280’ 4800KD ANGLE LEG GUYED TOWER

McIntosh, ON
Report No: 9999

TOWER INSPECTION REPORT

 Tower Inspection Report

- McIntosh -

SITE INFORMATION:

Coordinates: Latitude: ~ 43° 58' 57” North

Longitude: ~ 81° 07' 05" West

Structure: Height: 280 ft

Type: 4800KD
Face Width: 48" c/c
Panel Height: 40" c/c
Manufacturer: Trylon Manufacturing

Site Access: 2WD

INSPECTION DETAILS:

Inspected by: Martin Piercey, P.Eng

Michel Robert

Kincardine Cable TV Ltd: Bryan Walden

Weather Conditions: -3°C, Overcast with a SW wind @ 10 kph.

Date of Inspection: 7-November-2002

DISTRIBUTION:

Kincardine Cable TV 2 copies

Trylon TSF 1 copy

21 South Field Drive, Elmira, Ontario, Canada, N3B 2Z6

Phone (519) 669-5421
Fax (519) 669-8912
www.trylon.com
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OBSERVATIONS AND MEASUREMENTS

A. Tower Members: The tower members appear satisfactory.

B. Connections: All tower connections appear satisfactory.

C. Ladder and Safety Device: The ladder and Trylon safety rail system are in satisfactory condition.

D. Guys and Guy Hardware: The guys and guy hardware are in satisfactory condition. See Table A
for accompanying hardware components. See Photo #4.

E. Foundations: Visible portions of the foundations appear satisfactory.

F. Antennas and Antenna Mountings:

The antennas and mountings are in satisfactory condition. See Table B
for list of antennas on this structure.

G. Transmission Lines: 1. There are several loose 1/4” transmission lines throughout the length
of the tower. This is tolerable.
2. There is a loose relay box in the second cluster of antennas. See Photo
#8.
3. There is a loose transmission line splitter connection. See Photo #9.

H. Waveguide Bridge: The waveguide bridge and port into the building are in satisfactory
condition. See Photos #2 and #3.

I. Grounding: The grounding is satisfactory.

J. Conduit and Lighting: The DOL on face 3-1 at 142’ and beacon at the top of the tower are in
satisfactory condition.

K. Paint: The paint is in excellent condition and approximately 90% effective.

L. Galvanizing: The tower galvanizing appears satisfactory.

M. Guy Tensions: The guy tensions are mainly within recommended CSA limits.
See Table C.

N. Tower Alignment: The tower alignment is satisfactory. See Table D.

O. Additional Remarks: 1. There is no security fence or anti-climb system in place to restrict

unauthorized personnel from accessing this structure.
2. There are numerous unused yagis and dipole antennas lying behind the
building. See Photo #10.

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TABLE A
GUY HARDWARE

Guy Guy Guy Shackle Turnbuckle Turnbuckle Gaps (in) Shackle Guy
Level Diameter Termination (bottom) (top) Termination
(ft) (in) (bottom) 1 2 3 (top)

58.3 7/16" GS Preform 5/8” ¾" x 18" J-E 11¼ 10½ 11½ 3/4” Preform
128.3 5/8" BS Preform 3/4” 1" x 18" J-E 8½ 8 11¼ 3/4” Mechanical
195.0L 9/16" GS Preform 3/4” 1" x 18" J-E 13¼* 14¼* 12 3/4” Preform
195.0R 9/16" GS Preform 3/4” 1" x 18" J-E 10 8½ 9¾ 3/4” Preform
283.3L 9/16" GS Preform 3/4” 1" x 18" J-E 10 13* 13¼* 3/4” Preform
283.3R 9/16" GS Preform 3/4” 1" x 18" J-E 9¼ 9¼ 9¾ 3/4” Preform
* Outside recommended CSA limits.

