System 75 Single Tube Mast Systems

76mm (3″) industrial single tube masts at 3m, 4m, 5m & 7m — for top loads up to 11kg (24lb)

System 75 Single Tube Mast Systems — Rolatube Data Sheet & User Guide
User Guide
Data Sheet
System Components

3m, 4m & 5m Systems

System 75 3m, 4m and 5m Single Tube Mast components — 8 items with numbered callouts
ItemDescription
11 × 76mm (3″) diameter tube at 3m (9.8′), 4m (13.1′) or 5m (16.4′)
21 × 76mm (3″) Top cap – Single
31 × 76mm (3″) low profile base cap
43 × Black rock pegs
53 × Red rock pegs
63 × Guy ropes
73 × Soft ground pegs (Mil-spec version only)
8Bag (Berry compliant for Mil-spec version)
The 7m system kit differs from the shorter masts — it includes two secondary cuffs with two sets of secondary cuff guy ropes (brown and grey tags) and a set of heavy duty top cap guy ropes (black tags), and its deployment procedure differs (see the 7m Deployment section).

7m System

System 75 7m Single Tube Mast components — 10 items with numbered callouts including two secondary cuffs
ItemDescription
11 × 7m (22.9′) 76mm (3″) tube
21 × 76mm (3″) Top cap – Single
31 × 76mm (3″) low profile base cap
49 × Rock pegs
53 × Red rock pegs
69 × Soft ground pegs (Mil-spec version only)
72 × Secondary cuffs
82 × Sets of secondary cuff guy ropes (brown and grey tags)
91 × Set of heavy duty guy ropes (black tags)
10Bag (Berry compliant for Mil-spec version)

For top loads up to:

  • 11kg (24lb) @ 3m (9.8′)
  • 7kg (15lb) @ 4m (13.1′)
  • 5kg (11lb) @ 5m (16.4′)
  • 2kg (4.4lb) @ 7m (22.9′)
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 — 3m, 4m & 5m (4 Person)
Person 1 — At base of mast: Deployment lead and responsible for deploying mast from the roll.
Persons 2, 3 & 4 — At guy pegs: Maintaining tension during deployment to keep mast vertical.
1

Position Base Cap

Person 1: Place the base cap where the mast is to be deployed, with one peg hole facing into the wind. Secure with red base cap pegs.

Low profile base cap secured with red pegs
2

Pace Out Guy Ropes

Persons 2, 3 and 4: Using the pegs in the base cap for guidance, pace out the position of the various guy ropes and insert pegs into the ground. Guy pegs are placed at 3m (9.8′) for the 3m system, 4m (13.1′) for the 4m system and 5m (16.4′) for the 5m system.

Guy rope pacing layout for the 3m, 4m and 5m systems — pegs at 3m, 4m and 5m radii respectively
3

Connect Guy Ropes

Persons 2, 3 and 4: Unwind all guy ropes, connect to the pegs and lay the snap hooks next to the top cap, ready for connection as the mast is deployed. Wait at the 3 outer pegs.

Guy ropes connected to pegs with snap hooks laid next to the top cap
4

Attach Top Cap & Unroll

Person 1: Place mast between feet and attach the top cap with the flat edge aligned with the open slot in the mast, which is facing away from the wind. Secure the topload and connect guy ropes. Continue to unroll the mast vertically whilst Persons 2, 3 and 4 maintain light tension on the guy ropes to keep the mast vertical.

*If the secondary cuff is also being used, please attach at this stage, according to the Secondary Cuff Kit User Guide, and secure its guy ropes to its pegs once the mast has been deployed and secured with the top cap guy ropes.
Rolled mast next to the secured base cap ready for vertical unrolling
5

Slide into Base Cap

Person 1: When the mast is fully unrolled, slide it carefully into the base cap, whilst keeping it vertical and ensuring the slot is still facing away from the wind. Persons 2, 3 and 4: Maintain light tension on guy ropes.

Fully unrolled mast being slid into the base cap
6

Secure Guy Ropes

Persons 2, 3 and 4: Tighten and secure guy ropes.

