3.3 The DB OCTOPUS and DB OCTOPUS MINI Tripod versions
The upper pipe parts pos.1 ( see picture 1 for position numbers) are fixed to the tripod head pos.9 by means of
the socket pins with yellow stop eye pos.8. Slide the telescopic feet (5) into the upper pipe sections and lock
them in the appropriate position using the socket pin (6) and spring cotter pin (7).
Spread out the tripod and connect the tripod legs with the special connecting tubes and clamps. An essential
requirement for the safe functioning of the anchorage system is the stability of the tripod. Unevenness of the
ground or inclined installation surfaces can be compensated with the adjustable feet (pos.5). The maximum
permissible inclination of the installation surface is 15°. Note: The tripod must always be aligned using the
adjustable feet so that the rope runs vertically downwards, as it is possible that the inclination of the
installation surface means that not all three tripod feet are at the same height. To do this, loosen the spring
cotter pin (7), pull out the socket pin (6) and bring the adjustment tube into the appropriate position. A hole in
the tube of the adjusting foot must be aligned with the hole in the upper part of the tube. Now reinsert the
socket pin and secure it against being pulled out with the spring cotter. When setting up the tripod, make sure
that the suction feet rest with their base flat on the sufficiently load-bearing substrate. For aligning and
positioning the tripod, it is necessary to loosen the clamps of the connecting tubes and the ball joints of the
suction feet must not be braced yet. Only when the bases of all three suction feet are resting flat on the ground
should the clamps be hand-tightened and the ball joints tightened.
Functional description and handling of the suction feet: The suction foot has a suction disc (rubber disc), a
rocker arm and a vacuum indicator. Press the suction foot firmly onto the surface to be suctioned. The suction
disks must be relaxed and lie flat. By turning the rocker lever, a vacuum is created between the suction disc
and the surface to be suctioned. The resistance during the vacuum generation must be clearly noticeable. The
vacuum indicator continuously checks the vacuum and indicates whether the suction pad is sucked firmly onto
the surface. If the warning rocker is recessed in the rocker arm, i.e. no red area is visible, the required holding
force has been reached. If the warning rocker extends and the red area is clearly visible, the suction foot must
be released from the surface and suction must be applied again. Before each use, make sure that the suction
foot is functioning properly. Pay particular attention to the suction discs. They must be clean, dry and
undamaged. Protect the suction discs from sharp-edged objects, welding sparks, chemicals or other destructive
or damaging dangers. Before each use, check all suction discs for possible functional restrictions due to
reduced elasticity, e.g. due to aging, wear, improper maintenance or storage. Damaged suction feet or suction
feet with limited holding power must not be used. The smooth surface to be suctioned and all suction discs
must be clean, dry and free of oil and grease. On uneven, rough and porous surfaces such as concrete, stone,
asphalt or wood, the holding power is significantly reduced until it is completely lost. These surfaces are not
suitable for use as installation surfaces. Dirt between the suction disc and the substrate can damage the
substrate and the suction disc. If in doubt, carry out a test to check the load-bearing capacity of the suction foot
on the installation surface. During use, you must regularly check and ensure that the suction feet are firmly in
place. The vacuum can be visually checked using the warning rocker switch on the vacuum indicator. When
the vacuum under the suction pad decreases, the warning rocker arm extends and the red area becomes clearly
visible. If the operator notices a decrease in the vacuum, he/she must release the rocker arm, press the suction
foot firmly back onto the surface to be suctioned and then turn the rocker arm again to check the vacuum
display. If, despite the correct vacuum display, there is any doubt about the holding force, the suction foot must
also be released and reattached. If necessary, check whether the suction force is present by pulling the three-
component feet slightly upwards.
Note:
If, after completion of the work, the suction disc still sticks to the installation surface when the suction
foot is released as planned by actuating the tilt lever, lift the suction disc by the side with your hand so that air
can get under it. Never use pointed or sharp objects (e.g. screwdriver) to lift the suction disc. The standard
temperature range for safe use of the suction feet is between -10°C and +40°C. The suction feet must not be
used when exposed to harmful influences such as heat, cold, dirt, oil and chemicals.
The following applies to all versions of the tripod.
The arrest system for the fall protection of one person and/or the rescue device can now be attached to the
respective attachment eyelet of the tripod-head. As an alternative the rescue device can be attached to one of
the tripod’s legs by means of an adapter. To this end proceed as follows:
Unscrew the bolt with the black handle from the adaptor. Insert the descent device certified for use with the
adaptor with the shackle (without the snaphook) in the aperture of the adaptor, re-introduce the bolt into the
adaptor passing it through the shackle and screw it tightly in the baseplate again. The descent device has thus
been attached to the adaptor. The adaptor can be equipped with either 2 clamps or 2 screw terminals .
Procedure for the use of the clamps: open the clamps by unclasping and position on a leg of the tripod, first
close the middle clamp around the leg of the tripod, then position the upper clamp over the middle clamp and
close. The upper clamp is attached to an eyebolt which can rotate in the opened position. Turning this element
