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will be used on a pipe 10 to 15 feet long. The order of attachment for the guy wires should be: one upper guy wire, the lower guy wires, the opposite-side upper guy wire, then the rest of the upper guy wires in any order. And why would you want to build one? I added a picture of someone elses gin pole which has this guide. Although hydraulic cranes are used to assist in the erection of many support structures, a gin pole is the only alternative for taller towers. Most likely, if you are a ham radio operator you may desire to get an antenna way up into the air. Drill matching holes in the backing plate too. Won Fireside Chat: Women Investing in Women, ABIS Solutions Certification Tracking for NATE Members, What to Expect from OSHA in 2021 and Beyond. one for 80 and 40 I'll be using a saws-all for this purpose, there are many ways to get the last section down. Times the safety factor of 5 means designing it to withstand 2162 kg (4757 lbs) of . My gin pole doesn't have this but I will add it before I use it again. page will show the section. hold the pole. Rhombic at this link. Once you see rope coming out the bottom end, pull it on through and attach your top pulley cap. aimed at Europe, Rev G provides requirements for climbing facilities by defining two classes of climbing facilities, Class A and Class B. This information may save you from death or injury. There have been some discussions on the TowerTalk reflector about using a Block & Tackle lifting system with a gin pole make it easier to lift the load, and reduce the load on the gin pole, allowing it to lift heavier loads. feet just passing Just make sure there is still metal left so the pulley can be welded later on. REMEMBER: Antennas, masts, towers, cables, metal guys and other metal are all excellent conductors of electrical current. I ground a small V into the tops of my carriage bolts, but this is probably not required. If this had happened while carrying actual sections of the tower it could have been a much worse issue though. Distributed Feed To educate the general public, applicable government agencies, Congress and clients on policy priorities and continued progress toward safer standards and practices within the industry. number six wire Ginpole fits BX type Towers. The small part in the center and bottom with a pulley attaches to the very bottom of the tower. new Rohn 55G reasonably sure we Rohn 65G tower. vee dipoles at 300 To lift a load, a separate line runs up and over the mast with a hook on its free end, as with acrane. Adam at our space has brought in a nice TIG machine and my TIG skills need a lot of work. In the past the method used to evaluate gin poles has been to treat them like the lattice boom on a crane. meters at 300 feet. After using this, I think 12 inches would have been fine and more closely matches the commercial kit. A gin pole (derived from gyn, a three-legged lifting device) is a supported pole which uses a pulley or block and tackle on its upper end to lift loads. 2017 Engineered design. ROHN recommends you check frequently to make sure the sign has not been removed. will be over 35 If the tower is completely verticle all the way up then it is bracketed (or guyed). Figure 5.2 3. They will restrict the pole from moving horizontally. is three feet high The clip on the line is attached to the forestay, and the raising process follows the sequence pictured below. Contact your local installer if consultation or assistance is required. When installing or dismantling a guyed tower always consult your local tower installer. kicking out. Climber safety devices are required on all structures 10 ft. or greater in height. Have your buddy on the ground tie on the next section of tower and then he can lift it above you. I found this gin pole kit on ebay and almost bought it. shackle to the tab at top of the gin pole that is facing Figure 5.1 the tower. Brand Name: SHENGHONG. This will spread the load across the 3 stakes. This effect will be reduced if the gin-pole top is tilted somewhat away from the mast and the gin-pole butt likewise is moved back from the mast butt (fig. endobj
Most derricks have at least two components, either a guyed mast or self-supportingtower, and aboomhinged at its base to provide articulation, as in astiff legderrick. (Figure 5.3) 5. It's probably a good idea to do this with the 2" pipe inside the box as you are welding to make sure it will fit when you are finished. it is being raised. gin poles consist of a single pole--made of wood or metal--that has a pulley attached to the top. With cables attaching the tower to the gin pole, you can say that the system is "rigid", so the moment on the gin pole is equal to the pulling force times its length. ROHN cannot be responsible for any omission at any time. towards Asia and two Clamps are 1/8th inch thick steel with 3/16th inch thick steel angle for leg clamps. Because the pole is so close to the center of the mast, no matter how I rotated the antenna it was making contact. 80-40 meter wall. Certified Green Gin Poles are manufactured 100% from USA recycled steel. If you are unsure then have a professional check it out for you. No one should attempt to install or dismantle ROHN products without these skills and experience. with fiberglass ROHN will not be responsible for the use of step bolts. Step bolts are supplied as a convenience during construction. Ginpole capacityis a function of three primary considerations: ROHN does not recommend or warrant in any way the use of used materials. 6 0 obj
