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’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Hurry-Up® Mast Warranty Will-Burt warrants its Hurry-Up® Masts to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years, with such time period running from the date of shipment by Will-Burt. Will-Burt shall not be responsible for any damage resulting to or caused by its products by reason of failure to properly install, maintain or store the product;...
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’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Document History Document Dates Remarks TP-1400 Rev B Dec. 2011 Initial Release TP-5928001-C 2/28/2023 Updated to WB format. Updated name of document to match WB format. TP-5928001-C February 2023...
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Section 1 Safety Summary This section describes safety instructions for the Hurry-Up® Mast that personnel must understand and apply throughout all product activities such as transportation, handling, installation, operation, maintenance, storage, disposal and troubleshooting. Read and understand this entire document, and contact The Will-Burt Company with any questions, before performing any procedure outlined in this document.
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’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Mast Tip Over Hazard! Mast tip over could result in death or serious injury. Before operation, be certain mounting structure is capable of resisting forces generated from all loading and environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, mast size and weight, payload and cable size and weight, payload sail area, wind speed, guy line arrangement, support bracket or roof line location, and base plate assembly.
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’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Read Operating Instructions! Read and observe the operating instructions. Non-observance of the instructions, operation which is not in accordance with use as prescribed in the instructions, wrong installation or incorrect handling can seriously affect the safety of operators and machinery.
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’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Crush Hazard - Mast Failure! Do not stand directly beneath mast or its payload. Be certain the payload is properly installed and secured. Entanglement Hazard! Tangled cables can cause equipment damage. Ensure payload cables, Nycoil®, trip lines, guy lines or other cables are not tangled and are free to pay out as mast is deployed.
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’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Manual Retraction! For powered masts, make sure all power sources have been disconnected from the system prior to manually lowering mast to avoid unexpected start-up motion and/or damage to mast. Mast Lifting/Handling! Use extreme caution while lifting mast System and when mast System is suspended to avoid injury and equipment damage.
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’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Frozen Water Hazard! Water freezing inside mast or air fittings may render mast inoperable and cause major equipment damage such as tube deformation. Ensure water is free to exit at the base of mast. Open drain cock when mast is not in operation. The drain cock shall be installed at the lowest position in the pneumatic system.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 1.3 Symbols The following are symbols that are used with the system and their meaning. Contact The Will- Burt Company with any questions before performing any procedure outlined in this manual. This symbol indicates an electrocution hazard or hazardous voltage hazard. There is DC voltage present inside the mast and control box.
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’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Specification Compliance CE Declaration of Conformity Refer to the Product page at www.willburt.com for the latest Declaration of Conformity. TP-5928001-C February 2023...
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’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Section 2 Introduction Thank you for selecting The Will-Burt Company for your critical payload elevation needs. These operating instructions describe transporting, handling, installing, operating, maintaining, storing, and troubleshooting procedures for Hurry-Up® Mast systems. These procedures assume the use of standard mast systems.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 2.2 Intended Use The Hurry-Up® Mast is intended for use by professionals in the fire/rescue/first responder/ security/towing/broadcast/cellular industries to provide elevated and directional emergency scene lighting and surveillance or communication capabilities. It is not intended for use by nonprofessionals.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 2.4 Mast Component Descriptions This section describes major components of a mast system assuming the use of standard catalog mast systems. Characteristics of components customized to meet customer-specific needs may vary. If necessary, contact The Will-Burt Company for additional details. The exact configuration of the mast may vary.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Hitch Mount (Optional): The Hitch Mount allows the mast to be mounted to the back of the vehicle. The hitch mount is not a permanent mount and can be removed. Figure 2-2 Hitch Mount (Optional) Shelf Bracket and Support Bracket (Optional): The shelf bracket and support bracket can be bolted into a support structure to position and support an externally mounted mast.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Antenna Stub (Optional): The antenna stub attaches to the top of the mast and is used to secure and support the payload during operation. Figure 2-4 Antenna Stub (Optional) Drive-On Stand (Optional): The Drive-On Stand is a ground plate assembly designed to allow the mast to be installed with no guy lines required.
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’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Section 4 Installation This section provides instructions for installing the Hurry-Up® Mast and provides the general procedures that must be followed to ensure a successful installation. Be sure to read and understand the entire installation procedure and the Safety Summary (Section 1) before beginning installation.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 4.3 Unpacking and Handling Unpack and handle the mast as follows: 1. Carefully open shipping crate. 2. Remove all loose parts, the 2 x 4 inch (38 x 89 mm) block at the top end of the mast and the top half of the wooden mast saddles (Figure 4-1).
