Instruction Manual

CM106 Tripod
2. Specifications
Measurement Height
Upper Mast Retracted: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Upper Mast Extended: 3 m (10 ft)
Vertical Load Limit: 45 kg (100 lb)
Mast Outer Diameter
Main Lower Mast: 48 mm (1.90 in)
Retractable Upper: 44 mm (1.74 in)
Base Diameter: 2.8 m (9.3 ft)
Leveling Adjustment: Slide collars on each leg, adjust individually
Leg Base: 4 in. by 5 in. with four 0.62 in. holes for stakes
Portability: Collapsible to 8 in. diameter by 6 ft length
Weight with Mast: 18 kg (40 lb)
Maximum Slope Angle: 22° or 40% grade (assuming leg clamp pins are
engaged in holes under the legs and that one
leg points downhill while the other two legs
point uphill)
Allowable Wind Speeds*
Tripod Configuration Sustained Wind Wind Gust
Mast Extended, Unguyed 65 mph (29 m s
–1
) 84 mph (38 m s
–1
)
Mast Retracted, Unguyed 80 mph (36 m s
–1
) 104 mph (46 m s
–1
)
Mast Extended, Guyed 100 mph (45 m s
–1
) 130 mph (58 m s
–1
)
Mast Retracted, Guyed 115 mph (51 m s
–1
) 150 mph (67 m s
–1
)
*Allowable wind speed values assume:
• 14 x 16 in. enclosure at mast base
• 10.5 x 16.5 in. solar panel at mast base
• Crossarm and sensors (1.4 ft
2
projected area) at mast top
• Adequate ground anchors (stakes can pull out at lower wind speeds)
3. Tools List (for tripod, mast, enclosures, and
crossarms)
1/2-in. and 7/16-in. open end wrenches
adjustable wrench
Phillips head screw drivers (medium, small)
Straight bit screwdrivers (large, medium)
12-in. torpedo level
side-cut pliers
pencil
tape measure
compass and site declination angle
shovel
sledge hammer (for driving ground rod and stakes)
step ladder
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