TOWER ASSEMBLY-continued

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(10) Repeat steps (4), (5) and (6) to complete attachment of the first to second MEDIUM TOWER SECTIONS.

When complete, move to next joint.

(11) This joint (between the second and third MEDIUM TOWER SECTIONS) is the attachment point for the

steel/rope MIDDLE TOWER GUYS and STAINLESS STEEL TOWER GUY. Note direction of steel/rope

guys and place loop end of right and left side guys over the appropriate legs of the MEDIUM TOWER

SECTION. Place loop of STAINLESS STEEL TOWER GUY over top leg of section. Complete joint

assembly by repeating steps (4), (5) and (6) after loop ends of guys are positioned. When complete, move

to next joint.

(12) Repeat steps (4), (5) and (6) to complete the next joint of the MEDIUM TOWER SECTIONS. When

complete, move to top of the tower.

(13) The bottom legs (two on ground) of the last MEDIUM TOWER SECTION is the attachment point for the

two ROPE TOWER GUYS. Note direction of these two guys and loop end of right and left guy over their

appropriate leg of the MEDIUM TOWER SECTION. Repeat steps (4), (5) and (6) to complete attachment

of the TOWER TOP PLATE to last tower section.

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