Installation Guide

PRIMUS WIND POWER DOCUMENT #0070 REV C
9) Attach the “gin side” guy wires to the gin pole Snap Link as shown.
10) Raise the gin pole to vertical (rotating the tower).
11) With the gin pole being held vertical, slide the tower base tube into the tower base fitting
until it is centered. Tighten the set-screw (if you can get to it….not critical).
12) Install the tower base anchoring staples or chains at this time.
Step 9: Raising the Tower
Before attempting to raise the tower insure that all side and rear guy wires are attached and
that all cable clamps are tight. Also be sure that the two bolts on the coupler are tight and
that the bolt on the upper guy wire hanger is tight. Remember to keep all unnecessary
personnel clear from installation area. Personnel should remain at least 1.5 tower lengths
away from the tower pivot point.
Pull the loose end of the rope towards the gin pole side anchor until it is taut. Check to see that the
rope is not twisted and no wires are tangled. Pull firmly on the rope until the tower comes up a
few feet. With the tower off the ground a few feet, make sure that all the wires are coming up
cleanly, none are tangled and that the loops at the attachment points on the tower are straight. At
this point note if the tower is bending as it is being lifted. The tower should remain straight as it is
being raised. See the illustration on the following page.