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1. Raise the Lift Base Plate until it seats firmly into the bottom of the next Center M ast Pole and the cable is straight and taut BLUE SKY MAST Page 54 ee ahha support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast 7 Straightening the Mast Adjusting the Primary Guy Ropes A Tighten the Primary Guy Ropes until the mast is straight and perpendicular and not leaning 8 Repeating the Process A Release the Cam Lock B SLOWLY begin lowering the Center M ast Pole by turning the Winch Handle counter clockwise no more than two revolutions per second SAFETY Incremental Guying must be utilized as necessary during this process al lowing the mast to remain straight and perpendicular at all times This will allow the mast poles to slide down through the tripod easily without binding SAFETY Make sure the cable remains taut at all times and that the Lift Base Plate stays in the bottom of the Center Mast Pole If the Lift Base Plate should come out of the Center M ast Pole immediately stop and lock the Cam Lock and reconnect until the cable is taut and the mast is straight before continuing bo Bo E Lower the Center Mast Pole until at most one inch of the Center M ast Pole above it is visible below the tripod BLus SkY MAsT BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast 8
2. support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 6 Inserting the Mounting Pole A Release the Cam Lock on the bottom of the tripod B Locate the Mounting Pole on the ground next to Bag One The only pole without a silver insert C Insert it into the top of the tripod with the castle cut on the bottom of the pole until the first hole on the Mounting Pole is visible below the Cam Lock then lock it into place using the Cam Lock 7 Cam Lock Maintenance A If at any point the mast begins to slip while the Cam Lock is engaged use the wrench provided with the system to make adjustments B If slipping occurs after center mast poles have been deployed lower the mast so that it contacts the ground C Tighten the nut on the Cam Lock a quarter of aturn until slipping no longer occurs Page 25 Blue SKY MAST Oe eee ee BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 8 Adding the Primary and Secondary Guy Ring A Locate the Blue Secondary Guy Ring located in the Green Zippered Pocket of Bag One Release the Cam Lock on the Blue Secondary Guy Ring and slide it over the top of the mounting pole until it rests on top of the tripod DO NOT lock it into place at this time C Locate the Red Primary Guy Ring located in the
3. Lock the Cam Lock on the Tripod B Remove the Primary Guy Ropes and wind all of the rope onto the handle and place all 4 in the Blue Zippered Pocket inside of Bag One See Stowing amp Packing the System Diagram for further instructions C Remove the Tripod Leg Struts amp Tripod Strut Base Plate and place them in the Long Red Zippered Pocket inside Bag One See Stowing amp Packing the System Diagram for further instructions 11 Lowering the Tripod A Usethe Stake Puller to remove both stakes in the Tilt Leg Base Plate opposite the winch If the ground is to hard then you may have to utilize the crowbar supplied B Usethe Stake Puller to remove a single stake on the right side of each of the re maining two base plates C Loosen the Turn Knob on the Tilt Leg of the Tripod and gently allow the tripod to kneel until the Tilt Leg has been fully collapsed o_o BLUESKY MAST Page 58 Oe support blueskymast com 877 4116278 BLUE S 5KY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast DL Removing the Blue Secondary Guy Ring and Equipment A Remove the equipment and devices that have been attached to the M ounting Pole B Remove the Red Primary Guy Ring and place it in the Green Zippered Pocket inside of Bag One See Stowing amp Packing the System Diagram for further in structions C Remove the Blue Secondary Guy Ring and place it in the Green Zippe
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5. Green Zippered Pocket of Bag One D Remove the push pin and slide it over the top of the Mounting Pole until it rest on top of the Blue Secondary Guy Ring DO NOT pin on the Red Primary Guy Ring at this time support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 9 Attaching Your Equipment to the Mounting Pole gt Attach your equipment to the Mounting Pole O W Properly adjust and secure your equipment and connect any cables at this time SAFETY Always secure loose cables to the Center M ast during deployment with Velcro or some form of cable management to reduce strain on the cables and pre AN vent damage to the connections Loose cables can also cause the mast to lean to one side and affect performance and safety W Raising the Tilt Leg A Loosen the Turn Knob on the Tilt Leg B Raise the tripod then extend the Tilt Leg fully C Tighten the Turn Knob making sure to orient the Strut Coupling towards the center of the mast at the same time Page 27 Blue SKY MAST Warm sabi BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 11 Leveling the Tripod A Locate the 3 Bubble Levels on the Tripod B If any of the bubbles fall beyond the level lines one at a time loosen the turn knob on theleg and a
6. It may be necessary to have another person at a guy rope 90 degrees away or a man on each guy rope to instruct whether a guy rope needs to be adjusted G Adjust all of the Primary Guy Ropes until the mast is straight and perpendicular H Then let out the guy ropes one full arms length to allow enough slack in the line for the mast to be raised I Continue raising poles until the mast has been deployed to full height and it is time to insert the Base Pole Repeat incremental guying steps as needed 35 Deploying the Base Pole A Locate the Base Pole in Bag One It looks like a Center M ast Pole with holes on the sides and is labeled Base Pole i i ee 71 4 0 8 Page 43 Blue SKY MAST BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 35 Deploying the Base Pole Continued Insert the bottom of the Base Pole into the tapered cone of the Lift Base Plate THIS IS A ONE PERSON OPERATION Slowly crank the winch handle with one hand while using the other hand to gently guide the silver insert of the Base Pole into the bottom of the last Center M ast Pole Make sure the poles nest together fully and no silver is showing in the seam You made need to twist the Center Mast Pole slightly to make sure the castle cuts nest together properly Make sure that the cable is taut and straight If the cable has become slightly tw
7. Light Flag Dust and Loose Paper Blown Freely Small Branched Move Small Trees Begin to Sway Large Branches in Motion Wind Whistles Through Wires W hole Trees in Motion BLUESKY MAST alee wrtete eee tors support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Loading and Guying Tutorial Deployable Payload A mast installation can be exposed to several types of loads The physical weight of the instrument and its attachments is referred to as the payload The mast can support much more weight when properly guyed and stabilized but BlueSky M asts will only recommend payloads that are safe to carry during the deployment process and we call this the deployable load The remaining reserve load capacity represents the margin designed to absorb any subsequent environmental load that the mast may encounter The primary environmental load on a mast is wind load The payload capacity on a BlueSky Mast is governed by the installer s ability to safely elevate the pay load to the desired height As poles are inserted into the tripod and the mast begins to climb the mast tip has a tendency to lean off center and away from its position of greatest strength An iterative process of incremental guying and mast pole elevation may be required to successfully deploy the mast For best results please limit your deployment to the height and payload combinations given in the table below MODEL Dep
