Central Guy Control (CGC) for System 75 & System 100

One person controls all three top-cap guy ropes — reduces the deployment team by two

Central Guy Control (CGC) — Rolatube Data Sheet & User Guide
User Guide
Data Sheet
System Components
Central Guy Control components — base plate, rock pegs, soft ground pegs, pulleys and guy ropes with numbered callouts
ItemDescription
11 × CGC base plate
22 × Black rock pegs
32 × Soft ground pegs
43 × Pulleys
53 × CGC guy ropes *i

*i Length will depend on height of mast

General Comments: The CGC system has been developed to reduce the number of personnel required for deployment of Rolatube mast systems. The concept is to collate the top cap guy ropes to one position, so all can be controlled by one person during deployment and recovery.

The CGC system includes top cap guy ropes to replace those supplied with the mast system. General mast deployment (as described in the specific mast user guide) should be followed but with the CGC system substituted for the top cap guy ropes.
System 100 variant: the CGC for System 100 Rolatube mast systems is rated to a max top load of 5kg (11lb).
Safety Instructions

The system is rated to the load stated. The end user is responsible for ensuring the loads are securely fastened. Rolatube Technology does not accept liability or provide warranty for usage deviating from the enclosed instructions.

  1. Before deploying the mast please read all warnings below.
  2. Avoid contact with heavy and sharp objects, in storage do not stack anything on top of Rolatubes.
  3. Do not use the mast if there is visible damage.
  4. The end user must assess the suitability of the pegs provided for the intended deployment environment, and replace with more suitable products if necessary.
  5. Rolatube mast systems are rated for wind speeds of up to 100kph (62mph). The maximum wind rating is based on the bare mast correctly deployed and guyed. The end user or system integrator is responsible for ensuring the system is safe with the top load mounted.
Warnings
  1. Ensure the deployment site is clear of any cables or equipment that represents an electric shock hazard.
  2. Do not deploy near power lines, in thunderstorms or winds exceeding 100kph (62mph).
  3. Do not exceed the rated top load of the mast.
  4. Ensure any top load is securely fastened.
  5. Do not allow the mast to bend.
  6. Ensure the deployment site is clear of any underground hazards before using pegs.
  7. Ensure guy ropes and pegs are secure for duration of deployment.
  8. Consideration must be given to the location of any cable from the top load to avoid trip hazards.
  9. Consideration must be given when deploying in proximity to an aircraft landing site for aircraft movement.
  10. Rolatube masts are only designed to function in the vertical axis.
  11. Deploy the mast with the slot facing away from any prevailing wind.
Deployment Instructions
CGC operator — controls the three top cap guy ropes through the CGC base plate.
Mast operator — deploys the mast according to the mast User Guide.
This sequence applies to both the System 75 and System 100 CGC — both User Guides follow the same seven numbered steps. System 100 differences are flagged where they apply.
1

Unpack & Clip on Pulleys

Unpack the CGC system laying out all components on the ground. Clip the three guy rope pulleys to the chosen pegs from your mast system.

Two ground pegs with guy rope pulleys clipped on
2

Position the Pegs

Position these pegs according to the instructions within the User Guide for the mast system.

Plan view of the three guy rope pegs positioned at equal spacing around the mast
3

Position the CGC Base Plate

Position the CGC base plate off centre as shown, ensuring it’s aligned with the far peg. Once positioned correctly secure with appropriate ground pegs.

Plan view with the CGC base plate positioned off centre and aligned with the far peg, guy ropes shown in red
4

Secondary Cuff Guy Ropes

Note: If your mast system has a secondary cuff with guy ropes, place those guy ropes and their pegs according to the instructions in the mast User Guide before continuing with these instructions. On System 100 this step always applies — the secondary cuff guy ropes are always fitted.

You will need to ensure:

  • the guy ropes from the top cap to the CGC ground peg pulleys lie over the top of the laid out secondary cuff guy ropes;
  • the guy ropes running from the pulleys to the CGC base plate lie under the laid out secondary cuff guy ropes, and themselves.
5

Reeve the Guy Ropes

Run the red end of the three guy ropes from the base of the undeployed mast, through the pulleys from the top as illustrated and through the CGC base plate. Clip the other ends to the top cap and take up slack so the mast can be supported as it is raised.

