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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 Safe Working Loads ...................................................................................................................... 4 Dimensions and Weight ................................................................................................................ 4 Tripod and Kit Contents ................................................................................................................ 5 Safe Working Practices ................................................................................................................. 7 Principles of Edge Management ................................................................................................... 7 Critical Point Analysis (high change of direction) .......................................................................... 8 The Two Rope System.................................................................................................................. 9 Arachnipod Parts ........................................................................................................................ 10 Bridge Systems ........................................................................................................................... 14 Arachnipod Assembly ................................................................................................................. 15 Step 1. Preparation ................................................................................................................. 15 Step 2. Assemble legs ............................................................................................................ 15 Step 3. Tether the Arachnipod and move it into position ........................................................ 17 Step 4. Extend the legs ........................................................................................................... 17 Step 5. Position the legs ......................................................................................................... 18 Step 6. Secure the legs ........................................................................................................... 18 Step 7. Assess the resultant force and direction ..................................................................... 18 Step 8. Provide additional rigging as required ........................................................................ 18 Step 9. Rig a two rope system wherever possible .................................................................. 18 Step 10. Carry out a safety check ........................................................................................... 19 Step 11. Weight the system and recheck the resultant ........................................................... 19 Step 12. Monitor the Arachnipod for stability .......................................................................... 19 Anchoring the Arachnipod ........................................................................................................... 19 Using an Arachnipod leg as an anchor ....................................................................................... 19 Understanding the forces being applied to the Arachnipod ........................................................ 20 Assessing the stability of your Arachnipod rigging ...................................................................... 20 Tripod Stabilisation ..................................................................................................................... 21 Tripod Stabilisation ..................................................................................................................... 22 Lazy Leg Tripod Stabilisation ...................................................................................................... 23 Quadpod Stabilisation ................................................................................................................. 24 A-Frame Stabilisation .................................................................................................................. 25 Gin Pole Stabilisation .................................................................................................................. 28 Using a single leg to manage a handrail ..................................................................................... 29 Bridge Stabilisation ..................................................................................................................... 30 Foot Options for your Arachnipod ............................................................................................... 31 General ....................................................................................................................................... 32 Inspection of the Arachnipod ...................................................................................................... 32 Safety Information ....................................................................................................................... 32 Repairs ........................................................................................................................................ 32 Care, Maintenance and Storage ................................................................................................. 33 Life Cycle .................................................................................................................................... 33 Additional Accessories for your Arachnipod................................................................................ 34 Inspection and Maintenance Records ......................................................................................... 39 Regular Checking Procedures and Inspection ............................................................................ 40 Arachnipod User Manual
Version: 4.0
Date: 19 March 2010
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