8. Repeating the Process continued F Lock the Cam Lock G Continue lowering the Center Mast Pole until the Lift Base Plate rest on the ground H Place the Center M ast Pole back into Bag Two Raise the Lift Base Plate until it seats firmly into the bottom of the next Center M ast Pole and the cable is straight and taut J Repeat the process until it s time to release the Cam Lock on the Blue Secondary Guy Ring and remove the Secondary Guy Ropes support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast 9 Removing the Secondary Guy Ropes and Equipment A When the Blue Secondary Guy Ring reaches the top of the tripod stop lowering the mast B Disconnect the Secondary Guy Ropes wind the loose rope back onto the handle then place the four Guy Ropes back in the Black Pull String Secondary Guy Kit Bag C Release the Cam Lock on the Blue Secondary Guy Ring and allow it to rest on top of the Tripod D Begin lowering the mast repeating the same steps until all equipment has been re moved and only the Mounting Pole remains 10 Removing the Primary Guy Ropes and Struts A Lower the Mounting Pole until the Red Primary Guy Ring is easily within reach Page 57 Blue SkY MAST ELUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast 10 Removing the Primary Guy Ropes and Struts A
9. bolang capatniny of guy stake b Deployed 175 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph 70 90 Wind Speed mph 70 90 30 Guy Distance 10 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 1 Sq Ft Panel 50 N Guy Distance BO S Guy Distance BO N Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 30 N Guy Distance 40 Guy Distance 2 59 Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance Sq Ft Panel 2 Sa Ft Panel 3 Sq Ft Panel BU G Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 3 Sq Ft Panel BO Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 N Guy Distance 40 Guy Distance 4 Sq Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance 4 Sq Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 3 Meter System Specifications 3 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only Asnes tripod and guys are propery secured sail Conditions can greatly affect holding capability of poy takes 180 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph 30 N Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 3 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary and Secondary Guying Anume ipod and guys are pioperty waw nd coil conditions can proat Mect hokiing copabitty of guy stakes 180 lbs Deployed Wind Speed mph 30 N Guy Distance 1 Sq Ft Panel 1 Sq Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance 2 Sq Ft Panel 3 Sq Ft Panel 4 Sq Ft Panel Biue5xy MAST mbasa sahiana B0 N Guy Dastance 40 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO NN Gay Distance 30 N Guy Destance 50 Guy Dest ance 80 Guy Distance bO N Guy Di
10. highly recommended that a person be dedicated to each primary guy rope until the mast no longer requires incremental guying This number can be reduced if experienced personnel are present 6 Lowering the Mast Removing the Next Center Mast Pole A Release the Cam Lock B SLOWLY begin lowering the Center M ast Pole by turning the Winch Handle counter clockwise no more than two revolutions per second SAFETY Incremental Guying must be utilized as necessary during this process al lowing the mast to remain straight and perpendicular at all times This will allow the mast poles to slide down through the tripod easily without binding SAFETY Make sure the cable remains taut at all times and that the Lift Base Plate stays in the bottom of the Center M ast Pole If the Lift Base Plate should come out of the Center M ast Pole immediately stop and lock the Cam Lever and reconnect until the cable is taut and the mast is straight before continuing De Bo E Lower the Center Mast Pole until at most one inch of the Center M ast Pole above it is visible below the tripod BLus SkY MAST BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast 6 Lowering the Mast Removing the Next Center Mast Pole continued F Lock the Cam Lock G Continue lowering the Center M ast Pole until the Lift Base Plate rests on the ground H Place the Center Mast Pole back into Bag Two
11. it falls either during instal lation or later Any person touching any part of a mast or even standing near a mast that con tacts a power line can be seriously injured or killed e BEWARE OF UNDERGROUND POWER LINES Ground stakes might penetrate underground power lines Before deploying any ground stakes be sure to check the area for warnings of bur ied cables and contact your local power company to verify Any person touching any part of a mast or even standing near a mast that contacts a power line can be seriously injured or killed e Keep guy ropes away from power lines to eliminate the possibility of a power line falling on the guy rope e Never touch a mast or structure that you suspect may be accidentally energized electrically e Never work with a mast or related structure during electrical storm activity e Contrary to popular belief most lightning injuries and damage do not come from direct light ning strikes There are several ways that lightning can injure you e Step Potential is potentially hazardous voltage that can exist on the ground like stepping on a live wire This results from electrical energy diverted into the ground from lightning striking nearby It is the most common injury causing lightning effect e Flashover is when lightning strikes a nearby object and then jumps to another nearby object This is usually what injures people standing under trees in an electrical storm e Do not stand near the mast dep
12. there is only one inch of the bottom of the Center M ast Pole above the Base Pole visible below the bottom of the tripod C Lock the Cam Lock Page 51 Blue SkY MAST KAN a BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast 5 Removing the Base Pole A SAFETY Always make sure the Cam Lock is engaged before lowering the Lift Base AN Plate B Lower the Base Pole to the ground by SLOWLY turning the Winch Handle counter clockwise until the Lift Base Plate rests firmly on top of the Strut Base Plate C SAFETY If the Center M ast Pole above begins to slip as you lower the Base Pole AN then you have not engaged the Cam Lock fully Lock the Cam Lock fully D Remove the Base Pole from the Lift Base Plate and place it on the ground next to Bag One DO NOT put itin BAG Two E Raise the Lift Base Plate until it seats firmly into the bottom of the next Center M ast Pole and the cable is straight and taut support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast Incremental Guying Why is it Important when lowering the mast Incremental Guying is MANDATORY when lowering the mast to prevent leaning dur ing the process which can cause binding in the tripod Binding creates friction in the tripod making the poles harder to lower and causing potential unsafe conditions When lowering the mast it is
