Patriot Quadpod. Four Legs. 360° Boom. Made in USA.
The QAN75-US is the Patriot four-leg confined space system, Proudly Union Made in the USA. Where a tripod's three-leg footprint cannot bridge a wide vault opening or set up cleanly around an irregular entry, the Patriot Quadpod plants four independently adjustable legs around the opening and centers a removable 360° rotating boom over the entry point. The boom locks at any position, so the fall arrest and rescue point can be repositioned without moving the entire frame. 350 lb maximum user capacity, 5,000 lb minimum breaking strength, OSHA 1910 + 1926 confined space compliant, ANSI Z359.1 / Z359.4 / Z359.18. Buy American Act and Build America Buy America (BABA) procurement compliant: QAN75-US is explicitly listed on the Frontline Buy American Certification as Made in USA using US and imported components.
When a tripod will not fit, the quadpod will. Use the QAN75-US for wide-mouth industrial vaults, large municipal access points, and irregular openings where a three-leg footprint cannot straddle the entry or where the spec calls for the load-rating headroom of a four-leg frame. The 360° rotating boom lets the attendant reposition the fall arrest and retrieval point over any part of the opening without breaking down and re-staging the entire system.
What Sets the QAN75-US Apart
Four Independently Adjustable Legs
Four legs spread further than a tripod and bracket wider openings. Each leg adjusts independently to compensate for uneven terrain, curbs, and grade variations around the entry.
360° Rotating Boom, Locks Anywhere
Removable boom rotates a full 360° and locks at any position. Reposition the fall arrest and retrieval point over the opening without dismantling the system or shifting the legs.
Quadpod and Davit Interchangeable
Quadpod and davit components are interchangeable across the Patriot family. Crews running both quadpod and davit configurations can share parts and reduce inventory.
Aluminum + Powder-Coated Steel Build
Frame built from durable aluminum. The removable boom is powder-coated steel for stiffness and corrosion resistance. Built for repeated jobsite-to-jobsite duty.
One-Person Setup, No Tools
Quadpod assembles in seconds without tools by one trained Competent Person. System collapses for transport between entries.
Proudly Union Made in the USA
Union-made domestically. QAN75-US is explicitly listed on the Frontline Patriot Buy American Certification, supporting Buy American Act and BABA procurement on federally funded projects.
System Components
Durable aluminum construction across the head assembly and four telescoping legs. Each leg locks independently for uneven terrain. Specific dimensions vary by configuration; consult Frontline for project-specific submittals.
Powder-coated steel boom mounts to the quadpod head and rotates a full 360°. Locks at any rotational position to align the fall arrest and retrieval point with the entry. Removable for transport.
Locking pins secure each telescoping leg at the chosen height. Integrated eye bolts on the head provide auxiliary attachment for PPE, a second SRL, or a tag line.
Frontline recommends pairing the QAN75-US with the Patriot RAG503W-US 3-Way Retrieval SRL to complete the fall arrest and rescue system for confined space entry.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Frontline QAN75-US Patriot Quadpod Confined Space System, Made in USA |
| Type | Four-leg confined space anchorage system with removable 360° rotating boom |
| Leg Count | 4 independently adjustable telescoping legs |
| Boom | Removable; 360° rotation; locks at any position |
| Maximum User Capacity | 350 lb (single user including clothing, tools, and equipment) per Frontline product specifications |
| Minimum Breaking Strength | 5,000 lb per Frontline product specifications |
| Frame Materials | Durable aluminum (frame and legs); powder-coated steel (boom) |
| Setup | Tool-free assembly by one trained Competent Person; collapsible for transport |
| Compatibility | Quadpod and davit components interchangeable across the Patriot family; pairs with Patriot 3-Way Retrieval SRL (RAG503W-US) for complete fall arrest + rescue |
| OSHA Compliance | Meets or exceeds OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (general industry, including 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces) and 1926 (construction, including 1926.1200 through 1926.1213) |
| ANSI Standards | Meets or exceeds ANSI Z359.1, ANSI Z359.4, ANSI Z359.18 |
| Country of Origin | Proudly Union Made in the USA using US and imported components (Frontline Patriot Buy American Certification) |
| Manufacturer | Frontline Fall Protection, 6 Lee Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355; ISO 9001 certified |
| Quality System | ISO 9001 (Frontline Fall Protection) |
Single-User Use. 350 lb Working Load. Not for Multi-User Loads.
