Swivelpole Maxis User manual

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User Guide
Swivelpole’s Maxis™ Complete Pole Solutions
This guide is applicable for all Swivelpole’s MaxisTM complete pole solutions - stanchion (S), structure (ST), floor
(F) and wall/column mount (C).
This guide should be followed to ensure the SwivelpoleTM is assembled and installed safely and correctly, and
should be followed in conjunction with onsite work procedures, safety rules and regulations.
This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code by a person familiar with the construction
and operation of the product and the hazards Involved. Ce produit doit être installé selon le code d’installation pertinent,
par une personne qui connaît bien le produit et son fonctionnement ainsi que les risques inhérents.
Drawings: Copies of client drawings are available online at swivelpole.com/maxis
Ordering: Please email [email protected]
Copyright and Patent: The Swivelpole™ and Maxis™ product range is protected worldwide by patents and
registered designs owned by Swivelpole Group Pty Ltd and Exemplar Products Pty Ltd.
OVERVIEW
INSTALLING THE POLE BASE
Step 1
Install the pole base to required position on
chosen structure, i.e. stanchion (Fig 1), structure
or floor, using appropriate mounting brackets
where applicable (mounting brackets available from
SwivelpoleTM).
Ensure the pole base extends 1.97in [50mm] above
the handrail.
Note: 3.54in [90mm] clearance is required above the
top bracket.
Fit orange plastic insert into the pole base. (Fig 2)
For column/wall mounting, refer to client drawing.
T-boxes can be installed during Step 1.
INSTALLING THE MAXISTM JOINT
Step 2
Position the MaxisTM joint onto the pole base (Fig 3).
Adjust the MaxisTM joint to desired direction and
tighten bottom grub screws firmly. (Fig 3)
Loosen the four bolts by one full turn only.
Swivel the MaxisTM joint to lowered position.
Readjust direction if necessary. (Fig 4)
Fig 3 Fig 4
Fig 1 Fig 2

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User Guide
Swivelpole’s Maxis™ Complete Pole Solutions
INSTALLING THE POLE TOP
Step 3
Fit second orange plastic insert into the pole top.
Feed the cable through the pole top.
Install light fixture onto pole top as per manufacturer
instructions. Note: Cable can be terminated off site.
One person holds the pole top horizontally while the
second person feeds the cable through the MaxisTM
joint into the pole base.
Slip the pole top into the MaxisTM joint. (Fig 5)
Tighten top grub screws firmly.
Step 4
Swivel pole top to full height and insert safety pin.
If required, the lowering position can be altered at this
stage. If altering is required, loosen the bottom grub
screws, reposition the direction and re-tighten grub
screws firmly. Check lowering direction again, tighten
bottom grub screws fully, refer torque settings.
ADJUSTING AND COMPLETING INSTALLATION
Step 5
With pole top in upright position, check that the fixture
is facing in the desired direction.
If adjustment is required, loosen the top grub screws
and rotate the pole top. (Fig 6)
Tighten grub screws fully, refer torque settings.
Step 6
Tighten the bolts evenly and alternately whilst
ensuring the pole top is straight by manoeuvring
vertically. (Fig 7)
Fully tighten the bolts to complete the installation.
Ensure all fasteners are tightened to the correct
torque settings.
Connect the bottom cable termination.
OPERATION
TO LOWER POLE TOP
• Ensure safety pin is inserted.
• Loosen joint bolts by one full turn only.
• Whilst holding the pole top with one hand, withdraw
the safety pin and lower the pole top to a comfortable
working position.
• Re-insert safety pin.
TO RAISE POLE TOP
• Withdraw safety pin.
• Raise the pole top, guiding it as it swivels to the
upright position.
• Re-insert safety pin.
• Tighten the bolts evenly and alternately whilst ensuring
the pole top is straight by manoeuvring vertically.
Tighten joint bolts fully, refer torque settings.
JOINT ORIENTATION
Maxis™ joint allows clockwise or anti-clockwise
orientation at any degree from the guardrail. With
lowering operation to either side to clear any obstruction.
TOOL REQUIREMENTS
• 19mm spanner
• 5mm Allen Key (6mm for DN65)
RECOMMENDED TORQUE SETTINGS
• Grub screws: 22lb/ft [30Nm] to 25lb/ft [34Nm]
(37lb/ft [50Nm] to 44lb/ft [60Nm] for DN65)
• Joint bolts: 30lb/ft [40Nm] to 60 lb/ft [80Nm]
Fig 5
Fig 6 Fig 7
Plastic insert