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The Will-Burt Company
401 Collins Blvd
Orrville, OH 44667, U.S.A.
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Phone: +1 330 684 4000
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Will-Burt Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Fischergasse 25
D-91344 Waischenfeld, Germany
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www.willburt.com
ANUAL
TP-5000801-A, April 2023
© 2023 The Will-Burt Company
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  • Page 1 ’ AM2 O ODEL PERATOR ANUAL The Will-Burt Company Phone: +1 330 684 4000 TP-5000801-A, April 2023 401 Collins Blvd E-Mail: info@willburt.com © 2023 The Will-Burt Company Orrville, OH 44667, U.S.A. Website: www.willburt.com Original Instructions Authorized Representative: Will-Burt Germany GmbH & Co. KG Fischergasse 25 D-91344 Waischenfeld, Germany...
  • Page 3 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL AntennaMast™ Warranty Will-Burt warrants its AntennaMast™ 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;...
  • Page 4 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Document History Document Dates Remarks TP-5000801-00 4/3/2014 Initial Release TP-5000801-A 4/12/2023 Updated to WB format. Consolidated EZ RAZE info into this manual. TP-5000801-A April 2023...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Table of Contents Section 1 Safety Summary ......................vi 1.1 Signal Word Definitions ........................vi 1.2 Safety Instructions ..........................vi 1.3 Symbols ............................. xiii Section 2 Introduction ......................2-1 2.1 Intended Use ............................ 2-2 2.2 Definitions ............................
  • Page 6 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Figure 4-2 Loosen Each Leg Clamp ......................4-3 Figure 4-3 Extend Tripod Legs........................4-3 Figure 4-4 Pull Pins Outward ........................4-3 Figure 4-5 Push Down on Central Collar ....................4-3 Figure 4-6 Fully Deployed Tripod ....................... 4-3 Figure 4-7 Stake the Tripod Legs ......................
  • Page 7 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Figure 4-46 Insert the Round Key of the Blue Winch into the Tripod Reciever ........4-14 Figure 4-47 Rotate the Carriage ......................4-15 Figure 4-48 Route the Cable Between the Spool and Standoffs ............. 4-15 Figure 4-49 Feed Cable Through the 2 Eyelets on the EZ RAZE Carriage ..........

  • Page 8: Section 1 Safety Summary

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Section 1 Safety Summary This section describes safety instructions for the AntennaMast™ Model AM2 that personnel must understand and apply throughout all product activities such as transportation, handling, installation, deployment, disassembly, 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.
  • Page 9 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL 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.
  • Page 10 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL 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.
  • Page 11 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL 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.
  • Page 12 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL 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.
  • Page 13 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL 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.
  • Page 14 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Mast Extension Hazard - Obstruction! Do not deploy the mast if power lines are less than 80 ft. (24.4 m) from the center of the deployment site. Mast Tip Over Hazard! Do not attempt to deploy or retrieve this mast when winds exceed 32 km/h / 20 mph.

  • Page 15: Symbols

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL 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.
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  • Page 17: Section 2 Introduction

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL 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, disassembling, maintaining and storing procedures for the AntennaMast™ Model AM2. These procedures assume the use of standard mast systems.

  • Page 18: Intended Use

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 2.1 Intended Use The AntennaMast™ Model AM2 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.

  • Page 19: Mast Component Descriptions

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 2.3 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.
  • Page 20 ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Guy Accessory Kit: The guy accessory kit includes the components used to guy the mast. The guy accessory kit includes ground stakes, guy lines, a hammer and a stake puller. Lift Winch (Optional): The lift winch kit raises the tubes and payload during deployment to make deployment easier on the installer.

  • Page 21: Section 3 Technical Data

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Section 3 Technical Data The model numbers listed in this section are for catalog masts with a black anodized finish only. Masts with other heights, capacities, and finishes are available. For more information on additional mast sizes, capabilities, and finishes, see www.willburt.com.

