Preparation For Raising The Mast Into; Position; Raising Of Mast - Lightning Protection International Guardian System 5 Installation Manual

Preparation for raising of the mast into position
• With the upper termination of the HVSC completed and the FRP mast in position it is now
time to finalise the mounting arrangement so that the mast can be raised and secured into

position.

• If using the recommended installation methods as per drawings CTA-01, CTA-02, CTA-03
and CTA-04, (on pages 5, 6, 7 and 8) fit the inline coupling to the lower mast material.
• If required, fit the HVSC downconductor through the centre of the Inline Coupling and
through the FRP mast. Refer to Figure 42 on page 41.
• Feed the upper termination through the Guying Ring if required.
• Carefully fit the mast adaptor of the Guardian CAT terminal into the top of the FRP.
• It may be necessary to pull back any slack of HVSC downconductor through the FRP
support mast to achieve a tight fit for the Guardian CAT terminal. This should be completed
carefully so as to not damage the upper termination.
• Fix the FRP support mast firmly into the inline coupling and tighten the coupling so that the
FRP mast and the lower mast are secured firmly in position, with no more than 55kg/cm
(45lb/in).
• If a guy kit is to be installed, the guys should be securely fixed to the eyelets as provided
on the inline coupling and or the guy ring. See text and graphics as detailed under the
heading Guying for more information.

Raising of Mast

When raising the mast, ensure:
• Guys to inline coupling and/or guy ring are properly secured.
• Guys are not twisted, kinked or damaged.
• Guys are able to be easily secured at the lower guy anchoring points when the mast has
been raised.
Turnbuckles or Rigging Screws are recommended at the base anchor points of the guys.
Other guying methods such as conductive stainless steel can be used only on aluminium masts
or inline couplings below an FRP section.
Using a crane is recommended (or other suitable equipment) for anything over 6 metres (20ft.)
in height, or for hazardous or high areas.
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