Stepping the mast
CAUTION - DANGER - ALUMINIUM MAST
STAY AWAY OF
ELECTRICAL WIRES
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Place the mast foot on the mast base and place the pin in it. This prevents the mast from leaving its base when lifted. Check that the wires are not tangled.
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Then, with one person on the trampoline, the second person lifts the mast by the top and moves down the mast until the person on the trampoline can take the mast on their shoulder. Then this person pushes his feet against the rear crossbar and pushes the mast for- ward with the weight of his body.
Once the mast is secured, remove the pin from the base of the
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The second person can now take the forestay, make sure it is not tangled and pin it into one of the top holes of the furler mounted stay adjuster.
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Once the mast is secure remove the bolt from the base of the mast and stow it in a secure place. You will need the bolt later for safe lowering of the mast.
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Now you can affix the cunnin- gham blocks to the brackets on each side of the mast.
NB: For the 1st time you raise the
mast, it is recommended
you use 3 people for extra safety.
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