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Reechcraft Inc.

845 34th St S

Fargo, ND 58102

888.600.6160

www.reechcraft.com/PowerMast

Summary of Contents for PowerMast Series

Page 1: ...Operator s Safety Manual www reechcraft com powermast P N 4026288...

Page 2: ...Craft Inc product is patented and protected in the United States US Patent 6981573 All other US and International Patents Pending Using this product in methods not indented by ReechCraft Inc are stric...

Page 3: ...upport Assembly 11 Tie Assembly 12 Specifications 13 SECTION 2 LAYOUT PLANNING Layout Plan 23 Ground Preparation 25 Tie Planning 25 SECTION 3 ERECTINGTHE SYSTEM Pre Assembly 26 Erect Base Unit 28 Asse...

Page 4: ...e the Warranty Period The End User Warranty is non transferable by the End User and only applies to Product manufactured after September 1 2018 During the Warranty Period Reechcraft warrants Products...

Page 5: ...uties taxes or environmental fees including but not limited to the disposal or handling of materials Parts purchased or sourced by suppliers other than Reechcraft or a Reechcraft Reseller are not cove...

Page 6: ...End User Warranty and any such unenforceability in that jurisdiction shall not make that provision unenforceable in any other jurisdiction SAFETY GUIDELINES 1 Safety comes first To help ensure safety...

Page 7: ...ep a telephone list of emergency numbers 12 Never overload the system beyond the duty rating of 750 lbs 340 kg Refer to the loading section of the user manual for more information Although the system...

Page 8: ...by ReechCraft 8 Section SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Fig 1 0Tied Configuration Single Mast Twin Mast Fig 1 1a Free Standing Configuration Single Mast Twin Mast GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION 1...

Page 9: ...888 600 6160 9 Section GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION Drill Bracket with Adjustable Lock Collar Drop Stop Lock Pawl Platform Support Latch Pins Platform Front Hold Down Overspeed Brake Gearbox 3 8 Nut Dr...

Page 10: ...by ReechCraft 10 Section GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION 5 ft Mast Section Base MAST AND BASE ASSEMBLY Fig 1 3 Base Foot Pad 1...

Page 11: ...reechcraft com PowerMast 888 600 6160 11 Section MAST AND BASE ASSEMBLY Fig 1 4 Free Standing Base PLATFORM SUPPORT ASSEMBLY Fig 1 5 GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION Platform Support Rear Hold Down Bracket...

Page 12: ...by ReechCraft 12 Section TIE ASSEMBLY Fig 1 6 Fig 1 7 Tri MastTie GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION Tie Mount Adjustable Bracket Mast Connector Weld Arm Extension Tube 1...

Page 13: ...Pawl Overload Clutch Overspeed Brake Emergency Lowering Manual Hand Crank Available Mast ConnectionType Interference Locking Cam Drive System 120 1 Clutch ProtectedTransmission Required Voltage 110 V...

Page 14: ...6 5 in 152 419 mm H Maximum Platform Height Tied 194 ft 59 1 m Free Standing Indoor 46 2 ft 14 1 m Free Standing Outdoor 26 8 ft 8 2 m I Maximum Platform Height Above LowerTie During Use Single MastTi...

Page 15: ...www reechcraft com PowerMast 888 600 6160 15 Section GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION D F B B A C H K I J E Specifications Tied Configuration Fig 1 10 1...

Page 16: ...rigger Width Standard 75 in 1905 mm D Outrigger Depth Standard 101 in 2565 mm E Platform Clearance Mast Side Standard 49 7 in 1262 mm F Platform Clearance Gearbox Side Standard Retracted 25 in 635 mm...

Page 17: ...www reechcraft com PowerMast 888 600 6160 17 Section Specifications Free Standing Configuration Fig 1 12 www reechcraft com PowerMast 888 600 6160 17 Section 1 GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION...

Page 18: ...s rated load on each climbing unit 4 Mast Locations a What is the mast distance from the wall Will there be any special provisions for ground support needed 5 Tie Locations a 18 ft 5 5 m is MaximumTie...

Page 19: ...m Left Side Platform Length 6 5 ft or other 24 ft Mast Distance from Structure 6 in Shared Mast Setup Yes Left Side Work Height 100 Masts Height ft 4 8 2x forTwin 100 4 8 20 8 2x 42 MinimumTies Needed...

Page 20: ...or 841 lbs 7 lbs ft x 200 2241 lbs 1016 kg Surface Area of Base Plate 93 sq in 600 sq cm Maximum Ground Pressure on Base 200 ft 750 lbs Load 24 psi 1 69 kg sq cm Note Actual system weight is less for...

Page 21: ...tally on the ground track up and slide on the climbing unit gearbox up engaging the gearbox drive gear to the mast track 2 Use the drill to extend the mast through bottom rollers PRE ASSEMBLY Fig 3 0...

Page 22: ...ion 3 ERECTING THE SYSTEM 3 Secure the base to the bottom of the mast PRE ASSEMBLY CONT D Fig 3 2 Fig 3 3 1 Align track and place together 3 Rotate Cam Lock Lever both sides 2 Rotate Cam Lock Lever 2...

Page 23: ...ermine the complete list of equipment required for erection Be sure all components have been inspected and maintained in accordance with product labels on the unit and information contained in this ma...

Page 24: ...Move mast to desired position and tighten extension tube bolts 7 Fully secure every bolt connection on tie before proceeding ERECT BASE UNIT CONT D Fig 3 5 AnchorTie to Wall While anchoring tie arms s...

