PestFix Hawk Kite Visual VD351 User manual

It is desirable to angle the Hawk Kite systems pole 10-15 degrees off
vertical, pointing away from the prevailing winds i.e. if prevailing
wind is South Westerly then angle the mount pointing to the
North East. The purpose of this is to prevent the kite from tangling
around the pole when there is insucient wind to launch the kite. By doing
this the amount of maintenance intervention will be kept to a minimum. This
factor should be brought into consideration when selecting an appropriate mounting location for the
VD351 - Hawk Kite Kit.
The kite must be located in the centre of a 10m square area that is free from any obstructions
that the kite would otherwise strike and become damaged. Pay particular attention to any overhead
cables and position the kite well away from any overhead obstructions.
Before you start:
Installation Guide
Hawk Kite Visual
Bird Scarer
1. Select a suitable location for mounting VD351- Hawk Kite Kit
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Don’t: Crush the Hawk Kite pole with clamp
xings other than those specied by the
manufacturer.
Don’t: Secure the Hawk Kite pole any higher
than top of the lowest telescopic section, to
avoid over-stressing the pole, which could lead to
premature failure.
Danger: If your Hawk Kite gets caught in
overhead cables: DO NOT touch the kite, line or
pole. DO NOT attempt to retrieve it. Keep people
and animals away. Inform the emergency services
IMMEDIATELY.
PestFix will not be held responsible for any
accident, loss, damage or injury to any
persons/animals or equipment however caused.
Do: Move your Hawk Kite regularly to prevent
birds getting used to it.
Do: Tie the kite to the cleat on the telescopic
pole if excessively strong winds are forecast.
Do: Shorten the line on the kite by a
maximum of 1-metre, to avoid obstructions.
Hawk Kite should hang approximately 1-metre
above surface to be protected.
Do: Inspect the kite at regular intervals and
check for signs of tangling, release tangles
immediately to maintain effectiveness and
prolong service life.
Don’t: Fly your Hawk Kite: under or near power
cables, near public byways, footpaths, bridle
paths, roads or anywhere that use of the kite
may cause a risk to others.
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1.2

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2.3 Tail Spar
2.3 Tail Spar
2.2 Wing Spar Sleeve
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Holder
Holder
Lay Hawk Kite face down on a at surface.
Connect the two front edge WING SPARS
using the metal tube ensuring that the
metal tube is threaded through the fabric
hoop attached to the head of the hawk
outline.
Connect the two TAIL SPARS to the opposite top
edge of the wings using the sockets provided,
ensuring that the poles are crossed half way
along to provide rigidity to the kite frame.
The Hawk Kite is now ready to be clipped to the
tether line and should be kept secure until you
are ready, to prevent it catching the wind.
Take the rubber cap off the top of the
telescopic pole and extend the pole to its full
length, pulling each section (seven in total) rmly
into the next with a slight twist to lock in place.
If the Hawk Kite pole is to be left in-situ
permanently we recommend that you tape
each pole section joint with electrical tape,
to prevent any potential slippage. This is not nec-
essary if the pole is only being used on an occa-
sional basis.
Tie the swivel end of the line (the red coloured
end of the line) onto the METAL EYE at the top of
the telescopic pole, using a Bowline knot.
The other end is then attached to the pre
made loop on the feet of the Hawk Kite,
using the in-built wire clip. The kite should hang
1-metre above the surface to be protected.
3. Using Hawk Kite with Soft Ground Stake
Drive the solid synthetic
ground post, included in
the kit, into the soil by
300mm, approximately
10-15 degrees off
vertical, pointing away
from the prevailing
winds. In soft or wet
ground drive the post a
further 100mm down to
give extra stability.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
How to assemble the Hawk Kite, Pole and
Tether
Before commencing work please check the
contents of your kit, you should have:
• 1 x Hawk Kite sail
• 4 x Carbon bre spars (2 x wing & 2 x tail)
• 1 x Tether line with in-built swivel
• 1 x Anchorage line
• 1 x 7-section Hawk Kite pole
• 1 X Ground Stake
Your Hawk Kite Kit is now assembled and ready for
use. You now have four options available to you in
terms of selecting how to mount your Hawk Kite.
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Coil and tie the two-metre anchor line to the cleat
at the base of the pole, ready for use if strong
winds are forecast.
Anchor the kite to the base of the telescopic
pole in excessively strong winds, to comply with
terms and conditions. To do this simply hold
the kite against the pole with one hand and wrap
the anchor line around both the kite line (above
the kite) and the pole twice and then tie the line
under tension to the cleat.
2. 2.9
2.10
3.1
3.1
• Soft Ground Stake (included in kit)
• VD362 - Hawk Kite Free Standing Mount
(sold separately)
• VD385 - Hawk Kite Non-Piercing Ridge Mount
(sold separately)
• VD369 - Hawk Kite
Timber & Masonry Fixing
Kit (sold separately)
Remove the rubber
end cap and slide the
Hawk Kite Pole over the
ground stake, so the
bottom of the Hawk Kite
Pole sits on the ground.
When you are ready
to y release the
anchorage line from
the kite and pole cleat,
th
e kite will self-launch.
3.2
3.2
3.3