TABLE B
TOWER ANTENNAS

Antenna Type Height Location Orientation

1. Small 12 Element Yagi 105’ Leg 1 320°
2. Large 6 Element Yagi 105’ Leg 2 160°
3. Large 6 Element Yagi 111’ Leg 1 20°
4. Small 12 Element Yagi 111’ Leg 2 160°
5. Medium 5 Element Yagi 118’ Leg 1 330°
6. Medium 5 Element Yagi 118’ Leg 2 160°
7. Large 6 Element Yagi 140’ Leg 2 170°
8. Medium 5 Element Yagi 140’ Leg 3 350°
9. Large 6 Element Yagi 146’ Leg 3 210°
10. SRL 310C-4 150’-160’ Leg 1 50°
11. Large 6 Element Yagi 200’ Face 1-2 75°
12. Very Large 8 Element Yagi 215’ Face 1-2 75°
13. Very Large 8 Element Yagi 225’ Face 1-2 75°
14. 8’ PL Dish 245’ Face 3-1 320°
15. Dual Panel Antennas 270’-280’ Face 2-3 200°
16. Large 10 Element Yagi 277’ Leg 1 130°

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TABLE C
GUY TENSIONS
Guy Anchor Diameter Guy Length Required Measured Measured Difference
Level (in) Type (ft) Tension 3 Pulse Tension (%)

58.3 1A 0.4375 GS 205.0 2.184 2.88 2.199 1

58.3 2A 0.4375 GS 205.1 2.182 3.01 2.014 -8
58.3 3A 0.4375 GS 217.7 2.181 3.16 2.059 -6

128.3 1A 0.6250 BS 234.3 5.165 3.55 3.988 -23*

128.3 2A 0.6250 BS 235.4 5.158 3.39 4.414 -14*
128.3 3A 0.6250 BS 247.6 5.164 3.43 4.769 -8

195.0L 1A 0.5625 GS 276.1 3.533 4.18 3.240 -8

195.0L 2A 0.5625 GS 277.9 3.528 3.94 3.693 5
195.0L 3A 0.5625 GS 289.2 3.537 4.38 3.236 -9

195.0R 1A 0.5625 GS 276.1 3.533 3.92 3.684 4

195.0R 2A 0.5625 GS 277.9 3.528 4.20 3.250 -8
195.0R 3A 0.5625 GS 289.2 3.537 4.25 3.437 -3

258.3L 3A 0.5625 GS 323.7 3.475 4.97 3.149 -9

258.3L 3A 0.5625 GS 325.9 3.472 4.62 3.693 6
258.3L 3A 0.5625 GS 336.3 3.480 4.89 3.511 1

258.3R 3A 0.5625 GS 323.7 3.475 4.80 3.376 -3

258.3R 3A 0.5625 GS 325.9 3.472 4.82 3.393 -2
258.3R 3A 0.5625 GS 336.3 3.480 4.76 3.705 6
* Outside recommended CSA limits (± 10%).

TABLE D
TOWER DEFLECTION & ROTATION
Deflection (inches) Rotation (degrees)
Height
(ft) X Y Resultant Allowable Measured Allowable Overall Overall
Measured Allowable
0.00
0.12 0.12 0.17 0.70 -0.24 ± 2.92 -0.24 ± 2.92
58.3
0.12 0.12 0.00 0.84 0.29 ± 3.50 0.05 ± 5.00
128.3
0.24 0.63 0.50 0.80 0.74 ± 3.34 0.79 ± 5.00
195.0
0.49 -0.57 0.08 0.76 -0.21 ± 3.17 0.58 ± 5.00
258.3
* Outside recommended CSA limits.

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TOWER PROFILE

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TOWER CROSS SECTION

SITE LAYOUT

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GENERAL NOTES

1. All inspections are performed in accordance with CSA S37-01 and other applicable codes.

2. Anchor one (1) is typically designated as the first anchor clockwise of True North (or Magnetic if
declination is unknown). Other anchors are noted in a clockwise direction (looking from tower base).

