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Figure 6 - Installing the Tripod
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3.4 CONNECTING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Additional equipment may be necessary depending on your system’s
configuration.
A. MOUNTING BRACKETS:
Mounting brackets are used to secure a winch or Self-Retracting Device (SRD) to the
tripod. To install a mounting bracket, position the bracket at the desired location on a tripod leg, then secure with the
provided fasteners. Tighten fasteners to 15 ft-lb. (20.3 N-m). See Figure 7 for reference.
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Never install mounting brackets onto the telescoping portion of the tripod legs.
Figure 7 - Connecting Mounting Brackets
B. PULLEYS:
The user’s primary subsystem should route through the built-in head mount pulleys. Additional pulleys
may be installed when additional connecting subsystems are used. See Figure 8 for reference.
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All tripod pulleys can accommodate lifelines with diameters up to 1/4 in. (6 mm).
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Leg Mount Pulley:
The leg mount pulley is secured to one of the tripod legs. Position the leg mount pulley
within 12 in. (30.5 cm) of the leg lock. Secure the pulley to the tripod leg using the provided fasteners. Tighten
fasteners to 15 ft-lb. (20.3 N-m).
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It may be necessary to remove one of the tripod’s eye bolts to gain clearance for the lifeline.
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Snatch Block Pulley:
The snatch block pulley is secured to one of the eye bolts. Secure the pulley to the eye
bolt using the provided pin.
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Never route winch lifelines through the snatch block pulley.
Figure 8 - Connecting Additional Pulleys
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(30.5 cm)
