GIN POLE ASSEMBLY

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f. GIN POLE ASSEMBLY

(1) On each of the three TOWER SPLICES, turn knob fully counterclockwise. Using thumb and forefinger, spread

splices apart and position one splice on each leg of the GIN POLE TOWER SECTION.

(2) Hold TOWER SPLICES open and insert legs of GIN POLE TOP PLATE into opposite end of splices.

(3) Using two hands on each splice, adjust splice and GIN POLE TOP PLATE until pins in mating legs are aligned

with holes in SPLICE. Turn knob on SPLICE fully clockwise until SPLICE is securely tightened. When

installation of all three SPLICES is completed, move to center joint of GIN POLE and perform STEP 4.

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