13. BLUESKY MAST AA elevating solutions AL3 Lift Series Manual mag Ars g pp a V ag b i Fa i I x a 4 6 X w3 a b O Y oo r u 4 1ite Configurations BlueSky AL3 Mast Lift Series USERS MANUAL Do Not Duplicate Alter or Copy Without the Express Written Consent of BlueSky Mast Inc Copyright 2022 Allendale LLC All Rights Reserved ELUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Disclaimers and Warranties DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEPLOY THIS MAST IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED IN SIMILAR DEVICES You are responsible for your own safety and survival and that of those persons around the mast This manual is to be used as an aid and only to be used at your own risk Nothing will replace good sound judgment when deploying the mast The information provided in this manual should be used as a guideline and not absolute fact M any variables are involved in deploying a mast system such as weather soil conditions guying distances cantilevered payloads surrounding obstacles accuracy and precision of guying etc BLUESKY MAST INC MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE GOODS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUD ING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE BUYER MAKES NO RELIANCE ON ANY REPRESENTATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF BLUESKY MAST INC EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THE
14. LUE SKY MAST Page 22 Oe ed support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUE3ZKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 3 Setting Up and Orienting the Tripod continued C Stand thetripod up on the ground with the Tilt Leg opposite the winch facing in the same direction that you want your equipment to point release the Velcro Strap D Unfold the tripod legs and lock them into place E SAFETY Verify the cross bars on each tripod leg are fully deployed and locked into AN position by pushing down on them 4 Attaching the Tripod Base Plates A Attach the tripod base plates located in the Long Red Zippered Pocket in Bag One to the bottom of each tripod leg Page 23 Blue SkY Masr Oe Pmt mhina ELUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 5 Extending the Two Tripod Legs A Oneatatime fully extend the two tripod legs adjacent to the winch by loosening the turn knobs on the tripod legs DO NOT EXTEND the Tilt Leg opposite the winch Sa B Once fully extended lock them in place using the turn knobs making sure to orient the Strut Couplings towards the center of the mast C DriveaSINGLE tripod stake located in the black stake kit bag into the LEFT SIDE of each of the two base plates on the extended legs only BLUE SKY MAST Page 24 ee ahha
15. LUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 17 Attaching the Leg Struts continued D Oneat atime insert the Tripod Struts into each receiver on the Strut Base Plate by loosening the Turn Knob on the Leg Strut and extending the inside strut E It may be necessary to also rotate the tripod legs slightly to properly align the Leg Struts F Besure that the struts are fully inserted into the receivers on the Strut Base Plate G The holes on the strut and the receiver will line up if inserted correctly Insert the hitch pin and secure it 18 Leveling the Tripod A Locate the 3 Bubble Levels on the Tripod B If any of the bubbles fall beyond the level lines one at a time loosen the turn knob on theleg and adjust the length as needed to make the tripod level C Fully tighten both the Tripod Leg Turn Knobs and the Struts Turn Knobs D SAFETY Never adjust the Leg Strut Turn Knobs or Leg Turn Knobs during or after deployment of the Center M ast Poles Blue SKY MAST support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 19 Securing the Strut Base Plate to the Ground A Locate the Strut Base Plate Stake that has the flat red head in the Stake Kit Bag B Drive the stake into the hole in the center of the Strut Base Pla
16. Rope at this time D Repeat the Process for the remaining 3 Secondary Guy Ropes DO NOT stake the Secondary Guy Ropes they will be adjusted and staked at the end of the deploy ment Constantly check on the deployed guy ropes as they can get tangled in equip ment Page 41 Blue SkY MAST T a BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 33 Continue Lifting the Center Mast Poles Until Incremental Guying is Required A Continue raising the center mast poles with same procedure until the Primary Guy Ropes go taut or the mast begins to lean causing the Bubble Levels to indicate that the mast is no longer level and Incremental Guying is required B When the mast begins to lean it will be necessary to adjust the Primary Guy Ropes for the rest of the deployment to maintain proper leveling and a straight mast Incremental Guying Why is it Important Heavy loads or windy conditions can exert extra force on the center mast poles during deployment causing them to bind in the tripod and create potentially unsafe conditions Incremental Guying is used when the mast begins to lean and is no longer straight and perpendicular which can cause binding in the tripod during deployment Binding creates friction in the tripod making the poles harder to crank up in the air and puts unnecessary strain on the winch Incremental guying may be required whe
17. This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other agreements and warranties any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty BLUESKY M AST INC Neither assumes nor authorizes any representative or other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the equipment delivered or provided In no event shall BLUESKY M AST INC Be liable for any loss of profits loss of use interruption of business or indirect special or consequential damages of any kind In no event shall BLUESKY MAST INC be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price of the equipment Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Page 3 Blue SkY MAST Wank ELUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Safety W arnings IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Part Power Lines Lightning and Grounding e LOOK UP AND LIVE Before erecting the mast check for overhead power lines Never deploy this mast where there is any possibility of direct or indirect contact with a power line Keep the mast a distance equal to or greater than twice its height away from power lines This will ensure that the Antenna masts guy ropes or cables will not contact power if
18. center of the tri pod This is its position of greatest strength which will maximize the load carrying capacity of the mast in terms of payload as well as wind survivability When no wind is present the guy lines remain critical to stabilize the top of the mast and to keep the instrument mounts level BLUESKY MAST Page 8 alee armo support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Loading and Guying Tutorial Anchor Radius Ideal guying is set with an anchor radius of 80 of the mast height Many applications of mast deployments are not able to afford an installation footprint of this size and installers may find it more convenient to place the guy anchors much closer to the mast as shown in the figure to the right BlueSky Mast does not recommend configu rations utilizing less than 80 guy radius but if your site dictates that you must deviate from the recommended configuration it is imperative that the installer is aware of the effects of the reduced anchor radius and its effect on total payload capacity and wind loading The angle of pull on the guy line relative to the anchor radius may produce a lever effect increasing the mast compression due to wind loading by a factor of 5 Guying Distance Anchor The table at left shows the affect the anchor radius has of Mast Radius on the multiplying factors of compressive loads pro Height Factor duced on the mast bya