I used the bandsaw for this, I used some wood to position it correctly during the cut. Learn How to Handle an Unsolicited Offer. I made my pole-to-mast attachment about 15 inches long. Gin poles are mounted on flatbed trucks as a primitive form of mobile pole crane, used for lifting and relocating loads, and salvage operations in lieu of a more sophisticated wrecker. This is a tougher part to make. tower. 320-foot tall tower. G guidelines, any structure greater than 10 requires a climber safety device. To get a rough estimate of the diameter of a pole, measure the circumference and divide by three. Passing the 80 meter You need to slide it all the way up to the top of the pole, just under the top pulley cap. . If any condition presents a hazard, the step bolts must be removed by a professional tower installation company. I made a gin pole about a year ago that clamped to the tower and slid up and clamped on one leg. This 7/8th inch on 40 meters. Call your power company. 12 Foot in Length for lifting one 25G and 45G Tower Section at a time. connect the number In accordance with Rev G, Class B is considered to be the default climbing facility requirement for structures unless otherwise specied. Make sure you get good penetrating welds at the ends of each seam. This When used create segmented tower, gin pole can detached, raised, re-attached completed segment in order lift next, process of jumping repeated until topmost portion of tower completed. This is CRITICAL, it is highly unsafe to attempt to attach the gin pole to the mast with the pole's center of gravity above you. endobj
If you are selling ROHN products, be sure that you and your customers are informed as to proper use when purchasing any ROHN product. As it is being pulled make sure you are holding it steady so it does not swing and hit you. To pursue, formulate and adhere to uniform standards of safety to ensure the continued well-being of tower and communications infrastructure personnel. 13 0 obj
We To use a gin pole, assemble the clamp and pulley on a 2 inch o.d. Curtain for Europe, Sinch up the pole into place with the pulley facing towards the center of the mast. show below at the Make sure the "pulley-mount-plate" will be on top. The tow cable doesn't pull at right angles to the gin pole. Should your installation come into contact with power lines, you can be killed! Additional precautions may be required based on site-specific conditions. Going up. Pole is 3 inch OD 6061-T6 with 1/4 inch thick wall. in the pad with Each person should be assigned to a specific task and should know what to do and when to do it. Some items available in various types and sizes are: safety climbing devices, ladders, safety cages, anti-climb devices, work platforms, F.A.A. Join our subscriber list to stay informed on the latest NATE news and happenings. 7. erecting fixture If you have had any practice at all with a welder then this is an afternoon project. This page was last modified on 3 January 2019, at 11:19. The guy anchors are base. thick steel angle yet today. Since it's collapse, the tallest guyed tower is now located in Blanchard, North Dakota. 3. So my kit fully assembled had some decent weight to it. Un-stepping the mast | the rigging company, Hi charles, you will need to have a crane, gin pole, or tabernacle rig hooked . xMk@appC>RT @bhwJN: When the Tall we are Please see page 19 of the Buyer's Guide for ordering information. Notes: RIGGING PLAN CHECKLIST Other (Specify): Tower Plumb and/or Guy Re-Tensioning Perform General Tower Maintenance Remove Antennas, Lines, and/or Mounts DESIGN ENGINEER OF RECORD (EOR) EOR Replace Guy Cables Install Tower Reinforcement . Then I realized we have everything at Bloominglabs I needed to make my own, so I decided to make one after this design: The large piece in the upper left attaches just below the highest section of the tower and a pole (most likely 10 feet long) attaches here. He only TIA-1019, the Structural Standards for Steel Gin Poles Used for Installation of Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures was approved and released in 2004 and provides an excellent tool to ensure that there is a greater awareness of safety during gin pole use. Although hydraulic cranes are used to assist in the erection of many support structures, a gin pole is the only alternative for taller towers. They may save your life! so we can maneuver We It is a policy of ROHN Products to design and make our products safe to use without hazards to people and/or property. 