Tripod Poles General
This page provides specific details on FRC telescopic tripod poles.
All FRC Telescopic Poles:
- Are made of anodized aluminum.
- Have extension poles that rotate a full 360°.
- Have a four foot retractile cord extending from the bottom.
- Have the exclusive safety twist lock to secure the extension pole in position.
TRIPOD FEATURES
- Air Cushioned Brake - This innovation allows the pole to lower slowly, when released, on a cushion of air.
This helps to prevent pinched fingers and damage to the bulb.
- Ease of Set-Up - FRC tripods are designed to deploy all three legs at the same time,
allowing it to be set up quickly and easily at an incident.
- Lightweight - The standard tripod weighs just 16 pounds!
- Extends up to 12 Feet! - Fire Research tripods are designed to permit "overextension" of its legs so
the tripod's lamphead can reach this incredible height.
- Cammed Knobs - The pole and lamphead tightening knob will not unscrew or come off due to vibration.
- Anti-Chatter Legs - Rubber caps at the bottom of the legs ensure a quiet ride.
- Small Footprint - When closed the unit sets into an incredibly small lower bracket
allowing ease of mounting just about anywhere!
- Truck Mountable - All tripods are truck mountable, allowing them to be used as telescoping lights on the vehicle and off!
- Wire Guard - Protects the lamphead lens, it is standard on all tripods.
- Three Standard Sizes:
- Full (600 Series) - 59" (closed without lamphead)
- Medium (656 Series) - 45" (closed without lamphead)
- Small (642 Series) - 32" (closed without lamphead)
(Custom sizes are available between 59" and 45".)
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