Kratos Tripod for Confined-Space Access

Kratos Safety FA 60 002 00 Tripod for Confined-Space Access, 1.9-2.9 m

The Kratos Safety FA 60 002 00 is a portable aluminium anchorage device designed for access to confined spaces such as tanks, silos, sewers and wells. Its telescopic legs provide an adjustable working height of 1.9-2.9 metres. The tripod can be incorporated into a compatible fall-arrest, rescue or personnel-lifting system.

Key Features

• Adjustable height from 1.9 to 2.9 m
• Adjustable tripod footprint from 1.52 to 2.05 m
• Two mini pulleys mounted at the tripod head for guiding a cable
• Two auxiliary attachment points below the tripod head
• Built-in fixture for mounting a compatible Kratos Safety winch
• Cast aluminium-alloy head and aluminium legs
• Steel support shoes with rubber soles for increased friction
• Supplied with a transport bag

Applications

The tripod is suitable as a temporary anchorage device above confined-space access points. In accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it can be used with compatible EN 360 self-retracting fall arresters, EN 1496 rescue devices and equipment for suspended rope work. The anchorage used for the person's fall-arrest system must be separate from the anchorage used for the personnel-lifting system.

Safety and Compliance

FA 60 002 00 is Category III personal protective equipment compliant with PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425. It meets EN 795:2012 Type B and has been tested for use by two people in accordance with TS 16415:2013 Type B. Under EN 795 the device is intended for one user; two-person use is supported by the separate TS 16415 testing.

The tripod also meets the requirements of EN 1808, clause 9.3, for use as a suspension structure. Its ATEX marking is II 2 G Ex h IIC T6 Gb, with EN ISO 80079-36:2016 and EN ISO 80079-37:2016 stated in the technical documentation. The suitability of the complete system and all connected components must be assessed for the application and identified risks.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Kratos Safety
• Product reference: FA 60 002 00 / FA6000200
• Material: aluminium with steel support shoes and rubber soles
• Adjustable height: 1.9-2.9 m
• Tripod footprint: 1.52-2.05 m
• Weight: 22.3 kg
• Maximum allowable load under the head: 500 kg
• Maximum allowable load on a leg: 250 kg
• Anchorage-point strength: greater than 12 kN
• Number of users: 1 under EN 795; tested for 2 users under TS 16415
• Standard: EN 795:2012 Type B
• Additional testing: TS 16415:2013 Type B, 2 users
• ATEX marking: II 2 G Ex h IIC T6 Gb
• ATEX standards: EN ISO 80079-36:2016 and EN ISO 80079-37:2016
• HS code: 76169990

Important: The 500 kg and 250 kg maximum loads apply individually. Loads applied to different attachment points must not be combined or used simultaneously up to their individual maximum values. Only original Kratos Safety accessories or components approved by the manufacturer may be fitted to the tripod. Always follow the product instructions.