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HOBBLE STRAP

HOBBLE STRAP

SIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW

VIEWS

GUYLINE

GUYLINE

GUYLINE

GUYLINE

GUYLINE

GUYLINE

GUYLINE

APPLIED 

FORCE

Directional Frame

MODE OF USE:

CONFIGURATION:

A-Frame  

A

Keep the Applied 

Force centered within 

the footprint/Frame 

Plane of the Bipod.

B

CONFIGURATIONS

A-FRAME BIPOD

An A-Frame configuration requires guylines con-

nected to anchors both to the front (near or over 

the edge) and to the back of the frame. Additional 

guylines may be needed to prevent the A-Frame 

from moving sideways if the load were to shift 

laterally.

The A-Frame configuration shown is a 

Directional Frame

 

as the rope supporting the load is directed through a 

pulley on the head and is not anchored to the frame. 

The example shown would require a combination of 

hobbles and Raptor Feet inserted into crevices and 

guys to provide security and stability.

  

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Summary of Contents for ARIZONA VORTEX KIT

Page 1: ...Find the latest version and translations of the Arizona Vortex User Manual at cmcpro com 5F04 GENERAL USE G NFPA 1983 2017 ED ARIZONA VORTEX KIT USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...L WARNINGS 5 VORTEX SPECIFIC WARNINGS 5 VORTEX COMPONENTS 6 VORTEX HARDWARE 7 VORTEX ASSEMBLY 8 BASIC CONFIGURATIONS 14 MULTIPOD SET UP AND USE 15 EQUAL LEG TRIPOD 23 EASEL LEG TRIPOD 24 A FRAME BIPOD...

Page 3: ...ng components CARE USE Service Life The maximum service life of the Vortex metal products is not defined however the lifespan may be reduced by frequency of use adverse loading incompatible environmen...

Page 4: ...d to the inner leg via upper head pin hole and last inner leg pin hole 3 Use either Raptor or Flat Feet 4 Legs at equal distance apart 5 Feet are required to be individually hobbled or anchored CONFIG...

Page 5: ...ad the latest advice and user instructions Please note that some diagrams in this manual have omitted guy lines and hobble straps for clarity Guy lines and other methods for properly securing and supp...

Page 6: ...e Straps 3 8mm Tether Cord 40ft User Manual RigTech Pack Leg Bags 2 Foot Set Sleeves 2 Pin Storage Bag HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE 8 ft 9 in 2 6 m at foot level in 9 ft height configuration MAX HEIGHT WITH A...

Page 7: ...Ball joint easily adjusts to necessary angle Most of the Vortex hardware components are machined from solid aluminum and incorporate design features that reduce weight and increase strength GIN POLE...

Page 8: ...iple configura tions This diagram shows the assembly of an Easel Leg Tripod Outer Legs Inner Leg Inner Leg Outer Legs ARIZONA VORTEX USER S GUIDE E X P E R T U S E O N L Y A B B C C The A Frame Head a...

Page 9: ...stment holes H Left and right side facing rigging points I Left and right 1 2 pin connection points A A B C A B C D E E F H I I G D B The A Frame Head can be used individually to construct bipod confi...

Page 10: ...lly extended Align the orange Gin Pole Head and the blue A Frame Head together at the connection points Once connected the Gin Pole Head can rotate to change the angle of the Easel Leg relative to the...

Page 11: ...section has multiple options for the connecting ball lock pin This enables minor adjust ments to leg length and rotational orientation Inner Leg shown connected to the A Frame Head Outer Leg shown con...

Page 12: ...inserted as shown ALIGNMENT SLOT 3 8 PIN HOLE 3 8 ADJUSTMENT HOLES LAST HOLE WARNING INNER LEG OUTER LEG An Outer and Inner Leg are correctly assembled when the Leg Pin joins the Inner Leg at the end...