4. Using VD362 Hawk Kite Free Standing Mount
Slide one plain washer over each of the M10
75mm bolts and then insert the bolts through the
holes in the tray wall and through the box section
T-bar so that the threads protrude the other side.
Offer-up the second tray and feed t
he protrudin g
bolts from the T-bar through the bolt holes in the
second tray side wall.
Slide one
washer over
the end of each
of the two
bolts that are
now protruding
through the
second tray
wall, followed
by the M10 nut and tighten until there is no
movement between the T-bar and the base tray.
Prior to inserting the paving slabs, place the
mount in the desired position on the roof, this will
be a lot easier without the weight of the paving
slabs! The kite must be located in the centre
of a 10m square area that is free from any
obstructions that the kite would otherwise strike
and become damaged. Pay particular attention
to any overhead cables and position the kite well
away from any overhead obstructions. Once in
position place one paving slab in each of the four
recessed areas of the base trays.
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
In addition to the kit you will also need:
1 x VD351 -Hawk Kite Kit
2 x 17mm spanners
4 x
(450mm x 450mm)
paving slabs.
The purpose of this kit is to provide a
non-penetrating method of mounting the VD351-
Hawk Kite Kit on at surfaces including roofs,
paved areas, grassed areas or any at surface
where the kite is required but penetrating xings
are not possible.
Before you start work check the contents of
each Hawk Kite Free Standing Mount Kit.
Each kit is supplied with:
2 x 2-slab Base Tray
1 x T-shaped Centre Pole 1m
2 x M10 X 75mm Bolts
2 x M10 Nuts
4 x M10 x 20mm O.D. x 2mm plain washers
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Installation Guide
Hawk Kite Visual Bird Scarer
4.1
4.1
Prior to assembly ensure that the roof area
where the kite is to be placed is free from
all foreign objects, to prevent the mount
forcing such items through the roof membrane
if it were to be placed on top of said debris.
A protective rubber mat is also available
to afford protection to sensitive roof
surfaces (NF310 - Non-Piercing Roof Mount
Protective Mat 140cm x 140cm).
4.2
Place the box section end of the T-bar pole
alongside the
edge of the
rst base tray
that has the
holes in it.
Align the holes
in the tray wall
with the holes
in the T-Bar.
4.3
4.3
4.5
3.3

It is desirable to angle the Hawk Kite system’s
pole 10-15 degrees off vertical, pointing away
from the prevailing winds i.e. if prevailing
wind is South Westerly then angle the mount
pointing to the North East.
The purpose of this is to prevent the kite from
tangling around the pole when there is
insucient wind to launch the kite. By doing
this the amount of maintenance intervention
will be kept to a minimum. This can be achieved
by raising one edge of the mount onto bricks or
blocks.
Ensure that the mount is stable and will not rock
underloadfromthe kite,or ifthe roof hasashallow
pitch to it then this will naturally incline the pole.
Ensure that mount is secure when using this
method and will not slide on the pitched roof
surface. Recommended max pitch 10-15 degrees.
5. Using VD385 - Hawk Kite Non-Piercing
Ridge Mount
The purpose of this kit is to provide a non-
penetrating method of mounting the VD351 -
Hawk Kite Kit on the apex or ridge line of a pitched
roof when penetrating xings are not possible.
Often the ridge line of a pitched roof is the
highest point of a structure and Hawk Kite will give
its maximum performance when located on the
highest point of the building (when safe to do so).
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4.9
4.10
4.11
Assemble the VD351 - Hawk Kite Kit as per
section 2 of this installation guide. Use the
anchorage line to secure the kite to the pole
cleat. Do not launch the kite until you are ready
to mate the kite to the free-standing mount kit.
Slide the Hawk Kite Pole down inside the
hollow upright pole of the Hawk Kit free
standing mount. The kite will launch
immediately the anchorage line is released.
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4.9
4.11
4.8
Ensure that the paving slabs sit at in the
bottom of the trays. If the bolt head or nut does
not allow this, take a notch out of the paving slab.
4.8

