Materials List

Component Details

Mast Configuration

• Total height: 5.4 meters (three 1.8m pipes connected)
• Pipes joined using socket fittings
• End cap on top to prevent water ingress
• Mast passes through tripod hub and rests directly on ground
• Tripod provides lateral stability rather than vertical support

Tripod Base

• 60-inch (152.4cm) legs positioned at 40° angle
• Horizontal spread: ~38-46 inches (97-117cm) from center to each leg
• Total footprint diameter: ~76-92 inches (193-234cm)

Guy Wire System

• 3 guy wires installed at 3.5m height on mast
• Guy wires positioned 120° apart around mast
• Anchor points 2-3m from mast base (exact distance based on site conditions)
• Non-penetrating weight anchors used to avoid property damage

Weight Plate Anchor Method

1. Use 20kg standard weight plates as anchors
2. Install eyebolts through center holes of weights
3. Place large washers on both sides of the hole
4. Secure with locking nuts on the underside
5. Apply thread-locking compound for additional security
6. Position weights with eyebolts facing toward mast

Weight Plate Anchor Detail

Installation Procedure

Step 1: Prepare Mast

1. Connect the three 1.8m galvanized pipes using socket fittings
2. Install end cap on top pipe
3. Pre-mark the guy wire attachment point at 3.5m height

Step 2: Set Up Tripod

1. Position tripod on level ground
2. Extend all three legs to full 60-inch length
3. Verify stable positioning and adjust if needed
4. Secure legs in fully deployed position

Step 3: Install Mast Through Tripod

1. Position the bottom of the mast where it will permanently rest on the ground
2. Carefully feed the mast through the tripod hub until the mast base contacts the ground
3. Ensure the tripod hub provides lateral support without lifting the mast off the ground
4. Check vertical alignment with level tool
5. Make adjustments as needed to ensure mast is vertical

Step 4: Set Up Weight Anchors

1. Assemble weight plate anchors with eyebolts, washers, and nuts
2. Position anchors approximately 2-3m from mast base at 120° intervals
3. Ensure anchors are on stable, flat surfaces
4. Orient eyebolts toward the mast for optimal pull direction

Step 5: Install Guy Wires

1. Attach guy wires to the mast at the 3.5m mark
2. Run wires to each weight plate anchor
3. Install turnbuckles for tension adjustment
4. Secure all connections with proper wire rope clips
5. Adjust tension evenly across all three wires

Step 6: Final Adjustments

1. Verify mast is perfectly vertical using level tool
2. Fine-tune guy wire tension as needed
3. Check all connections for security
4. Apply anti-corrosion treatment to exposed metal if desired

Maintenance Considerations

• Check guy wire tension monthly
• Inspect for corrosion after heavy rain or storms
• Verify tripod stability periodically
• Consider temporary dismantling during extreme weather events

Disassembly for Moving

1. Loosen and remove guy wires
2. Disassemble weight plate anchors
3. Lower mast from tripod
4. Fold tripod legs
5. Disconnect pipe sections if needed for transport