The QAN75-US is rated for use by ONE person at a time with a combined weight (worker plus clothing, tools, and equipment) of no more than 350 lb. ANSI Z359 personal fall arrest standards specify a user capacity range of 130 to 310 lb in many sub-standards; the 350 lb value is the Working Load Limit published by Frontline for the QAN75-US frame. Verify the specific SRL, lanyard, or winch you mount to the boom carries a capacity rating that covers the entrant's combined weight. Do not exceed the rated working load. Do not use the QAN 75-US for towing, general-purpose hoisting, or as a multi-user anchorage.
Compliance and Certification
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 + 1926
Suitable for use in OSHA Permit-Required Confined Spaces (1910.146) and OSHA Confined Spaces in Construction (1926.1200 to 1926.1213) as the overhead anchorage in a documented entry and rescue plan.
ANSI Z359.1
Designed to meet ANSI Z359.1 general fall protection requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems, and components.
ANSI Z359.4
Designed to meet ANSI Z359.4 safety requirements for assisted-rescue and self-rescue systems, subsystems, and components used in confined space rescue.
ANSI Z359.18
Designed to meet ANSI Z359.18 safety requirements for anchorage connectors used in personal fall arrest, work positioning, travel restraint, and rescue systems.
Buy American + BABA Compliant
QAN75-US is explicitly listed on the Frontline Patriot Buy American Certification (February 27, 2024) as Made in the USA, using US and imported components, supporting the Buy American Act and Build America Buy America procurement on federally funded projects.
Canadian and Provincial OHS
Confirm CSA Z259 series acceptance and provincial confined space regulations with your local Occupational Health and Safety authority before deploying in Canada.
Made in USA. Buy American Certified.
Frontline Patriot Buy American Certification
On a Frontline Fall Protection certification letter dated February 27, 2024, signed by Larry Schertzer, VP Sales, Frontline confirms that the QAN75-US is Made in the USA using US and imported components, alongside other Patriot family SKUs including the TAN07-US tripod, the RAG503W-US 3-Way Retrieval SRL, the DAN75-US Davit Confined Space System, the RUG50-US, the PUS34-US, the LES61S-US and LES62R-US energy absorbers, and the 310VQC, 350CQC, and 350TWQC harness lines.
Why this matters for federal projects. Frontline Fall Protection is ISO 9001-certified with quality system registration through DQS Inc. The Buy American Certification supports procurement under the Buy American Act and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), both of which require domestic-source content on federally funded infrastructure projects. When your spec calls for US-source confined space anchorage, the QAN75-US is the four-leg answer in the Patriot Made-in-USA line.
Companion products in the same Made-in-USA family: the Patriot TAN07-US tripod (three-leg alternative for narrower openings) and the Patriot RAG503W-US 3-Way Retrieval SRL (recommended retrieval lifeline for the QAN75-US boom). Pair them for a complete US-source confined space rescue and retrieval setup.
Right Tool. Right Job.
Wide-Mouth Industrial Vaults
Large industrial and utility vaults with openings wider than a tripod's foot spread will bridge. The four-leg footprint plants on each side of the wide opening with the boom centered above.
Large Municipal Access Points
Oversized municipal access chambers, lift stations, and underground utility rooms where the entry footprint exceeds typical tripod stance dimensions.
Irregular Entries
Off-square entries, recessed openings, and openings flanked by structural obstructions where a four-leg frame stages around the obstacles a tripod cannot clear.
Tank Tops
Storage and process tank top entries where the four-leg stance distributes the load across the tank deck and the 360° boom positions the lifeline over a manway off-center from the foot footprint.
