The Total Edge Management System (TEMS) kit enables the building of a Bridge System - a feature unique to the Arachnipod.
The bridge is used for spanning larger openings or voids where a regular tripod, A-frame or quadpod would not be able to. Situations where the bridge system is invaluable includes trenches, large diameter holes, mine and lift shafts.
The bridge comes as a complete item with trolley, trolley guide rope and heads and is ready to attach two Arachnipod legs on each end. A tie bar is incorporated on one end of the bridge for use with an English Reeve system. A remote brake mechanical advantage system can also be attached directly to the trolley.
Any Arachnipod tripod can be upgraded to a bridge system by adding a bridge kit.
In addition to the bridge system, the TEMS kit can also be configured as:
Tripod - for easy access to confined space entry points such as manholes and voids. This system can also be used as a high directional frame. A unique feature of Arachnipod tripod and kits is that it flat packs for convenient storage and transport. The system can be used with either a winch retrieval system, a mechanical advantage system or a Type 3 fall arrest block.
A-frame - A conventional or offset A-frame is easily constructed by removing one of the tripod legs. The A-frame is used in situations where an artificial high directional is required for high lines, or in confined spaces where the area is too small to accommodate conventional tripods. An A-frame rigging plate should be used to provide additional tie-off points for stabilization of the frame.
Sideways A-frame - The pulley leg included in the kit is used to configure the sideways A-frame. It is ideal for situations which require a high-directional, protruding past an edge such as cliffs, high rise buildings and bridges. Using one Arachnipod standard leg and one pulley leg provides an in-built high directional pulley for ease of use during rescue operations. An A-frame rigging plate should be used to provide additional tie-off points to stabilize the frame.
A-Frame with Lazy Leg - The combined use of the Lazy Leg, Quad Plate and Reverse Head enables an A-frame to be braced against a solid object. The Reverse Head features an integrated 16mm (5/8 in) stainless steel D-shackle to attach live loads which are positioned directly in the centre of the A-frame legs. The Lazy Leg can also act as a compression and tension member during use. The Lazy Leg can be converted to a Standard leg by using the Lazy Leg Adaptor.
Handrail recovery monopole - A sturdy handrail can be used as an artificial high directional to raise or lower a person or rescue stretcher over an edge. By using the pulley leg, a simple system can be easily set up to retrieve a stretcher or person over the edge and through the lower handrail gap. It is essential to assess the load bearing capacity of the handrail prior to using this method.
Gin / Monopole - The gin pole is ideal for confined spaces where there is insufficient room for an A-frame or tripod. The versatile Lazy Leg converts to a gin pole by attaching the Gin Head to the leg assembly. A gin pole can also be used as a separate component of a complex high directional system or as an additional attachment point in a high line system.
The Arachnipod TEMS Kit includes:
- 1 Arachnipod Advantage Tripod ( 1 Standard leg, 1 Pulley leg, 1 Lazy leg)
- Lazy Leg Adaptor x 1
- Feet Rope and Rope Grab x 1 set
- Arachnipod Bag x 1
- Arachnipod Full Accessory Kit
- Bridge (2m, 3m or 4m)
- Additional Standard Leg
- Additional foot rope
- Bridge Bag