Page 13: ...d not be set at its limit of articulation without ensuring that further movement will not occur Outer Leg shown connected to Raptor Foot Outer Leg shown attached to Flat Foot Inner Leg shown attached...

Page 14: ...r Frame CONFIGURATION MODE OF USE A Frame Directional Frame Anchor Frame Easel Leg Tripod w leg mounted winch CONFIGURATION MODE OF USE Directional Frame Sideways A Frame CONFIGURATION MODE OF USE Dir...

Page 15: ...applying load to the system in a safe situation This test should be performed prior to supporting personnel in a potentially hazardous area OR IT IS VITAL THAT THE USER BE ABLE TO DETERMINE THE DIREC...

Page 16: ...de of Use Knowing the Mode of Use will assist the user in determining the applied force force acting on the frame Anchor frame The magnitude of the applied force will be equiva lent to the mass of the...

Page 17: ...e load and the hauling line closer toward the load This mode of use is as a Direction al Frame When force is applied on the Equal Leg Tripod the feet will have a tendency of movement outward as indica...

Page 18: ...ounted winch Fig 3d When the load is applied the force acting on the Anchor Frame will have a tenden cy to rotate the Vortex forward toward the load as shown by the arrows The front legs of the Easel...

Page 19: ...4 Lashed to objects The head of the frame must be secured to resist the tenden cy of movement The head is typically secured through a combination of legs in compression legs in tension and guys in ten...

Page 20: ...tex It is essential that the user properly identify which guyline will resist the Tendency of Movement of the Vortex It is this guyline or Guy Plane if multiple guylines are used that must meet the Gu...

Page 21: ...ed force and the Gin Pole is referred to as the Applied Force Angle The guy angle directly opposes the Applied Force Angle and is the angle formed between the Gin Pole and the guyline The Guy Plane is...

Page 22: ...e stresses on the legs by ensuring leg forces are predominantly axial Ensure mid span leg connections are loaded axially Do not allow objects or structures to contact the legs mid span Select anchors...

Page 23: ...e is normally considered accept able to secure the feet in this configuration In this case the hobbles form a triangle between the feet Ideally the load should be suspended in the center of the triang...

Page 24: ...he frame via a leg mounted winch The use of hobbles alone is normally considered accept able to secure the feet in this configuration However the action of cranking the winch may cause unwanted move m...

Page 25: ...ed B CONFIGURATIONS EASEL LEG TRIPOD with Leg Mounted Winch The Easel Leg Tripod shown is an Anchor Frame as the rope that supports the load is anchored to the frame via a leg mounted winch The use of...

Page 26: ...ame The use of hobbles alone is not enough to secure the frame in this configuration as the frame will tend to move back when the load is applied This example shows all feet bolted to the floor Avoid...

Page 27: ...requires guylines con nected to anchors both to the front near or over the edge and to the back of the frame Additional guylines may be needed to prevent the A Frame from moving sideways if the load w...

Page 28: ...e head and is not anchored to the frame The example shown would require a combination of hobbles Raptor Feet inserted into a crevice and guys to provide security and stability A Sideways A Frame confi...

Page 29: ...is not anchored to the frame The example shown would require a combination of hobbles Raptor feet inserted into a crevice and guys to provide security and stability A Gin Pole configuration requires a...

Page 30: ...any doubt about its condition Do not return to service until the unit in question has been inspected and approved for use in writing by a competent person that is authorized to do so Contact CMC if y...

Page 31: ...tine inspection Condition at time of inspection Inspector Name WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION SOLD SUPPORTED BY CMC 6740 Cortona Drive Goleta CA 93117 USA cmcpro com contact us info cmcpro com MANUFACTU...

Page 32: ...Inc 6740 Cortona Drive Goleta CA 93117 USA 805 562 9120 800 235 5741 cmcpro com ISO 9001 Certified 2020 CMC Rescue Inc All rights reserved CMC and are registered marks of CMC Rescue Inc Control No 91...

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