19. ctive equipment at no charge or at its option refund the purchase price if the equipment is returned to BLUESKY MAST INC not more than twelve D months after shipment Removal or reinstallation of equipment and its transportation shall not be at the cost of BLUESKY MAST INC except BLUESKY MAST INC shall return repaired or replaced equipment freight prepaid to a continental United States address This Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect its stability or durability or which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident This Warranty does not cover equipment which has been impaired by severe weather conditions such as excessive wind ice storms lightning or other natu ral occurrences over which BLUESKY MAST INC has no control and this Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been operated or installed other than in accordance with the instructions furnished by BLUESKY MAST INC Products are manufactured from anodized aluminum in various colors Color fading and varying shades of color will inevitably occur with exposure to sunlight and environmental conditions and is not considered a defect in the mate rial or product Claimants under this W arranty shall present their claims along with the defective equipment to BLUESKY MAST INC immediately upon failure Noncompliance with any part of this claim procedure may invalidate this warranty in whole or in part
20. d lowering the mast it is highly recommended that a person be dedicated to each primary guy rope until the mast no longer requires incremental guying This number can be reduced if experienced personnel are present BLUE SKY MAST Page 20 support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying Page 21 BLUESKY MAST PR Het bent teem BLUESKY MAST eleva F M WWW DI UeSKYM ast com ting solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 1 Inspecting the Site Before Deployment A Make sure the ground where you are deploying is level and clear of debris B Make sure the ground is capable of holding the tripod stakes and guy stakes C Make sure there is enough room to extend your guy ropes out to the full length based on your deployment height D SAFETY Make sure there are no overhead wires buried power lines or an unex a ploded ordinance 2 Unpacking Bag One A Remove Tripod Mounting Pole Lift Base Plate Strut Base Plate Stake Kit Bag and Guy Kit Bag from Bag One and set next to Bag One B Leave the Base Pole in Bag One o Lift Base Plate Stake Kit Bag Guy Kit Bag Mounting Pole Wheeling Strut Base Plate Carry Bag 1 3 Setting Up and Orienting the Tripod A Check to make sure the ground is level and clear of debris B Locate the Tripod from Bag One B
21. djust the length as needed to make the tripod level Tighten the turn knobs when finished C When adjusting the Tripod Legs make sure that the Strut Couplings are facing toward the center of the tripod D SAFETY CHECK THE BUBBLE LEVELS OFTEN Improper leveling can result in excessive leaning which can damage the system and can cause serious bodily harm D2 Securing the Tripod A Makesureall Tripod Base Plates are level and flat on the ground B Drivetripod stakes located in the Black Stake Kit Bag into the remaining holes on all three tripod leg base plates support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 13 Attaching the Winch Handle A Locate the Winch Handle located in the Blue Zippered Pocket of Bag One B Pull the Quick Release Pin on the front of the Winch Slide the Winch Handle into the slot Release the pin and lock the handle into place 1 Attaching the Lift Base Plate A Locate the Lift Base Plate B Insert it into the bottom of the Mounting Pole C Align the Lift Base Plate so that the rollers on the plate are in line with the Winch and the Tilt Leg Page 29 Blue SkY MAST Whanbie mobs BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 15 Attaching and Securing the Winch Cable A Turn th
22. e 10 Guy Distance SO Guy Distance BO N Guy Distance Page 1 1 5q H Panel 2 Sq Ft Panel 3 5g Ft Panel 4 Sa Ft Panel 30 N Guy Distance 50 N Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 10 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 10 Guy Distance 50 N Guy Distance AO Guy Distance 40 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO N Guy Distance Blue SkY MAST WAN Ay Hotbot teem BLUESKY MAST elevating solutions www BlueSkyMast com Lift Series M anual Load Tables B Meter System Specifications 13 Meter AL3 Lift System 13 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only Primary and Secondary Guying Arumes tripod and guys ere property secured toll conditions cen greetty affect Arumes tripod and guys are property serred soll conditions can greatly tenicling i apedality of gury crabes Affect halides Capability of poy Stabe 95 Ibs Deployed 95 lbs Deployed Wind Speed mph Wind Speed mph 30 Guy Distance 10 Guy Distance 1 Sq Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance 1 Sq Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 3D Guy Distance 10 N Guy Distance 2 Sq Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance 2 Sq Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance KO N Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 3 5q Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance 3 Sq Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Distance 80 N Guy Distance 30 S Guy Distance 30 N Guy Distance 4 5q Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance 4 Sa Ft Panel 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Di
23. e Winch Handle counter clockwise paying out about three feet of cable B Insure the cable hangs freely from the bottom left side of the winch C Pass the end of the cable with the Ball Stop through the bottom of the two rollers on the Lift Base Plate D Locate the Ball Stop Holder located on the bottom of the Tripod opposite the Winch E Secure the Ball Stop by pulling the pin on the Ball Stop Holder and guide the Ball Stop into place G Remove the slack in the cable by cranking the winch handle clockwise until the Lift Base Plate is seated securely in the bottom of the Mounting Pole BLUESKY MAST support blueskymast com 877 4116278 BLUE S 5KY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 16 Deploying and Aligning the Strut Plate A Locate the Strut Base Plate B Place the Strut Base Plate on the ground centered directly below the Lift Base Plate C Rotate the Strut Base Plate until the Strut Base Plate receivers line up with the Strut Couplings on the tripod legs T Attaching the Leg Struts A Locate the 3 Leg Struts in the Long Red Zippered Pocket of Bag One B Attach the Leg Struts to the Strut Couplings located at the center of each Tripod leg next to the turn knob C Screw the struts all the way down then back off a partial turn until the Turn Knobs on the Tripod Struts are facing directly up AN Blue SkY MAST Page 31 E
24. ecifications 7 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only 155 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph 30 6 Guy Distance 1 Sa Ft Panel GO Guy Distance 7 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary and Secondary Guying 155 lbs Deployed Wind Speed mph 30 gt Gay Distance H Panel SO Guy Distance BLUESKY Mast BO Guy Destance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy D stame 80 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 6 Guy Distance 30 Guy Destance 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Distance 0 truly Distance w Gay Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 6 Guy Distance PO No Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 Distance Page 4 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions support blueskymast com support blueskymast com 8771 411 6278 Lift Series M anual Load Tables 6 Meter System Specifications Survivable Surdvabie 6 Meter AL3 Lift System 6 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only Primary and Secondary Guying 165 lbs Deployed 165 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph Wind Speed mph 70 00 70 90 1 Sq Ft Panel 2 Sq Ft Panel 3 Sq Ft Panel 45q Ft Panel 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Dist ance 30 Ss Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 Ss Guy Distance 1 Sq Ft Panel 2 Sq Ft Panel 3 Sq Ft Panel 4 Sq Ft Panel 40 Guy D
