or Cat 6 Cable (Usually Provided by your ISP)
Conduit (Only if preferred, but not necessary)
(1) 12v Electric Winch with Cable
(1) Base Mounting Plate to Lower Tower/Mast
(2) U‐Bolts
(1) 1-Ton Forged Lifting Hook/Safety Clip (See Picture on Page 6)
(1) 5/16” Bow Shackle
(1) Lifting Strap (See Picture on Page 6)
(1) Strap Clamp with Buckle
(1) 5” OD Pulley
(1) Emergency Manual Winch Crank

LM-4 MAJOR PARTS SHIPPED

(1) Base Section
(1) 2nd Section
(1) 3rd Section
(1) 4th Section
(1) 5th Section (Optional)
(2) Cheek Plates & Bolts
(1) Toggle & Bolts
(1) Strain Relief
(2) Grub Bolts

diy installation kit (purchased separately)

diy installation kit (purchased separately)

diy installation kit (purchased separately)

DIY INSTALLATION KIT

(Not Necessary If You Already Have These Tools)

(1) 12v Electric Winch with Cable (not pictured)
(1) Base Mounting Plate to Lower Tower/Mast (not pictured)
(2) U‐Bolts
(1) 1-Ton Forged Lifting Hook/Safety Clip
(1) 5/16” Bow Shackle
(1) Lifting Strap
(1) Strap Clamp with Buckle
(1) 5” OD Pulley
(1) Emergency Manual Winch Crank

The Above Items Are Subject To Change Without Notice

STEP 1 & 2

diy installation kit (purchased separately)

diy installation kit (purchased separately)

STEP 1 - SELECT A GOOD LOCATION

Select A Good Location well away from power lines (mast height + 15’)
Avoid Structures
Mark Underground Utilities
Consider Distance to POE point (<200')
Use a Hand‐digger to check for obstructions before power drilling
Separate sections in mast
shipping bundle, layout and inspect

STEP 2 - DRILL FOUNDATION HOLE

12

STEP 1 - SELECT A GOOD LOCATION

Select A Good Location well away from power lines (mast height + 15’)
Avoid Structures
Mark Underground Utilities
Consider Distance to POE point (<200')
Use a Hand‐digger to check for obstructions before power drilling
Separate sections in mast
shipping bundle, layout and inspect

STEP 2 - DRILL FOUNDATION HOLE

12” Diameter x 6 to 7' Deep
6' Minimum
Clear out dirt to bottom

STEP 3 & 4

STEP 5 & 6

STEP 5 & 6

STEP 3 - PLACE BOTTOM SECTION IN HOLE

Use 8’ long 2x10 to Guide Bottom Section into hole
Set base section against board
Carefully walk base section up. (May take 3 persons or use a loader.)
Don’t stand under the Section
while raising
Center and Orient Bottom
Section
Mast folds down opposite
Cheek Plates

STEP 4 - PLUMB BASE SECTION & CEMENT

4A

STEP 3 - PLACE BOTTOM SECTION IN HOLE

Use 8’ long 2x10 to Guide Bottom Section into hole
Set base section against board
Carefully walk base section up. (May take 3 persons or use a loader.)
Don’t stand under the Section
while raising
Center and Orient Bottom
Section
Mast folds down opposite
Cheek Plates

STEP 4 - PLUMB BASE SECTION & CEMENT

4A - PLUMB BASE SECTION

Now is the time to add the Conduit for Cat 6 if needed

4B - CEMENTING

Spirit Level to Plumb (both Directions) after 12" of Cement Fill
Check Plumb after each foot of fill

4C - ALLOW CEMENT TO CURE

Allow Cement to Cure for 2 to 3 days
Temperature affects curing time
Check pre-mix bag for mix and cure details

STEP 5 & 6

STEP 5 & 6

STEP 5 & 6

STEP 5 - INSTALL 2ND SECTION

Check Base Section is Plumb
Using 10’ Stepladder, Install 5” Pulley
Use Supplied 5/8” Bolt and Locknut
Snug but do not over‐tighten Bolt
Pulley should turn freely
Note position of step ladder is to the side of the Cheek Plates.

STEP 6 - LIFT 2ND SECTION

Bottom of 2nd Section has three holes (See Picture Page 12)
Pl

STEP 5 - INSTALL 2ND SECTION

Check Base Section is Plumb
Using 10’ Stepladder, Install 5” Pulley
Use Supplied 5/8” Bolt and Locknut
Snug but do not over‐tighten Bolt
Pulley should turn freely
Note position of step ladder is to the side of the Cheek Plates.

