kuzar K-31 Lifting Towers User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Kuzar
Table of Contents
K-31
250 kg (551.16 lb) 6.15 m (20.17’)
KUZAR SYSTEMS S.L.
C/ Ciudad de Ferrol Nº8
Pol. Ind. Fuente del Jarrod
46988 Paternal – Valencia (Spain)
K-31 Lifting Towers
A – Pulleys sets
B – Winch set
C – Base set
D – Stabilizer set
Top view
Upper pulley set
Lower pulley set
Fixation piece Section 1 to Base
Inertial break
Fixation screw for steel lifting carriage
Stop piece
INTRODUCTION
Dear user. Thank you purchasing your Kuzar K-31 lifter. We hope you will be
very satisfied with it.
This manual has been written so that you can understand how to effectively use
the lift and most importantly, so that you can use it safely. It is important
that you fully read the manual and follow the instructions carefully before
using your lift. All Kuzar lifts undergo a very strict quality control
process during their manufacture.
So that your lift always works properly please only purchase original Kuzar
parts from an authorized distributor or dealer. The user waives all warranty
rights if using parts other than Kuzar or if the product is manipulated in any
way by an unauthorized third party.
When requesting parts, please refer to the diagrams of this manual and quote
the serial number and year of manufacture located on your lifter.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Kuzar lifter, model K-31 has been designed for vertically lifting lighting,
trussing etc. in the Professional sound and light sector. For various Kuzar
supports available please refer to our website www.kuzar.es or catalogue.
2.1 – Max. load: 250 kg (551.16 lb)
2.2 – Min. load: 25 kg (55 lb)
2.3 – Max. height: 6.15 m (20.17’)
2.4 – Folded height: 1.87 m (6.13’)
2.5 – Work surface: 1.80 x 1.69 m (5.90’ x 5.54’)
2.6 – Folded base area: 46 cm x 48 cm (1.51’ x 1.57’)
2.7 – Weight: 110 kg (242.5 lb)
2.8 – Winch: 450 kg certified
2.9 – Cable: Steel DIN 3060. Tensile strength 180 kg/mm . Anti-torsion & anti-
corrosion Ø5 mm cable diameter.
2.10 – Construction material: Aluminium profiles 6082T6.
2.11 – Antirust protection priming paint bathed black steel, covered with
cured polyester dust.
2.12 – Kuzar Automatic Trigger (KAT) on each section which automatically slots
in to the sections during elevation, locking them in place.
2.13 – Anchor of the legs by safety catches.
2.14 – Adjustable stabilizer plates in the legs with nonslip rubber base
support.
2.15 – Spirit level for vertical alignment.
2.16 – Swivel wheels for transporting the lifter to its working position.
SAFETY GUIDELINE
3.1 – Situate the tower on a solid and flat surface.
3.2 – Check that the legs are fully inserted and secured in to their housing
with the safety locks.
3.3 – Ensure that the lifter is in a vertical position and use the spirit
level located on the base profile to check. If necessary, adjust its alignment
with the plates by turning the handle in the appropriate direction.
3.4 – Check that the tower is locked in its working position with the safety
lock.
3.5 – When used outdoors, place the tower on a hard surface and if necessary
secure it against excess wind force via cable braces.
3.6 – Do not use ladders nor lean them against the lifter.
3.7 – Be careful with any cables, prominent objects etc. placed above the
tower.
3.8 – Do not stand underneath the load.
3.9 – Do not move the tower when it is elevated or loaded.
3.10 – Before using the tower, check the condition of the cable. This must be
free of cuts and frays. Never use damaged cables.
3.11 – Never dismount the winch handle or any element of the winch under any
circumstance.
3.12 – Once the tower is set-up in its working position we recommended the
winch handle is locked to avoid anyone interfering with it.
3.13 – The minimum load for a safe operation of the brake is 25 kg.
The brake will not function without this minimum load.
3.14 – Do not grease or lubricate the brake mechanism of the winch.
3.15 – This lift cannot lift human beings.
3.16 – For transportation it is necessary to retract all profiles and lock
them with the corresponding safety lock.
OPERATION
4.1 – Place the tower on a flat and solid surface where it is going to be
used.
4.2 – Remove the legs from their transport supports and insert them in their
working position. Check that they are fully inserted and fixed with their
safety lock.
4.3 – Ensure that the lifter is in a vertical position and use the spirit
level located on the base profile to check the bubble is centered. If
necessary, adjust its alignment with the stabilizer plates by turning the
handle in the appropriate direction.
