Pro-3 Series Tripod
Operator’s Manual
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March 21, 2011, Rev 01
Figure 3, Tripod Parts and Location
4.0 ANCHORAGE REQUIREMENTS
This Tripod is designed for use in conjunction with various accessories to meet different requirements.
These may include winches, self-
retracting lifelines (SRL’s), energy absorbers, and full-body harnesses.
All installations must be approved by a Qualified Person.
This Tripod MUST BE set up and used on a supporting surface (anchorage) capable of providing the
required anchorage strength. Tuff Built Products Inc. requires that at no time the anchorage provide any
less than:
- 2:1 safety factor on the maximum arrest force (MAF) rating of any fall arrest system being used, or
-4:1 safety factor on personnel handling applications
-4:1 safety factor for material handling applications.
All installations MUST BE used under the supervision of a Competent Person.
4.1 SET-UP
To set up the tripod, the following procedure is recommended
(refer to Figure3):
-Remove the tripod from any storage bag or box used, and
stand it on its feet in the collapsed position.
-Lift the tripod by any 2 legs, and slide the middle leg tubes
slide out until the Tuff Kliks engage the first locking position.
- Lean the tripod over slightly, and extend 1 middle leg tube at
a time to the second locking position.
-Repeat with the inner legs tubes until all legs are adjusted to
the desired length.
Note: All tripod legs must be adjusted to the same length
position on level ground, or must be adjusted such that the
tripod is vertical when setting up on an uneven surface.
-Move one leg assembly at a time in an outward direction until
the Tuff-Klik in the top of each leg engages the locking holes in
the head plates to lock the tripod in a set up position.
-Install the safety chain supplied with the tripod to connect the
feet and prevent slipping on the work surface. The chain may
be installed into the chain slots on the outer side of the foot
pads, or through the holes on the inner side of the foot pads if
a permanent installation is preferred.
-Adjust the chain length as required to ensure that the footpads cannot slide under load.
