Material Handling Precautions and Storage precautions that must be followed. ADB SAFEGATE reserves the right to examine goods upon which a claim is made. Said goods must be presented in the same condition as when the defect therein was discovered. ADB SAFEGATE furthers reserves the right to require the return of such goods to establish any claim.
The Model 8509 is engineered to withstand winds with a safety factor of 1.5. Table 1 shows the maximum area of attached equipment allowed at 30 ft above the ground under specific wind conditions.
2.1 Foundation The Model 8509 series of towers must be mounted in a concrete base. A footing section is included with the tower, and this section is set in the concrete according to the specifications described below for each model.
Model 8509 30 ft AWOS Stacking Tower 2.1.1 Model 8509 Tower Figure 1 provides the details for the Model 8509 Stacked Tower foundation. There are round and square foundation options — either one may be used. Figure 1. Model 8509 Stacked Tower Foundation The base of the footing section should extend four inches below the concrete into compacted sand and gravel to allow for drainage.
Model 8509 30 ft AWOS Stacking Tower 2.1.2 Model 8509-A Tower Figure 2 provides the details for the Model 8509-A Stacked Tower foundation. Only the square foundation should be used for this model. Figure 2. Model 8509-A Stacked Tower Foundation The base of the footing section should extend four inches below the concrete into compacted sand and gravel to allow for drainage.
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM325 or A490 Bolts. ADB Safegate recommends that the tower sections be assembled on the ground (see Figure 3, then lifted in place and connected to the base as shown in Figure 3. A crane, winches, or other heavy equipment will likely be needed, especially for the Model 8509-A tower.
Model 8509 30 ft AWOS Stacking Tower 2.3 Tower Obstruction Lights Figure 4 shows the details to install tower lights onto the Model 8509 series of towers. Figure 4. Installation of Obstruction Lights These steps explain how to install the obstruction lights and conduit.
Lightning Rod Installation NOTE Standoffs may be needed when mounting the lightning rod on the Model 8509-A tower to allow the lightning rod to clear the flange at the top of the tower. CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125...
Model 8509 30 ft AWOS Stacking Tower 2.5 Ground Rod The tower and lightning rod must be grounded as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Tower Ground Rod and Grounding You will have to scrape the paint off the tower leg where the leg clamp will be attached.
Model 8509 30 ft AWOS Stacking Tower 3. Maintenance The only maintenance required is replacing the tower obstruction light bulbs. Both bulbs should be replaced after one bulb fails. 3.1 Monthly Maintenance Monthly maintenance consists of verifying visually that the tower obstruction lights are in working order. Replace both bulbs if either bulb fails.
Model 8509 30 ft AWOS Stacking Tower 4. Specifications Specification Parameter 8509 8509-A Tower Height 30 ft (9.1 m) 30 ft (9.1 m) Material Steel Tubing Steel Tubing Design Wind Load (no ice)* 90 mph (140 km/h) 140 mph (220 km/h) Section Length 10.4 ft (3.17 m)
5. Warranty Unless specified otherwise, ADB Safegate (the Company) warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one year from date of installation or a maximum of two years from date of...
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