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ERICO 3000 ERITECH SYSTEM User Manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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The downconductor can not be

damaged at the base of the mast while
lifting (maintain a minimum bending
radius of 500 mm (20 in.)) or can not
be damaged as a result of dragging
over rough or sharp surfaces during the
lift.

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Any extra rigging that is required for

the lift only, can be removed after the
mast is in place.

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The mast can be easily and safely

secured at its base and guying points
when it is lifted into position.

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Any guying has been properly secured at

the mast anchor points.

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The downconductor has been correctly

terminated and the structure bonding
cable has been attached correctly.

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The ERITECH

®

DYNASPHERE terminal is

NOT used as a slinging point.

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When slinging the mast, ensure that the

slings or ropes can not foul the ERITECH
DYNASPHERE terminal.

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When lifting the mast, the down-

conductor is tied off to the mast as
well to remove any strain on the down-
conductors termination to the ERITECH
DYNASPHERE terminal.

Do not sling
at base of
terminal

Do not lift
with more than
5 m (17 ft.) of
downconductor
hanging from
mast without
tying off to
mast.

Stress removed from upper
termination by securing
downconductor to lower mast
with flat webbing or other
appropriate sling.

Slung at
multiple points

Max 5 m

(17 ft.)

Figure 31: Incorrect and correct hauling methods.

CORRECT

INCORRECT