How do I install my 30ft solar telescopic mast?

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  1. Remove shipping material and camera hardware from the boxes on the unit. Then, using the provided compass located in the lockbox, position the unit with the panel facing true south. Return the compass to the lockbox.Solar Mast Install
  2. Remove the cotter pins on each leg and extend until they can be reinstalled in the deployed position through holes.Solar Mast Install2
  3. Using the jack cranks adjust jack heights until the entire unit is level—refer to the bubble level located at the base of the mast. Return the jack cranks to the battery cabinet for safe keeping.Solar Mast Install3
  4. Remove the two foot bolts from the foot brackets and reinstall them in the rear through holes of the foot brackets for safe keeping. Remove both brace bolts from the shipping brace holes.Solar Mast Install4 
  5. Raise the panel and reinstall the brace bolts in the deployed brace holes. Solar Mast Install5
  6. Remove the 4 bolts from the bottom of the camera mount. Center the plate of the camera mount on the top of the mast and return the bolts to secure the mount. Solar Mast Install6
  7. Mount your camera:

    1. For Sapphire Video-pan-tilt-zoom: Remove lid screw and base bolts to disassemble camera mount. Screw the base onto the camera plate being careful not to pinch the ethernet cable. Return the cap to its base.
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    2. For Sapphire Static: Secure camera around pole with the provided band clamps fed through the slits on either side of the camera plate.Solar Mast Install_7-112
    3. For Cobalt: Screw your camera into the knuckle at the top of your camera mount. Adjust the angle of the camera to face your jobsite.Solar Mast Install_7-113
  8. Plug in your camera: 
    1. For Sapphire Series cameras only: Plug the camera ethernet cable and main power cable into the power box. Rest the cable of the camera loose on the ground so it doesn’t get pinched or tangled while raising the mast. Solar Mast Install_7-114

      Ensure the system is on via the blue light on the bottom of the power box. Call your Customer Service rep to verify proper installation. Have the camera ID located on your camera ready for verification.

    2. For Cobalt camera: Plug camera cable into your main power source then, ensure your system is on via the blue light at the bottom of the camera.Solar Mast Install_7-115
  9. Flip the two breakers in the cabinet to the on position and ensure it is on via the blue light on the bottom of the power box. Call Customer Service to verify proper installation. Have the camera ID located on your camera ready for verification.Solar Mast Install9
  10. Once function is confirmed, turn off breakers and unplug the ethernet cable from power box to prevent cable damage during mast deployment. Solar Mast Install10
  11. Carefully separate braided cables of tether assemblies (being sure not to tangle or kink) then clip the carabiners on to the 4 eyelets of the mast. Solar Mast Install11
  12. With the silver mast crank, extend the mast until the internal segments clear the lockout holes. Solar Mast Install12
  13. Remove the mast locking pin keys from the lockbox on your mast. Unlock the mast locking pin. Solar Mast Install13
  14. Insert the mast locking pin through the lockout hole, then lock the pin. Return the keys to the lockbox.Solar Mast Install14
  15. To minimize cable load, crank the mast back down until the locking pin no longer moves.Solar Mast Install15
  16. With turnbuckles of each tether assembly extended to their full capacity, fasten each to the anchor points on the jacks. Be sure each tether assembly is attached to the corresponding mast leg.Solar Mast Install16
  17. Tighten each turnbuckle until tether assemblies are evenly taut. Do not over torque. Solar Mast Install17
  18. Reinstall the ethernet cable to the power box. Flip breakers in the battery cabinet to the on position. Verify the blue light on the bottom of the power box is on.Solar Mast Install18
  19. To tamper proof your system, ensure all cranks are strapped into the battery cabinet and all keys are in the lockbox. Zip-tie the camera cables in an orderly fashion off the ground to avoid disturbance.Solar Mast Install19