Wanco Metro Variable Message Sign - Raising the Display and Setting a Message

18 Owner’s Manual
Wanco® Metro™ Message Sign
4.4.3 Raising the display and setting a message
After positioning the trailer (Section 4.4.1) and leveling the trailer (Section 4.4.2), raise
the sign display and set up the message by referring to Figure 4-4 and following these
steps:
1. Pull the height locking-pin to release the display cabinet so that it can be raised. While
holding the pin, use the hand-operated winch to start raising the cabinet. As the
cabinet begins to rise, release the pin.
2. Raise the cabinet until the sign support legs are clear of the travel cradles. Do not raise
it all the way yet.
3. Remove the rotation locking-pin to release the mast so the cabinet can be turned.
4. Rotate the cabinet clockwise, so that the front of the display faces traffic.
5. Look toward traffic through the sight-tube and angle the display appropriately (see
Figure 4-5, page 20).
6. Insert the rotation locking-pin, locking the angle of the mast and display.
7. Use the winch to raise the mast and display cabinet to the desired height. When raised
all the way, the height locking-pin snaps into place with an audible “click,” locking the
cabinet in the up position.
8. Using the controller, which is located in the battery box, configure the message that
will be displayed on the sign. (For instructions, see the controller user-interface
manual).
9. Observe safety precautions (see Section 2, page 3).
WARNING
Falling equipment could cause severe injury or death.
Before raising display cabinet, stabilize and level the trailer.
WARNING
Loose equipment can cause severe injury.
Ensure wind does not catch and unexpectedly rotate
unlocked display cabinet.