Figure 8-41. Erecting gin pole for Installation of middle center support

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d. Installing Middle Center Support.

(2) Flanged end of bottom center support (1) is

the top of the section. Obtain gin pole adapter (3)

(1) Slide gin pole top section (1, fig. 8-41)

provided in the storage tank erection outfit. Measure 6

through adapter (2) attached to bottom center support

inches from face of the flange and attach adapter (3) to

(3).

support (1) directly below one of the flange bolt holes.

(2) As top section (1) is raised, attach a block

(3) Raise support (1) and lower it into center

and tackle to the top of the gin pole.

(3) Fit gin pole center section (5), less center

support base (2).

c. Gin Pole. Erection of the gin pole (fig. 8-41) is

rest, to top section (1). Push fitted. sections (1 and 5)

required for installation of the middle center support, top

through adapter (2). Remove the spur from the bottom

center support, and umbrella-type deck support.

of gin pole bottom section (6) and fit this section to

center section (5).

(4) Set the bottom of gin pole bottom section (6)

on a piece of board and tighten the clamp of adapter (2).

Place blocking between the gin pole and bottom center

support (3) so that the gin pole is parallel to the support.

Lash the bottom of the gin pole in place.

(5) The middle center support (1, fig. 8-42) is

flanged at both ends. Attach adapter (2) near the end

selected as the top.

Figure 8-41. Erecting gin pole for Installation of middle

center support

Figure 8-42. Hoisting middle center support into

position.

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