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6PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STEPPING THE MAST)Masthead equipment- Fitting of equipment (navigation lights,...) on land:complete this installation at the end. Cut down theamount of times you have to climb the mast and makesure they fit before stepping;- Fitting from the top: prepare the fragile elements (aerials and/or windindicators), but do not fix them until the mast is stepped and checked(temporary fitting of aerial upsi<strong>de</strong> down before lifting). Please consult theinstructions from the manufacturers of such equipment and the recommendationsfrom the crane-driver during the lifting process.Checking the cables and connections- any electric shock can cause corrosion.Please check the condition of the cables andthe bulbs in the navigation lights. Have them tested ifnecessary;- Check the electrical connections and protect them withan appropriate product.Final visual checkPlanted mast should read keel stepped mast : check the positionof the watertight system insi<strong>de</strong> the mast (generally foundat the lowest halyard exit). You should only see daylightthrough the central tube for the electric cables. No light shouldpass through the main section10 /www.<strong>sparcraft</strong>.com