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7.3 ANCHORING BY HOOKING LEGS
The legs on the BLITZFIRE Portable Monitor point back slightly so they can act as a hook for anchoring on posts, walls, door frames or
other fixed objects. Sliding can occur if the legs are unhooked due to the influence of the hose, nozzle, or operator.
Figure 7.3A
Figure 7.3B
7.4 ANCHORING BY USING THE TIE DOWN STRAP
The safest method of restraining the monitor is to use a tie down strap. It is inherently more reliable than other methods since it does not
rely on traction or digging in of the spikes. It is also the safest method because even if the monitor slides, its travel is limited by the strap
length. A forward attachment point and a strap are provided with the BLITZFIRE. A loop on the end of the strap may be placed over the
anchor point or the strap may be wrapped around an object, such as a tree, and the snap end of the strap passed through the loop and
pulled tight. Snap the hook into the hole in the carrying handle at the front of the BLITZFIRE. Keep the entire length of the strap as close
to the ground as possible.
If the strap is too short to reach a suitable anchor, it may be extended with strong rope or chain. Keep the distance between the monitor
and anchor as short as possible. Remove all slack between the monitor and anchor before flowing water.
Figure 7.4
Anchoring by Hooking to a Post
GOOD
POOR
Nozzle reaction keeps leg hooked.
Object is close to hose.
Nozzle reaction tends to
unhook the leg.
Anchoring by Hooking to a Wall or Door Frame
GOOD
POOR
Nozzle reaction keeps leg hooked.
Hose hits wall and helps hold position.
Nozzle reaction tends to
unhook the leg.
