Summary of Contents for Valmont Structures Mitigator TR1
- Page 1 Valmont MitIgator ™ VIBRATION DAMPER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1.800.825.6668 www.ValmontStructures.com Installation Specification I021 Patent No. U.S. 9,470,288...
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Page 3: Installation Instructions
TOOLS NEEDED • 9/16" box wrench • Level • 3/16" hex key • 3/4" - 1-1/4" Heavy duty stainless steel • 1/8" hex key banding and required banding tools Read all instructions before beginning installation installation instructions 1 ) After opening the box, check that all contents are present: 1 - TR1 Clamp with hardware (Boxed) 1 - TR1 Damper (DO NOT REMOVE THE END CAPS OF THE TUBE) Note: The Valmont... - Page 4 2 ) Remove the clamp from the box and band the clamp onto the arm using 3/4" to 1-1/4" heavy duty stainless steel bands (not included) and apply the following: (See Figure 2) Band the clamp as close to the free end of the mast arm, not to exceed 5 feet, to ensure the best vibration dampening performance.
- Page 5 3 ) After banding the clamp to the arm: Loosen all four socket head cap screws until you reach a 3/4" gap in the clamp halves (as indicated in Figure 3). Be sure that the nuts do not back off of the screws. Loosen set screw above the Valmont “V”.
- Page 6 4 ) Insert the TR1 damper into the TR1 Clamp from the bottom, until IT IS within 8" of the center of the damper tube. (See Figure 4) (Note: Be sure that you insert the TR1 Damper into the TR1 Clamp taking note of the direction indicated on the sticker of the Damper, as shown in figure 4.) Tighten all four socket head cap screws to hold the TR1 Damper in place, making sure to maintain an even gap on both sides of the TR1 Clamp.
- Page 7 5 ) Rotate the TR1 Clamp to be plumb vertically (0 +/- 1 degree), and tighten the two hex head bolts to snug, then an additional 3/8 turn. (See Figure 5) (Note: Using the indexing to assist in finding level, and to hold position when tightening.) Figure 5 6 ) check that the TR1 Damper is within 1 degree of plumb in all directions.
- Page 8 Structures has a policy of continuous product improvement and development. As a result, certain changes in standard equipment, options, price, etc. may have occurred after the publication of this document. Some images and specifications may not be identical to current production. Valmont Structures reserves the right to change product design and specifications at any time without incurring obligations.