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TRIPOD SYSTEM

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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ENGLISH

S

NAP

 

HOOKS

 

AND

 C

ARABINERS

Snap hooks and carabiners used in the Tripod System, marked with the ANSI 
Z359.1-07 or ANSI Z359.12-09 standard, are self-locking with a minimum tensile 
break strength of 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN), and a 3,600 pound (16 kN) gate rating.
 

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

C

OMPATIBILITY

 L

IMITATIONS

All components and subsystems used with the Tripod System have been tested 
as part of a  complete fall arrest system.  Only components and subsystems 
approved by Werner Co. are to be used with the Tripod System.

A

NCHORAGE

 C

ONNECTORS

T

RIPOD

: T100009 

The high strength aluminum Tripod extends from 70 inches (1.7 m) to 84 inches 
(2.1 m) for installation over openings with a maximum diameter of 72 inches    
(1.8 m) at lowest height to a diameter up to 80 inches (2.0 m) at tallest height. 

The head of the Tripod includes two 

  

 inch forged steel eye bolts. The eye bolts 

are for ANSI Z359.1-07 and ANSI Z359.4-07 direct connection of fall arrest and 
rescue subsystems.

The aluminum feet have rubber skid pads and a safety chain to help prevent the 
legs from spreading apart.

SRL-R M

OUNTING

 B

RACKET

: T210030B, T210060B, 

T210100B 

The steel Mounting Bracket attaches to any leg of the tripod. The T210030B is 
designed to fi t the T210030 3-Way Self Retracting Lifeline with Rescue Capability 
(SRL-R), the T210060B is designed to fi t the T210060 SRL-R and the T210100B 
is designed to fi t the T210100 SRL-R.

M

ATERIAL

 H

OIST

 M

OUNTING

 B

RACKET

: T510000B

The steel Mounting Bracket attaches to any leg of the tripod. The T510000B is 
designed to fi t the T510045 Hoist.

P

ULLEY

: T200001

The aluminium alloy Pulley is designed for use with up to a 

7⁄16

 inch (12 mm) 

diameter steel cable. The Pulley has a 8,100 pound (36 kN) tensile breaking 
strength.

Summary of Contents for T100009

Page 1: ...371 toll free Greenville PA 16125 888 456 8458 fax TRIPOD SYSTEM Complies with ANSI Z359 1 ANSI Z359 4 standards and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 regulations FALL PROTECTION USER INSTRUCTIONS Models T100009 T210030B T210060B T210100B T510000B T510045 T510000 T200001 ...

Page 2: ... 1910 140 and 1926 502 The Tripod System is designed for up to two users at one time for emergency rescue applications only Do not use the Tripod without the safety chain or without safety chain properly adjusted Shoulder D rings of the full body harness are for rescue and entry retrieval applications only Always use both shoulder D rings together simultaneously Never use combinations of component...

Page 3: ...s calculating fall clearance and swing fall before using 5 Users must have a rescue plan and the means to implement it that provides for the prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or assures that employees are able to rescue themselves 6 Store the Tripod System in a cool dry clean environment and out of direct sunlight when not in use 7 After a fall occurs on the system immediately remo...

Page 4: ...mitted by the system of 5 000 pounds 22 2 kN or twice the maximum arrest load 8 COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY Only components approved by Werner Co may be used with the Tripod System 9 SYSTEMS Only one personal fall arrest system may be in use on the Tripod System A maximum of two systems retrieval and fall arrest may be in use at the same time on the Tripod Only one system may be attached to any one Tr...

Page 5: ...ge Anchorages used in work positioning systems must be capable of supporting loads of 3 000 pounds 13 3 kN for non certified anchorages or two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages per ANSI Z359 2 2007 Anchorages used in rescue and controlled descent systems must be capable of supporting loads of 3 100 pounds 13 8 kN for non certified anchorages or a 5 1 safety factor for certified ...

Page 6: ...ed to each other A snap hook connected back on its integral lanyard A snap hook connected to a webbing loop or webbing lanyard Improper dimensions of the D ring rebar or other connection point in relation to the snap hook dimensions that would allow the snap hook keeper to be depressed by a turning motion of the snap hook Rollout A process by which a snap hook or carabiner unintentionally disengag...

Page 7: ...meter up to 80 inches 2 0 m at tallest height The head of the Tripod includes two inch forged steel eye bolts The eye bolts are for ANSI Z359 1 07 and ANSI Z359 4 07 direct connection of fall arrest and rescue subsystems The aluminum feet have rubber skid pads and a safety chain to help prevent the legs from spreading apart SRL R MOUNTING BRACKET T210030B T210060B T210100B The steel Mounting Brack...

Page 8: ...loads of 450 pounds and has 60 feet 18 m of 3 16 inch 4 8 mm diameter 7x19 galvanized steel cable The Material Hoist requires the T510000B Mounting Bracket for mounting onto the Tripod INSTALLATION All components of the Tripod System must be inspected prior to each use in accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 140 and 1926 502 BEFORE EACH USE Users must have a rescue plan and the mea...

Page 9: ...k in the safety chain by adjusting the position of the carabiner Do not use the Tripod without the safety chain or without safety chain properly adjusted STEP 2 ATTACH SRL R MOUNTING BRACKET T210030B T210060B T210100B The mounting bracket attaches to the upper leg of the Tripod Remove two locking pins on the bottom of the mounting bracket and place on upper leg of the Tripod orientated so the flan...

Page 10: ...ey open to allow insertion of cable Insert the cable of 3 Way SRL R or material hoist and twist both sides to original position Lock both sides together by attaching the carabiner on the head of the Tripod CONNECTION NUMBER OF USERS The Tripod System is designed for a single user only and is designed for two users at one time only for emergency rescue applications with a capacity including clothin...

Page 11: ... harness is required with the use of a bosun chair See bosun chair user instructions for more information SELF RETRACTING LIFELINES SRLS Attach the housing connector of the self retracting lifeline to the eye bolt in the head of the Tripod The opposite end is connected to the dorsal D ring of the full body harness Never attach an additional energy absorbing lanyard or self retracting lifeline to l...

Page 12: ...y by an OSHA defined competent person other than the user Local state governmental and jurisdictional agencies governing occupational safety may require the user to conduct more frequent or mandatory inspections CRITERIA Any equipment that has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall or that has a deployed load indicator must be removed from service until a competent person can make the de...

Page 13: ... evidence of defect CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING Cleaning maintenance may be performed by the user The Tripod System may be wiped down with a mild detergent and clean water solution and rinsed with a dampened clean cloth to remove detergent The hardware can also be wiped down to remove grease or dirt with a clean dry cloth STORAGE The Tripod System should be stored in a cool dry place out of dire...

Page 14: ...ovided with the product See user instructions for installation stability and compatibility limitations Product must be inspected prior to each use according to the user instructions Only make compatible connections User repairs and alterations are NOT permitted Avoid physical and environmental hazards such as thermal electrical and chemical sources Misuse or failure to follow these warnings and in...

Page 15: ...and 1926 502 regulations for the anchorage connector component of a complete personal fall arrest rescue system Individually bar coded model and serial numbers location and date of manufacture are on product label INSPECTION RECORD MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE MANUFACTURED PURCHASE DATE ASSIGNED TO EQUIPMENT RECORD DATE INSPECTOR PASS FAIL DATE INSPECTOR PASS FAIL ...

Page 16: ...PN113190 01 2017 Werner Co Rev A 3 17 Werner Co Fall Protection 93 Werner Rd Greenville PA 16125 724 588 2000 888 523 3371 toll free 888 456 8458 fax ...

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