Page 25: ...aft com PowerMast 888 600 6160 25 Section 8 Anchor points are available on the base ERECT BASE UNIT CONT D 9 Rotate pins up and remove ASSEMBLE PLATFORM SUPPORT Fig 3 6 Fig 3 7 Anchor here 3 Erecting...

Page 26: ...eechCraft 26 Section 10 Measure platform bottom to midrail top Position support so top rail is just below gearbox ASSEMBLE PLATFORM SUPPORT CONT D Fig 3 8 Midrail Top Platform Bottom 3 ERECTING THE SY...

Page 27: ...www reechcraft com PowerMast 888 600 6160 27 Section 11 Attach platform to platform support s ATTACH PLATFORM Fig 3 9 Fig 3 10 3 Erecting the system...

Page 28: ...r climbing unit to allow for a temporary 10 degree angle for emergency one operator descent Be sure the platform only moves slightly side to side but does not lift off the platform support in a way th...

Page 29: ...160 29 Section 13 Add masts by raising the platform approximately 3 in 7 5 cm below top of the mast Connect the masts Fig 3 12 ADDING HEIGHT Fig 3 12 Note Refer to Section 4 for Power System Installat...

Page 30: ...by ReechCraft 30 Section 14 Fasten tie to mast in platform before stacking Fig 3 13 15 Stack masts and raise up to untied ties Fig 3 14 ADDING HEIGHT CONT D Fig 3 13 Fig 3 14 3 ERECTING THE SYSTEM...

Page 31: ...ase platform rigidity ADDING HEIGHT CONT D Important For a Single MastTied configuration you shall not do work above a tie For aTwin MastTied configuration it is allowable to work while the platform i...

Page 32: ...maximum platform height of 194 ft 59 1 m or working height of 200 ft 61 m Where possible it is preferred to stagger ties to increase platform rigidity Fig 3 16 ADDING HEIGHT CONT D Fig 3 16 200 ft 61...

Page 33: ...ground Fig 1 14 Important This is the normal position the outriggers should be in to achieve the full ratings of the system Consult your dealer or ReechCraft customer service for information on altern...

Page 34: ...about 10 feet above the base Subsequent ties will be secured every 10 feet or less Fig 1 15 Important DO NOT elevate more than 5 feet above the tie directly below the platform Important Ties must be s...

Page 35: ...and make sure the locking flange is fully engaged into the mast channel See figure 1 17 Fig 1 16 Proper Flange Orientation Fig 1 17 Important Locking flange MUST be fully secured into the mast channel...

Page 36: ...vertical during the assembly process 2 Securing theTie Finish the tie installation by securing the twist lock flanges on the front mast Note It is recommended to use a bar clamp or ratchet strap to pu...

Page 37: ...tower installation Finish Erecting theTower Finish the tie installation by securing the twist lock flanges on the front mast Note It is recommended to use a bar clamp or ratchet strap to pull the mid...

Page 38: ...our local dealer Refer to Fig 4 0 for drill and electrical cord requirements 4 Assemble the supplied 3 8 in 9 5 mm driver to the drill Important Only use the driver supplied with the system or equival...

Page 39: ...racket and on to the input shaft Remove any obstructions and make necessary adjustments so the drill can be inserted freely 8 The drill bracket is designed to hold the drill on the gearbox input shaft...

Page 40: ...he platform system Fig 4 4 Eliminate any conditions which would allow the electrical cords to catch on clothing tools materials or any other obstruction POWER CORD INSTALLATION Fig 4 5 11 Ensure that...

Page 41: ...can be connected into the power supply by way of an in line power board with circuit protected switch This configuration enables one lead to hang down to the ground circuit making cord management eas...

Page 42: ...personnel in the way of operation 4 While lifting the platform always keep hands free from any moving parts Fig 5 0 Raise the platform by placing the drill in the forward clockwise position and pullin...

Page 43: ...engaged into the track and will need to be released before going down Lift the system up slightly until lock lever is released then proceed with lowering Important While lowering the platform it is be...

Page 44: ...s suited to be stored outdoors However storing the system indoors is advised to maximize the life span of your investment Keep the system component inventory organized and labeled with a physical reco...

Page 45: ...www reechcraft com PowerMast 888 600 6160 45 Section 6 TRANSPORT STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE inspection and Maintenance Logs...

Page 46: ...ReechCraft 46 Section TRANSPORT STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE 6 DAILY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG 1 OF 2 Competent Person Print Date of Inspection Company Name Jobsite Signature of Competent Person Comme...

Page 47: ...Be sure the drill assembly with nut driver freely moves on to hex input shaft of the gearbox and engages fully Secure the drill to the drill bracket by tightening the wing nut Platform Support Inspect...

Page 48: ...eechCraft 48 Section TRANSPORT STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE 6 WEEKLY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG 1 OF 2 Competent Person Print Date of Inspection Company Name Jobsite Signature of Competent Person Comme...

Page 49: ...beside the climbing unit lower the climbing unit allowing the lock lever to fully engage the track and clutch out the gearbox for 3 seconds When functioning properly the drill bracket will place a sm...

Page 50: ...eechCraft 50 Section TRANSPORT STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE 6 ANNUAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG 1 OF 2 Competent Person Print Date of Inspection Company Name Jobsite Signature of Competent Person Comme...

Page 51: ...embly with climbing unit next to a structure Taking all necessary safety precautions and with the climbing unit less than 0 5 m off the ground load 1000 lbs and secure to the unit no work platforms et...

Page 52: ...Reechcraft Inc 845 34th St S Fargo ND 58102 888 600 6160 www reechcraft com PowerMast...

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