How to Handle a Locking Pneumatic Mast

Crank Up Locking Pneumatic Telescopic Mast Tower Operation.

The Mast Erection

1. Make sure that there is no electrical wire above the mast before operating the mast or you can be killed.
2. With the mast assembled in the tripod/vehicle/ concrete mount , guy ropes fitted if required, and air compressor or foot pump circuit is connected before work, and the pneumatic tube is correctly connected.
3. Pull and hold the detent release(handle) for the first section , DO NOT start pumping air into the mast if the detent is not pulled.
4. Start pumping the compressor or foot pump, once the mast has started to extend by a couple of inches release the detent release mechanism (handle) and continue pumping.
5. As the mast section becomes fully extended slow the pumping and the detent will be heard to clicking back into the extended section as it reaches full height (Latch-pin Locked ). Stop pumping the compressor or foot pump .
6. Pull and hold the detent release mechanism (handle) for the next section.
7. Follow steps 3,4and 5 until the mast is extended to the required height.
8. Close the air compressor or foot pump (you can remove it)

To Lower The Mast Pole.

1. Using air compressor or foot pump to put a little air pressure into the mast bottom section not over 15PSI.
2. Starting with the bottom section , drag the bottom tube mast collar detent mechanism (handle) and hold on , disconnect air supply and allow air pressure to escape from the air valve/mast ,once the mast has started to retract by a couple of inches release the detent release mechanism (handle) until the section fully retracted ,you will hear a sound of click which is the latch-pin auto locked.
3. Follow steps 2 for each section until the mast is fully closed.

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