RECOVERY: Recovery is a logical reverse procedure of deployment. Person 1 will lift the mast from the base cap while Persons 2, 3 & 4 provide support with the guy ropes. Person 1 rolls the bottom edge to enable the mast to be rolled down whilst keeping it vertical. When the top cap and topload can be reached, Person 1 removes them whilst Persons 2, 3 & 4 continue to support the mast with the guy ropes. DO NOT allow the mast to fall to the ground or damage to mast and topload and may occur.
Deployment — 7m (4 Person)
The 7m system uses two secondary cuffs and three sets of guy ropes; its deployment differs from the 3m, 4m and 5m masts. Follow the steps below (from User Guide 209-000031).
Person 1 — At base of mast: Deployment lead and responsible for deploying mast from the roll.
Persons 2, 3 & 4 — At guy pegs: Maintaining tension during deployment to keep mast vertical.
1

Position Base Cap & Cuffs

Person 1: Place the base cap where the mast is to be deployed, with one peg hole facing into the wind. Secure with red base cap pegs. Open both secondary cuffs and place near the base cap.

Low profile base cap secured with red pegs, ready for the 7m mast
2

Pace Out Guy Ropes

Persons 2, 3 and 4: Using the pegs in the base cap for guidance, pace out the position of the various guy ropes and insert pegs into the ground. Top cap guy ropes at 7m (22.9′), upper secondary cuff guy ropes at 4m (13.1′) and lower secondary cuff guy ropes at 2m (6.6′).

Guy rope pacing layout for the 7m system — top cap ropes at 7m, upper cuff ropes at 4m, lower cuff ropes at 2m
3

Connect Guy Ropes

Persons 2, 3 and 4: Unwind all guy ropes, connect to the pegs and lay the snap hooks next to the rolled mast, ready for connection as the mast is deployed.

All nine guy ropes connected to pegs with snap hooks laid next to the rolled 7m mast
4

Unroll to 1m

Person 1: Place mast between feet, with the slot facing away from the wind, and unroll to 1m.

Mast tube unrolled vertically to approximately 1 metre
5

Place Top Cap & Clip On Guy Ropes

Person 1: Place top cap on the mast with flat edge aligned to slot, and clip on guy ropes. Persons 2, 3 and 4 to hold the other ends of the top cap guy ropes to support the mast.

Top cap with flat edge aligned to the mast slot and guy rope snap hooks clipped on
6

Insert Top Load

Person 1: Insert top load into top cap, using wing screw to secure.

Top load being inserted into the top cap and secured with the wing screw
7

Continue Raising Mast

Person 1: Continue to raise mast whilst Persons 2, 3 and 4 continue to maintain light tension on the top cap guy ropes to keep mast vertical.

Mast being raised with three persons maintaining light tension on the top cap guy ropes
8

Fit Upper Secondary Cuff

Person 1: At position marked with orange band, stop and fit upper secondary cuff, with the perlon loops at the bottom, by sliding the ring up inside the mast and fastening the arms around the mast. Secure with the thumbscrew but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN as this may damage the mast. Clip on brown tabbed guy ropes and leave slack.

9

Fit Lower Secondary Cuff

Person 1: Continue to raise mast whilst Persons 2, 3 and 4 continue to maintain light tension on the guy ropes to keep mast vertical. Person 1: Attach lower secondary cuff at the next orange marker, as above, and clip on the grey tabbed guy ropes to the perlon loops.

10

Slide into Base Cap

Person 1: Fully unroll the mast and lift it carefully into the base cap with the slot facing away from the wind, whilst keeping it vertical. Persons 2, 3 and 4: Maintain light tension on guy ropes.

7m mast being lifted into the base cap, and fully deployed with top cap and both secondary cuff guy ropes
11

Secure All Guy Ropes

Persons 2, 3 and 4: Tighten and secure top cap guy ropes, then secure remaining six guy ropes from secondary cuffs.