  • Page 22: Table 3-1 Antennamast™ Model Am2 Specifications

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Table 3-1 AntennaMast™ Model AM2 Specifications Payload Extended Deploy- Approx. Wind Survival Guying Capacity Height ment Mast Speed (Primary / Time Weight Secondary) 100 lb. 6.6 ft 5-10 (1-2 61.3 lb. 70 mph @ 6 sq.

  • Page 23: Table 3-2 Antennamast™ Model Am2 With Lift Winch Specifications

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Table 3-2 AntennaMast™ Model AM2 with Lift Winch Specifications Payload Extended Deploy- Approx. Wind Survival Guying Capacity Height ment Mast Speed (Primary / Time Weight Secondary) 100 lb. 6.6 ft 5-10 (1-2 68.3 lb.

  • Page 24: Table 3-3 Antennamast™ Model Am2 With Ez Raze Payload Elevation Systems Specifications

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Table 3-3 AntennaMast™ Model AM2 with EZ RAZE Payload Elevation Systems Specifications Payload Extended Deploy- Approx. Wind Survival Guying Capacity Height ment Mast Speed (Primary / Time Weight Secondary) 75 lb. 9.8 ft 5-10 (1-2 76.6 lb.

  • Page 25: Section 4 Installation And Disassembly

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Section 4 Installation and Disassembly This section provides instructions for installing the mast system 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.

  • Page 26: Recommended Installation Tools

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 4.3 Recommended Installation Tools Table 4-1 lists recommended tools and materials for installation. Table 4-1 Tools and Materials Required for Installation Tools and Materials Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Nitrile or Vinyl Gloves Hearing Protection Hard Hat or Helmet Safety Gloves / Work Gloves...

  • Page 27: Install The Tripod

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 4.5 Install the Tripod Set up the tripod as follows: 1. Unzip the wheeled bag. Remove the tripod, guy bag and accessories (Figure 4-1). 2. With all three base plates of the tripod on the ground, loosen each leg clamp by turning the knob to the left (Figure 4-2).

  • Page 28: Deploy The Mast

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 7. To stake the tripod, remove the ground stakes and hammer from the guy bag. Stake the base plates of each leg by driving the stake(s) in the two stake holes aligned with the pivot point of the base plate using the hammer.

  • Page 29: Manual Deployment

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 4.6.1 Manual Deployment To deploy the mast: 1. Locate the base tube and keep separate from the other mast tubes. The mast has three different tubes (Figure 4-8): Figure 4-8 Different Tubes 2.

  • Page 30: Figure 4-12 Align Guy Stakes With The Four Holes On The Guy Collar

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 5. Align the guy stakes to coincide with the four holes on the guy collar on the top of the mast (not required to align for the swivel collar since it automatically adjusts to the stakes) and place 90°...

  • Page 31: Figure 4-18 Use Hammer To Drive In Stake

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 9. Insert the base tube (tube with the base plate attached) into the bottom tube, matching the locating notches and aligning the dimples. Raise the base tube until the locating notches are fully engaged. While holding onto the base tube, loosen the clamp and slowly allow the mast tubes to be lowered to rest on the ground.

  • Page 32: Deployment With Lift Winch

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 4.6.2 Deployment with Lift Winch To deploy the mast with the lift winch: 1. Locate the base tube and keep separate from the other mast tubes. The mast has three different tubes (Figure 4-19): Figure 4-19 Different Tubes 2.

  • Page 33: Figure 4-23 Align Guy Stakes With The Four Holes On The Guy Collar

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 5. Align the guy stakes to coincide with the four holes on the guy collar on the top of the mast (not required to align for the swivel collar since it automatically adjusts to the stakes) and place 90°...

  • Page 34: Figure 4-25 Tighten The Black Knob

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 8. Once the winch is centered in the receiver, lift up and toggle the hold down clamp to the winch plate. Then, tighten the black knob by turning to the right (Figure 4-25). 9.

  • Page 35: Figure 4-31 Place The Key Between The Leg Braces Opposite Of The Orange Winch

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 12. Place the key between the leg braces opposite of the orange winch so the tee profile of the key is resting on the top of the leg braces (Figure 4-31). 13.

