TB 43-0149
Figure 36. Extending the mast
to bend. The free ends of 2 of the guy cables are looped
(e) One end of each of 3 guy cables is attached to
through guy clamps, and attached to the 2 stakes which
the top of the mast when 3 or less sections are used
were placed last. The free end of the third guy cable is
looped through a guy clamp but left free to be used as
of the guy cables are attached to the top of the third
an aid in raising the mast against the wind.
section. They should not be attached to the fourth or fifth
sections, since any unbalance in the tension of the guy
cables may cause the ma
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