RECOVERY: Persons 2, 3 and 4 loosen guy ropes but maintain light tension whilst Person 1 lifts mast from base cap. Person 1 rolls mast down vertically and removes secondary cuffs, top load and top cap. DO NOT allow the mast to fall to the ground or damage to top load and mast may occur.
Support

+44 (0)1590 688019

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Industrial System 75 Single Tube Masts

76mm (3″) single tube masts at 3m, 4m, 5m & 7m — available in black, orange & blue

System 75 Single Tube Mast fully deployed and guyed in parkland
System 75 7m Single Tube Mast deployed in open field with secondary cuff guy ropes Close-up of orange System 75 mast with top cap and guy ropes
System Specifications
3m
4m
5m
7m
System NameSystem 75 3m Single Tube Mast
System Part Number Black: 950-303010-3-1
Orange: 950-303010-5-1
Blue: 950-303010-7-1
Deployed Height3m (9.8′)
Deployed Tube Dia76mm (3″)
Top Load Max111kg (24.2lb)
System Weight*4kg (8.8lb)
Packed System Volume280mm × 330mm × 250mm (11″ × 12.9″ × 9.8″)
System Components 1 × 3m 76mm (9.8′ 3″) mast
1 × Top Cap
1 × Low Profile Base Cap
3 × Top Cap Guy Ropes
3 × Black Rock Pegs
3 × Red Rock Pegs
1 × Mast Bag
System NameSystem 75 4m Single Tube Mast
System Part Number Black: 950-304010-3-1
Orange: 950-304010-5-1
Blue: 950-304010-7-1
Deployed Height4m (13.1′)
Deployed Tube Dia76mm (3″)
Top Load Max17kg (15.4lb)
System Weight*4.7kg (10.4lb)
Packed System Volume280mm × 330mm × 250mm (11″ × 12.9″ 9.8″)
System Components 1 × 4m 76mm (13.1′ 3″) mast
1 × Top Cap
1 × Low Profile Base Cap
3 × Top Cap Guy Ropes
3 × Black Rock Pegs
3 × Red Rock Pegs
1 × Mast Bag
System NameSystem 75 5m Single Tube Mast
System Part Number Black: 950-305010-3-1
Orange: 950-305010-5-1
Blue: 950-305010-7-1
Deployed Height5m (16.4′)
Deployed Tube Dia76mm (3″)
Top Load Max15kg (11lb)
System Weight*5.3kg (11.7lb)
Packed System Volume280mm × 330mm × 250mm (11″ × 12.9″ × 9.8″)
System Components 1 × 5m 76mm (16.4′ 3″) mast
1 × Top Cap
1 × Low Profile Base Cap
3 × Top Cap Guy Ropes
3 × Black Rock Pegs
3 × Red Rock Pegs
1 × Mast Bag
System NameSystem 75 7m Single Tube Mast
System Part Number Black: 950-307010-3-1
Orange: 950-307010-5-1
Blue: 950-307010-7-1
Deployed Height7m (22.9′)
Deployed Tube Dia76mm (3″)
Top Load Max12kg (4.4lb)
System Weight*8.2kg (18.1lb)
Packed System Volume300mm × 430mm × 380mm (11.8″ × 16.9″ × 14.9″)
System Components 1 × 7m 76mm (22.9′ 3″) mast
1 × Top Cap
2 × Secondary Cuffs
1 × Low Profile Base Cap
3 × Top Cap Guy Ropes
6 × Secondary Cuff Guy Ropes
9 × Black Rock Pegs
3 × Red Rock Pegs
1 × Mast Bag
Construct & FinishMast Body: PP-Glass Fibre composite.
Cover: Polyester fabric.
EnvironmentalWater Proof & Dust proof. UV resistant. Rated to 100kph (62mph) wind speed2.

