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Carefully fit the mast adaptor of the Guardian Plus terminal into the top of the FRP
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It may be necessary to pull back any slack of HVSC Plus downconductor through the FRP
support mast to achieve a tight fit for the Guardian Plus terminal. This should be completed
carefully so as to not damage the upper termination
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Fix the FRP support mast firmly into the inline coupling and tighten the coupling so that the
FRP mast and lower mast material are secured firmly into position with no more than 55 kg/
cm (45 in/lb)
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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 "Guying" section for more information
Raising of the Mast
When raising the mast, ensure:
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Guys to inline coupling and/or guy ring are properly secured
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Guys are not twisted, kinked or damaged
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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 in
height, or for hazardous areas or high areas.
It is very important to keep the mast straight during the lift to avoid damaging the mast.
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The Guardian Plus terminal must NOT be used as a slinging point. See Figure 35.
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When lifting the mast, ensure that the slings or ropes cannot damage the Guardian Plus
terminal. See Figure 35.
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When lifting the mast, the HVSC Plus downconductor must be tied off to the mast to
eliminate straining the HVSC Plus downconductor termination to the Guardian Plus terminal
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Protect the HVSC Plus downconductor at the base of the mast when lifting by ensuring the
bending radius is not smaller than 430 mm and ensuring it does not drag over rough or
sharp surfaces
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