;
Prior to installation and use of this equipment, record the product identification information from the ID label in the
Inspection and Maintenance Log (Table 2) at the back of this manual.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Figure 1 illustrates the 3M™ DBI-SALA™ Tripod. The Tripod is a single point anchorage connector for a personal fall arrest
system designed to be erected over the opening and meant to lower and raise the user into and out of the opening. Constructed
of lightweight tubular aluminum with a steel head assembly, the tripod can be combined with a variety of pulleys, winches and
fall-arrest devices to meet a wide range of confined space entry, retrieval, and rescue requirements. Plastic sliders between
inner and outer leg tubes provide smooth adjustment and prevent inner tube from inadvertently pulling out of outer tube. Quick
release pins positively locate components at all adjustment points for tool-less setup and adjustment. The Tripod can be used as
a support structure for various types of safety devices. Some of these can mount directly to the anchor point at the top of the
tripod head, while others may require an adapter bracket.
Figure 2 illustrates components of the Tripod. See Table 1 for Component Specifications. The Tripod is comprised of three Tubular
Legs (E) with a Head Assembly (B) at the apex of the Tubular Legs. The Winch Mounting Bracket (F) is secured in place by
hardware.
System Specifications:
Capacity:
1 Person with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs (141 kg).
Anchorage:
Fall Arrest:
The structure (mounting surface) selected for personal fall arrest systems shall have a strength
capable of sustaining static load of at least 12 kN (2,700 lbs.).
Max. Allowed Arresting Force (M.A.F.) rating for retractable devices or shock absorbers is 6kN.
Dimensions:
See Table 1 for the dimensions of the Tripod.
Product Weight: 30.8 kg (68 lbs.)
Standards:
Meets the test requirements of EN795:2012
Component Specifications:
Figure 2
Reference
Component
A
Head Pulley
B
Head Assembly
C
Chain Assembly
D
Foot Assembly
E
Leg Assembly
F
Winch Mounting Bracket
Figure 1
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Minimum
Dimensions
Storage Length
86 inch (2184 mm)
A
80 inch (2032 mm)
B
49 inch (1249 mm)
Leg Assembly
58.5 inch (1486 mm) 99.75 inch (2534
Spread Inside of
Shoe-C
Leg Assembly
66.13 inch (1680
Spread outside of
mm)
Shoe-D
Tripods can span a larger opening; the leg chains will cross over a portion of the opening.
Table 1 – Specifications
Materials
steel powdercoated & acetal plastic
steel powdercoated
steel zinc plated
steel zinc plated
aluminum powdercoated
steel zinc plated
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Maximum
Minimum
63.7 inch (1618 mm)
129 inch (3277 mm)
59.3 inch (1506 mm)
74 inch (1880 mm)
51.8 inch (1316 mm)
41.3 inch (1049 mm)
mm)
107.4 inch (2727
56.8 inch (14483.6 mm)
mm)
8
Maximum
90.6 inch (2301 mm)
84.0 inch (2134 mm)
68.4 inch (1737 mm)
83.6 inch (2123 mm)