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- Page 1 Part No: INS-HL High Lume (HL) Masts Applicable products: • HL250 • HL250E • HL330 • RLH5 • RLH7 • RLH11 Product Manual November 2022 WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com Product Manual November 2022 Safety ........................2 Installation ........................ 3 2.1. General ............................3 2.2. Mast Positioning ........................3 2.3. Mast Assembly ........................... 4 Operation ........................7 3.1. -
Page 3: Safety
The counterbalance unit must only be used for the purpose intended, as described in these operating instructions. Abacus Lighting Limited will not be held responsible for any misuse or abuse of the unit. Similarly no repair, modification or maintenance work, other than that specified in these instructions, must be carried out unless authorised by Abacus. -
Page 4: Installation
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com 2. Installation 2.1. General The masts are used for sports lighting and general floodlighting applications typically up to 20m in height. Each mast is supplied in kit form for on-site assembly. The foundation bolts should be cast in concrete not less than 1 week prior to erection of the mast to allow time to cure sufficiently. -
Page 5: Mast Assembly
• Telescopic handler or similar to erect the base (typically 0.5 tonne) • Torque wrench suitable for 310Nm on the HL250 and 850Nm on the HL330. • Timber supports and packers 2. The holding down bolts are each fitted with two nuts and washers. The upper nuts and washers and template should be removed. - Page 6 ‘plumb up’ the mast shaft. It should be noted that the shafts taper approximately 14mm per metre overall, 7mm per side. Once satisfactory, all bolts should be tightened to a torque setting of 310Nm on the HL250 and 850Nm on the HL330.
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Page 8: Operation
3. Operation 3.1. General The HL250 mast is lowered using the RLH5 counterbalance unit (electric) or the RLH7 (manual). The HL330 mast is lowered using the RLH11 counterbalance unit. Both counterbalance units consist of a double acting hydraulic ram mounted on a trolley, which also houses the electric motor driven pump unit or, on the RLH7, the manual pump. -
Page 9: Moving The Counterbalance (Rlh5 Only)
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com RLH11 counterbalance (for HL330 masts) 3.2. Moving the Counterbalance (RLH5 only) The upper ram anchor pin is lengthened to serve as a handle. To move the unit, pull the ram backwards so that the weight bears on the axle of the chassis and, with the weight being balanced by the pump unit, wheel the unit in the normal manner. -
Page 10: Fitting The Ram To The Mast
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com 3.4. Fitting the Ram to the Mast The ram attachment procedure differs between the HL250 and HL330 masts. 3.4.1. HL250 Mast (RLH5 only) Wheel the unit up to the mast and park it conveniently to one side. Remove the mast door and connect the unit to a suitable power source either from within the mast base or via a portable generator, minimum 2.5Kva. -
Page 11: Lowering The Mast
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com towards the mast whilst simultaneously releasing the ram support/lifter bracket from the lower location bracket on the motor/pump body. The ram is finely balanced at this position and must therefore be supported against the column by hand to prevent it being accidentally toppled backwards. -
Page 12: Raising The Mast
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com touch. A gap of 10mm should be visible between the lid and base at ‘X’ as illustrated. Hold the bearing plate in position and retract the ram, maintaining a steady pressure on the control valve. -
Page 13: Removing The Ram
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com 3.7. Removing the Ram CHECK THAT THE MAST IS PROPERLY DOCKED AND THE BEARING PLATES ARE IN THEIR LOCKED POSITION. The ram removal procedure differs between the HL250 and HL330 masts. - Page 14 Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com ...
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Page 15: Maintenance
They can be identified by measuring the width of the base at flange level. The width should be approximately 250mm on the HL250 and 330mm on the HL330. The illustrations below show the typical arrangement of the HL250 and HL330 mast bases. -
Page 16: Masts
3. Check that the foundation bolts have not worked loose. The foundation bolt torque setting is 310Nm (M30, grade 4.6) on the HL250 and 850Nm (M30, grade 8.8) on the HL330. 4. Check that the upper and lower ram anchor gussets are not damaged. -
Page 17: Counterbalances
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com 4.3. Counterbalances Technical details are as follows; RLH5 RLH7 RLH11 To be used with HL250 HL250 HL330 mast Ram colour coding Brown White Yellow Bore 76 mm 76 mm... - Page 18 Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com Check the oil level in the tank and top up if necessary. This should be carried out with the tank as near horizontal as possible and with the ram fully closed. The oil level should be to the centre of the clear indicator panel on the tank side or to the level mark if one is provided.
- Page 19 Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com • Slightly raise the flow control valve end of the rams and fully close. • The ram can then be returned to the trolley. Check that the flow control valve is functioning correctly. This is accomplished by extending the ram about 300mm then retracting it.
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Page 20: Hydraulic Hoses
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com 4.4. Hydraulic Hoses Hydraulic hoses have a finite life and must be inspected, tested and replaced in accordance with the table below; Recommendation Up to 3 years Use without further testing... -
Page 21: 1090 Certificate Of Conformity
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com 5. EN 1090 Certificate of Conformity ... -
Page 22: Ce Marking
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com 6. CE Marking 0120 0120 Abacus Lighting, Oddicroft Lane, Sutton-in- Abacus Lighting, Oddicroft Lane, Sutton-in- Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, UK Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, UK GB14/91485, GB14/91821, GB14/91819... -
Page 23: Environmental Advice
Abacus Lighting, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT, England. Tel: (+44) 01623 511111, www.abacuslighting.com 7. Environmental Advice 7.1. General WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THIS ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION IS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AND STORE THIS EQUIPMENT. Operatives should be familiar with the requirements of the following documentation-... -
Page 24: Equipment Classification
Abacus appreciates however that some customers may make an internal decision to classify the equipment, either partly or wholly, under LOLER 1998 in order to maintain continuity with existing asset management protocols. If this is the case then Abacus can supply the necessary Safe Working Load signage and advise on the requisite maintenance.