25. en the Green Zippered Pocket and Blue Zippered Pocket 8 Place the Mounting Pole to the left of the Tripod in the Main Compartment 9 Place the Base Pole to the left of the Tripod on top of the Mounting Pole in the Main Compartment with silver insert toward the top of the bag see diagram Use the straps in the Main Compartment to secure the Tripod the Base Pole and the Mounting Pole together 10 Place all of the Center Mast Poles in the Main Compartment of Bag 2 Page 61 BLus SkY MAST ELUE SKY MAST elevating solutions BlueSky Mast Inc 1535 Gunn Hwy Odessa FL 33556 USA Phone 877 411 6278 International 718 802 3266 FAX 866 411 6278 sales blueskymast com Cage Code 3JWX5 DUNS Number 187469404
26. g solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast r Page 49 Blues Sxv MAST HAY BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast 1 Reconnecting the Winch Cable A Replace the Winch Handle if it was removed B Run the cable through the Lift Base Plate C Secure the cable properly in the Ball Stop Holder test by pulling on the cable to ensure a secure fit 2 Removing the Lift Base Plate Stakes A Locate the Stake Puller in the Black Stake Bag B Remove the stakes in the Lift Base Plate utilizing the Stake Puller C Helpful Hit If the ground is hard and compact use the Stake Puller as a fulcrum and pull on one side of the stake puller allowing the other side to contact the ground providing upward leverage BLUESKY MAST Page 50 Oe ahha support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast 3 Loosening the Primary and Removing the Secondary Guy Ropes A Unlock the Primary Guy Ropes and loosen them by sliding the Rope Stay away from the mast approx P inches B Pull the stakes attached to the Secondary Guy Ropes unclip from the stakes and place the four stakes back in the Primary amp Secondary Guy Stake Bag 4 Raising the Base Pole A Release the Cam Lock B Raise the Base Pole approx 22 inches by SLOWLY turning the Winch Handle clock wise until
27. he grounding cables and place them at the base of the mast 4 Remove the wing nut from the post without the Bronze ECLE connector and attach the ends of the grounding cables 5 Connect one end of each of the grounding cables to the grounding bracket post and tighten back down the wing nut 6 If additional equipment grounds are required attach them to the Bronze ECLE con nector p 7 i Z 7 Pi FA T DE P aaa w 7 Extend the grounding cables away from the base pole at 20 degree angles from each other 8 Position the Bt stake of each cable at the free end furthest from the base of the mast 9 Evenly space the remaining stakes of each cable at an interval of 4 5 ft from each other 10 Hammer the stakes into the ground making sure that the head of each stake contacts the ground Page 47 Blue SkY MAST T a hen BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Lowering the M ast Lowering the Mast System With Primary and Secondary Guying Expert Users 3 People 20 Minutes Novice Users 5 People 35 Minutes W hen lowering the mast it is highly recommended that a person be dedicated to each primary guy rope until the mast no longer requires incremental guying This number can be reduced if experienced personnel are present BLUE SKY MAST Page 48 support blueskymast com 877 4116278 BLUESKY MAST elevatin
28. horizontal wind force Below are examples of various anchor radii Page 9 Blue SkY MAST T BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Loading and Guying Tutorial Primary and Secondary Guy Placement BlueSky utilizes a 4 guy configuration to help minimize the affect wind loading has on the mast The primary guys are always deployed from the top of the mast and extend out at a 90 degree angle from each other The secondary guys are deployed halfway down the mast between the top of the tripod and the pri mary guys They are also deployed at 90 degrees of each other and 45 degrees of the primary guy ropes The primary and secondary guys are always deployed at the same distance or anchor radius from the base of the mast Guying Distance From the Base of the Mast If you are unable to utilize the 80 rule then refer to the load characteristics of your mast in the ta bles following this section to understand the impact to the payload capacity and wind loading of your mast BLUE SKY MAST Page 10 alee armo support blueskymast com BLUESKY MAST elevating solutions 8717 4146278 Lift Series M anual Load Tables 35 Meter System Specifications 15 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Guying Only Assumes tripod and guys are property secured soil conditons can greatly attert hotding capetelity ii carp haban 75 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph 70 90 10 Guy Dis
29. ip on the free end of the 2nd Primary Guy Rope to the square hole opposite the round hole on the Red Primary Guy Ring B Walk away from the mast directly opposite of the Ist Primary Guy while unwind ing the guy rope from the handle C Take one normal step for every meter of height of the mast and stop Example 5 Meter Mast equals 5 steps or paces D Unwind the remaining guy rope off the handle and drive two stakes through the Dual Stake Plates E Slide the handle toward the mast approximately 7 feet 26 Primary Guying Deploying the Remaining Primary Guy Ropes A Attach the stainless steel clip on the free end of the 3rd and 4th Primary Guy Ropes to the remaining square holes on the Primary Guy Ring B Repeat the process outlined above until all guy ropes have been deployed C When finished the Primary Ropes should be deployed 90 degrees from each other Page 37 Blue SkY MAST Wank mabest hens BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 27 Lowering the Lift Base Plate to the Ground SAFETY Always make sure the Cam Lock is engaged before lowering the Lift Base Plate Slowly begin lowering the Lift Base Plate by turning the winch handle counter clockwise making sure that the Center M ast Poles do not begin to move SAFETY If the mast begins to slipping occurs check that the Cam Lock is engaged Ifit i
30. istance 0 Guy Distance 10 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Distance Page B 1 Sa Ft Panel 2 Sa Ft Panel 3 Sa Ft Panel 4 Sq Ft Panel 30 Guy Destance 50 6 Guy Destance 80 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distante 50 Guy Destaiwe B0 No Guy Distance 30 Guy Distame 50 Guy Distante BO Guy D amp taime 30 6 Guy Distame 50 Guy Distante 80 6 Guy Distante Blue SkY MAST Wearbim mahi ELUESKY MAST 877 A1L6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Load Tables 8 Meter System Specifications 8 Meter AL3 Lift System 8 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only Primary and Secondary Guying Assumes tripod and guys are property secured sok conditions can greatly affect Assumes tripod and paya are property secured sol conditions can greatly Making apabdity of guy Makes etext hakiing capabdity of guy takes 145 Ibs Deployed 145 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph Wind Speed mph 30 Guy Distance S0 Guy Distance 80 H Guy Distante WO NN Gary Distame YO Guy Distance BO Daly Distance 30 Guy Distance S0 Guy Distance 80 6 Gary Distance 30 Gay Distance YO Guy Distance 80 o Guy Distante Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance B0 Guy Distance 30S Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Distance 7 Meter System Sp
