Figure 2-2. Tower Pier

TM 32-5985-342-14&P

Figure 2-2. Tower Pier

c. Upper Tower Leg Installation.

(4) Attach eight cable braces (19) between

the two levels of horizontal braces. Do not tension

(1) Refer to figure 2-5. Install the tower

cables at this time.

erection fixture (I) as follows:

(5) Install a third level of three horizontal

(a) Assemble block (2), hoist line (9),

braces (16) and one horizontal brace (23). Secure with

tension sling (8), and tag line (7) as shown.

eight 3/4-inch bolts (14), hex nuts (12), and locknuts

(b) Slide upper and lower supports (3)

(13). Do not torque hardware at this time.

over any two horizontal braces.

(6) Install four corner braces (26) to the third

level of horizontal braces. Secure with two 1/2-inch

clamp supports in position.

bolts (27), hex nuts (28), and locknuts (29) for each

(d) Insert two lockpins (4) to safety lock

corner brace.

upper and lower supports. Secure with two hitchpins (5)

(7) Install three joint braces (17) and one joint

for each pin.

brace (24) to lower tower legs. Be sure to locate joint

NOTE

brace No. 1 on the same face as horizontal brace No.

The erection fixture, when properly

2. Secure with six 3/4-inch bolts (11), hex nuts (12), and

secured, may be used to raise all

locknuts (13) for each joint brace.

equipment to the required height.

NOTE

The gin pole pulley and hoist lines

may be used to raise the braces.

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