Will Burt Night Scan Chief Series Operating Instructions Manual page 45

The Will-Burt Company. Table 7-1 provides a schedule of periodic inspections and procedures
required to keep the Mast System in safe operating condition.
Frequency
As Needed; In Inspect to ensure the Mast System is
salt water or kept clean and free from foreign
sandy environ- material. Dirt, grease, oil, sand and
ments clean the debris may cover up a serious prob-
mast every 3 lem.
months.
During Operation Inspect for damage during operation.
Monthly Visually observe tube motion during
extension and retraction to ensure
the tubes move smoothly and do not
cause excessive impact loads when
each tube fully extends or retracts.
Monthly Inspect for any damage to electric
cables and pneumatic tubes.
Monthly Test the Vehicle Interconnect safety
warning circuit to ensure the vehicle
driver is warned or prevented from
driving with the mast deployed.
Monthly Inspect the Look-Up light lens for
debris or dirty lens that prevent light
from reaching the operating space.
Monthly Inspect all hardware to ensure fas-
teners are not damaged, loosening,
backing out or missing. Take special
note of hardware keeping the pay-
load mounted, mast collar bolts, and
hardware used to mount the mast to
the support structure.
Every 6 Months If the mast remains idle for long peri-
(3 months in salt ods of time, operate the mast to full
water environ- extension at least once every six
ment) months (3 months in salt water envi-
ronment).
Every 6 Months With the mast fully stowed, carefully
lift up on the RCP housing (do not lift
by the light fixtures). The RCP hous-
ing should not have any mechanical
play allowing it to bounce when
being transported on a vehicle.
TP-4602001-T
DECEMBER 2020
Table 7-1 Periodic Inspections
Inspection
NIGHT SCAN CHIEF
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Action
Clean the mast per the procedure
in section 7.2.
If damage is apparent, do not use
the mast, and have it serviced
prior to use.
Clean and lubricate the mast per
the procedure in section 7.2. If the
condition remains after lubrica-
tion, cease all mast use and con-
tact Will-Burt Service immediately.
Replace cables/tubes as required.
Repair the interconnect circuit if
not functioning properly.
Make sure the lens is cool and
clean the lens with a mild cleaner
and soft cloth.
Tighten or replace any loose, dam-
aged or missing fasteners.
Exercise mast.
If mechanical play is observed,
adjust the mast stowed limit switch
position to allow the RCP to drive
tightly into the saddle according to
Section 7.5.3.
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