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 4.5 External Mount Installation (Optional) Physically attach the system as follows: 1. Securely attach the external shelf bracket to the vehicle. Make sure it is level. The mounting hardware must include proper means to resist vibration loosening, such as thread-locking compound or locking hardware.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 4.6 Drive-On Stand Installation (Optional) Physically attach the system as follows: 1. Position the ground plate approximately 2 feet in front of or behind a non-drive wheel, preferably on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Note: The mast should not be inserted in the ground plate.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 4.7 Hitch Mount Installation (Optional) Physically attach the system as follows: 1. Securely attach the hitch mount to the back of the vehicle. Make sure it is level. Figure 4-3 Secure Hitch Mount to Vehicle 7.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 4.9 Test the Installation Follow all precautions while testing the mast system installation. To test the installation: 1. Review the Pre-Operation Check (Section 5.1) and prepare the mast system for operation. 2. Extend the mast (Section 5.3.1). 3.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Section 5 Operation This section describes the operation of the mast system. Be sure to read and understand the entire operation procedure and Safety Summary (Section 1) before beginning operation. 5.1 Pre-Operation Check Before operating the mast system, ensure: •...
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 5.3 Mast Operation This section describes operation of the mast system. The exact operating procedures will vary based on the configuration of your mast system. Follow the appropriate operation procedures for your mast system. 5.3.1 Extending the Mast To extend the mast: 1.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 6. Push up the top tube until it stops. Relock the collar by tightening the locking knob. Figure 5-2 Push Up the Top Tube 7. Unlock the next tube collar. Push up the tube. Once it fully extends, relock the section tube collar.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 5.3.3 Lowering the Mast To lower the mast: 1. Ensure the payload will have enough clearance when nested. 2. Unlock the lowest tube collar. To unlock the collar, securely grip the tube just above the bottom collar.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Section 6 Transportation Before transporting the mast system, the mast system needs to be secured. The exact procedures for transportation will vary based on the mast system configuration. The process described in this manual represents a possible method of transporting the mast. Depending on the environment and equipment available, other methods may work better.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 6.2 Shipping When shipping the mast system, The Will-Burt Company recommends shipping the mast in the original shipping crate. If the original shipping crate is not available, contact The Will-Burt Company to order a replacement. When shipping: 1.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Section 7 Maintenance and Disposal This section describes maintenance procedures required to keep the mast system operational. Use care to understand and follow all precautions while performing these procedures. If the system does not perform as required, see Section 8 for troubleshooting. Disconnect power to any devices mounted to the mast with lock-out tagout procedures as appropriate before performing mast maintenance.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 7.2 Maintenance Equipment Table 7-1 lists recommended equipment for maintenance. Table 7-1 Equipment Recommended for Maintenance Tools and Materials* Personal Protective Safety Glasses Safety Gloves Safety Shoes Nitrile or Vinyl Gloves Hard Hat or Helmet Hearing Protection Hand Tools Chisel...
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 7.3 Cleaning The Will-Burt Company’s Hurry-Up Masts should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure smooth operation and to prolong useful life. Cleaning should be performed whenever the mast tubes are noticeably dirty or become difficult to push up. Note: It will be much easier if two people can perform this procedure.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 6. Thoroughly clean and inspect the inside and outside of each tube with solvent such as lacquer thinner. Do not use anything that might scratch the surface of the tubes. Tubes may need to be cleaned repeatedly before reassembly to remove all debris. 7.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 12. When reassembling the mast, start with the base tube and work towards the top tube. Secure the base tube of the mast horizontally on the saw horses or similar supports. 13. Using a second person or a brace to support the top end, hold the next tube so that the top end of the tube is at a lower elevation than the seal end.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL 7.5 Long-Term Storage When putting the system into long-term storage, ensure the: • Mast is fully nested (Section 5.3). • Mast is stored in a clean and dry environment. • Mast is stored vertically when storing for more than six months with provisions to keep the mast from tipping over.
’ ® M URRY PERATOR ANUAL Section 8 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting for the mast system. Use care to understand and follow all precautions while troubleshooting the mast system. Table 8-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Possible Solutions Mast frozen in extended position 1.
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