1. I made extensive use of our horizontal bandsaw to get my raw material sectioned into the right sizes. Truck Mounted Jin Poles by Imabass -- This is a addon tool to my t. This was built with 2x2x1/4 tubing and some gussets. pin is all that keeps Investigation of the April 19, 2018, Communication Tower Collapse in Fordland, Missouri. ROHN EF2545 Gin Pole 25G 45G Tower Erection Fixture (Complete Unit!) Gin pole is a kind of lifting equipment which can lift, move, install poles, towers and accessories through grinding, winch, tractor and other driving mechanisms to pull ropes connected to the load-bearing structure in the construction of. existing ROHN EF2545Gin Pole 25G 45G Tower Erection Fixture System. The condition of a used tower is difficult to determine and in the process of dismantling you could be killed or injured. Locate your 3' section of 1/8"x1"x1-1/4" angle steel. surface area that tower's guy lines antenna. hardened steel pier The type of gin pole we are building will only work with bracketed towers that are completely vertical. Flange plates, guys, attachments to legs, appurtenances, etc. (October, 2018) Investigation of the September 27, 2017, Gin Pole Collapse at an Antenna Tower in Miami Gardens, Florida. The key features of these towers are 4 guy wires, a hinged base and a gin pole for leverage. If the pole is over 40 feet, it should be metal. In antiquity, the only way to raise a heavy object was to put a rope on it, climb a ladder, and pull or if you had enough time, build a ramp. ROHN 25G 45G Tower Erection Fixture Gin Pole R-EF2545. If it is zinc, it's not the end of the world, just make sure you do your welding outside and don't hover over the part. Due to the varying types, sizes, and uses of gin poles, only the employer can determine when an individual is qualified to work with a specific size of Gin Pole. We borrowed the H1116 from Pittsfield to set poles when needed. is now fully erected Run your rope through the top pulley cap (without the cap mounted on the pole), then run the rope down through the pole. In this case: 18,975 foot-pounds / 21 feet = 904 pounds. We were the only gang that ever used the A frames on these trucks. endobj
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sits on the pad with that will support the NW Weld together both seams of the angle steel. Tag line angle or the angle between horizontal and the tag line. In many of these cases, the victim was aware of the dangers of electrocution but did not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard. The employees were tied to the gin pole and fell with it and were killed. bolts allow quick Home Products ROHN Towers & Masts Tower Tools & Safety Gear ROHN 25G 45G Tower Erection Fixture Gin Pole R-EF2545 ROHN 25G 45G Tower Erection Fixture Gin Pole R-EF2545 View Larger Image Highlights Tower Erection Fixture Gin Pole Lift 25g & 45G Sections Price$1,350.00 Para enviarnos tus inquietudes, ideas o simplemente saber ms acerca de Cuida Tu Dinero, escrbenos aqu. Before you begin, plan your installation or dismantling procedure carefully. This devise is not used in any other form of erecting and stacking structural steel members. Share it with us! The 80/40 Just make sure it's tied off above the center of gravity so it does not try to flip over in the air, that is dangerous and not fun to deal with. http://bloominglabs.org/index.php?title=Gin_pole_welding_project&oldid=3793. If, for some reason, materials are re-used, all new, galvanized, high strength bolt assemblies must be used. I found that for removing and adding anything above the mast it was easy to get caught on this bolt. I was able to force it past, but this bolt was awful. Your idea is fine and seems to be able to work well. `Svy%E}Lc_=x88@pe^`W_
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Conrail, the railroad I worked for, ordered a whole fleet of 1977 F-600 Ford crew cabs with Reading utility bodies and A frames that had to be put together, like in this image. Do a test-fitting of all your parts. hole. It makes something of a 45 degree angle down to the ground. shed. If that happens you will have to grind the nuts off and start over. endobj
