Portable lightning protection system base assembly and method of using same

A method of deploying a base assembly for a portable lightning protection system, the method comprising:

• a. providing a base assembly for a portable lightning protection system, comprising:
• i. an outer base structure, the outer base structure comprising a plurality of outer horizontal beams attached to one another in an end to end configuration forming a generally closed outer base structure;
• ii. an inner base structure, the inner base structure comprising a plurality of inner horizontal support brackets attached in an end to end configuration forming a generally closed inner base structure, wherein the inner base structure is formed about a central connection point of the base assembly;
• iii. radially extending inner horizontal beams each having a first end attachable to a corner region of the outer base structure formed where corresponding ends of two of the plurality of outer horizontal members are attached together, and a second end attachable to one of the central connection point of the base assembly or to one of the inner horizontal support brackets of the inner base structure;
• iv. a plurality of angled support members each having a first end attachable to one of the radially extending inner horizontal beams and a second end attachable to a base mast section attachable to the base assembly;
• and
• v. wherein the radially extending inner horizontal beams, comprise a first set of radially extending inner horizontal beams;
• and a second set of radially extending inner horizontal beams, wherein the second ends of the first set of inner horizontal beams are attachable to the central connection point, and the second ends of the second set of inner horizontal beams are attachable to the plurality inner horizontal support brackets of the inner base structure;
• b. assembling the base assembly;
• c. connecting the base mast section to the base assembly via the hinge assembly;
• d. positioning the base assembly to a desired location and securing in position;
• e. grounding the lightning protection system;
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• f. placing and securing sections of a multi-section conductive mast assembly in an upright position.