Refinery Confined Spaces
Refinery vessels, columns, and process pits with permit-required entries and rescue plans that require an OSHA-compliant overhead anchorage with the load-rating headroom of a four-leg system.
Federal & State Projects
Federally funded infrastructure projects, agency procurement, and Union-mandated job sites where Buy American Act or BABA procurement rules require US-source confined space equipment.
How to Set Up the QAN75-US in 5 Steps
The full procedure is in the QAN75-US user instruction documentation. The condensed version below assumes a trained Competent Person setting up over a planned permit-required confined space entry with all OSHA pre-entry requirements complete. Always defer to the manufacturer's written instructions and your site-specific entry plan.
- Plan the entry. Pre-plan the permit-required confined space entry per OSHA 1910.146 and 1926.1200 to 1926.1213. Confirm atmospheric testing, ventilation, communication, attendant duties, and the rescue procedure are in place before the quadpod leaves the truck.
- Position the quadpod over the opening. Stand the collapsed frame over the entry and spread the four legs so the head centers above the opening. Verify each foot lands on a stable surface clear of trip hazards and pedestrian routes.
- Adjust each of the four legs independently. Telescope each leg using the leg locking pins to compensate for uneven terrain, curbs, or grade variations. Re-install every pin so the head sits level above the entry. Each leg adjusts independently of the others.
- Rotate the boom over the entry point and lock. Mount the removable 360° boom on the head. Rotate the boom so the lifeline attachment point sits directly over the entry. Lock the boom at that rotational position. The boom can be re-rotated and re-locked later without breaking down the frame.
- Mount the lifeline, connect the entrant, and verify. Mount the retrieval SRL (such as the Patriot RAG503W-US) or a compatible winch to the boom. Run the lifeline through the boom attachment point. Connect the snap hook to the entrant's full-body harness dorsal D-ring. Pre-tension the line, confirm two-way communication with the attendant, verify the rescue plan, and authorize entry.
Inspection and Retirement
Confined-space anchorage systems endure harsh cycles, weather, and chemical exposure. Routine inspection keeps the system field-ready and protects every entrant.
Pre-Use Inspection (Every Use)
- Confirm all four telescoping legs slide and lock smoothly with every locking pin fully engaged.
- Inspect the head, the removable boom, and the boom rotation lock for cracks, dents, deformation, or binding.
- Verify the boom rotates freely through 360° and locks securely at the chosen position.
- Inspect the eye bolts, fasteners, and feet for damage, deformation, or excessive wear.
- Inspect the attached lifeline subsystem (SRL, winch, lanyard) per its own manual.
Competent Person Inspection (Minimum Every 6 Months)
- A Competent Person, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.32(f), must perform and document a full inspection at least every six months and after any fall arrest, impact, or chemical exposure.
- Inspection covers permanent deformation of any leg, the head, or the boom; weld integrity; condition of all eye bolts and locking pins; label legibility; and signs of unauthorized field modification.
Inspection After Fall Arrest or Impact
- If the system has held a fall, been struck, dropped from height, or hit by mechanical equipment, remove it from service until a Competent Person inspects and clears it.
- Any attached SRL, winch, or lanyard must also be removed from service per its own manual.
Retirement
- Retire any QAN75-US with cracked welds, bent legs that will not telescope or lock cleanly, a boom that will not rotate or lock, missing or damaged eye bolts, broken or missing locking pins, severe corrosion, or any deformation that prevents the head or boom from carrying load correctly.
Cleaning and Storage
- After exposure to wet, chemical, or dirty environments, wipe the frame, head, and boom clean with mild soap and water and dry thoroughly.
- Store the disassembled system in a cool, dry, clean place out of direct sunlight, away from heat, moisture, oil, chemicals, or their vapors.
Calculating Fall Clearance
The QAN75-US is the overhead anchorage. It is the platform over the entry. The required fall clearance below the working level is controlled by the connecting subsystem mounted to the boom (3-Way retrieval SRL, winch, shock-absorbing lanyard, or other lifeline), not by the quadpod itself. Required clearance depends on the elevation of the anchorage, the connecting subsystem length, deceleration distance, free fall distance, worker height, and movement of the harness attachment element.