31. istance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 30 N Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 0 Guy Distance 5 Meter System Specifications 5 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only 170 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph 5 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary and Secondary Guying 170 lbs Deployed Wind Speed mph 20 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO N Guy Distance 30 N Guy Distance SO Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 10 Guy Distance 50 N Guy Distance BU NG Guy Distance 40 Guy Distance SO Guy Distance 80 N Guy Distance 1 Sq Ft Panel 2 Sq Ft Panel 3 54 Ft Panel 4 Sq Ft Panel Page 5 Blue SkY MAST T m ed 1 Sy Ft Panel 2 Sa Ft Panel 3 Sq Ft Panel 4 5q Ft Panel 30 56 Guy Distance SO Guy Distance B0 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance S0 So Gay Distance B0 Guy Distance 20 o Guy Distante 50 b Guy Distante BU Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Destance 80 Guy Distance www BlueSkyMast com BLUE SKY IVIAST ee elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Load Tables 4 Meter System Specifications 4 Meter AL3 Lift System 4 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only Primary and Secondary Guying Arumes Napad and guy are property terured sail conditions cen greatly affect Awumes tripod and guy we property secured wil Caeetition can greemy holding copetdlity of guy stakes affect
32. isted then tap the Lift Base Plate lightly with your foot to straighten out the cable Release the Cam Lock and SLOWLY lower the Base Pole to the ground until the Lift Base Plate rests firmly on the Strut Plate SAFETY If the base pole amp mast do not lower adjust the guy ropes DDD 36 Locking amp Securing the Primary Guy Ropes Adjust the Primary Guy Ropes until the mast is completely straight and perpendicular to the ground Pull asmall amount of slack in the line Grab the rope and wrap it around the rope lock to secure the Primary Guy Ropes Blue SKY MAST support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 37 Adjusting and Staking the Secondary Guy Ropes A Locate the 4 Guy Stakes in the stake kit bag B Pull each of the Secondary Guys out to its furthest distance and drive a Guy Stake into the ground so that the each of the Secondary Guys are evenly placed at a 45 degree angle between the Primary Guy Ropes C Adjust the Secondary Guys making sure that the Tripod stays level and straight Lock the Secondary Guy Ropes 38 Staking the Lift Base Plate A Make sure the Base Pole is centered below the mast B Drivethe remaining two tripod stakes through the 2 holes on the Lift Base Plate C It may be necessary to slightly rotate or adjust the Lift Base Plate to properly align the stake holes with those on
33. ke sure there is always at most one inch of the pole visible beneath the bottom of the tripod before securing the Cam Lock F Repeat this process of adding Center Mast Poles until it is time to engage the Blue Secondary Guy Ring BLus SkY MAST BLUESKY IMAST Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying A When you have deployed the mast half way stop and lock the Cam Lock on the bottom of the tripod B Locate the Blue Secondary Guy Ring on top of the tripod and lock down the Cam Lock on the Secondary Guy Ring C SAFETY Makesure that the Cam Lock is fully locked and that the safety is covering A the Cam Lock Lever This will prevent a guy rope from accidentally unlocking the Blue Secondary Guy Ring during deployment A Locate the four Secondary Guy Ropes in the zippered pocket of Bag One B Attach the blue stainless steel clip on the free end of the Ist Secondary Guy Rope to the round hole on the Blue Secondary Guy Ring support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 32 Secondary Guying Deploying the Secondary Guy Ropes C Walk away from the mast while unwinding all of the guy rope from the handle Place the Ist Secondary Guy Rope on the ground in between two of the Primary Guy Ropes so that it is at a 45 degree angle from the Primary Guy Ropes DO NOT stake the Secondary Guy
34. kymast com 877 4116278 ELUE3ZKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Stowing and Packing the System Wheeling Carry Bag 1 1 Place the 4 Primary amp 4 Secondary Guy Ropes in the Blue Zippered Pocket upper right pocket if standing at the bottom of the bag as shown in the diagram and zip it closed 2 Place the Tripod Leg Struts Base Plates amp Crowbar in the Long Red Zippered Pocket and zip it closed 3 Place the Reference Pack AL3 Manual Reference Sheet and a wrench Cable Management Straps Red Primary Guy Ring Lift Base Plate Blue Secondary Guy Ring and Winch Handle in the Green Zippered Pocket bottom right pocket if standing at the bottom of the bag as shown in the diagram and zip it closed 4 Place the Tripod with the attached Winch in the Main Compartment with the legs positioned towards the wheels on the bottom of the bag and with the Winch facing up and to the right If standing at the bottom of the bag as shown in the diagram 5 Place the 8 Tripod Stakes single Red Tipped Strut Base Plate Stake 2 Stake Pullers and a Hammer in the Stake Kit Bag and place the bag in between the Tripod Legs and slide it toward the top of the Tripod 6 Place 2 Guy Stakes and a Hammer in the Guy Kit Bag and place it in between Tripod legs and position it toward the bottom of the Stake Kit Bag 7 Place the Strut Base Plate face down on the right side of the Tripod leaning on the Tripod Legs betwe
35. loy or retract the mast during electrical storm activity e Always ground the mast BLUESKY MAST Page 4 alee armo support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Safety W arnings IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Part Il Guy Ropes and Fasteners e Inspect all guy ropes and fasteners for wear or damage before use Serious injury or death may occur If a guy rope failure causes a mast to fall e Mark guy ropes clearly to prevent personnel from tripping over them Personnel who trip may suffer injury and may also pull up a guy rope and cause the mast to fall e Monitor the tension of the guy ropes to ensure proper tension e Ensure that stakes and anchors are secure in the ground before attaching guy ropes Use extra caution when anchoring guy ropes especially in sandy or loose soil e Never fasten a guy rope over a sharp edge or in a manner that causes abrasion This may cause guy rope failure Pad any contacting surfaces if necessary e Do not install guy ropes across roadways or other paths of travel Always clearly mark guy ropes e Ensure guy ropes are clear of branches and other obstructions e Use only authorized parts Unapproved substitutes may not be strong enough for the equip ment e Periodically inspect the mast to ensure that it remains structurally sound and properly installed e Never overload the mast or structure Use ONLY the equipment and accessories in prope
36. loyable Load Ibs Wind Load Primary and Secondary Guying 3 Meter 10 5 Feet 180lbs SO MPH sana sabi a onan 6 Meter 21 Feet 7 Meter 24 5 Feet 8 Meter 28 Feet 11 Meter 35 Feet 12 Meter 38 5 Feet 13 Meter 42 Feet 14 Meter 45 5 Feet KA AA KA PNG Blue 5x v MAST Wank BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Loading and Guying Tutorial Wind Effects When wind blows on a mast and its instruments the guys restrict the top of the mast and its instru ments from moving off center The mast s reaction to wind will put tension in the guy line and force the top of the mast downward in compression the amount of which will vary depending on the an chor distance as described below The size and shape of the instruments determine the amount of force they produce in any given wind condition Don t forget that the mast itself is a surface area exposed to the wind and its wind load will need to be added to the instrument wind load to get the total wind load on the system The mast wind loads are given in the table at the end of this section and clearly show the benefits of Secondary Guying ish umeni x Wind hd gt S c FE 4 irs a o WA c 3 wp o w gt 2 N A Mas Sane lt Anchor Distance gt Guying Guy lines are used to maintain the position of the top of the mast directly over the
