BlueSky Mast AL1 STANDARD Series, Руководство пользователя

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Safety Precautions
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Important Safety Precautions
Part II: Guy Ropes and Fasteners
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Inspect all guy ropes and fasteners for wear or damage before use. Serious injury or death
may occur if a guy rope failure causes a mast to fall.
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Mark guy ropes clearly to prevent personnel from tripping over them. Personnel who trip may
suffer injury and may also pull up a guy rope and cause the mast to fall.
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Monitor the tension of the guy ropes to ensure proper tension.
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Ensure that stakes and anchors are secure in the ground before attaching guy ropes. Use ex-
tra caution when anchoring guy ropes, especially in sandy or loose soil.
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Never fasten a guy rope over a sharp edge or in a manner that causes abrasion. This may
cause guy rope failure. Pad any contacting surfaces if necessary.
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Do not install guy ropes across roadways or other paths of travel. Always clearly mark guy
ropes.
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Ensure guy ropes are clear of branches and other obstructions.
 Use only authorized parts. Unapproved substitutes may not be strong enough for the equip-
ment.
 Periodically inspect the mast to ensure that it remains structurally sound and properly in-
stalled.
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Never overload the mast or structure. Use ONLY the equipment and accessories in proper
quantities as described by the manufacture specifications. Do not use unauthorized equip-
ment or modifications.
 BE CAUTIOUS of ice that may form on the antenna/mast. The area around the antenna/mast
should be marked and roped off to avoid falling ice. Special care must be taken when retract-
ing the mast or structure to avoid falling ice.
 Use additional guy ropes for the mast, if heavy ice loading or wind is expected or anticipated.
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Ensure that the wind speed is not excessive during deployment/retraction operations. Maxi-
mum safe wind speeds are available from manufacturer for your specific mast.