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5.4 ANCHORING BY TYING OFF WITH SAFETY STRAP
The safest method of restraining the monitor is to use a tie down strap. It is inherently more reliable then other methods since it does
not rely on traction or digging in of the spikes. It is also the safest method because even if the monitor slides its travel is limited by
the strap length. Permanently anchored from the factory is a safety strap system that comes with a storage take-up reel attached to
the mid-length of the strap and a safety hook attached to the other end of the strap, which may be wrapped around an object, such
as a tree, and snap back onto the strap itself and pulled tight. Keep the entire length of the strap as close to the ground as possible.
If the strap is too short to reach a suitable anchor,
Unhook
from Knob
Pull on
Strap Hook
until Reel
stops turning
Then yank out the
Strap Reel from its
detent holder.
it may be extended with strong rope or chain. Keep the distance between the monitor and anchor as short as possible. Remove all
slack between the monitor and anchor before fl owing water. Figure 5.4 shows the deployment method for the strap mechanism and
the elements of tying off the monitor.
Strap Storage
Take-up Reel
Safety
Hook
Figure 5.4 Tying Off of BlitzForce Portable Monitor