STEP 6 - LIFT 2ND SECTION

Bottom of 2nd Section has three holes (See Picture Page 12)
Place Winch opposite and below Cheek Plates
Place Toggle on 2nd Section 7‐1/2’ from end with holes
Snug Grub Bolts
Attach lifting strap near bottom (See Page 6 for Configuration.)
Align 2 small holes horizontally with larger hole facing down
Attach Lifting Strap and winch section into position between Cheek Plates
Install ½” Bolt through cheek plates and bottom section through outer most hole
Snug with ½” lock nut

STEP 7 & 8

STEP 5 & 6

STEP 9 & 10

STEP 7 - WINCH 2ND SECTION TO VERTICAL

Reinstall 5/8” bolt, washers and lock-nut through Clevis and Toggle
Relocate Lifting Strap to just below Toggle (See Picture Page 12)
Toggle is 7.5’ above base of 2nd Section
Winch 2nd section within about 4” of Pulley

STEP 8 - ATTACHING TOGGLE

Note installer’s position is to the side of Cheek Plates (See

STEP 7 - WINCH 2ND SECTION TO VERTICAL

Reinstall 5/8” bolt, washers and lock-nut through Clevis and Toggle
Relocate Lifting Strap to just below Toggle (See Picture Page 12)
Toggle is 7.5’ above base of 2nd Section
Winch 2nd section within about 4” of Pulley

STEP 8 - ATTACHING TOGGLE

Note installer’s position is to the side of Cheek Plates (See Picture Page 13)
Snug Strap Clamp with Buckle around Base and Second Sections about 18” below Pulley (See Page 6 for Configuration)
Remove 5/8” Bolt and Pulley
Loosen Toggle and lower into clevis at top of 1st Section
Reinstall 5/8” bolt, washers and locknut through clevis and Toggle
Strap Clamp may be moved up or down to align holes
Tighten all four toggle bolts
Note that 2nd section remains bolted to Cheek Plates outermost holes

STEP 9 & 10

STEP 5 & 6

STEP 9 & 10

STEP 9 - TOGGLE CONNECTION COMPLETED

Toggle in place with 5/8” bolt, washers and lock-nut (See Picture Page 14)
Snug up Locknut to the point where washers can’t be turned by hand
Tighten 4 x ½” Grub Bolts on toggle

STEP 10 - LOWERING 2ND SECTION

Move Winch to just below Cheek Plates on opposite side (See Picture Page 14)
Place Lifting Hook/S

STEP 9 - TOGGLE CONNECTION COMPLETED

Toggle in place with 5/8” bolt, washers and lock-nut (See Picture Page 14)
Snug up Locknut to the point where washers can’t be turned by hand
Tighten 4 x ½” Grub Bolts on toggle

STEP 10 - LOWERING 2ND SECTION

Move Winch to just below Cheek Plates on opposite side (See Picture Page 14)
Place Lifting Hook/Safety Clip through large hole in 2nd Section as shown
Check Winch is ready
Remove ½” Bolt through Cheek Plates and 2nd Section
The load is now on the Winch
Reinstall ½” Bolt through bottom Cheek Plate holes
Pull cable out to lower top of 2nd Section
Note position of installers to sides of Cheek Plates

STEP 11 & 12

STEP 11 & 12

STEP 11 & 12

STEP 11 - INSTALL 3RD AND SUBSEQUENT SECTIONS

Locate 3rd Section (2‐7/8” OD) Mark a line 24” from bottom
(end without Grub Bolts)
Set ladder to side of 2nd Section, within reach of Grub Bolts. Loosen Grub Bolts several turns
Insert end of 3rd Section into 2nd Section to 2’ line and tighten Grub Bolts (About 40 ft‐lbs)
Adjust Winch to facil

STEP 11 - INSTALL 3RD AND SUBSEQUENT SECTIONS

Locate 3rd Section (2‐7/8” OD) Mark a line 24” from bottom
(end without Grub Bolts)
Set ladder to side of 2nd Section, within reach of Grub Bolts. Loosen Grub Bolts several turns
Insert end of 3rd Section into 2nd Section to 2’ line and tighten Grub Bolts (About 40 ft‐lbs)
Adjust Winch to facilitate insertion of next Section(s)
4th Section is 2‐3/8” OD