4.4 – Change the forks to their horizontal working position and fix them with
the fastener pins, place the load on the forks using a Kuzar Accessory if
necessary, and ensure that the tower is only used to lift loads vertically.
The minimum load is 25 kg.
NEVER RAISE THE TOWER SECTIONS WITHOUT LOAD.
4.5 – Elevation
4.5.1 – Ensure that all the KAT locks are in the BLOCK position.
4.5.2 – Change the nº1 KAT lock to the LIFT position.
4.5.3 – Turn the handle clockwise to raise the lifting carriage of the tower.
4.5.4 – When you have reached the desired height, fix the nº1 KAT lock in by
turning the handle anticlockwise. Change the nº1 KAT lock to the BLOCK
position.
4.5.5 – Change the nº2 KAT lock to the LIFT position.
4.5.6 – Turn the handle clockwise to rise the next section of the tower.
4.5.7 – When you have reached the desired height, fix the nº2 KAT lock in by
turning the handle anti-clockwise.
Check that the nº2 KAT lock has introduced in to its corresponding hole.
And change the nº2 KAT lock to the BLOCK position.
4.5.8 – Repeat these steps to raise all the sections of the tower, changing
all the KAT locks left orderly to the LIFT position and turning the handle
clockwise.
WARNING: The tower can be left in any intermediate height if necessary.
Just make sure that the KAT locks are always fixed and introduced. In the
unlikely event of cable breaking the KAT locks will ensure that the tower
stays UP and SECURE.
Your security is our main concern.
4.6 – Descent
4.6.1 – To fold the tower down, first, turn the handle of the winch
clockwise to tighten the steel cable.
4.6.2 – Once the cable is tense, pull out the nº5 KAT lock, maintain it always
in LIFT position but keep it out.
4.6.3 – While you keep the KAT lock out, turn the handle anti-clockwise to
bring down the corresponding section of the tower.
4.6.4 – Once the section has been brought down, release the nº5 KAT lock, and
pull out the nº4 KAT lock.
4.6.5 – While you keep the next KAT lock out, turn the handle anti-clockwise
to bring down the next section.
4.6.6 – Keep repeating these steps, pulling out all the KAT locks left in
order while you turn the handle anti-clockwise.
4.6.7 – Once the tower has been folded down, place all the KAT locks in the
BLOCK position.
4.7 – Transport
Turn the handle of the stabilizers to release tension on the legs in order
to pull them out.
Then, place the legs in their transport compartments located at the base of
the tower.
Pull out the forks and place them in vertical position. The tower will be
ready for transport.
MAINTENANCE
5.1 – All cables must be checked regularly. Faulty cables must be replaced
immediately.
Do not use the lifter with faulty cables as it is potentially very dangerous.
Only use DIN 3060 cables, supplied from an authorised dealer.
5.2 – The lifter is delivered ex factory completely greased. Depending on its
mechanical Use though, we recommend that the crown wheel of the winch, the
pads & bushings of the drive shaft, the handle thread and the profiles of the
lift are periodically greased.
ATTENTION
Do not apply oil or grease to the brake mechanism. The brake discs have been
pre-greased with a special heat and pressure resistant grease. To avoid
malfunction to the winch brake, no other products must be used except the
original provided by the company. It is not necessary to grease the brake
discs.
5.3 – Your lifter should be inspected at least once a year by a specialized /
authorized service centre.
5.4 – Only original Kuzar spare parts must be used to guarantee the
reliability and operational safety of your lifter.
The user shall lose all warranty claims if he uses anything other than
original spare parts or modifies this product in any way.
5.5 – In case a spare part is required please indicate the reference number
which can be found in the spare parts list at the back of this manual.
WARRANTY
All Kuzar lifts come with 2 years warranty. This warranty period is from the
date of purchase. Kuzar will repair any defect product caused by either faulty
materials or poor workmanship free of charge within this period as long as the
parts are fitted by an authorized Kuzar dealer.
Should the product have been manipulated in any way or a repair attempted by
an unauthorized dealer the warranty will be invalid.
This warranty does not cover damage occurred by improper use.
CERTIFICATIONS
Kuzar reserves the right to make any modification/alteration to the lift without prior notice. Any modification/alteration would be an innovation, intended to improve the product.
KUZAR SYSTEMS S.L.
www.kuzar.es
C/ Ciudad de Ferrol nº 8
Pol. Ind. Fuente del Jiro
46988 Paternal – Valencia (Spain)
Tel. +34 96 378 10 04
info@kuzar.es