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3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 OVERVIEW:
Confined space systems must be installed as described in their manufacturer instructions. All system
requirements must be met as described. Effective planning and awareness of your worksite and your equipment are of
great help in making this process move as smoothly as possible.
3.2 PLANNING:
Plan your Fall Protection system before starting your work. Account for all factors that may affect your safety
before, during, and after a fall. Consider all requirements and limitations specified in these instructions.
A. SHARP EDGES:
Avoid working where system components may be in contact with, or scrape against, unprotected
sharp edges and abrasive surfaces. All sharp edges and abrasive surfaces should be covered with protective material.
B. NUMBER OF USERS:
The number of users that may secure to this product is limited by the weight of those users
and the maximum static load that can be expected with their use of the product. The maximum static load expected
through use of this product must always be equal to or less than its maximum static strength. See Section 4 for more
information about user capacity.
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The number of users may also be limited by product design.
C. COMPATIBILITY:
When installing your system, it is important that you use compatible components. Each product
model is compatible for use with a specific set of product models or designs.
Self-Retracting Devices
(SRDs)
The maximum arresting force for connecting subsystems must meet the requirements
listed in Section 4.
Winches
Use must not exceed the lifting capacity of the winch.
D. SECONDARY SYSTEMS:
When using this product for Work Positioning applications, a secondary or backup Fall
Arrest system is recommended and may be required by some standards.
E. DIMENSIONS AND WORKING AREA:
Before installing the tripod, the user should confirm that their working area
will fit the tripod. The tripod feet must be planted firmly on the working surface, outside the hole or opening where
users will be raised or lowered.
Model Number
Opening Diameter (A)
8000140
23 in. - 32 in. (58.4 cm - 81.3 cm)
8000141
33 in. - 44 in. (83.8 cm - 111.7 cm)
Figure 5 - Working Area
A
A
3.3 INSTALLING THE TRIPOD:
See Figure 6 for reference. To install the tripod:
1. Prepare the tripod.
Lay the tripod flat on the ground and adjust each leg to the proper height. Use the adjustment
pins to set each leg at its selected position.
2. Spread the tripod legs.
Position the tripod upright and spread each tripod leg. Pull the leg out to release its spring,
then set the leg at its full width. Once set, release the leg to re-engage the spring and secure the leg lock.
3. Position the tripod.
Place the tripod over the opening so that the lifeline of any secured connecting subsystem will
be routed through the center of the opening. Level the tripod by adjusting the height of the tripod legs.
4. Secure the tripod chain.
Route the tripod chain through the rings at the bottom of each tripod leg. Adjust the
length of the tripod chain to match the spread of the tripod legs, then secure the chain with its connector.
5.
Complete final system setup.
Before using the tripod, secure any additional equipment and connecting subsystems
as necessary for your configuration.
A.
Connect any additional equipment.
This includes any additional pulleys or brackets that may be needed for
your connecting subsystem. See “Connecting Additional Equipment” for more information.
B.
Secure any connecting subsystems.
Connecting subsystems may be secured to the Eye Bolt (A) or to a
Mounting Bracket (B) installed on a tripod leg. Route the subsystem lifeline through one of the tripod pulleys.
See “Securing Connecting Subsystems” for more information.