All System 75 Single Tube Variants at a Glance

VariantHeightTop LoadWeight*
3m3m (9.8′)11kg (24.2lb)4kg (8.8lb)
4m4m (13.1′)7kg (15.4lb)4.7kg (10.4lb)
5m5m (16.4′)5kg (11lb)5.3kg (11.7lb)
7m7m (22.9′)2kg (4.4lb)8.2kg (18.1lb)
* Without pegs.
1 Maximum weight only. Sail area should be discussed with Rolatube technical representative.
2 Bare mast only, correctly deployed. Integrator should discuss wind loadings of top load with Rolatube representative.
Product Components
3m
4m
5m
7m

System

SystemPart Number
System 75 3m Single Tube Mast, black950-303010-3-1
System 75 3m Single Tube Mast, orange950-303010-5-1
System 75 3m Single Tube Mast, blue950-303010-7-1

Components

ComponentPart NumberQty
3m 76mm (9.8′ 3″) tube, black900-303010-3-01
3m 76mm (9.8′ 3″) tube, orange900-303010-5-01
3m 76mm (9.8′ 3″) tube, blue900-303010-7-01
76mm (3″) Top cap – Single800-5000611
76mm (3″) Low profile base cap800-0010581
Steel Ground Stake 30cm black207-0020043
Red Rock Peg207-0020083
Set of 3 × 5.5m (18′) Guy ropes207-0040041
Mast Bag502-0030211

System

SystemPart Number
System 75 4m Single Tube Mast, black950-304010-3-1
System 75 4m Single Tube Mast, orange950-304010-5-1
System 75 4m Single Tube Mast, blue950-304010-7-1

Components

ComponentPart NumberQty
4m 76mm (13.1′ 3″) tube black900-304010-3-01
4m 76mm (13.1′ 3″) tube orange900-304010-5-01
4m 76mm (13.1′ 3″) tube blue900-304010-7-01
76mm (3″) Top cap – Single800-5000611
76mm (3″) Low profile base cap800-0010581
Steel Ground Stake 30cm black207-0020043
Red Rock Peg207-0020083
Set of 3 × 7.5m (24.6′) Guy ropes207-0041011
Mast Bag502-0030211

System

SystemPart Number
System 75 5m Single Tube Mast, black950-305010-3-1
System 75 5m Single Tube Mast, orange950-305010-5-1
System 75 5m Single Tube Mast, blue950-305010-7-1

Components

ComponentPart NumberQty
5m 76mm (16.4′ 3″) tube, black900-305010-3-01
5m 76mm (16.4′ 3″) tube, orange900-305010-5-01
5m 76mm (16.4′ 3″) tube, blue900-305010-7-01
76mm (3″) Top cap – Single800-5000611
76mm (3″) Low profile base cap800-0010581
Steel Ground Stake 30cm black207-0020043
Red Rock Peg207-0020083
Set of 3 × 7.5m (24.6′) Guy ropes (brown tags)207-0041011
Mast Bag502-0030211

System

SystemPart Number
System 75 7m Single Tube Mast, black950-307010-3-1
System 75 7m Single Tube Mast, orange950-307010-5-1
System 75 7m Single Tube Mast, blue950-307010-7-1

Components

ComponentPart NumberQty
7m 76mm (22.9′ 3″) tube, black900-307010-3-01
7m 76mm (22.9′ 3″) tube, orange900-307010-5-01
7m 76mm (22.9′ 3″) tube, blue900-307010-7-01
76mm (3″) Top cap – Single800-5000611
76mm (3″) Low profile base cap800-0010581
Steel Ground Stake 30cm black207-0020049
Red Rock Peg207-0020083
Set of 3 × 10m (32.8′) Heavy duty guy ropes (black tags)207-0041131
Secondary cuffs800-0001192
Set of 3 × 7.5m (24.6′) Guy ropes (brown tags)207-0041011
Set of 3 × 3.5m (11.5′) Guy ropes (grey tags)207-0041221
Mast bag502-0030301
Optional Extras
ComponentPart Number
RolaCage800-007102
Central Guy Control System (CGC) for System 75 5m & 7m (16.4′ & 22.9′) masts207-300007
The RolaCage is listed as an optional extra for all four variants. The Central Guy Control System (CGC) is listed for the 5m and 7m systems only.
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