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Installation Guide
Hawk Kite Visual Bird Scarer
Slide the left side of the T-bar box section
between the cranked arms of the righthand tray.
Using a 100mm M10 bolt and 20mm washer
connect the left hole in the T-bar box section to
the top of the right-hand tray arms as shown.
5.3
Slide one 20mm washer over the protruding
threaded end of the M10 bolt and then secure
nger-tight using an M10 nut.
Offer-up the second tray and feed the cranked
arms through the arms of the rst tray to
create an “X” shape (see g. 5.5 overleaf).
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
Slide a 20mm washer onto the other M10 100mm
bolt and then use this to secure the right side of
the T-bar box section to the top of the arms of the
left-hand tray.
Slide one 20mm washer over the protruding
threaded end of the M10 bolt and then secure
nger-tight using an M10 nut.
Prior to inserting the paving slabs, with the
help of an assistant place the mount in the
desired position on the roof. This will be a lot
easier without the weight of the paving slabs!
The kite must be located in the centre of
a 10m square area that is free from any
obstructions that the kite would otherwise
strike and become damaged. Pay particular
attention to any overhead cables and
position the kite well away from any overhead
obstructions.
At the point where the two pairs of cranked arms
intersect you will note some long slots in the
arms (see g. 5.5 overleaf). Using the two 45mm
M10 bolts and 30mm plain washers, secure each
pair of arms together so the nut is on the outside
of each pair of arms. Secure in place nger-tight
using the last two M10 nuts.
5.3
5.1
Prior to assembly ensure that the roof area
where the kite is to be placed is free from all
foreign objects, to prevent the mount forcing
such items through the roof membrane, if it were
to be placed on top of said debris.
A protective rubber mat is also available to afford
protection to sensitive roof surfaces (NF310 -
Non-Piercing Roof Mount Protective Mat 140cm
x 140cm).
5.2
5.2
This mount can be used on steel sheet, asbestos
sheet, single membrane, lead and tiled roofs.
Before you start work check the contents of
each Hawk Kite Free Standing Mount Kit.
Each kit comes with:
2 x 2-slab Base tray with cranked arms
1 x T-shaped centre pole 1m
2 x M10 x 100mm bolts
2 x M10 x 45mm bolts
4 x M10 Nuts
4 x M10 x 20mm O.D. Plain Washers
4 x M10 x 30mm O.D. Plain Washers
2 x Locking bars
2 x Cotter pins
In addition to the kit you will also need
1 x VD351 - Hawk Kite Kit
2 x 17mm spanners
4 x (450mm x 450mm) paving slabs

Assemble the VD351 - Hawk Kite Kit as per
instructions in Section 2 and lay at on the oor.
Use the anchorage line to
secure the kite to the pole
cleat to prevent it
launching until you
are ready to mate the
Kite Kit to the Free-Standing
Mount Kit.
Leaving the bottom rubber end cap on the
Hawk Kite pole, slide the Hawk Kite Pole
down inside the hollow centre pole of the
Hawk Kite Non-Piercing Ridge Mount so the
rubber cap sits on the T-bar at the bottom of the
centre pole. The kite is now ready for use and
will launch immediately the anchorage line
is released.
5.11
5.12
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Slide the two locking bars through the four
locating holes in the tray above the slabs and
secure using a cotter pin through the eyelet in
the end of the locking bar.
5.12
5.10
Insert the 4# 450mm x 450mm paving slabs into
the two trays. Ensure that the paving slabs sit
at in the bottom of the trays.
Once in position ensure that the two trays
both sit at against the roof sheet before
tightening the nuts and bolts that secure the
T-bar to the arms and the arms to each other,
checking at all times that the centre pole
remains vertical during the tightening
process, tighten all 4 pairs of nuts and bolts to
50Nm.
Once tightened check the following prior to
installing the paving slabs
• Both trays are sitting ush to the roof sheet.
• The ridge does not foul the cranked arms.
• The mount is stable and will not rock
• The centre pole is vertical.
5.5
5.9
5.9
5.10

