Preparation For Raising The Mast Into Position; Raising Of The Mast - Lightning Protection International Stormaster ESE 15 Installation Manual

Preparation for Raising the Mast into Position

With the upper termination of the HVSC Plus 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.
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If using the recommended installation methods as per drawings (on pages 8-11) fit the
inline coupling to the lower mast material
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If required, fit the HVSC Plus downconductor through the side entry of the inline coupling
and through the FRP mast. Refer to Figure 39 on page 42
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Feed the upper termination through the guying ring if required
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Carefully fit the mast adaptor of the Stormaster 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 Stormaster 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 text and graphics as detailed under the heading
Guying 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.
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It is very important to keep the mast straight during the lift to avoid damaging the mast
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