You will need to let gravity pull the rope through. phase on 80 and 18 2 years ago A hole--one foot deep for each 20 feet of pole--should be dug for the pole. "T" The term derrick is also applied to the framework supporting a drilling apparatus in anoil rig. If you believe that your pole has been overstressed during a previous pick, but is not bent or displaying any member damage, have it evaluated by an engineer prior to reuse. into the center Select a proper pole. hut for phasing two As this Item is over 10 feet in length, it can only ship by LTL Freight. D1.1 independent contractor inspected before leaving our facility. If you are not comfortable welding or climbing antenna towers then this project is not for you. Thanks for the feedback, those sound like very good additions to this project. These need to be a larger diameter than the screw. Once the tower has been erected up to a certain height, the Gin pole is lifted and anchored within the tower structure for further erection until the complete tower is mounted. on Step 8, I have the need for one of your gin poles. The first one I built was in 1994 to set 14 ft telephone polls for a poll shed. This is not designed to lift people, only sections of antenna tower. The course also considers the requirements of the OSHA CPL 02-01-056 Inspection Procedures for Accessing Communication Towers by Hoist. a 20-10 meter "T" bolts allow quick disconnect for moving the pole. lowering the Feb 16, 2020 - Explore Chuck Nichter's board "Gin Pole", followed by 158 people on Pinterest. The men, employees of Tower King ll, Inc. of Cedar Hill, Tex. Buy ROHN. existing tower. ROHNs ACWS sign must be attached to all poles, towers, guyed mast bases in a location which is conspicuous and readable from the ground so that all personnel are notified and warned. 9 0 obj
I don't know what the weight limit is, you will have to use some common sense here. on 40 with a screen Next take the two 15m 12 Steel Ropes and connect them to the 5/8 shackles at the top of the gin pole as in Figures 5.2 and 5.4. Even though the rope was tied at about the 2/3rd's section above what I thought was the center of gravity, it was still slightly heavier at the top so it flopped around more than I liked after it came off. Make sure your 3/8" carriage bolts can pass through without catching. completed Rohn 65G Tower Erectors - Please see that these signs are attached per the instructions above before leaving the site. anticipate having After fighting the antenna for a while at the top, I would have appreciated having a lighter pole to deal with, but it works. Leaving the hoist slightly above ground level, it goes through a heel block at the base of the tower and up through the middle of the gin pole, then through the roosterhead and down to the ground where it is attached to the intended load to be lifted. under ground Cantilever height or portion of the gin pole which is above and not supported by the tower. To provide a unified voice for tower and communications infrastructure construction, service and maintenance companies. soil. pole up as we built Your dealer carries a complete line of installation and grounding hardware. Curtain Array The mixing of so-called interchangeable copies of ROHN products with ROHN products is dangerous and voids all engineering or warranty data supplied by ROHN. This will cover most popular towers for amateur and commerical use. The home made T-bolts and nuts tacked onto the device work incredibly well. You will need to let gravity pull the rope through. Then tighten down the bolts so the pole is locked into place and the top-cap hangs over the tower. The tag line is used to control the load during the lifting or lowering process. 8. Like I said before, the pulley may possibly be zinc coated. tower. Europe of anyone in With 1500 Installation and dismantling may require the use of temporary steel guys. If there are any special requirements for your particular installation, be sure to include them in your request for quotation and on your order form. Tower Erection Tools All Products Cable Pulling Tools (61) Overhead Line Construction Tools (176) Underground Cable Installation Tools (127) OPGW Installation Tools (29) Tower Erection Tools (50) Electric Cable Pulling Winch (22) Cable Pulling Pulley (95) Cable Pulling Clamp (47) Hydraulic Puller Tensioner (46) Anti Twist Wire Rope (23) Commercial gin pole kits and usage Gin pole kits go from $150 to $250 and on up (no pole included). progress of the new We set poles this way on Conrail for 2 1/2 years before we received a hydraulic crane and digger. These were also used a lot in construction before transportable cranes became more common. Even the slightest touch of any of these parts to a power line completes an electrical path through the installer! Climbing step bolts is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Safety built-in with no exposed pulleys or cabling winds, safety climbs, and lockouts for additional safety on all lattice tower designs. It just One thing I did change due to clearances on my kit was to mount the nuts on the outside facing components. Also, if like me, you score a free antenna tower off Craigs List, then you need to build one in a hurry to take it down for retrieval. TIA-1019 was authored by the nations leading engineers and tower erection professionals and provides the industry with a detailed set of procedures that will foster a safer construction environment as well as assuring the safety of the tower. The Akita mix I recommend drilling the holes first. There has never been a failure of any pole when utilized with the guidance of an engineered work plan. There are reports of gin pole failures and injuries, indicating that the limits for safe use are not generally known or understood. This Site is Owned & Operated By 3 Star Incorporated located at: Copyright 2008-2019 All Rights Reserved. my number is 505 979 8262 I am Duane, A Gin pole doesn't have to be temporary and can be built out of other materials. The line is attached to a separate drum on the winch and runs through a heel block at the base of the tower, then up through a block on the tower or pole track. new tower. <>
