7m 3 Single Mast RolaCage System User Guide

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1 Extending Technology 7m 3 Single Mast RolaCage System User Guide 7m 3,, Diameter Single Mast with RolaCage Lightweight (11.3kg) Portable Quick setup H 30 x W 43 x D 38cm Package Size Components Overview Item Description 1 1 x RolaTube Mast 2 1 x Top Cap 3 1 x Base Cap 4 9 x Rock Pegs 5 6 x Guys 6 2 x Secondary Cuffs x Guys 8 RolaCage with Pegs 9 6 x Soft Ground Pegs 8 For optional components please see the 3 ancillaries data sheet or our website 7m 3 Single Mast RolaCage System User Guide / V4. Issue December 2016 Page 01

2 Deployment Instructions 3 people required for most efficient deployment 1. Position the RolaCage central to the area of deployment with the mast opening facing away from the prevailing wind. Fasten the cage to the ground using four pegs. 2. Extend a section of mast to around shoulder height. 3. Attach the Top Cap with the flat edge facing the mast opening. Fasten in place with the attached Lock Pin and attach the set of top Guys to the Top Cap. 4. Attach the top load (maximum 2.5kg) using the optional spigot if required. Determine the correct orientation of the top Guys in relation to the direction of the Top Cap. Take five paces away from the mast base. This will give a rough approximation of the placement of the pegs. Tension should be maintained on all Guy Ropes until deployment is complete. Select the appropriate pegs for the ground conditions; plastic pegs for soft ground, steel pegs for hard ground. 7m 4m Top Cap Guy Ropes Secondary Cuff Guy Ropes Continued on next page > 7m 3 Single Mast RolaCage System User Guide / V4. Issue December 2016 Page 02

3 Deployment Instructions Continued 5. Attach the first Secondary Cuff by turning sideways to align with the mast opening. 6. Twist back into position. 7. Close the cuff and tighten with the thumbscrew. 8. Attach the set of Guys with brown shrink sleeves to the first cuff using the small Snap Hook. 9. Continue to extend more mast from the RolaCage until the orange marking for the second Secondary Cuff is at shoulder height. Attach the cuff and the set of Guys marked with grey shrink sleeves. Extend all but one metre of the mast from the RolaCage. 10. The top Guys can now be positioned properly and pegged to the ground and tensioned accordingly with the attached rope ratchets. The Secondary Cuff Guys should be pegged approximately half a metre in from the top Guys and tensioned using the attached rope ratchets. RECOVERY Recovery is a logical reverse procedure of deployment. The mast must be lowered carefully to the ground. DO NOT allow the mast to just fall to the ground or damage to payload and mast system will occur. To initiate the mast recovery, the third person should pull the third guy towards them, ensuring the correct direction of the drop until gravity on the payload stabilises the procedure. 7m 3 Single Mast RolaCage System User Guide / V4. Issue December 2016 Page 03

4 7m 3 Single Mast RolaCage System Product Components System RolaTube Part Number NATO Stock Number 7m 3 Single Mast System Multicam m 3 Single Mast System Black m 3 Single Mast System Orange Component RolaTube Part Number NATO Stock Number Qty 7m 3 Tube Multicam m 3 Tube Black m 3 Tube Orange Top Cap Base Cap Rock Pegs Soft Ground Pegs Set of 3 10m Guys Secondary Cuffs Set of 3 7.5m Guys (brown tags) Set of 3 3.5m Guys (grey tags) Mast Bag RolaCage Total packed weight: 11.3kg Dimensions: 30 x 43 x 38cm Weights & Top Loads Max wind speed: 60mph Description RolaTube Part Number Max Top Load Weight of System 7m 3 Mast/RolaCage System Multicam kg 11.3kg 7m 3 Mast/RolaCage System Black kg 11.3kg 7m 3 Mast/RolaCage System Orange kg 11.3kg For individual component weights and dimensions please see our website Maximum wind loading is based on the bare mast correctly deployed and with guy pegs firmly positioned. End user or system integrator must take responsibility for deployment and ensuring that the final system is fit for purpose with regard to wind loadings once top load or other equipment is mounted. 7m 3 Single Mast RolaCage System User Guide / V4. Issue December 2016 Page 04

5 Safety Instructions The system is rated to the loads stated and the end user is responsible for ensuring that user guides are followed and that loads are secured to the mast in a fashion that is safe and does not compromise the mast itself. RolaTube Expeditionary Systems does not accept liability or provide any warranty for usage not covered in this document. 1.1 Before unrolling a mast ensure that the area is clear of people and objects. 1.2 RolaTube masts are made from damage tolerant materials and will withstand significant abuse However, they can be damaged by heavy &/or sharp objects. To prevent damage, items should not placed on top of stored RolaTube masts, in either reeled or unreeled states. 1.3 Once the RolaTube mast has been unrolled ensure the surface is free from visible damage. Do not use the mast if there is visible damage. 1.4 If damage does occur, masts should be replaced as soon as possible, since the load carrying capacity can be reduced. Products have been designed and tested to be compliant with the relevant aspects of MIL-SPEC810G WARNINGS 1. Electric shock. Make sure that the proposed deployment site for the mast is free of overhead wires, which must be considered as dangerous electrical shock hazards. Make sure that no overhead wires are present within 50 metres of the mast. 2. Mast deployment. During mast erection, minimise the risk of injury by taking the following precautions: 2.1 Do not erect the mast near power lines or in thunderstorms. 2.2 Do not overload the mast top. Make sure only approved system components are fitted. 2.3 Do not allow the mast to bend. 2.4 Make sure the ground is clear of underground hazards prior to guy peg insertion. 2.5 Use the guy ropes provided and make sure that the guy ropes are tensioned correctly and ground pegs deployed and secure. 2.6 Consideration must be given to the routing of the coax between the mast and equipment in addition to the guy rope placement so as not to cause a trip hazard. 2.7 If the mast is leant against a wall, the guy ropes must be in line and placed at the base of the wall to prevent the mast from toppling backwards. 2.8 Consideration must be given to deployment when in close proximity to a helicopter landing site. Notice and recording of the mast site shall be issued to the temporary site / locn commander to ensure that planning considerations for aircraft approach and downwash effects are acknowledged and catered for. 2.9 Only use the mast in the vertical axis. 3 Wind. Ensure that the spine of the mast is oriented to face into wind, make sure the guys are securely pegged down, ensure the system is used within windspeed advice / parameters. RolaTube Expeditionary Systems Ltd 130 Wellworthy Road, Ampress Park, Lymington Hampshire SO41 8JY, UK t: e: wp@rolatube.com Registered in England & Wales No VAT Reg m 3 Single Mast RolaCage System User Guide / V4. Issue December 2016 Page 05