Guy rope red end at the pulley, routed through the CGC base plate, and clipped to the mast top cap
System 100 top cap. The top cap shown above is the System 75 fitting. On System 100 the guy ropes clip to the wider flat top cap shown here.System 100 top cap with guy rope snap hooks clipped to the outer holes
6

Control the Guys During Deployment

One person now controls the three top cap guy ropes through the CGC, whilst another deploys the mast according to the mast User Guide. The CGC is controlled by keeping one foot on the CGC base plate and maintaining tension on all three guy ropes whilst feeding them out. They can be secured at any time, and at the end of deployment, by securing them in the cleats.

The three guy ropes will deploy at different rates. The CGC operator should ensure that the mast stays vertical by halting deployment and adjusting guy tension when required.

Operator’s foot on the CGC base plate with the three guy ropes fed through the cleats
7

Check and Secure Once Deployed

Once deployed check the guy ropes are secure within cleats and secured around horn cleat in X pattern.

Fully deployed mast with the three guy ropes routed to the CGC base plate
This sequence follows both current User Guides — System 75 (209-000039 V6) and System 100 (209-000078 V4) — which share the same seven numbered steps.
RECOVERY: Recovery is the logical reverse procedure of deployment, with the CGC operator pulling in the guy ropes evenly to ensure that the mast remains supported. Hold the guy ropes vertically from the CGC base plate so they do not accidentally catch in the cleats.
Support

+44 (0)1590 688019

enquiries@rolatube.com

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Central Guy Control (CGC)

Deployment aid for System 75 and System 100 Rolatube mast systems

Central Guy Control kit — guy tidies with ropes, pulleys, rock pegs, soft ground pegs and the CGC base plate

For use with System 75 and System 100 Rolatube mast systems. Enables one person to control three guy ropes to provide support to the mast during deployment, thus reducing the number of personnel required by 2.

Rolatube mast deployed in a field with guy ropes routed to a Central Guy Control base plate
System Specifications
S75 3m & 4m
S75 5m & 7m
S100 8m & 10m
Product NameCGC for System 75 3m (9.8′) & 4m (13.1′) mast
Part Number207-300004
NSN5985-99-269-4942
Compatible Mast Heights3m (9.8′) & 4m (13.1′) System 75
Product NameCGC for System 75 5m (16.4′) & 7m (22.9′) mast
Part Number207-300007
NSN5985-99-298-0087
Compatible Mast Heights5m (16.4′) & 7m (22.9′) System 75
Product NameCGC for System 100 8m (26.2′) & 10m (32.8′) mast
Part Number207-300010
NSN5985-99-695-4733
Compatible Mast Heights8m (26.2′) & 10m (32.8′) System 100
Max Top Load5kg (11lb)

Materials, Weights & Dimensions (all variants)

ItemMaterialWeight
Base PlateThermoplastic0.58kg (1.3lbs)
Guy TidiesThermoplasticSet of 3 1.93kg (4.3lbs)*
Guy RopesBraided Polyester
Black Rock PegsSteel×2 0.48kg
Soft Ground PegsThermoplastic×2 0.08kg
PulleysStainless Steel3 pulleys 0.17kg (0.4lbs)
Total weight3.24kg

All CGC Variants at a Glance

VariantMast HeightsPart NumberNSN
System 753m (9.8′) & 4m (13.1′)207-3000045985-99-269-4942
System 755m (16.4′) & 7m (22.9′)207-3000075985-99-298-0087
System 1008m (26.2′) & 10m (32.8′)207-3000105985-99-695-4733
* Weight will depend on guy rope length.
Product Components

System

SystemPart NumberNSN
CGC for System 75 3m (9.8′) & 4m (13.1′) mast207-3000045985-99-269-4942
CGC for System 75 5m (16.4′) & 7m (22.9′) mast207-3000075985-99-298-0087
CGC for System 100 8m (26.2′) & 10m (32.8′) mast207-3000105985-99-695-4733

Components

ComponentMaterialQty
CGC base plateThermoplastic1
Black rock pegsSteel2
Soft ground pegsThermoplastic2
PulleysStainless Steel3
CGC guy ropes*Braided Polyester3
* Length will depend on height of mast.
Component list as supplied per the CGC User Guides. Part numbers are quoted for the complete CGC kit; individual component part numbers are not listed in the Accessories Data Sheet.
Contact

+44 (0)1590 688019

enquiries@rolatube.com • www.rolatube.com

RTL Materials Ltd trading as Rolatube Technology
130 Wellworthy Road, Ampress Park, Lymington SO41 8JY, UK
Registered in England & Wales No. 3332020 • VAT Reg 706 972 317

ISO 9001 • CERT 571669