37. n less than two people are available to hold the primary or secondary guy ropes during deployment with heavy loads or high winds Excessive leaning during deployment is an indicator that incremental guying is required When these conditions exist it will be necessary to incrementally guy the mast during deployment before reaching the desired height Incremental guying will add time to the deployment but will ensure the safety of both personnel and equipment Be sure when adjusting the amount of tension on the guy ropes not to over tighten the guy ropes This puts significant downward pressure on the mast See the diagram below for reference on how guy ropes and the mast should look when correctly deployed BLUESKY MAST Page 42 support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUE3ZKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 34 Utilizing Incremental Guying A Once the mast begins to lean or the Primary Guy Ropes go taut then stop cranking the winch and Lock the Cam Lock B Start with the Guy Rope opposite the direction the mast Is leaning C Pull on the knotted end of the guy handle until you have removed enough slack in the rope to allow only one center mast pole to be inserted D Tieaslip knot in the slack to prevent the line from sliding back through the hole on the guy handle E Slide the Primary Guy Rope Handle toward the mast to tighten the rope and straighten the mast F
38. peed mph 11 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary and Secondary Guying Aumes tripod and geyr are property secured soil condition can gresy affect holding capabdity of guy stakes 115 lbs Deployed Wind Speed mph 1 Sq Ft Panel 2 Sq H Panel 3 Sq Ft Panel 4 Sq Ft Panel 30 Guy Destance 50 o Guy Distante 80 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distante 80 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distante BO 6 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Distance 1 54 Ft Panel 2 Sa H Panel 3 Sq Ft Panel 4 Sq Ft Panel 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distante BO Guy Distame 30 Guy Distame 50 Guy Dsstanre 80 Guy Distante 30 NG Guy Distance 50 Guy Distante 80 Guy Destance 3D Guy Distam e 50 Guy Distance 80 o Guy Distance 10 Meter System Specifications 10 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only Assumes tripod and guys are property secured soll conditions can greatty affect hotding apatelity ul guy itakos 125 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph 10 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary and Secondary Guying Assumes tripod and guys are peowerty secured soll conditions can greatly aMect hotding capabdity of guy Takes 125 lbs Deployed Wind Speed mph 1 Sq Ft Panel 2 Sq Ft Panel 3 Sq Ft Panel 4 Sq Ft Panel 30 N Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance KO Guy Distance 10 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 NG Guy D
39. r quan tities as described by the manufacture specifications Do not use unauthorized equipment or modifications e BE CAUTIOUS of ice that may form on the antenna mast The area around the antenna mast should be marked and roped off to avoid falling ice Special care must be taken when retracting the mast or structure to avoid falling ice e Useadditional guy ropes for the mast if heavy ice loading or wind is expected or anticipated e Ensure that the wind speed is not excessive during deployment retraction operations Maximum Safe wind speeds are available from manufacturer for your specific mast Page 5 BLus SKY MasrT BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Safety W arnings IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Part Ill Wind Conditions e BlueSky Mast recommends that you do not to attempt to actively deploy in winds that exceed 10 mph with Novice Users 5 mph with Intermediate Users and 20 mph with Expert Users e During windy conditions it will be necessary to incrementally guy the mast as it is being de ployed e Incremental Guying will add time to the deployment but increase the protection of personnel and equipment USE THE CHART BELOW TO HELP DETERMINE WIND SPEED VISUAL KM H DEPLOYMENT OBSERVATIONS CONDITIONS Smoke Rises Vertically Wind Direction Shown by Smoke Wind Felt on Face Leaves Rustle Leaves amp Twigs in Constant Motion Wind Extends
40. red Pocket D Release the Winch Cable from the Ball Stop Holder and wind the cable back onto the Winch and stow the Lift Base Plate in the Long Red Zippered Pocket inside Bag One toward the bottom of the bag See Stowing amp Packing the System Diagram for further instructions E Release the Cam Lock and Place the M ounting Pole on the ground next to Bag One F Remove the remaining Tripod Stakes and put them back in the Primary amp Secon dary Guy Stake Bag G Remove the remaining Tripod Stakes and put them back in the Black Zippered Staking Kit Bag H Collapse the two extended Tripod Legs and remove the Tripod Base Plates and place them in the Long Red Zippered Pocket inside Bag One toward the top of the bag Zip the Long Red Zippered Pocket closed See Stowing amp Packing the System Diagram for further instructions Collapse the Tripod and secure the legs together with Velcro B3 Stow Loose Gear and Police the Area A Stow any loose gear To be sure of optimal packing continue to Stowing amp Packing the System Diagram for further instructions B Police the area to make sure that all gear and tools have been accounted for and stowed properly Page 59 Blue SKY MAST oe rare BLUE SKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Stowing and Packing the System Wheeling Carry Bag 1 BLUESKY MAST Page 60 aletara sahiana support blues
41. s engaged refer to the Cam Lock Maintenance section of the manual Continue lowering the Lift Base Plate until it rest flat on the ground 28 Inserting the First Center Mast Pole A C Locate a Center M ast Pole with the silver insert in Bag Two and insert the bottom of the Center M ast Pole onto the tapered cone of the Lift Base Plate THISISA ONE PERSON OPERATION Slowly crank the winch handle with one hand while using the other hand to gently guide the silver insert of the Center M ast Pole into the bottom of the M ounting Pole M ake sure the poles nest together fully and no silver is showing in the seam You may need to twist the Center M ast Pole slightly to make sure the castle cuts nest together properly Blue SKY MAST support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUE3ZKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series Manual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 29 Lifting the Center Mast Pole A Make sure that the cable is taut and straight If the cable has become slightly twisted then tap the Lift System Base Plate lightly with your foot to straighten out the cable B Release the Cam Lock on the bottom of the tripod C Raise the Center Mast Pole by cranking the winch handle clockwise until the bot tom of the Center Mast Pole is within one inch of the bottom of the tripod D Secure the Center M ast Pole by locking the Cam Lock on the tripod E SAFETY When raising the poles ma
