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Lift off the storage cap and remove the anchor strap from inside the base. Keep the anchor strap near the monitor as it will be used to
anchor monitor before use.
5.4 PORTABLE BASE LEG SPIKES
The STOW-A-WAY Base has 5 tungsten carbide tipped spikes on the legs and base to resist sliding by digging into the surface the base
is sitting on. The amount of sideways force these spikes can withstand depends upon several factors, particularly, the amount of
downward and sideways force that is on the base and the hardness and texture of the surface the spikes are in contact with. At low
elevation angles it is difficult for these spikes to resist sliding. This is why the portable base must be well anchored. These spikes are
essential to safe operation of the monitor base and must be in contact with the ground at all times. Do not operate without first securing
the monitor with safety lines to prevent sliding. Set the monitor on an even surface so that all the spikes contact the ground. See section
6.0 for spike inspection procedures.
5.5 PORTABLE BASE ANCHORING
A sliding monitor can cause injury. Remove all slack between the anchor and base
before flowing water.
At low nozzle elevation angles the base may also require additional anchoring. The ability of a single anchor to stop sliding is a function
of the horizontal angle between the strap and water stream. When the stream is in line with the anchor any sliding will be arrested by the
anchor. As the horizontal angle increases between the anchor strap and the stream, the base can begin to slide in an arc around the
anchor point. In this situation multiple anchor points may be required.
The strap should be stored inside the monitor base when not in use. The black rubber cap on the strap will hold the strap in the base
and protect the sealing surface of the quick connect swivel joint.
Whenever the monitor is operated on the portable base, the
base must be anchored to a substantial immovable object.
An attachment point is provided on the front of the base for
this purpose. A strap, with a minimum breaking strength of
3000 lbs (1300 kg) of force, is supplied with the portable
base. A loop on the end of the strap may be placed over the
anchor point or the strap may be wrapped around an object,
such as a tree, and the snap end of the strap passed through
the loop and pulled tight. Keep the entire length of the strap
as close to the ground as possible. Snap the hook into the
hole in the front of the portable base below the carrying
handle. The length of the strap may be adjusted by the sliding
the buckle on the strap. If the strap is too short to reach a
suitable anchor, it may be extended with strong rope or chain.
Keep the distance between the base and anchor point as
short as possible.
WARNING
For carrying and storage, the legs are retracted as follows:
a) Pull up on one of the spring loaded leg lock knobs, grasp the forward leg, on the same
side, and push it, in an arc, towards the rear of the unit. The leg lock knob may be released
as soon as the front leg begins to move out of position. Continue to push until both legs
come in contact with the rear stop.
b) Repeat procedure (a) to retract the other legs.
5.3 RETRACTING PORTABLE BASE LEGS
The STOW-A-WAY 800 portable base does not contain a flow safety valve.
A flow safety valve upgrade kit #XF500-KIT may be added to this portable base at any time to gain the features of the flow safety valve.
The kit may be installed in the field or at the factory.
The flow safety valve reduces the flow area through the monitor by 90%., should the base loose contact with the ground for any reason.
In the reduced flow condition, the nozzle reaction is less thereby reducing the risk of injury.
5.6 ADDING A FLOW SAFETY VALVE
