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- Page 1 Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.0 Total Edge Management System USERS’ MANUAL Version 6.1 CE Certified in 3 & 4 leg configurations to CEN/TS 16415:2013 for maximum 2 persons Australia and EN 795:2012 for single person use © Copyright: FERNO AUSTRALIA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Two Rope System Arachnipod Inspection Understanding the forces at a change of direction pulley Arachnipod Disassembly Understanding the forces being applied to the Arachnipod Leg Inspection Assessing the stability of your Arachnipod rigging Inspecting the Heads of each leg... -
Page 3: Ce Compliance Information
Level 37, 680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia CE CEC40142A1 Certified in 3 & 4 leg configurations to CEN/TS 16415:2013 for maximum 2 persons and EN 795:2012 for single person use Ferno is represented throughout the European Union by: Ferno (UK) Limited Ferno House, Stubs Beck Lane,... -
Page 4: Introduction
Ferno knows that rigging is not always conducted on a flat surface or with a clean edge so the Arachnipod was designed with every conceivable task in mind. From the harshest vertical rescue conditions to a simple tripod for a confined space entry task, the Arachnipod will provide the flexibility that end users demand. -
Page 5: Warnings
• The Arachnipod and associated hardware must always be secured to prevent it from falling over an edge. The Arachnipod may become unstable if used without an assessment of the resultant force and direction. -
Page 6: Working Load Limits (Wll)
The weight of a rescue load typically ranges from 200 kg to 280 kg (440 lb to 617 lb) depending upon a number of factors. The Arachnipod offers many configurations that match or exceed the 280 kg load with only a few exceptions. -
Page 7: Tripod And Kit Contents
Lazy Leg Adaptor Plug 42-1019 Feet Rope & Rope Grab 42-1011 Arachnipod Bag 26-0007-0 Rigging Plate 90-0120 Spike Feet APOD -AKIT Arachnipod Full Accessory Kit 07-1027-0 Quad Plate 90-0121 Reverse Head 03-1037-0 Gin Head APOD-ADV-AB Advantage Accessory Kit Bag ARACHNIPOD... - Page 8 APOD-EKLL Extension Kit for Lazy Leg 26-0007-0 Rigging Plate 68-0054 Leg Pin APOD-ADV-AB Advantage Accessory Kit Bag 68-0047 Leg Pin Cable APOD-LLA Lazy Leg Adaptor Plug OPTIONAL EXTRAS 90-0120 Spike Feet Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.1 DOC ID: 00184-AU-V06 (2015/03)
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Page 9: General
When the Arachnipod is used as part of a fall arrest system, the user shall be equipped with a means of limiting the maximum dynamic forces exerted on the user during the arrest of a fall to a maximum of 6kN. -
Page 10: Transportation
The maximum life span of the Arachnipod is twelve (12) years from first being put into service provided it has not sustained damage, is maintained, serviced and inspected according to manufacturer’s instructions. Arachnipod components are labelled with the Date of Manufacture. -
Page 11: Inspection Of The Arachnipod
Do not use your Arachnipod if any parts are missing. The Arachnipod must not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended. For service or repairs, please contact your local Ferno Distributor or Ferno Australia Tel: +61 7 3881 4999 Email: sales@ferno.com.au... -
Page 12: Principles Of Edge Management
Edge management is the assessment of the rigging task to ensure that the load can be manoeuvred over the edge. Rigging to provide a high change of direction is the key to successfully managing an edge. The Arachnipod is a tool that can be used to achieve a high change of direction. -
Page 13: Critical Point Analysis
The Arachnipod if used correctly will provide an efficient and safe edge management system but not all aspects of the rigging and equipment use can be guaranteed by the manufacturer. -
Page 14: The Two Rope System
Edge Protection The Arachnipod can be rigged with the main line passing over the pulley head and a rated hauling system can be used to progressively pick the safety line up as the load is raised. This process provides additional protection against a main line failure. -
Page 15: Understanding The Forces At A Change Of Direction Pulley
Understanding the forces being applied to the Arachnipod The Arachnipod or any other edge management device is subjected to resultant forces and directions. To keep edge management devices or rigging in place the resultant forces and directions being applied must be assessed and sometimes additional rigging will be required to provide stabilisation. -
Page 16: Assessing The Stability Of Your Arachnipod Rigging
Australia Assessing the stability of your Arachnipod rigging The following stabilisation examples will look at the resultant directions and suggest how the stability of the edge management scenario may be managed. Remember: an applied force has magnitude and direction. This manual will refer to resultant forces and resultant directions. -
