Installation Guide

SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER DOCUMENT 0228 REV A
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Three Pieces Are Needed:
24 foot length of pipe for tower (wall thickness selected for local conditions)
3 foot length of pipe for tower (wall thickness selected for local conditions)
6 foot length of tubing for tower base (.065 in. wall thickness)
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Step 3: Tower, Base and Anchor Layout
This tower kit must be erected on a calm day (no wind). The tower base and anchors should be
laid out as described in the drawing on page 8. As a time saver a piece of tape on the 24-foot
length of tower pipe can be used as a measuring stick between the tower base and anchor
locations.
The Tower will be assembled laying on the ground and then tilted up into position.
If the tower is being erected on the side of a hill it will be much easier to raise the tower if it is
assembled to the uphill side of the base as it will already be part way up once it is assembled. In
this case two opposing anchors should be at the same height on the hill as the tower base, one
anchor should be directly uphill and one directly downhill from the tower base.
If the tower is to be erected on flat ground and there is a breeze blowing the tower should be
assembled towards the wind if possible, so that the wind may help slightly as the tower is raised
rather than working against you. If your tower is on the side of a hill and there is a breeze
blowing ignore the breeze and assemble the tower on the uphill side.