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MAST Step Fitting Procedure
Caution: Do not neglect
the standard safety procedures – always wear a harness and have a safety
line attached. It is recommended that the operation is carried out by two people
whenever working up the mast!
Fitting Instructions:
- Measure section of mast requiring steps. The optimum distance between the
steps is 14 to 15 inches (375mm).
- There should be two opposite each other approximately
4 feet (1200mm) from the top of the mast. ( No steps are required at the spreaders)
- Working upward, fit the steps on alternate sides of the mast, with 14 to
15 inches (375mm) minimum space between steps, until the top position. This
has steps on both sides.
- Tape a sheet of sandpaper over the marked position.
- Sand the saddle section of the step until it fits the curvature of the mast.
- Mark the rivet holes on the mast and check them.
- Drill holes taking care not to damage wiring, ropes halyards etc. inside
the mast.
- Before riveting, insert step into the saddle, insert the rivets into the
rivets holes and check that the steps fit snugly against the mast.
- Use blind monel or copper nickel rivets to suit the thickness of your mast,
smeared with a corrosion protection paste and rivet into place.
- Check each step to ensure it secure.
If in doubt consult with a suitable professional. It is recommended that a suitable
professional fit the mast step!
Limited Warranty:
In the event manufacturing defects are detected with in six months of purchase,
the mast step will be replaced free of charge. Liability is limited to the reimbursement
cost of the mast step. All other warranties are expressly disclaimed especially
the fixing of the mast step to the mast. It is recommended that a suitable professional
fits the mast steps. The Mast Step is suitable for one person only to a max. load
of 310 lbs (140kg).
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