  • Page 36: Figure 4-36 Lower Mast Tubes To The Ground

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 17. Insert the base tube (tube with the base plate attached) into the bottom tube, matching the locating notches and aligning the dimples. Raise the base tube until the locating notches are fully engaged. While holding onto the base tube, loosen the clamp and slowly allow mast tubes to be lowered to rest on the ground.

  • Page 37: Deployment With Ez Raze

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 4.6.3 Deployment with EZ RAZE To deploy the mast with EZ RAZE: 1. Locate the base tube and keep separate from the other mast tubes. The mast has three different tubes (Figure 4-39): EZ RAZE TOP TUBE Figure 4-39 Different Tubes 2.

  • Page 38: Figure 4-43 Slide Ez Raze Top Tube Down The Carriage

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 5. Slide the EZ RAZE top tube down through the carriage and rotate it until the locating notches fully engage with the tube. Make sure to align dimples for proper orientation. Ensure the restrain mechanism is opposite the operator (180°...

  • Page 39: Figure 4-47 Rotate The Carriage

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 10. With the winch in place, rotate the carriage so the corner with 2 eyelets is aligned above the blue winch. Also, make sure the pulley in the top of the EZ RAZE tip is in line with the winch.

  • Page 40: Figure 4-53 Feed End Of Cable Through The Bottom Hole In The Receiver Plate

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 14. Attach the end of the cable to the carriage safety restraint. To do this, feed the ball end of the cable through the top hole in the receiver plate from the side with the slot cutout at the top (Figure 4-51).

  • Page 41: Figure 4-56 Leave Cable Loose While Deploying The Mast

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 19. Leave cable loose while deploying the mast by unwinding several feet of cable from the winch with every tube section deployed (Figure 4-56). 20. To manually load the tubes, place a tube section into the bottom of the installed top tube, matching the notches on the top tube with the notches on the top of the next tube in the tripod.

  • Page 42: Guy The Mast

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 4.7 Guy the Mast This section describes the procedure to guy the mast. Note: At least one person must observe the mast to ensure it is standing straight and not leaning in any direction. For taller masts, binoculars may be required. To set up the guy lines: 1.

  • Page 43: Figure 4-64 Clip Snap Hooks To Guy Collar

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 3. Clip the snap hook to the swiveling guy collar. Note: This is done before raising the mast (Figure 4-64). 4. Clip the snap hook of each of the tensioners to the ring of the guy stake (Figure 4-65). Figure 4-65 Clip Snap Hooks to the Guy Stakes Figure 4-64 Clip Snap Hooks to Guy Collar 5.

  • Page 44: Install The Accessories

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 4.8 Install the Accessories This section describes how to install the accessories onto the mast system. The exact accessory installation procedures will vary based on the configuration of your mast system. Follow the appropriate accessory installation procedures for your mast system.

  • Page 45: Install The Payload

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 4.9 Install the Payload The exact installation procedures for payload will vary based on the customer-specific payload. For optimal performance, center the payload as best as possible. If the payload must be offset, offset the payload in-line with the keys.

  • Page 46: Disassemble The Mast

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 4.10 Disassemble the Mast To disassemble the mast, proceed as follows: 1. If NOT using the EZ RAZE, proceed to Step 2. If using the EZ RAZE, lower payload back down to tripod level. It is optional to dismantle the payload at this time.

  • Page 47: Section 5 Transportation

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Section 5 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.
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  • Page 49: Section 6 Maintenance And Disposal

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL Section 6 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, contact The Will-Burt Company.

  • Page 50: Spare Parts

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 6.3 Spare Parts To order spare or replacement parts, always refer to the mast model number and serial number. This information is included in the operator’s manual supplied with each mast. The mast serial number is stamped at the bottom of the base tube.

  • Page 51: Long-Term Storage

    ™ M ’ AM2 O NTENNA ODEL PERATOR ANUAL 6.5 Long-Term Storage When putting the system into long-term storage, ensure the: • Mast and components are fully disassembled and are placed into the appropriate bags. • Mast and components are stored in a clean and dry environment. 6.6 System Disposal Dispose of the mast in accordance with the national environmental regulations.
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