Page 17: Arachnipod Parts
Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.0 Arachnipod Parts Standard Leg Qik-Link Pin Stabilisation Legs can be connected using Qik-link pins. The Attachment Point Attachment point connected joint looks much like a hinge. (D-shackle) for additional legs A basic tripod is made up of three standard legs Rated load joined with Qik-link pins. -
Page 18: Reverse Head, Quad Plate And Quad Pod
Rigging Plate A rigging plate is used when two legs are connected as an A-frame. It is used to provide additional stabilisation attachment points and is not for live loads. Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.1 DOC ID: 00184-AU-V06 (2015/03) -
Page 19: Leg With A Standard Foot
The foot locating spike lines up with one of the holes in a standard foot. Taking care not to impact against the Arachnipod foot or leg, hammer the hold down stake half way into the ground. Check the alignment of the foot locating spike then continue to hammer the stake into the ground. -
Page 20: Bridge Beams And Trolley
Australia Equipment Bracket The equipment bracket must only be used when attached to the middle telescopic leg section. The WLL of the Arachnipod is reduced to 220 kg when a leg is used as an anchor. Leg pins Attachment point... -
Page 21: Bridge Systems
Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.0 Bridge Systems A bridge with ‘English Reeve’ rigging A bridge with a mechanical advantage hauling / lowering system and an integrated brake © Copyright: FERNO AUSTRALIA... -
Page 22: Arachnipod Assembly
• The rigging experience of the user It is recommended that two or more people work together to assemble the Arachnipod components as follows: Step 1. Preparation Select the most appropriate Arachnipod configuration for the task. Establish a staging area where the Arachnipod components can be laid out. - Page 23 Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.0 Bring the remaining head joints together and fit the last Qik-link pin. Check all Qik-link pins to ensure that they are 120° fully engaged into the head joints. Push down 120° 120° until they are retained by the spring clip.
- Page 24 Once desired height is achieved, fit leg pins through leg pin holes. It may be necessary to adjust some or all legs at different heights to suit the terrain. Ferno does not place a limit on the amount of differential adjustment between each leg.
- Page 25 Step 7. Assess the resultant force and direction Tension and pre-load lines may need to be rigged to ensure Arachnipod stability. Please read the section in this manual titled “Assessing the stability of your Arachnipod rigging”. Using hand tension, a simulated force can be applied by to the main line to visualise the resultant direction.
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Page 26: Stabilisation
Using an Arachnipod leg as an anchor The Arachnipod equipment bracket can be used to provide a rated attachment point that connects to a leg of the Arachnipod. Anchoring to a leg is useful in many situations including tripod applications. The WLL is reduced to 220kg when a leg is used as an anchor. -
Page 27: Tripod Stabilisation
Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.0 Tripod Stabilisation This tripod application does not require any additional rigging because the resultant force and direction is within the triangular base. The dotted lines on the ground surface represent the point where the resultant direction is focused. -
Page 28: Lazy Leg Tripod Stabilisation
The length and position of the lazy leg may be adjusted to assist with the management of the resultant direction. The dotted lines on the ground surface represent the point where the resultant direction is focused. Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.1 DOC ID: 00184-AU-V06 (2015/03) -
Page 29: Quadpod Stabilisation
Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.0 Quadpod Stabilisation The Quadpod allows for greater versatility and stability combining 4 legs into one system. A Quad Plate is required to ensure stability of the entire system. The principles of stabilisation are the same as a Tripod with the addition of an extra leg. -
Page 30: A-Frame Stabilisation
An A-frame makes use of two legs to form two compression members. A-frames always require rigging to provide at least one tension member, additional rigging can be used to provide two or more tensioned members and pre-load rigging can be used to hold the A-frame in position. A-frames can be constructed with Arachnipod components using three methods: Method 1 Standard A-frame Two legs positioned perpendicular to the load line. - Page 31 (front elevation). The SA-frame should be laid over, tilted or offset slightly for the following two reasons: 1. To provide clearance so that the main line does not contact the Arachnipod components, and 2. To ensure that the rigging is clearly identified as being “tension rigging” and “preload rigging”...
