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72 ANCHOR DEVICES | ARIZONA VORTEXARIZONA VORTEX | ANCHOR DEVICES 73Arizona VortexUL Classified to NFPA 1983 – General Use EN 795The father of all portable anchor/high directional systems, the Arizona Vortex is a tripod, bipodand monopod in one all-inclusive kit. Its two-piece head can be rigged as a standard tripod or,in advanced applications, as an A-frame, a sideways A-frame, or a gin pole. The tripod canbe formed into an easel A-frame with adjustable leg lengths. The versatile third leg allowsrescuers to set up an artificial high directional in virtually any urban, industrial, or wildernesslocation. On A-frame and easel A-frame applications, pulleys can be attached directly intothe Head Set without carabiners, eliminating lost headspace and working clearance.This feature makes the Vortex ideal for use with high lines and tracking line offsets.The extra attachment points also work well for rope access where several lines maybe needed over the edge. Raptor and flat foot sets are both included to provide asecure footing on varying terrain. Also included: bright colored flags that can beattached to pins to increase visibility and an 18 kN MBS cord for securing thelegs. The kit provides a complete solution, so you’ll have what you need withoutrequiring optional extras. Manufactured in the USA by Rock Exotica.Both versions come complete with:Head Set (1)Head Set Pulley Wheel (1)Head Pins (4)Head Bag (1)Upper Legs (3)Lower Legs (7)Leg Pins (11)Leg Bagsw/ Shoulder Straps (4)WWW.CMCRESCUE.COMFlat Feet (3)Raptor Feet (3)Feet Bags (2)Pin Bag (1)Pin Flags (15)8 mm Cord– 40 Ft. (12 m) (1)Instruction Manual (1)Specifications:Inside height: 9 ft. (2.7 m)Height with additional legs: 12 ft. (3.7 m)Shipping weight (with both sets of feet): 95 lbs. (43 kg)Item # Color Price727300 Blue, Orange, Brite $4,200.00727305 Black $4,400.00Arizona Vortex AccessoriesItem # Description (Color) Price727240 Replacement Pin Set (2 head pins, 4 leg pins) $95.00727030 Upper Leg (Brite) $180.00727040 Lower Leg (Brite) $180.00727090 Head Set Pulley Wheel $12.00Note: Two additional legs can be used to assemble the vortex as a 12-ft. tripod. More thanthree lower leg sections per leg is not recommended.USA Lighter, smaller head set milled from solidblocks of high-strength aluminumTwo-piece head set can be used as atripod, bipod, or monopod (gin pole)Two independent artificial highdirectionals can be made from one unitLighter, shorter leg sections (without lossof tripod height) are easier to transportIdeal for rope access work—much morethan just a rescue tripodAll Vortex A-frame heads are proof loadedto 23 kNConfigurationsTripod – The most stableconfiguration features anarticulating third leg, whichallows the head to be movedcloser to an edge than aconventional tripodBipod – offers good stabilityin one direction, but mustbe securely guyed. It can bepositioned square or sidewaysto the direction of the loadGin Pole – This least stableconfiguration requires secureguying, but may be the onlychoice when there is onlyroom for one legKey Benefits:Color Coding – Top and bottom sectionsof the legs are colored differently to aid inassembly, and the two parts of the headalso come in different colors for quickidentificationTelescoping Legs – The top legs telescopeinside the lower legs and slide through thehead to allow adjustment of both the overallheight or just the height of a single legPulley Mount – Pulleys can be mounteddirectly into the head, eliminating the heightlost when a carabiner is used as a connectorHead Set Pulley Wheel – This integral partmounts into the head set with a pin to allowmaximum height adjustment and eliminatethe need for additional hardwareThe Original Multipod:An Industry StandardProven Around the WorldAdvanced Skills, Training and SafetyWhile tripods are inherently stable under most conditions, A-frames (bipods) and gin poles(monopods) are not. Improper rigging puts subjects and rescuers at risk. A knowledge of advancedrigging and complex guying systems is essential to safely set up A-frames and gin poles. As with allrescue techniques, and particularly where advanced skills are involved, CMC urges professional leveltraining. Training specific to the use of the Arizona Vortex is available from CMC Rescue School andRopes That Rescue, Ltd.CMC Rescue School: Custom courses taught at your location. Contact us at www.cmcrescue.comor call 800-235-5741 for specific course information.Ropes That Rescue, Ltd.: Courses taught in Northern Arizona, around the country, or at yourlocation. Contact Ropes That Rescue, Ltd. at www.ropesthatrescue.com for more information.CMC RESCUE | 800-235-5741 | 805-562-9120Personal Gear Auxiliary Equipment Patient Care & Transport Systems & Kits Bags & Packs Anchor Devices Rope & Web Hardware Harnesses