Figure 2-15. Elevator Hoist

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(3) Check gearcase of elevator hoist for proper oil

(6) Test elevator and carriage for proper operation

level by removing red oil-level plug. Fill with oil through

before attaching antenna to elevator.

one of upper openings until oil reaches oil-level hole.

(7) Check gearcase of elevator hoist for proper oil

Replace plugs tightly after this check. Check rest of

level before use.

elevator hoist for proper lubrication. See figure 5-2 for

(8) Always operate controls momentarily to

places to lubricate and lubricants to use.

eliminate all slack in cable before beginning to raise or

(4) Connect hoist power.

lower loads. Otherwise, starting can cause shock load,

(5) Attach hoist remote control button to either

which could cause damage to hoist or to rigging.

tower leg B or C. Connect remote control button to hoist

control.

NOTE

When

bottom

left-hand

track

c. Elevator Tracks. The steps that follow are for

assembly is left free to pivot, and

installing elevator tracks after the tower has been

elevator is not to be installed

erected. Refer to figure 2-9.

immediately, temporarily secure this

track assembly to bottom track

(1) Assemble tracks and supports for tower

support by rope or other means.

section No. 2 on the ground.

(2) Attach two track assemblies (15) to track

b. Elevator Hoist Installation. The elevator hoist

supports Nos. 4 (11), 5 (10), and 6 (6). Secure with 12

assembly is installed on the gin pole pier, with the motor

bolts (25), nuts (17), and lockwashers (18).

nearest the tower center. Refer to figure 2-1 5.

(3) As in steps (1) and (2), above, assemble

tracks and supports for tower section No. 3, except use

(I) Attach elevator hoist mount (8) to gin pole pier.

track supports Nos. 7 (5), 8 (4), and 9 (3) instead of

Secure to anchor bolts with four nuts (5), lockwashers

track supports Nos. 4, 5, and 6.

(6), and flat washers (7).

(4) Refer to figure 2-16. Engage tackle block

(2) Attach elevator hoist assembly (I) to elevator

assembly (10) to elevator hoist cable (8) by

hoist mount (8) and secure with six bolts (10), nuts (11),

disassembling tackle block assembly and reassembling

and lockwashers (12).

it with elevator hoist cable

Figure 2-15. Elevator Hoist

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