42. stance 50 N Gay Distance 80 N Guy Distance 2 Sa Ft Panel 3 Sq Ft Panel 4 Sq Ft Panel BO Guy Distance BO N Guy Distance 3D N Guy Distance 50 N Guy Distante BO NN Guy Distame 30 N Guy Distance 50 Guy Distante 30 Guy Distante 50 N Guy Distance Page 16 support blueskymast com AGO BLUE SKY MAST elevating solutions Anatomy of an AL3 Tripod Cross Bar Tricollar w Rollers Turn Knob amp Threaded Coupling Tripod Leg Swivel Tripod Ball Stop H older Base Plate Bubble Levels x 3 Cam Lock n Blue SkY MAST ELUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Packing and Parts Break Down re Libel 000 f1V STE1 M EWSE Ub S S A Ey ee ANG rau arpaa aye GWIN ANG INT rz BLuE SkY MAST Page 18 Oe es support blueskymast com 877 4116278 BLUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Packing and Parts Break Down Wheeling Carry Bag 2 15 Meters TEE EAS J i 000 ETV 5STET M EWSO harga ara ampa f 5 WING ANGIN TS rz Page 19 Blue SkY MAST PG a PS ELUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying Deploying the Mast System With Primary and Secondary Guying Expert Users 3 People 30 Minutes Novice Users 5 People 45 Minutes When raising an
43. stance BO Guy Distance D Meter System Specifications 12 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only Anumes ipod and guys are property cecured coll conditons can greatly alfer holding cepability of puy states 105 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph 12 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary and Secondary Guying Asuarmes tripod and guys ae property sore rd col condition can greeny affect bolting capabilay of poy stake 105 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph 1 Sq Ft Panel 2 5q Ft Panel 3 5a Ft Panel 45a Ft Panel 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO o Guy Distance BLUE SKY MAST aletara 1 Sq Ft Panel 2 Sa Ft Panel 3 Sa Ft Panel 4 5g Ft Panel 10 N Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO N Guy Distance 30 o Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 10 N Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 10 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 0 Guy Distance Page 2 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions support blueskymast com support blueskymast com 8771 411 6278 Lift Series M anual Load Tables Il Meter System Specifications 11 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only Asyurees tripod and ging are property secured 208 conditions can greatly effect holding capediiity of guy Stakes 115 lbs Deployed Wind S
44. tance 50 Guy Distance 15 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary and Secondary Guying Assumes mipod and guys ate oraperly secured soll Condoms can greatly Mect holding capabdity of guy shebes 75 lbs Deployed Wind Speed mph 70 90 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 1 Sq_ Ft Panel 1 Sq Ft Panel 2 Sq Ft Panel 359 Ft Panel 45q Ht Panel 80 Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance 80 Guy Distance 10 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance RD Guy Distance 30 Guy Distance 50S Guy Distance BO SS Guy Distance Sa Ft Panel 3 Sa Ft Panel 4 Sq Ft Panel 0 Guy Distante 30 Guy Destame S0 Guy Distante s0 Guy Distange PO Guy Dostaiwe 50 S Guy Destance 80 Guy Distante 40 Guy Distante SO o Guy Distance a0 Guy Dstame 14 Meter System Specifications 14 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary Only Assumes tripod and guy are property secured soi conditions can greetty effect hodding capatedity of guy wakes 85 Ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph 14 Meter AL3 Lift System Primary and Secondary Guying Aswmes tripod end guys ace property secered w ronditioes can crestty affect holding capahiity of guy stakes 85 ibs Deployed Wind Speed mph 1 Sq Ft Panel 2 Sq Ft Panel 3 Sq Ft Panel Sq Ft Panel 30 Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO Guy Distance 10 Guy Distance 50 N Guy Distance 0 Guy Distance 10 N Guy Distance 50 Guy Distance BO N Guy Distanc
45. te being careful not to place your head or body below the Lift Base Plate C SAFETY Never place your head or body below the bottom of the Lift Base Plate when it isin the air 20 Lifting the Mounting Pole A Make sure that the cable is taut and the Lift Base Plate is secure in the bottom of the Mounting Pole B Release the Cam Lock on the bottom of the tripod C Raise the Mounting Pole by cranking the winch handle clockwise until the bottom of the Mounting Pole is within one inch of the bottom of the tripod D Secure the Mounting Pole by locking the Cam Lock on the tripod E SAFETY When raising the poles make sure there is always at most one inch of the i pole visible beneath the bottom of the tripod before securing the Cam Lock BLus SkY MAST ELUESKY IVIAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 21 Securing the Primary Guy Ring A Pin the Red Primary Guy Ring to the Mounting Pole below your equipment making sure to allow enough room for the Primary Guys to be deployed later without inter ference 22 Primary Guying Locating the Primary Guy Ropes and Stakes A Locate the four Primary Guy Ropes with the Dual Stake Plates attached in the Green Zippered Pocket of Bag One B Locate the 8 Guy Stakes in the Black Stake Kit Bag Set Set Set II BLUESKY MAST Page 34 ale sarma er s support bluesk
46. the Strut Plate Blue SkY MAST BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 39 Align and Secure Equipment A If you have directional equipment on top of the mast that you need to align then release the Cam Lock on the Tripod and rotate the mast as needed B Lock the Cam Lock on the tripod when complete C Secure any Loose Cables 40 Secure the Winch to prevent tampering Optional A Remove the ball stop from the ball stop holder B Wind the free cable onto the winch C TheWinch Handle can be removed and stowed back in the Bag to prevent tamper ing if left unattended 41 Deploy the Surface Wire Grounding Kit Optional A The BlueSky Surface Wire Grounding Kit additional accessory can be deployed at this time if available when lightning or static discharge is a safety concern 42 Stow the Bags and Secure the Area A Police the area for any loose tools or equipment that may have been left in the field during deployment B Stow the bags in a safe place for easy retrieval support blueskymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 1 Locate grounding bracket and attach to the base pole of the mast 2 The grounding bracket should be attached to the middle of the base pole to provide the best grounding 3 Locate t
47. ymast com 877 4116278 ELUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 23 Primary Guying Deploying the Ist Primary Guy Rope A Attach the red stainless steel clip on the free end of the Ist Primary Guy Rope to the round hole on the Red Primary Guy Ring B Walk away from the mast while unwinding the guy rope from the handle C Take one normal walking step for every meter of height of the mast and stop Example 15 Meter Mast equals 5 steps or paces Do not use exaggerated steps the total distance of each step should equal 2 5 feet or 30 inches D Unwind the remaining guy rope off the handle and drive two stakes through the Dual Stake Plates BLUESKY MAST 877 ATL6278 www BlueSkyMast com elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 24 Primary Guying Deploying the Ist Primary Guy Rope continued D Make sure the rope is properly aligned on the handle in the unlocked position E Slidethe handle toward the mast approximately 7 feet This will take up some slack in the guy rope and will prepare you for the steps needed for Incremental Guying BLUE SKY MAST Page 36 support blueskymast com 877 4116278 BLUESKY MAST elevating solutions Lift Series M anual Deploying with Primary amp Secondary Guying 25 Primary Guying Deploying the 2nd Primary Guy Rope A Attach the red stainless steel cl

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