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NFLEXION
The Will-Burt Company
401 Collins Blvd
Orrville, OH 44667, U.S.A.
™ O
PERATOR
Phone: +1 330 684 4000
E-Mail:
info@willburt.com
Website:
www.willburt.com
Authorized Representative:
Will-Burt Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Fischergasse 25
D-91344 Waischenfeld, Germany
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S
ANUAL
TP-4976401-08, October 2024
© 2024 The Will-Burt Company
Original Instructions
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- Page 1 ™ O ’ NFLEXION PERATOR ANUAL The Will-Burt Company Phone: +1 330 684 4000 TP-4976401-08, October 2024 401 Collins Blvd E-Mail: info@willburt.com © 2024 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...
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Page 3: Warranty
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Warranty Will-Burt warrants its Inflexion™ 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;... -
Page 4: Document History
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Document History Document Numbers Dates Remarks TP-4976401-00 November 12, 2013 Initial Release TP-4976401-A December 3, 2013 Updated warranty page TP-4976401-B January 6, 2014 Clarify power requirements (section 1.6), emergency stow procedure (section 3.2) TP-4976401-C October 1, 2018 Updated the Cover Image and Figure 1-1 TP-4976401-D... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Table of Contents Section 1 Safety Summary ...................... v 1.1 Signal Word Definitions ........................v 1.2 Safety Instructions ..........................v 1.3 Symbols .............................. xii Section 2 Introduction ......................2-1 2.1 Safety Precautions ........................... 2-1 2.2 Intended Use ............................ - Page 6 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Table of Figures Figure 2-1 Mast Positions (Night Scan Mast Shown) ................2-3 Figure 2-2 Major Components (Not to Scale) (Inflexion 4.5 Shown) ............2-4 Figure 2-3 Hand-Held Remote Control (HHRC) (P/N 5246801) ..............2-5 Figure 4-1 Reaction Loads on Mounting Structure ..................
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Page 7: Section 1 Safety Summary
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Section 1 Safety Summary This section describes safety instructions for the Inflexion™ 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. - Page 8 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 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 9 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 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 10 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 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 11 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 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 12 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Lubrication! Do not lubricate the exterior of mast moving tubes. The lubricant will attract dust and other environmental contaminants into mast. Equipment Damage - Forces! Before unloading the system, be certain the unloading region is capable of resisting forces generated from unloading the system including but not limited to system weight.
- Page 13 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Safety Instruction – Remote Control! The equipment is subject to remote control and may be operated at any time. Persons working on the equipment should take appropriate precautions to ensure that any unexpected movement does not occur as this could lead to injury. Safety Instruction –...
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Page 14: Symbols
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 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. -
Page 15: Section 2 Introduction
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Section 2 Introduction This manual describes installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for the Inflexion™ masts. These procedures assume the use of standard catalog mast systems. Procedures and characteristics for systems customized to meet customer-specific needs may vary. -
Page 16: Intended Use
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 2.2 Intended Use The Inflexion™ mast is intended for use by professionals in the fire/rescue/first responder/security industries. It is not intended for use by non-professionals. Do not use the mast to lift personnel. The mast system is intended to be installed on the roof or in a roof well of fire/rescue/first responder vehicles. -
Page 17: Mast Position Definition
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 2.4.1 Mast Position Definition An actuator electrically tilts the mast from the stowed position to the 90° position. The mast is then pneumatically moved by air pressure to the extended position. The following positions (Figure 2-1) are used throughout this manual: •... -
Page 18: Mast Component Descriptions
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 2.5 Mast Component Descriptions The mast models normally mount to a vehicle roof and consist of a: • Mast • Base • Saddle The exact configuration of the mast may vary. For detailed information on the locations of components in your system, see the drawings that shipped with the system. -
Page 19: Remote Control
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Tilt Actuator: This actuator tilts the mast. 90° Limit Switch: This limit switch activates when the mast reaches the 90° vertical position. The mast is driven into a rubber pad under the mast. It is activated by a magnet located on the tilt mechanism. - Page 20 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL TP-4976401-08 October 2024...
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Page 21: Section 3 Technical Data
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Section 3 Technical Data Table 3-1 Specifications Inflexion Extended Height 3.16 / .96 5.3 / 1.62 6.6 / 2.0 9 / 2.7 14 / 4.2 19 / 5.8 24 / 7.3 (ft / m) System Weight 60 / 27.2 63 / 28.57... - Page 22 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL TP-4976401-08 October 2024...
