Tether Requirements And Attachment - Jireh tripod User Manual

Light Brightness Adjustment
Adjustment of the video light brightness is done
through the "User Settings". 36 levels of brightness
are available. For further information see the "User
Settings" section of this manual.
Video Converter
For ease of use, a USB converter is normally provided
with the Camera Option to view the camera output on a
standard computer (or Laptop). For further information,
see the instructions and software included with the
converter. If further support is necessary, please
contact the converter manufacturer.
26 Tether Requirements and Attachment
DANGER!
instructions, and specifications in this manual could result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
DANGER!
a proper tether held taut at all times.
DANGER!
crawler on the surface to be inspected (i.e. tank). IMPORTANT: Tether hook must have a
safety latch to prevent accidental disconnection.
During use at a height greater than 2m (6'), the Tri Pod crawler MUST be tethered with a proper tether
system to prevent the crawler from falling. The tether system must:
• be capable of safely suspending the crawler from above in case the crawler detaches from the
inspection surface;
CAUTION!
as possible to a location directly above the crawler to minimize dangerous swinging of the crawler
should it detach from the inspection surface.
• have sufficient capacity to catch and hold a 70 kg (150 lb) load;
• include a mechanism or person to continuously take up slack in the tether as the crawler moves;
• include a lifting hook with a safety latch to prevent accidental disconnection. The hook must be free
of sharp edges that may cut or abrade the provided lifting sling.
Before placing the Crawler on the surface to be inspected (i.e. tank) attach the provided lifting sling to the
Tri Pod (can be done by forming a girth hitch around the front handle) and then hook the tether hook to
the lifting sling.
IMPORTANT!
the tether hook does not have sharp edges that may cut the lifting sling.
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FALLING OBJECT HAZARD. Failure to comply with the warnings,
Do NOT operate or place crawler on a surface higher than 2m (6') without
Hook the tether hook to the provided lifting sling BEFORE placing the
The overhead attachment point for the tether must be located as close
Carefully inspect the lifting sling for damage prior to each use. Ensure
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