Product Description - 3M PROTECTA AM100 User Instructions

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Figure 1 illustrates the 3M™ Protecta 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. The tripod is
constructed of lightweight tubular aluminum legs with an aluminum head assembly and steel chain. 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. 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 Hoist is comprised of three
Tubular Legs (C) with a Head Assembly (A) at the apex of the Tubular Legs. The Tubular Legs are grounded by padded Feet (B)
and the Legs are operable through manipulation of the Leg Adjustment Pins (F) and Locking Pins (D). Once set, the Legs are
secured using the Chain (G). The Eye Anchor Bolt (E) below the Head Assembly is used for installation of a winch or SRD for
rescue or retrieval purposes.
System Specifications:
Fall Arrest Two persons with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 140 kg (310 lb.) each.
Capacity:
Material Handling For material handling purposes, maximum capacity is 500 kg (2923 lb.).
Capacity:
Rescue Capacity: One person with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 132 kg (292 lb.).
Anchorage: Fall Arrest:
The structure to which the Anchorage Connector is attached must sustain static loads applied in the
directions permitted by the Fall Arrest System of at least 13 kN (2923 lbf).
Maximum Allowed Arresting Force (MAF) rating for retractable devices or shock absorbers is 6 kN (1350
lbf).
Dimensions: See Figure 1 for the dimensions of the Tripod.
Product Weight: 17.6 kg (38.9 lb.)
Standards: Meets the test requirements of EN795.2012 and CEN/TS 16415.2013.
Component Specifications:
Figure 2
Reference Component
A Head Assembly
B Foot Assembly
C Leg Assembly
D Locking Pin
E Eye Anchor Bolt
F Leg Adjustment Pin
G Chain
AM100 Tripod Dimensions
Figure 1 Minimum
Reference
Overall Height (A)
Eye Anchor Bolt
(B)
Working Field (C)
Outside of Shoe
(D)
Storage Length (E)
Table 1 – Specifications
1463 mm (57.6 in)
1334 mm (52.5 in)
825.5 mm (32.5 in)
1783 mm (70.2 in)
1702 mm (67.0 in)
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum, with a
rubber pad on each foot
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Only the center Eye Anchor may be used
Stainless steel
for Fall Arrest.
Stainless steel
Zinc plated steel
Maximum
2415 mm (95.1 in)
2286 mm (90.0 in)
1372 mm (54.0 in)
2878 mm (113.3 in)
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