So, a gin pole is the arm . approximately 400 Structures may or may not include step bolts. Successful installation or dismantling is largely a matter of coordination. the other 20 foot Building this yourself from new metal will cost about half of the cost of buying one new. . Materials used by the so-called copies are not the same quality and have not been tested or engineered by ROHN. If you looked at the other side, you would see opposing welds along the gaps on the unwelded sections of this side (the welds will inter-leave). dog is named Am I Ready to Sell My Tower Business? feet towards the All ROHN standard structures are intended to be climbed by Competent Climbers only. It comes with the Head Fixture to attach to the installed Tower section, and the Pole/Pulley (with customer supplied line) to lift your next section. Weld these "wings" at the corners of the open angle iron as shown. Maintain your required documents along with the work plan, and engineer sign-off for each specific job. Using Innovation and a New Standard to Keep Workers Safer at Heights Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Response Spin the Cash Flywheel Drones, Data, and Artificial Intelligence Workforce Best Practices: What Are Industry Veterans Doing to Meet Hiring Goals How to Successfully Deploy Field Operations Software The last thing I would add is a drill hole or other attachment device to the mast mount so you can have a lanyard for attaching the rig to your belt or harness. Attach the "wings" so they look as shown. dipoles for 160 It proceeds through a series of blocks or to a set pole position. This Gin Pole Course is based on the new ANSI standards: A10.48-2016 Criteria for Safety Practices with the Construction, Demolition, Modification and Maintenance of Communication Towers, and TIA 322-2016 Loading, Analysis and Design Criteria Related to the Installation, Alternative and Maintenance of Communication Structures. This tower away from the Eight Crows builds a gin pole from scratch using items laying around the garage. Information supplied by ROHN assumes that all products will be installed or dismantled by personnel having these skills and having worked with similar products before. However, video views showing the dummy antenna and pedestal at the . Tower going up. 50kN herringbone steel gin pole tower erection tool. So what is a gin pole you may ask? The gin pole is considered a form of derrick, called a standing derrick or pole derrick, distinguished sheers (or shear legs) having single boom rather two-legged one. First, assemble the pole when you get on-site at the antenna tower. I wasn't able to source 2" pipe so I just opted to build the main body of the pole holder out of two pieces of angle iron (steel). Description Completely filled out CLASS IV Rigging Plan Copy of tower structural analysis copy of Spartacus Gin Pole Load Charts Convert all documents to a PDF File and combine them in (1) PDF file There will be a 72 hour turn around time provided no corrections to the CLASS IV Rigging Plan are needed a line from the eye strap on the tip of the macgregor pole leads to a large snap shackle that snaps. for leg clamps. When used to create a segmented tower, the gin pole can be detached, raised, and re-attached to the just completed segment in order to lift the next. new 65G is up, it The plate is 5/8th soldered to the buss in place. You use it the in reverse to disassemble a tower. it is usually secured with guy wires.. Flat bed gin pole truck for sale.html | autos weblog meters will be This technique involves using 3 in-line stakes spaced about 12 apart and connected one to another by loops of rope. Whether you are starting your first company or you are a dedicated entrepreneur diving into a new venture, Bizfluent is here to equip you with the tactics, tools and information to establish and run your ventures. How to build a gin pole. . The gin pole they were using suddenly disengaged from the tower structure plunging several hundred feet to the ground. and the other for For wooden gin poles, you can use rope to attach the pulley. Use a horizontal bandsaw to cut off the eye-hole of the pulley, this will also create a new surface for welding it to our anchor assembly. Gin pole kits go from $150 to $250 and on up (no pole included). Installation & Dismantling Safety Instructions. a wire grid under Budgetary estimates for the following poles are: Is it Jim, Gyn, Jin or Gin? 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