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Global Truss user instructions----ST-180 light stand

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a light stand system from Global Truss.

This stand has been specially designed to have a very low loading

height obtained by a multi-mast configuration.

The telescopic masts made of treated steel have been generously

sized in order to obtain maximum rigidity, special attention has

been placed on security.

The ABS (AUTOPIN BLOCKING SYSTEM) guaranties

double security in lifting or operational position, additionally as a

third safety device, each mast can be secured with a locking knob.

TECHNICAL DATA

All models are equipped with:

A: 4 castors for horizontal transport

B: Wide and stable metal base

C: Nylon guided leg sliders

D: Independent adjustable leg braces

E: Auto-leveling galvanized foot plates with attachment holes

F: Solid wide legs for extra stability

G: Large locking knobs 3rd safety device

H: Protected manual winch with safety friction brake

I: AUTOPIN BLOCKING SYSTEM

4 castors for vertical movement

 Lateral play compensation with the masts

 Spirit level

 Friction surfaces on nylon sliders

 All cable pulleys maintenance are free

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Global Truss user instructions----ST-180 light stand 1. INTRODUCTION G Thank you for choosing a light stand system from Global Truss. This stand has been specially designed to have a very low loading height obtained by a multi-mast configuration. The telescopic masts made of treated steel have been generously sized in order to obtain maximum rigidity, special attention has been placed on security.
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Global Truss user instructions----ST-180 light stand Technical date 3. POSITIONING THE STAND ST-180 1): Place the stand in the vertical position on its wheels (J). Maximum load: 180kg 450lb. Maximum height: 5.5m 18`0” Minimum height: 1.77m 5`1” Footprint: 2.17m 7`2” Weight: 104kg 229lb Closed size: 1.77m 5`1” Material: treated steel Finish: Epoxy black painting / electro-galvanized 2): Ensure that the ground in strong enough to prevent any sinking of the stand into the ground.
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Global Truss user instructions----ST-180 light stand 4. LIFTING THE MASTS 1): Loosen the top locking knob (G) of the top telescopic mast (smallest). G 2): Tighten the other locking knobs to ensure a proper lifting order. The top-mast (smallest) has to raise first, followed by the bigger mast below in sequence. I 3): Pull the ABS (AUTOPIN BLOCKING SYSTEM (I))’s ring to unlock the top telescopic mast (smallest). 4): Turn the winch crank (H) clockwise to raise the top-mast.
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Global Truss user instructions----ST-180 light stand 5. ADDING AND LOWERING OF THE LOAD G 1): Position an adaptive accessory (truss adapters, T-bars, etc…) on the top mast. Lock the handle of compensation of the block to the accessory on the top mast. H 2): with an additional lifting system, Position and fix the load on the top of the accessory. Care must be taken to prevent any sliding of the load which would cause an overhang. 3): Reverse the adding load procedure to lower of the load. I C L 6.
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Global Truss user instructions----ST-180 light stand 7. IMPORTANT WARNING! 1): Respect the factory guidelines concerning the load limits as well as the safety codes of material and staff. The choice of trussing and the stand capacity must be adapted to the load. 2): Adequate safety measures must be taken when people work under the loads carried by the truss and the stands, safety steel slings and chains must be used on every item hung on the truss. 12): Never use the stand to carry people.
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Global Truss user instructions----ST-180 light stand 8. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FAULT GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE 1): The use of trussing and lifting equipment in temporary or mobile installation is the sole responsibility of the operator. 2): During the guarantee period, we or one of our contract service organizations undertake to repair, free of charge any damage attributable to faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 12 month after date of purchase.