GUY TENSIONS

3. Initial Tension is the design tension at 10° C. If not specifically given, it is assumed to be 10% of the
breaking strength of the wire as recommended by CSA S37-01.

4. Measured pulse times are for a total of three pulses or swings.

5. Torsion resistor (outrigger) levels are indicated through L - Left and R - Right reference when looking
towards the tower.

6. Anchor convention is indicated as: Outer (A), Middle (B), Inner (C), and so forth.

7. One kip is equal to 1000 pounds force.

TOWER DEFLECTION

8. Direct and Reverse transit readings are used to compensate for any transit / theodolite errors.

9. Leg width is the overall perpendicular distance in inches normal to the line of sight.

GUY HARDWARE

10. Guy hardware legend: GS - 1x7 galvanized guy strand

BS - 1x19 galvanized guy strand or equivalent
Preform - Slater Guy Grip, Big Grip or equivalent
CC - Crosby U-Bolt Clip
FG - Twin-base Clips (Fist Grips)
CS - Compression Sleeve or Mechanical
RS - Rocket Socket or equivalent
J-E - Jaw-Eye turnbuckle
E-E - Eye-Eye turnbuckle

11. Refer to the typical anchor photograph for a clear view of the hardware type and arrangement.

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RECOMMENDATION RATING SYSTEM

Trylon TSF conducted a tower inspection of this tower located in the McIntosh, Ontario region on November 7,
2002. The purpose of this review was to sample the condition of the structure as recommended by Appendix D of
CAN/CSA S37-01 Standard, Antennas, Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures.

The work was carried out in a manner outlined in the aforementioned standard. The items in this section require
corrective action as noted. A description of the associated Priority Ratings used in this section is given below.

A priority is placed on each recommendation made in this report to help the Owner in allocating funds for
remedial work or future attention.

Recommendations are assigned a priority rating of Immediate, Short Term, Long Term, or Monitor. These
ratings are related to safety, structural integrity, system performance, and proper maintenance of the tower and
attachments.

Priorities are assigned based on CSA safety standards as well as the experience and knowledge of our engineering
staff. In all cases, safety is of paramount importance.

Priority Rating:

Immediate Repairs / replacement should be carried out immediately.

This includes items or faults which, if not corrected, may lead to collapse or failure of the structural system
or antenna or pose a threat to the safety of personnel that might be on the site.

Short Term Repairs / replacement should be carried out within the current year.

This includes items or faults which have or will impact on the quality of transmission signals or items that
will in time shorten the service life of the tower or its elements.

Long Term Repairs / replacement should be carried out at the Owner’s discretion.

This includes items or faults related to ease of access to the tower, the ladder condition, anti-climb
condition, fencing, gates, locks, access roads, etc.

Monitor Future attention should be carried out by personnel when on site.

This includes items or faults which require further investigation either by a Professional Engineer
qualified to work with Communication Structures or attention on a regular basis by qualified tower
inspection personnel.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Our terms of reference do not include analytical review of this structure for conformance with the strength
requirements of CSA S37-01 or other pertinent CSA Standards.

Summary of Outstanding Deficiencies and Items Requiring Further Attention As Noted In Report:

Priority Rating

Long Term Remove the unused yagis and dipoles from behind the building.

Long Term Supply and install an anti-climb gate.

Long Term Secure the loose 1/4” tx lines throughout the tower, along with the loose splitter and relay
box.

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Photo #1 - Tower Profile.

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Photo #2 – Tower Base and Waveguide Bridge.

Photo #3 – Waveguide Port Into Building.

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Photo #4 – Typical Anchor 3A.

Photo #5 – Top Antennas.

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Photo #6 – Middle Antennas.

Photo #7 – Bottom Antennas.

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Photo #8 – Loose Relay Box.

Photo #9 – Loose Line Splitter Connection.

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Photo #10 – Discarded Yagis Behind Building.

Photo #11 – Inside the Tower.

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