Figure 4-36 Stake The Base Plate; Figure 4-37 Tighten Guy Lines - Will Burt EXPEDITION RANGER MAST Operator's Manual

Stake the Base Plate
33. Stake the base plate of the base tube by driving the stake, with the hammer provided, at
a point aligned with the shaft of the hitch pin. The stake should be driven at an angle
toward the center of the mast.
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For masts 8 ft / 2.4 m to 40 ft / 12.2 m tall and smaller payloads: One stake may
be sufficient.
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For masts taller than 40 ft / 12.2 m: Two stakes are required, depending on the soil
type.
Stake
Tighten the Guy Lines
Note: When tightening the guy lines, do not over-tighten the guy lines. Tighten the lines to the
point that the mast is stabilized, sway is minimized, and the mast is stable during winds. Over-
tightening the guy wires causes an additional or unlevel load on the mast and reduces the
overall load capacity of the mast.
34. Ensure that guy line attached to the stake coincides with the aligned hole in guy collar on
top the mast.
35. Ensure that none of the guy lines are crossed.
36. Tension the lines by sliding the tensioner toward the mast and lock it into position by
placing the tensioner hook over the double guy line.
SINGLE LINE SIDE
37. Check that the center mast tube remains straight and perpendicular.
TP-4549901-G
February 2024

Figure 4-36 Stake the Base Plate

DOUBLE
LINE SIDE
GUY STAKE

Figure 4-37 Tighten Guy Lines

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ANGER AST
Eyelet
Drive Stake
with Hammer
SINGLE LINE
SIDE
DOUBLE
LINE SIDE
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PERATOR S ANUAL
nd
If 2 Stake
Is Required,
Stake Here
HOOK (NOT
VISIBLE)
GUY STAKE
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