Probelt tripod kit for lifting and lowering people and loads

Probelt tripod kit for lifting and lowering people and loads

Package contents

• 1 x Probelt TM9-N Hybrid aluminium safety tripod
• 1 x Probelt RUP-502U lifting and lowering device with a 20 m steel wire rope
• 1 x UTB universal bracket for mounting the winch
• 2 x AZ011 steel carabiners
• 1 x galvanised steel wire rope, 6.3 mm diameter and 1.25 m long

The Probelt tripod kit is a professional system for rescue operations and the controlled lifting and lowering of people and loads. It is suitable for confined-space work, maintenance sites and other working environments where a portable anchorage point and a mechanical lifting and lowering device are required.

The kit combines the lightweight TM9-N Hybrid aluminium tripod, the RUP-502U winch and a detachable UTB mounting bracket. The compatible components make the system convenient to transport, assemble and deploy at changing work locations.

Key features

• Suitable for lifting and lowering people as part of a rescue system
• Can also be used for lifting and lowering loads of up to 500 kg within the stated working load limits
• Three separate anchorage points, with one user permitted per point
• Three ball-bearing polyamide rollers for guiding RUP and CRW series wire-rope devices
• RUP-502U winch with an automatic friction brake and a dual-length crank handle
• Detachable UTB bracket for quick attachment of the winch to the tripod
• Anodised aluminium tripod legs provide a lightweight and durable structure

Applications

The tripod kit is suitable for work in wells, tanks, shafts and other confined spaces, as well as for servicing, maintenance and rescue operations. The RUP-502U can be used to raise an injured person from a lower level or lower them from a higher level. The stated maximum lowering distance for a person is 2 metres.

Safety and compliance

According to the supplied product information, the TM9-N tripod complies with EN 795/B and CEN/TS 16415. The RUP-502U lifting and lowering device complies with EN 1496/B. The tripod provides anchorage points for fall-protection equipment, with each of its three side anchorage points intended for one user.

The suitability of the equipment for the planned task, its compatibility with other PPE and the required rescue plan must be assessed before use. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and the specified working load limits.

Probelt TM9-N Hybrid tripod specifications

• Standards: EN 795/B and CEN/TS 16415
• Leg material: anodised aluminium
• Head material: powder-coated steel
• Number of anchorage points: 3
• Distance between legs: 128 cm
• Height: 209 cm
• Weight: 15.45 kg
• Transport dimensions: 176 x 26 x 23 cm
• Stated maximum number of users: 3
• Maximum load for lifting and lowering: 500 kg

Probelt RUP-502U winch specifications

• Standard: EN 1496/B
• Working load limit (WLL), person: 140 kg
• Working load limit (WLL), load: 500 kg
• Minimum breaking strength (MBS): 20 kN
• Safety factor: 10:1
• Weight: 13 kg
• Crank handle lengths: 300 mm and 150 mm
• Pulling force with 300 mm crank: 5.6 kg
• Pulling force with 150 mm crank: 11.6 kg
• Gear ratio: 5:1, approximately 4.0 m/min
• Energy absorber: SDW
• Frame and mechanism material: galvanised steel
• Protective cover: orange plastic
• Wire rope: galvanised steel, 6.3 mm diameter and 20 m long

UTB universal bracket specifications

• Tripod compatibility: Protekt tripods
• Compatible winches: RUP-502U, RUP-503U, RUP-504, RUP-505U and RUP-506
• Material: galvanised steel
• Mounting type: detachable
• Weight: 2.25 kg
• Static strength: 21 kN
• Carabiners: 2 x AZ011, galvanised steel with screw-lock closure
• Carabiner static strength: 25 kN
• Carabiner gate opening: 18 mm
• Included wire rope: galvanised steel, 6.3 mm diameter and 1.25 m long