Deploy The Mast; Figure 4-12 Partially Raise The Tripod Legs - Will Burt EXPEDITION RANGER MAST Operator's Manual

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Partially Raise the Tripod Legs:
13. Partially raise the tripod leg to ensure that the tripod is at a comfortable working height
for attaching any accessories (including the carrier if using the EZ Raze option) and the
payload in the later steps. With one person on each of the legs, unlock the leg clamp,
step on the leg base, and lift the tripod until the tripod collar is about waist high. Lock the
leg clamps.
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4.6 Deploy the Mast

This section describes how to deploy the mast system. The exact deployment procedures will
vary based on the configuration of your mast system. Follow the appropriate deployment
procedures for your mast system.
Ensure the proper personnel are available to deploy the mast:
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2.4m / 8 ft. to 12.2m / 40 ft. mast: Depending on the payload weight and the current
wind speeds at deployment, two to three people are required to raise the mast. One
person is typically required to load the mast tubes while one to two people manage the
guy lines. Typically, single staking the tripod base plates is sufficient.
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13.4m / 44 ft. to 18.3m / 60 ft. mast: Depending on the payload weight and the current
wind speeds at deployment, three to five people are required to raise the mast. One to
two people are required to load the mast tubes while two to three people manage the
guy lines. Double staking the tripod base plates is required. For taller masts, binoculars
may be required.
Ensure the mast is only being operated in safe wind speeds. Deployment and retraction wind
speeds are payload dependent, however, the mast can typically be deployed and retracted in
winds speeds up to 20 mph (32 km/h) assuming deployment angle is 2° of vertical.
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Figure 4-12 Partially Raise the Tripod Legs

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