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INFLEXION

2.3, 4.5, 6.0 & 7.5

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

The Will-Burt Company

169 S. Main Street

Orrville, OH 44667

www.willburt.com

TP-4976401-C, October 2018

Summary of Contents for INFLEXION 2.3

Page 1: ...INFLEXIONTM 2 3 4 5 6 0 7 5 INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL The Will Burt Company 169 S Main Street Orrville OH 44667 www willburt com TP 4976401 C October 2018 ...

Page 2: ... NO EMPLOYEE DISTRIBUTOR OR REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY ON BEHALF OF WILL BURT Claims for defects in material and workmanship shall be made in writing to Will Burt within thirty 30 days of the discovery of defect Failure to provide notice as required hereby shall be conclusive evidence that the product was in conformity with the warra...

Page 3: ...nt History Manual Version Date Remarks TP 4976401 00 11 12 2013 INITIAL RELEASE A 12 3 2013 Updated warranty page B 01 06 14 Clarify power requirements section 1 6 emergency stow procedure section 3 2 C 10 1 18 Updated the Cover Image and Figure 1 1 ...

Page 4: ...ION 2 4 2 1 Introduction 2 4 2 2 Tools and Materials Required for Installation 2 4 2 3 Unpacking 2 5 2 4 Attaching to vehicle 2 5 2 5 Connecting DC Power to the Base 2 6 2 6 Pre operational Check 2 8 2 7 Functional Test 2 8 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 3 1 General Mast Operation 3 2 3 2 Emergency Stow Loss of Power 3 3 4 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 4 5 4 1 Introduction 4 5 4 2 Cleaning th...

Page 5: ...N 4 5 Model Number 722069001 Dimensions 1 3 Figure 2 1 INFLEXION 4 5 Mounting Hole Pattern 2 6 Figure 3 1 Hand held Controller 3 2 Figure 3 2 Emergency Stow Allen Screw Location 3 3 Figure 4 1 Proximity Switches 4 5 Figure 4 2 Status LEDs on Base Board 4 9 LIST OF TABLES Table 2 1 Tools and Materials Required for Installation 2 5 Table 4 1 Troubleshooting Table 4 9 ...

Page 6: ...uipment using high voltage Do not locate or operate mast near electrical lines cables or other unwanted sources of electricity Do not operate mast in lightning Be certain electrical cables are undamaged and properly terminated Always disconnect power before performing service repair or test operations Safety Instruction Read Manual Failure to follow operating instructions could result in death or ...

Page 7: ...on Fire Hazard Cleaning solvent used for maintenance is flammable and can be explosive resulting in death or serious injury Do not smoke Use cleaning solvent in a well ventilated area Keep cleaning solvent away from ignition sources Always store cleaning solvent in the proper marked container Relocation Hazard Relocating the mast during operation or after being raised could result in death or seri...

Page 8: ...moved 5 The vehicle is not moving 6 The area above the mast is free of mechanical obstructions Safety Instruction Operation Lamps are extremely hot and should not come into contact with people or combustible and or explosive materials Do not operate if breakage occurs or unit is knocked over Entanglement Hazard Tangled cables can cause equipment damage Ensure control cables are not tangled and are...

Page 9: ...e INFLEXIONTM 1 5 2 3 4 5 6 0 and 7 5 masts will be referred to as the INFLEXION mast in this manual 1 3 INFLEXION DESCRIPTION The INFLEXION mast is a transportable platform elevation system which serves as a platform for communications antennae camera and other payloads The unit is designed for installation on any vehicle for the purpose of providing temporary communications or surveillance See F...

Page 10: ...nd mounting hole locations for INFLEXION are shown Please refer to product literature or www willburt com for additional information including length width and height information MODEL DIM X inch mm 4 5 METER 66 5 8 1692 3 6 0 METER 79 7 8 2028 8 7 5 METER 94 3 8 2397 1 ...

Page 11: ...power for the INFLEXION is supplied by the vehicle and customer wired to the mast base board The INFLEXION operates at 12 VDC but will accept 24 VDC with the optional 24 12 converter The DC cables should be 12 gauge for 12V and 16 gauge for 24V Long runs of cable can introduce power loss There is a 35 40 amp inrush to the motor depending on the length and gauge of the wires that drops to 6 7 amps ...

