Arizona Vortex Manual Flashcards
Arizona Vortex Manual
Portable anchor device
Artificial High Directional
Arizona configurations
Tripod (conventional & easel leg)
Bipod or A frame conventional and sideways
Monopod or gin pole
Why tie legs?
All feet on this device must be securely anchored to resist sideways spreading and uplift forces.
Flat foot
Floors, roadways, roofs (wide surface helps prevent penetration)
Raptor Foot
Carbide tip penetrates the surface helping to anchor the foot in place. Can rotate to best direct downward force to gain purchase on rock.
Gin pole
A gin pole or mono pod should have a minimum of 3 guide lines space @ 120 degrees if anchor availability permits, 4 guide lines @ 90 degrees makes the set pop even more secure.
As with A frame the gin pole should be tilted to align with resultant forces.
Inspect equipment when?
Before entry into secure, after each use and at least every 12 months.
When to remove from service?
If equipment has been subjected to shock loads, fall loads or abuse remove from service and destroy it.
The resultant force?
On any tripod should be directly down, as close to the center of the 3 legs as possible.
Main lines?
Should never enter and exit on the same side of the Azv head.
Personal safety lines?
Should have anchors independent of the Azv. Never attached or tether personnel to the Azv itself or any rigging lines.
Prevent movement?
Prevent any possible movement of the legs by connection the feet together using hobble straps, cord, webbing or chain or by anchoring each foot independently to the surface.
Inside hight clearance ?
9’ (2.7m) in regular tripod config.
Horizontal clearance ?
8’9” (2.6m) at foot level in 9’ config.
Height with additional legs?
12’ (3.7m)