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Page 32: Method 3 A-Frame With A Lazy Leg
This method is ideal when there are no anchors available for pre-loading on the low side of the A-frame. This leg may also be lashed, bolted or fixed to a secure object Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.1 DOC ID: 00184-AU-V06 (2015/03) -
Page 33: Gin Pole Stabilisation
A gin pole is positioned and rigged so that the resultant forces are being applied close to the long axis of the single leg with a slight offset for two reasons: 1. To provide clearance so that the main line does not contact the Arachnipod leg, and 2. To ensure that the tension and pre-load rigging is clearly identified The tension rigging keeps the gin pole in position and balances out any resultant forces created by the slight offset nd the preload rigging keeps the gin pole in position. -
Page 34: Using A Single Leg To Manage A Handrail
Leg securing ropes or round lashing can be used to provide tension rigging that keeps the single leg in place. Square lashing can be used to secure the leg to the hand rail. Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.1 DOC ID: 00184-AU-V06 (2015/03) -
Page 35: Bridge Stabilisation
Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.0 Bridge Stabilisation A bridge makes use of four legs that are all in compression and a bridge beam that spans between two sets of two legs. Additional rigging must be used to increase the stability of the bridge... -
Page 36: Accessories
Australia ACCESSORIES Foot Options for your Arachnipod Standard Foot A polyurethane tread molded around an aluminium foot. The standard foot is ideal for flat surface applications Spike Foot A pointed aluminium spike with a replaceable stainless steel tip. The spike foot is ideal for point loading and ground penetration applications. -
Page 37: Additional Accessories For Your Arachnipod
Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.0 Additional Accessories for your Arachnipod (All sold separately) APOD-W20 APOD-FA APOD-LLA Winch with 20m cable Fall Arrest Block with Retrieval Lazy Leg Adaptor Winch Winch with bracket to mount to Fall arrest block with bracket to... -
Page 38: Winch
Australia WINCH - INSTRUCTIONS Pulley head in use Change of direction pulley in use Edge protection Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.1 DOC ID: 00184-AU-V06 (2015/03) -
Page 39: Isc Ub171 Fall Arrest Adaptor Bracket
Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.0 ISC UB171 FALL ARREST ADAPTOR BRACKET - INSTRUCTIONS This bracket is CE certfied to CEN/TS 16415:2013 and EN795:12 © Copyright: FERNO AUSTRALIA... -
Page 40: Lazy Leg Extension Kit
Lazy Leg Extender Head Qik-link pin clipped into the moulded plastic keeper to ensure pin security Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.1 FERNO AUSTRALIA11 Johnstone Road, Brendale, Queensland 4500, DOC ID: 00184-AU-V06 (2015/03) T: +61 7 3881 4999 E: info@ferno.com.au W: ferno.com.au... -
Page 41: Lazy Leg Adaptor Plug
Point (D Ring) WARNING: Parallel Legs must be prevented from splaying apart when loaded. Damage to the Arachnipod may result if the legs are not properly secured. Refer to Step 6: Securing the Legs in Arachnipod Assembly Lazy Leg section. -
Page 42: Equipment Bracket With 2:1 Rigging
Australia EQUIPMENT BRACKET WITH 2:1 RIGGING - INSTRUCTIONS Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.1 DOC ID: 00184-AU-V06 (2015/03) -
Page 43: Bridge Ratchet Strap Kit
Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.0 BRIDGE RATCHET STRAP KIT (APOD BRS) - INSTRUCTIONS © Copyright: FERNO AUSTRALIA... - Page 44 Australia Arachnipod User Manual Version 6.1 DOC ID: 00184-AU-V06 (2015/03)
