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A Z VORTEX User’s Manual
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GLOSSARY
Artificial High Directional (AHD)
An elevated change-of-direction anchor point used
to change the direction of the Main or Working Line, such as an AZ VORTEX.
Fall Hazard
Location with exposure to a fall.
Guy Line
A tensioned line that prevents the AZ VORTEX from toppling.
Hazard Zone
Location in which a fall hazard exits, usually considered as 6 ft (2 m)
from any edge.
Hobbles or Hobble Straps
Used to connect the legs of the AZ VORTEX together
to prevent the tripod or bipod legs from spreading or moving apart from one another.
Main Line
or
Working Line
The line used to move the load.
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association.
Resultant Force
The linear direction of the sum of all of the vector forces acting on the
component.
Safety Line or Belay Line
A second rope system used to support the load should the
Working Line fail.
Tether Line
An 8- or 9-mm Accessory Cord used to prevent sections of the AZ VORTEX
from falling over the edge.
Travel Restraint
Lanyard, tether or safety line device that prevents the user from
reaching the edge.
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