Per ANSI Z359.1, personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged to limit free fall to 6 ft (1.8 m). Restraint systems must be rigged so no vertical free fall is possible. Work positioning systems must be rigged so free fall is limited to 2 ft (0.6 m) or less. Personnel riding and rescue systems must be rigged so no vertical free fall is possible. Swing falls must be minimized by working as close to the anchorage point as possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I choose the Patriot Quadpod instead of a tripod?
Choose the QAN75-US Quadpod when the confined space opening is wider than a tripod foot spread can bridge, when the entry is irregular or flanked by obstructions a three-leg frame cannot clear, or when the spec calls for the load-rating headroom of a four-leg frame. Tripods (such as the Patriot TAN07-US) are typically the right choice for standard manhole and vault entries where the three-leg footprint stages cleanly around the opening. Quadpods are the right choice for wide-mouth industrial vaults, large municipal access chambers, and tank top entries where the four legs plant outside the opening on stable surfaces.
What makes four legs better than three for confined space entry?
Four independently adjustable legs let the frame straddle a wider opening than a tripod and distribute the load across more contact points. The four-leg geometry also brackets irregular entries where a tripod foot would land inside the opening or on an obstruction. The QAN75-US carries a 350 lb maximum user capacity and a 5,000 lb minimum breaking strength, with each leg adjusting independently to compensate for uneven terrain.
Can the boom rotate while loaded?
The QAN75-US boom is designed to rotate a full 360 degrees and lock at any position so the attendant can reposition the fall arrest and retrieval point over different parts of the opening. Rotating the boom under a suspended load is not a recommended general practice for any confined space lifting device. Plan the rotation before loading, lock the boom at the entry-aligned position, and follow the manufacturer's written instructions and your site-specific rescue plan. Repositioning the lifeline anchor while a worker is suspended must be performed only as documented in the entry and rescue plan and only by trained personnel.
What is BABA compliance and why does it matter for the QAN75-US?
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, requires that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used on federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States. The Buy American Act has a similar requirement for federal procurement. The QAN75-US is explicitly listed on the Frontline Patriot Buy American Certification dated February 27, 2024 as Made in the USA using US and imported components, supporting both Buy American Act and BABA procurement on federally funded projects.
Does the QAN75-US pair with the Patriot 3-Way SRL?
Yes. Frontline recommends pairing the QAN75-US with the Patriot RAG503W-US 3-Way Retrieval SRL to complete a fall arrest and rescue system for confined space entry. The RAG503W-US is a 50-foot 3-Way retrieval SRL with two independent braking systems, switchable between fall arrest mode and 3-way retrieval mode, certified to ANSI Z359.1, Z359.4, and Z359.18, and also Proudly Union Made in the USA. The combination keeps the entire overhead anchorage and retrieval lifeline within the Patriot Made-in-USA family for Buy American Act and BABA procurement.
Is the QAN75-US OSHA compliant for permit-required confined spaces?
The QAN75-US is designed to meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (general industry, including 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces) and 1926 (construction, including 1926.1200 through 1926.1213 Confined Spaces in Construction) when used as the overhead anchorage in a documented entry and rescue plan. OSHA compliance for a confined space entry depends not just on the anchorage hardware but also on the written program, atmospheric testing, attendant duties, communication, training, and the documented rescue plan. Use the QAN75-US as part of a complete program, not as a substitute for it.
How often must the QAN75-US be inspected?
Inspect the quadpod before every use for bent or cracked legs, missing or damaged locking pins, a boom that does not rotate or lock cleanly, damaged eye bolts, and worn or missing feet. A Competent Person, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.32(f), must perform and document a formal inspection at least every six months, and after any fall arrest, impact, or chemical exposure. Retire the quadpod if any structural component is cracked, permanently deformed, or no longer locks securely.
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