Reechcraft PowerPole, Operators Safety Manual

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ERECTING THE SYSTEM
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13. Note: Lifting the base plate off the ground .75 in. (19 mm) with the
screw stabilizers (using only the weight of the mast assembly) helps
ensure that the majority of the system bearing force goes into the
base plate, leaving the outriggers to act as load stabilizers. Note:
During operation, once work platform is installed and especially with
payloads of 50% - 100%, the base plate should contact the ground.
14. At the mast base, it is necessary to ensure the bottom of the mast
assembly will not rotate or slide in any direction along the base
surface. This can be accomplished by driving spikes into the ground
through the holes in the screw stabilizers.
ERECTING THE OUTRIGGER CONFIGURATION (cont’d)
Fig. 3.16
Fig. 3.17
15. Alternatively, another standoff tie can be secured to the mast just
above the outrigger assembly and fastened to the structure.