Page 12: ...ally by a competent person according to the Lifting Operations and Lift Equipment Regulations 1998 Equivalent regulations exist in other EU states Safety Instruction Installation The INFLEXION should be installed on a location that is out of reach from unauthorized personnel 2 1 INTRODUCTION The INFLEXION has been designed to provide for ease of installation This section of the manual provides the...

Page 13: ...EXION is mounted in a well on a vehicle be certain that adequate drainage is provided A minimum of 4 drain holes one per corner at least half inch in diameter is recommended to be drilled in the well around the unit so that water drains out of the well While the unit has been designed to withstand adverse environmental conditions it cannot be submerged 9 16 bolt holes will be needed to mount mast ...

Page 14: ...le patterns 2 5 CONNECTING DC POWER TO THE BASE 1 From the customer supplied 12 VDC power supply run the red and black 12V DC power wires through one of the strain reliefs in the side of the base Ensure the cables are at least AWG 12 and no longer than 50ft from the power supply to the base board 2 Locate terminal block TB3 ...

Page 15: ...er 2018 3 Connect the positive red 12 VDC cable to 7 PWR and connect the negative black cable to 8 COM 4 Upon receipt of the INFLEXION the hand held controller should already be wired to the green base board connector Terminal Block TB3 ...

Page 16: ...e ignition resulting in fire or explosion Before operating the INFLEXION be sure that there are no overhead obstructions and that there are no power lines within 20 feet of the mast Visually inspect the unit for any damage If damage is apparent do not use the mast Have it serviced prior to use Check for any objects which might obstruct motion of the mast or cause binding Remove any material that m...

Page 17: ...Electric Code Do not use in the presence of flammable gases or liquids such as paint gasoline or solvents Do not use in areas of limited ventilation or where high ambient temperatures are present Contact with combustible materials can cause ignition resulting in fire or explosion Before operating make certain that the area is free of overhead power lines and other unwanted sources of electricity B...

Page 18: ...the mast until the mast is fully deployed and the mast up switch is sensed When the mast up switch is sensed air into the mast is stopped and the mast is left fully deployed To stow the mast you must first ensure the payload is positioned to be stowed There are no controls on the hand held remote to pan or tilt the payload The payload may have to be manually positioned for stowing When the Mast Do...

Page 19: ...the payload without power To emergency stow the mast proceed as follows 1 Remove the base access cover 2 Make sure all power has been disconnected from the system by turning all breakers to the OFF position 3 Ensure your payload is secure and may by safely lowered 4 Remove the base cover 5 Remove the 6mm Allen set screw on the end of the actuator cover Figure 3 2 Emergency Stow Allen Screw Locatio...

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Page 21: ...N base should be wiped down periodically to remove dirt and road grime using a soft cloth or sponge and a mild solution of soapy water 4 3 ADJUSTMENTS The proximity switches Figure 4 1 are intended to stop the actuator when the mast is at 90o and when it is stowed It senses the position of the mast as it rotates on the clevis assembly and signals the base circuit board to stop when the actuator is...

Page 22: ...tch in position using the upper and lower jam nuts 8 Raise and lower the mast several times checking that the mast is plumb each time and adjust the switch if necessary 9 Replace the cover Adjusting the Stow Proximity Switch Before delivery of a new INFLEXION all switches are properly set and tested and normally no switch adjustment is necessary However if the stow switch needs adjusted like after...

Page 23: ...switch if necessary 9 Replace the cover 4 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to Table 4 1 troubleshoot INFLEXION issues WARNING Only trained and qualified personnel should install adjust service and use INFLEXION WARNING Before troubleshooting read the operating instructions and the safety summary Always obey the warnings in the operating instructions ...

Page 24: ...he saddle Lights active Mast is at 90o Tilt Up or Down Not Used Pan Right or Left Not Used Not 90 Deg Mast is not at 90o RCP active Not Used Not up Always lit when the mast is at 90o RCP run Not Used Down Not Used Full lights Not Used Up input Mast up key pressed Down input Mast down key pressed Half lights Not Used ...

Page 25: ...Customer Service Actuator is not functioning properly in the UP direction MAST 90 limit switch is misadjusted or defective The NOT 90 DEG status LED is not lighted MAST UP switch in Remote Operator Station is defective The UP INPUT status LED does not light when the switch is activated Actuator is not functioning properly in the DOWN direction Magnetic MAST RETRACTED limit switch is misadjusted or...

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