How to installl a rescue tripod
For each set of tripod, we will have manual for installation and direction. Following are the installation steps for alumium rescue tripod.
● Place the tripod on a flat, stable and hard surface. Pull out the legs to the desired length and lock with the locking pin.
● Set the tripod in an upright position and fully spread the legs.
● Make sure the feet are on firm ground and can support the load.
● Adjust legs’ length so that the head is located in the horizontal plane.
● The legs must always have the same length.
● The tripod should be positioned over opening so working line will be located approximately in the center of the opening
● Make sure the locking pins are properly secured the end of the locking pin must protrude above the surface of the tripod legs.
● Secure the tripod legs with the chain against the accidental sliding open. The ends of the chain must be fastened with a snap hook. The chain should be tight between the legs of the tripod. Remove excess slack of the chain.
● The tripod can be used with rescue lifting device. The lifting device should be installed underside the tripod's leg. The grip of the lifting device should be fastened on the locking hole situated on the bottom wall of the leg's profile. The cable should be guided through a pulley attached to the central eye bolt.
For proper and safe installation and use of the lifting device follow its instruction manual.
● While working, pay attention to the the safety chain, to avoid accidental tripping of the worker!
● Never be used without leg chain!
● Avoid working where the user may swing and hit an object or where lines may cross or tangle with that of another worker in the area.
● To collapse tripod, pull leg down and swing leg in.