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Page 45: Arachnipod Inspection
Arachnipod User Manual INSPECTION MANUAL Version 6.0 Arachnipod Inspection Arachnipod Inspection © Copyright: FERNO AUSTRALIA... -
Page 46: Arachnipod Disassembly
INSPECTION MANUAL Australia ARACHNIPOD DISASSEMBLY The disassembly and rigging process for the Arachnipod depends upon a number of factors including: • The type of Arachnipod kit • The configuration that is used. It is recommend that two or more people work together to disassemble the... -
Page 47: Inspecting The Heads Of Each Leg
Inspect the entire head for damage and indentations. Normal wear and tear is acceptable. However if obvious damage is noticeable, return to Ferno or an authorised agent for repair or replace the entire leg unit. Inspect the load rating labels on either the head or leg and ensure all the Detent pins are used to information is legible. -
Page 48: Lazy Leg
180˚. Remove the Detent Pin and Stabilisation Attachment Point (D-shackle) from the head. If a Lazy Leg Adaptor is present, remove it. Refer to Arachnipod Operators’ Instructions regarding the Lazy Leg Adaptor application and use. Ensure the Lazy Leg Head can pivot 180˚ and that there is no binding up or stiffness in the pivot action. -
Page 49: Soft Ground Shoe
Soft Ground Shoe moves freely and stays in place once inserted on to the leg. Replacement/ additional Soft Ground shoes part number: ARACHNIPOD SOFT GROUND DISC #34-0032 HOLD DOWN STAKE INSPECTION (Fig 11) -
Page 50: Rigging Plate Inspection
If there is damage to the label, replace it. EQUIPMENT BRACKET LABEL #51-0064 Fig 14 CABLE, 150mm with rings #91-0004 ARACHNIPOD BALL LOCK Leg Pin #68-0054 REVERSE HEAD (Fig 15) Remove the Qik Link pin from the head and inspect the pin for any dam- age or deformation. -
Page 51: Bridge Beam & Trolley Inspection
Inspect the pulleys through which the trolley guide rope runs at each end of the Bridge. Ensure that pulleys move freely and do not bind up. If the bearings need replacing, return the unit to Ferno or an authorised Ferno repair agent. - Page 52 The cable should be replaced if there are six or more randomly broken wires in one lay, or three or more broken wires in one strand in one lay. If the cable needs replacing, return the complete winch to Ferno or a Ferno authorised repair agent.
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Page 53: Arachnipod Kit Records
Version 6.0 ARACHNIPOD KIT RECORDS Each Arachnipod Kit is assigned a Kit Number. This is one collective number recorded on Ferno Australia’s database, which references all individual serial numbers contained within the Arachnipod kit. A kit contains more than one item with a serial number. It can be just a tripod, a tripod plus accessories, a Bridge Kit, a full TEMS kit etc. -
Page 54: Regular & Annual Inspections
The unit must be inspected before and after every use by the competent person/s using the equipment. • Additionally, the Arachnipod must be inspected by a competent, instructed, accredited person at least once a year to ensure the unit is fully functional. - Page 55 The unit complies with all applicable Essential Requirements of the Directives. The above mentioned equipment is therefore marked with the CE sign. The manufacturer also declares that the technical construction file is kept by Ferno UK Limited, Ferno House, Stubs Beck Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 4TZ, United Kingdom 44 (0) 1274 851999.
- Page 56 Total Edge Management System Australia www.ferno.com.au Designed and made in Australia...
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