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Page 23: Section 4 Installation
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Section 4 Installation This section describes the installation of the system and provides general procedures that must be followed to ensure a successful installation. Be sure to read and understand the entire installation procedure before you begin. Use care to follow all precautions (Section 1) while installing. -
Page 24: Recommended Installation Tools
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 4.2 Recommended Installation Tools Table 4-1 lists recommended tools and materials for installation. Table 4-1 Recommended Installation Tools and Materials Tools and Materials Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Safety Gloves Nitrile or Vinyl Gloves Hard Hat or Helmet Hearing Protection Wrenches Screwdrivers... -
Page 25: Attaching To Mounting Location
There are (3) unplugged strain relief holes in the side of the base for cable entry. Inflexion 1.0, 1.8, and 2.3 Figure 4-3 Installation Dimensions for 1.0, 1.8, and 2.3 Models TP-4976401-08... -
Page 26: Figure 4-4 Installation Dimensions For 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, And 7.5 Models
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Inflexion 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, 7.5 DIM “X” inch [mm] Model 54 5/8 [1387.48] 66 5/8 [1692.3] 79 7/8 [2028.8] 94 3/8 [2397.1] Figure 4-4 Installation Dimensions for 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, and 7.5 Models Note: The exact dimensions of your system will vary based on the components included. Refer to the drawings that ship with the mast for detailed information on the size of the base. -
Page 27: Connect Dc Power To The Base
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 4.5 Connect DC Power to the Base To connect DC power to the base: 1. From the customer supplied 12 VDC power supply, run the red and black 12V DC power wires through one of the strain reliefs in the side of the base. Ensure the cables are at least AWG 12 and no longer than 50 ft from the power supply to the base board. -
Page 28: Mount The Payload
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 4.6 Mount the Payload The exact installation procedures for payload will vary based on the customer-specific payload being used. For optimal performance, center the payload as best as possible. If the payload must be offset, offset the payload in-line with the keys. Contact The Will-Burt Company with any questions before performing any installation procedures. -
Page 29: Section 5 Operation
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Section 5 Operation This section describes the operation of the system. Be sure to read and understand the entire operation procedure and the Safety Summary (Section 1) before beginning operation. 5.1 Pre-Operation Check Before operating the system: •... -
Page 30: Extend The Mast
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 5.3 Extend the Mast To extend the mast: 1. Ensure power is properly connected to the mast. 2. Press and hold the “Mast Up” button on the Hand-Held Controller (HHRC). When the “Mast Up” button is pressed and held, the mast operates the DC powered actuator and drives the mast from the stowed position to the 90°... -
Page 31: Emergency Stow Without Power
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 5.5 Emergency Stow Without Power In the event of power loss, the mast will vent and lower automatically but the mast will not return to its fully stowed horizontal position. If possible, this must be accomplished manually and must be done with extreme caution. - Page 32 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL TP-4976401-08 October 2024...
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Page 33: Section 6 Maintenance
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Section 6 Maintenance This section describes maintenance procedures required to keep the system operational. Use care to follow all precautions (Section 1) while performing these procedures. 6.1 Pre-Maintenance Check Before performing maintenance procedures, ensure: •... -
Page 34: Clean The System
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 6.3 Clean the System The Will-Burt Company’s pneumatic telescoping masts from come from the factory pre- lubricated and require no scheduled lubrication under normal operating conditions for the life of the product. In extremely harsh environmental conditions, cleaning and lubrication of the mast might be required. -
Page 35: Periodic Maintenance
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 6.4 Periodic Maintenance This section describes the systematic care and inspection of equipment to keep it in safe operating condition and to prevent breakdowns. If the system does not perform as required, see Section 7 for troubleshooting. If anything looks wrong and cannot be diagnosed and/or fixed, contact The Will-Burt Company. -
Page 36: Adjusting The 90° And Mast Stowed Limit Switches
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Every 6 Months With the mast fully stowed, carefully lift If mechanical play is up on the payload fixture (do not lift by observed, adjust the mast the light fixtures). The payload fixture stowed limit switch position should not have any mechanical play to allow the payload fixture allowing it to bounce when being... -
Page 37: Diagnostic Leds On The Base Pc Board
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 6.5.1 Diagnostic LEDs on the Base PC Board The PC Board mounted at the mast base has LED indicator lights useful for diagnostics for circuits. Figure 6-2 charts the LEDs to the various mast positions. These diagnostic LEDs can be used to help determine if an adjustment is necessary. -
Page 38: Adjust The Mast 90° Limit Switch
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 6.5.2 Adjust the Mast 90° Limit Switch The 90° switch (Figure 6-1) senses when the mast is at 90° by checking the position of the actuator. There is a magnet mounted to the actuator arm that triggers the limit switch. When the mast is being raised from the stowed position and the 90°... -
Page 39: Adjust The Mast Stowed Limit Switch
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 6.5.3 Adjust the Mast Stowed Limit Switch The mast stowed (near 0°) switch (Figure 6-1) senses that the mast is in the saddle upon power-up, and when the mast is nearing the saddle during stowing. The circuit then looks for a pre-determined current rise (for a maximum of 0.5 seconds) to indicate a solid nesting before shutting off. -
Page 40: Long-Term Storage
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL 3. Remove the left base cover to expose the base PC board diagnostic LEDs (Figure 6-2). 4. Ensure the mast is fully nested (no gaps between collars). While observing the base board diagnostic "Mast Down" LED, slowly move the band-clamp up until the "Mast Down"... -
Page 41: Section 7 Troubleshooting
™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Section 7 Troubleshooting This section describes system troubleshooting information. Please contact The Will-Burt Company if these guides do not solve the issue. Be sure to read and understand the entire operation procedure and the Safety Summary (Section 1) before beginning any maintenance or troubleshooting procedure. - Page 42 ™ ’ NFLEXION PERATOR S MANUAL Mast will not Magnetic switch 1) Magnetic switch may be out of adjustment. This can be shown when the “NOT 90 DEG” status LED is not lighted. begin to band-clamped to lower from mast is Loosen the clamp and slide the switch up and down the 90°...
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