Vaisala AWS330 - Manual (Page 171)

Chapter 6 ______________________________________________________________ Maintenance
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Disconnecting and Securing Guy Wire
1. Disconnect the detachable guy wire 1 that is on the opposite side of
the mast to the hinge. For the location, see Figure 5 on page 40.
2. Connect the snap hook of guy wire 1 to the hole in the hinge.
Using Winch
1. Install the winch to the mast as instructed in section Installing and
Using Winch on page 56.
2. Open the securing Allen bolts in the hinge.
CAUTION Do not open the Allen bolts in the horizontal hinge axle.
3. Lower the mast slowly with the winch by turning the handle.
CAUTION Make sure to have a good control of the handle.
4. Install the tilting support to the end of the mast; see Figure 106
below.
5. Lower the mast slowly with the winch so that finally the mast rests
on the tilting support and that there is no tension in the winch wire.
CAUTION Before lowering the mast, make sure that there is enough loose cable so
you do not damage or bend the cables.
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Figure 106 Tilted Mast on Tilting Support