The Advanced Side Entry System is designed for confined space entry/retrieval and rescue operations involving horizontal entries with vertical positioning or retrieval required inside the space. The Advanced Side Entry System may be used with the model 8511231 External Adjustable Tank Collar for adaptation to different manways. It may also be used with a permanently mounted base and extension post (8514803). It is fully adaptable to an infinite number of manway designs and surrounding configurations.
- Side entry system arm assembly
- Multiple pivot point arm assembly
- Rotating and adjustable mechanical device base
- Extendable arm up to 6-feet, 1.8 m
- Main pivot point: system can rotate nearly 360?? to the left from this point
- Left pivot point: front arm can rotate 130?? to the left from this point
- Right pivot point: front arm can rotate nearly 130?? to the right from this point
- Range of motion: 130.8??
- Clearance radius: 45 in. (1.14 m) with system collapsed inward either direction
- Maximum extension 71.77 in. (1.82 m)
- Adjustable height range: 38.25 to 53.25 in. (0.97 to 1.35 m) in 1 in. (25.4 mm) increments
- Bottom bracket: rotates, pinned in place, positions winch to provide handle clearance
- Materials: welded aluminum, powder coated, 6061-T6, 5052-H32 aluminum
- Hardware: grade 5/grade 8 steel, zinc plated