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8.4
Lowering the Integral Lower Mast Unit
8.4.1
Solar and Solar / Wind powered models are
supplied with the Lower Mast fitted vertically
and held in place by two U bolts on each side
of the cabinet. The mast needs to be rotated
horizontally to ground level to attach the
solar panel and/or wind turbine.
8.4.2
Remove the U bolts located toward the top
of the Cabinet by removing the four M10
Nyloc nuts on the inside of the cabinet, (a
17mm AF ratchet spanner is recommended).
Remove one U bolt at a time along with the
spacer block, ensure that the mast does not
rotate to either side; the mast will remain
captive at the bottom pivot.
8.4.3
The mast should now be rotated to ground
level. It is possible for the mast to be lowered
to either side of the unit to best suit the site
conditions. The door should first be closed if
lowering in the door end direction.
8.5
Option – Mast Removal / Alternative Lower Mast Orientation
8.5.1
Generally the Cabinet will be installed with the Blade hose connectors towards the Track,
the door hinged away from the Track and the mast upright to the rear of the unit (door
hinge side). If necessary the mast can be turned to the opposite side.
8.5.2
Remove the mast fixing as per above procedure 8.4 and rotate the mast to ground level.
8.5.3
At the base of the mast pull at each side to withdraw the mast pivot point and while
maintaining outward pressure at the bottom of the mast remove the mast to one end of
the unit.
8.5.4
Ensure the paintwork is not damaged during the operation.
8.5.5
Rotate the mast so that the vertical side of the frame is on the door lock side of the
cabinet, refit in the reverse manner.