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Training Overview
This training course is an introduction to the Static Spider Mountain and its operation. The purpose of this
manual is to provide a compilation of information that will assist you in proper and safe operation.
This manual is designed to aid in training you and your associates. The sections within this manual are
prerequisite to each other. In other words, the information in section one pertains to the information in section
two.
The philosophy of Vertical Reality is centered on a commitment to excellence in meeting the needs of its
customers and associates by providing them with the enclosed information.
The manual is designed to provide the Static Spider Mountain owner with the information, tips, and techniques
that will help the employees and owner operate the Static Spider Mountain as effectively and safely as possible.
It is no way a total representation of all facts. Safe operation of this Static Spider Mountain is the sole
responsibility of the Static Spider Mountain owner/operator. Good and reasonable judgment must be used when
promoting and/or operating the Static Spider Mountain.
Training Objectives
Upon reviewing this training, you will be able to complete the following:
• Explain specific information regarding the background and history of Vertical Reality.
• Understand the process for proper set-up of the Static Spider Mountain
• Identify and understand the inspection points for day-to-day maintenance.
• Define and understand the safe operation of the Static Spider Mountain.
• Identify and explain the rules for safe usage of the Static Spider Mountain.
Description and Materials used
The “Spider Mountain ” is a unique new climbing attraction for all ages that develops motor
skills and gives a complete new experience each time it is attempted. The participants climb
upwards or downwards through a series of levels of interlaced flexible webbing straps, until
either reaching the top level and descending to the bottom level via a tube slide.
During operation a vertical fall is prevented by the interlaced webbing at each level, ensuring a soft
landing over a maximum fall distance of approximately 27.5 inches. By having the webbing in individual
strands along with keeping the minimum participant height to 42 inches, the fall height to 27.5 inches it
ensures that there is no possibility of a child hanging them-self or stepping on another participant below.
The participants are prevented from escaping sideways through the spaces between the main support
rings by flexible mesh netting, which is securely connected to the main structural ring components.
Additionally, to prevent any injury to the participants resulting from a trip or fall, the main structural steel