S tep 1. Run your rope around the thing you wish to
tie your knot around.
Step 2. Form a loop with the
running end.
Step 3. Pull the tip of the
running end so that
it goes around the
standing end.
Step 4. Pull the tip of the
running end up
through the loop
you made
previously.
Step 5. Pull the tip back
through the hole.
6.1
6. Using Hawk Kite Screw-In Fixing Kit for
Timber and Masonry– VD369
Installation Guide
Hawk Kite Visual Bird Scarer
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• Angle the pole 10-15 degrees and mark the
position of the two xings on the timber
920mm apart.
• Drill a 5mm diameter pilot hole 50mm deep
on each of the marks in the timber.
• Using a 6mm spanner wind the double
threaded shaft into the timber using the
course thread.
• As an alternative to a 6mm spanner a torx-
head driver may be inserted into the end of
the shaft for driving it.
• See section 6.4 for nal assembly.
6.2 Fixing Hawk Kite to Timber
6.2
In addition to the kit you will also need:
1 x VD351 - Hawk Kite Kit
Masonry drill with 10mm masonry drill bit
(for xing to masonry)
Drill/driver with a 5mm timber drill bit
(for xing to timber)
1 x 6mm spanner
1 x 10mm spanner
1 x 13mm spanner
or
2 x adjustable spanners
1 x Philips head screwdriver or at head
screwdriver
This kit is available in:
• Grade 304 Stainless Steel – VD369 - PRO
• Bright Zinc Plated Steel – VD369 - STD
The purpose of this kit is to provide a secure and
professional method of mounting the VD351
– Hawk Kite Kit to either masonry or timber
substrates i.e. walls or fence posts without
causing damage to the berglass Hawk Kite pole.
6.1 Before you start work check the contents
of each Hawk Kite Screw-In Fixing Kit:
Each kit comes with:
2 x Pole clamps with female threaded sockets
2 x Double thread screws
2 x Masonry plugs
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6.4 Final assembly for both substrates
6.5
6.3 Fixing Hawk Kite to Masonry
6.3
Dealing with obstructions
• It is likely that you have mounted the
VD351 - Hawk Kite Kit to either a fence line
or wall. If this is the case there is a danger
that the kite will strike this obstruction
in strong winds, as the pole will bend over
to the point where the kite will sweep low to
the ground in high winds.
• To avoid this we recommend shortening the
tether line connecting the kite to the pole by
no more than 1m. Any greater shortening
length will adversely affect the performance
of the kite.
• If you have secured the kite pole to a simple
vertical object with no protruding
obstructions i.e. a solitary fence post or
brick pier then no shortening of the tether
line will be necessary. We strongly
recommend leaving the tether line at its
intended full length for maximum
performance of the kite.
• Wind the clamp tting onto the ne threaded
end of the double threaded shaft and lock in
position using the 6mm spanner on the shaft
and a 13mm spanner on the clamp tting.
• Place the pole into the clamp tting and
hand tighten the two 10mm bolts either side
evenly using a screwdriver.
• Finally tighten the clamp screws using a
10mm spanner being careful not to over
tighten them as the breglass pole could
become damaged through excessive force.
• Anglethepole10-15degreesandmarktheposition
• of the two xings on the wall 920mm apart.
• Drill a 10mm diameter hole, 50mm deep on each
of the marks in the masonry.
• Clear masonry hole of any debris using a hole
brush or blow out pump.
• Insert masonry plug and gently tap home if
necessary.
• Using a 6mm spanner wind the double threaded
shaft into the plug using the course thread. As an
alternative to a 6mm spanner a torx head driver
may be inserted into the end of the shaft for
driving it.
• See section 6.4 for nal assembly