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18.4 With the fixed leg of the pedestal facing forward the pedestal can now be moved around with a
'steering-type' motion.
Transportation and storage
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The column and skid may be separated to facilitate transport or storage.
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To separate the column and skid:
20.1 Lower the elevation tube as far as possible.
20.2 Engage the bottom clamp
20.3 Depress the tank assembly and apply the safety latch
20.4 Set the control valve
to the BLEED position (
) and allow the air pressure to vent.
20.5 When all of the air has been vented set the control valve
to the WORK position.
20.6 Remove the load.
20.7 Release the skid clamp
and the rubber securing straps
. Lift the leg ties clear of the foot
supports.
20.8 Use the steering ring to lift the telescopic column vertically until it is clear of the skid assembly
then secure the leg ties with the retaining strap.
20.9 Depress each leg locking plunger on the underside of the skid and fold the leg.
WARNING!: The column will be unstable if stood on its base or on the folded struts.