STEP 12 - RUNNING CABLE AND GROUND

Optionally, Ethernet Cable may be run inside tower/mast
Push Fish Tape through tower/mast from terminal end to pull cable and ground through
Install Strain Relief at top of tower/mast to support Ethernet Cable (See Picture Page 16)

STEP 13 & 14

STEP 11 & 12

STEP 11 & 12

STEP 13 - INSERT RADIO AND SECURE CABLE

Adjust Azimuth to approximate Final Compass Bearing
Note Drip Loop (See Picture Page 16)

STEP 14 - RAISING & SECURING THE TOWER/MAST

Winch tower/mast to vertical. Tower/mast will bow quite a bit while near horizontal
Stop Winch when 2nd section enters between Cheek Plates. Don’t over pull.
If necessary,

STEP 13 - INSERT RADIO AND SECURE CABLE

Adjust Azimuth to approximate Final Compass Bearing
Note Drip Loop (See Picture Page 16)

STEP 14 - RAISING & SECURING THE TOWER/MAST

Winch tower/mast to vertical. Tower/mast will bow quite a bit while near horizontal
Stop Winch when 2nd section enters between Cheek Plates. Don’t over pull.
If necessary, use wrecking bar to align bottom of second section between Cheek Plates
If necessary, use Strap Clamp to pull section fully into position between Cheek Plates
Install ½” x 4‐½ ”Bolt through outermost Cheek Plated holes as shown to secure 2nd Section (Don’t disconnect winch before this step is complete) (See Picture Page 17)
NOTE – No bolts pass through 2nd Section
The bottom Cheek Plate Bolt is centered below 2nd Section (See Picture Page 17)

STEP 15

STEP 11 & 12

STEP 16 & 17

STEP 15 - ADJUSTING AZIMUTH

Using stepladder, loosen the four Grub Bolts on the Toggle. (See Picture Page 18)
There will be an audible “click” as the 2nd section drops to rest on the 1/2” x 4.5” center (lower cheek plate bolt.)
2nd Section is now resting on the bottom ½” bolt through the Cheek Plates, and is free to rotate.
Use 24” Pipe Wren

STEP 15 - ADJUSTING AZIMUTH

Using stepladder, loosen the four Grub Bolts on the Toggle. (See Picture Page 18)
There will be an audible “click” as the 2nd section drops to rest on the 1/2” x 4.5” center (lower cheek plate bolt.)
2nd Section is now resting on the bottom ½” bolt through the Cheek Plates, and is free to rotate.
Use 24” Pipe Wrench to engage 2nd Section above Cheek Plates, and rotate the section as needed to maximize signal strength
Re‐tighten the 4 Grub Bolts on the Toggle (30 ft‐lbs)
Install 2 each ½” x 1‐ ½’ Bolts nearest the Base Section and
snug (Do not over tighten)

STEP 16 & 17

STEP 11 & 12

STEP 16 & 17

STEP 16 - PREPARING TO SERVICE THE RADIO; CENTER LIFT HOLE

Inspect winch for damage and wear; install beneath cheek plates.
Check to be sure lift hole is centered between cheek plates and facing out.
If not, loosen 2 rear (nearest base section) grub bolts on cheek plates.
Loosen 4 grub bolts on toggle.
Using a pipe wrench, rotate 2nd Section

STEP 16 - PREPARING TO SERVICE THE RADIO; CENTER LIFT HOLE

Inspect winch for damage and wear; install beneath cheek plates.
Check to be sure lift hole is centered between cheek plates and facing out.
If not, loosen 2 rear (nearest base section) grub bolts on cheek plates.
Loosen 4 grub bolts on toggle.
Using a pipe wrench, rotate 2nd Section to center lift hole.
Re-tighten 4 grub bolts on toggle, and connect winch hook.
Before lowering mast, always insure that 4 Grub Bolts on Toggle are tight!

STEP 17 - LOWERING TOWER/MAST TO SERVICE RADIO

Check that large hole in 2nd Section is centered and facing out between Cheek Plates so that Lifting Hook can be inserted (See Page 6 Picture for Configuration)
If not, loosen Toggle Grub Bolts and rotate 2nd Section as needed to center large hole between Cheek Plates
Re‐tighten Toggle Grub Bolts
Before lowering tower/mast, always insure that 4 Grub Bolts on Toggle are tight
Connect winch hook through lift hole.
Remove outboard (farthest from base) ½” bolt through cheek plates.
Let out a few inches of winch cable
Use pry bar to push base of 2nd section out until cable is tight.
Let cable out and rest mast terminal end on sawhorse.