Section 2. ET Tower Installation

4.Cut and save a 9 inch piece of 12 AWG ground wire from the 12 foot length provided. Thread the remaining 11 foot ground wire through the tower. Secure all wiring so it does not slip back into the tower or conduit.

5.Place the tower cap over the tower end.

6.Raise the tower on a still day. Place a washer on top of the two nuts on each foundation bolt. Taking great care not to damage cables between the tower and conduit, raise the tower and lower it onto the conduit and mounting bolts. Install a washer and nut on each bolt and hand tighten. Check plumb of the tower by placing a level on the north and east sides of the lower tower section. Adjust the topmost of the two lower nuts (leveling nut) on each bolt as necessary. When plumb is established, lock the leveling nut in place by tightening the lowest nut against it. Tighten the three top nuts with the wrench.

Ground Lug

12AWG Wire

4AWG Cable

FIGURE 2.2-1. Raising and Grounding the ET Tower

2.3Tower Grounding

2.3.1Supplied Components

(1)5 foot 4 AWG Ground Cable

(1)Copper Ground Lug, Bolt

(1)Ground Rod, Clamp

Refer to Section 1 for components supplied by installer.

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