Bergey Tilt Tower Installation Manual page 4

TOWER SAFETY NOTES
1. Never climb the tower.
2. All persons not directly involved in the installation should stay clear of the area when
the tower is being raised or lowered.
3. All persons near the tower should wear OSHA-approved hardhats.
4. Tower work should be done by trained personnel.
5. Tower should not be constructed near utility lines. Injury or death may result.
6. DO NOT use a tractor or other vehicle to erect the tower without exercising extreme
caution.
7. Stay clear of the tower in the presence or possibility of severe weather of any kind.
8. Thoroughly understand the tower erection procedure before beginning the installa-
tion.
TOP 10 REASONS FOR TOWER FAILURE
1. Improper torque on guy line grip clips & no yearly inspection
2. Improper guy line tensioning & no yearly inspection
3. Improper guy line radii
4. Improper anchor installation
5. Improper base installation
6. Construction of base pad above frost depth
7. Improper torque on tower connections
8. Improper height of installed guy lines
9. Stainless steel cotter pins not used
10. Improper installation in corrosive soil
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