Kuzar K-30 Lifting Towers User Manual

Kuzar K-30 Lifting Towers User Manual

Dear user. Thank you purchasing your Kuzar K-30 lifter. We hope you will be very satis- fied 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.

2  – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

Kuzar lifter, model K-30 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.esor catalogue.

2.1 – Max. load: 200 kg (440.93 lb)

2.2 – Min. load: 25 kg (55 lb) 2.3 – Max. height: 5 m (16.40’)

2.4 – Folded height: 1.56 m (5.12’)

2.5 – Transport surface: 1,56×0.48×0.46m (5.12’x1.57’x1.51’). 2.6 – Shipping dimension: 1,60×0.49×0.49m (5.25’x1.61’x1.61’). 2.5 – Work surface: 1.80 x 1.69 m (5.90’ x 5.54’)

• – Folded base area: 46 cm x 48 cm (1.51’ x 57’)
• – Weight: 103 kg (227 lb)
• – Winch: 450 kg certified
• – Cable: Steel DIN Tensile strength 180 kg/mm2. Anti-torsion & anti-corrosion Ø5 mm cable diameter.
• – Construction material: Alluminium profiles
• – Antirust protection priming paint bathed black steel, covered with cured polyester
• – Kuzar Automatic Trigger (KAT) on each section which automatically slots in to the sections during elevation, locking them in
• – Anchor of the legs by safety
• – Adjustable stabilizer plates in the legs with nonslip rubber base
• – Spirit level for vertical
• – Swivel wheels for transporting the lifter to its working

3  – SAFETY GUIDELINE.

• – Situate the tower on a solid and flat surface.
• – Check that the legs are fully inserted and secured in to their housing with the safety
• – 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
• – Check that the tower is locked in its working position with the safety
• – When used outdoors, place the tower on a hard surface and if necessary secure it against excess wind force via cable braces.
• – Do not use ladders nor lean them against the
• – Be careful with any cables, prominent objects placed above the tower.
• – Do not stand underneath the
• – Do not move the tower when it is elevated or
• – Before using the tower, check the condition of the This must be free of cuts and frays. Never use damaged cables.
• – Never dismount the winch handle or any element of the winch under any circum-
• – Once the tower is set-up in its working position we recommended the winch han- dle is locked to avoid anyone interfering with
• – The minimum load for a safe operation of the brake is 25 The brake will not function without this minimum load.
• – Do not grease or lubricate the brake mechanism of the
• – This lift cannot lift human
• – For transportation it is necessary to retract all profiles and lock them with the corresponding safety lock.

4  – OPERATION.

• – Place the tower on a flat and solid surface where it is going to be
• – Remove the legs from their transport supports and insert them in their working po- sition. Check that they are fully inserted and fixed with their safety lock.
• – Ensure that the lifter is in a vertical position and use the spirit level located on the base profile to check the bubble is centred. If necessary, adjust its alignment with the stabilizer plates by turning the handle in the appropriate
• – 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 The minimum load is 25 kg.

NEVER RAISE THE TOWER SECTIONS WITHOUT LOAD

4.5  Elevation:

• – Ensure that all the KAT locks are in the BLOCK
• – Change the nº1 KAT lock to the LIFT
• – Turn the handle clockwise to raise the lifting carriage of the tower.
• – When you have reached the desired height, fix the nº1 KAT lock in by turning the handle anti- Change the nº1 KAT lock to the BLOCK position.
• – Change the nº2 KAT lock to the LIFT
• – Turn the handle clockwise to rise the next section of the
• – 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.

• – 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

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:

• – To fold the tower down, first, turn the handle of the winch clockwise to tighten the steel cable.

• – Once the cable is tensed, pull out the nº5 KAT lock, mantain it always in LIFT position but keep it

• – While you keep the KAT lock out, turn the handle anti-clockwise to bring down the corresponding section of the tower.

• – Once the section has been brought down, release the nº5 KAT lock, and pull out the nº4 KAT

• – While you keep the next KAT lock out, turn the handle anti-clockwise to bring down the next

• – Keep repeating these steps, pulling out all the KAT locks left in order while you turn the handle anti-clockwise.

• – Once the tower has been folded down, place all the KAT locks in the BLOCK

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.

5  – MAINTENANCE.

• – All cables must be checked 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.
• – 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

ATTENTION:

Do not apply oil or grease to the brake mechanism. The brake discs have been pre-grea- sed 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.

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• – Your lifter should be inspected at least once a year by a specialized / authorized service centre.
• – Only original Kuzar spare parts must be used to guarantee the reliability and ope- rational 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
• – 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

6  – WARRANTY.

**** All Kuzar lifts come with 2 years warranty. This warranty period is from the date of pur- chase. 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 autho- rized 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.

7- CERTIFICATIONS

Kuzar reserves the right to make any modification/alteration to the lift without prior noti- ce. Any modification/alteration would be an innovation, intended to improve the product.

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