| The Tower | ||
| Height: | Maximum tower height is 35 feet (10.67 meters) from a stowed height of 45 inches (1.14 meters). The tower can be stopped and utilized at any point between its stowed and maximum height limits. | |
| Payload: | Tower payload capacity is 250 pounds (113.4 kilograms) | |
| Construction: | The tower is constructed of steel sheet-metal panels, treated with a rust inhibitor process with hinged cast steel end caps. The tower sections are held together by steel pinned joints with integrated locks. Key tower technologies are protected by patents. A standardized tower top mounting bracket is provided for attachment of customer's equipment to the tower top. Optional custom brackets are also available. | |
| Rate of height Increase: |
From a stowed unit height of approximately 45 inches (1.14 meters) the tower will self-erect to a height of 35 feet (10.67 meters) in approximately 2 minutes "at the push of a button". | |
| Drive: | AC or DC electric motor with brake is rated for severe conditions. No active power is required once the tower is secured and raised. | |
| Emergency Crank Down: |
The tower can be manually raised or lowered in the event of a power or equipment malfunction. | |
| Power Source: | An AC or DC electrical power source is required only when raising or lowering the tower. This can be a customer supplied power source or one of many available Tower Solutions' power options. | |
| Enclosures: | All electrical controls are enclosed in drip proof enclosures. Optional safety enclosures for exposed rotating tower components are available, if required. | |
| Tower Control System: |
The tower is controlled by UP and DOWN buttons located on the tower's electrical control box. | |
| General Features | ||
| Color: | The unit is tan in color and the tower is black treated steel. Standard instructional, safety and operating informational decals are applied to the unit for operator safety. | |
| Overall Size: | Approximately 67 inches (1.70 meters) wide x 67 inches (1.70 meters) long x 45 inches (1.14 meters) high. Total approximate weight (less customer payload) is 1,000 pounds (453.6 kilograms). | |
| Options | ||
| Options are available to meet specific customer requirements. | ||
