Huchez CT3 Manuals

© 2014 by Huchez Treuils S.A.S. Shear legs / Tripods SHEAR LEGS / TRIPODS CT3 Instruction manual _______________________ UK (optional hoist) 17-346.14/2 © 2014 by Huchez Treuils S.A.S. Translation of the original instruction manual 2UK All rights reserved To ensure the constant improvement of its products, HUCHEZ reserves the right to change the equipment as described below and, in this case, to supply products which differ from the illustrations in this instruction manual. All rights reserved Contents 1. General warning p. 3 2. Brief presentation of appliances p. 3 3. Handling - Storage p. 5 4. Use, assembly and commissioning p. 5 5. Maintenance p. 7 6. Prohibitions for use p. 7 7. Statutory, compulsory checks by the user p. 8 8. Putting out of operation p. 8 9. Specimens declaration of conformity p. 8 10. Annexes p. 9 © 2014 by Huchez Treuils S.A.S. Translation of the original instruction manual 3UK All rights reserved 1 – General notice Tripods delivered on their own are considered Partly Completed Machinery in accordance with European Regulations. Their design and production fulfil the applicable requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, with the following exceptions:  These tripods may not be commissioned until the tripod + hoist (or winch) assembly has been declared compliant with the pertinent provisions of the above Directive.  It is particularly advisable to check their adequate stability and fixing to the floor. However, gins supplied with manual or electric lifting devices are considered machines in compliance with European regulations and, in particular, with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.  Before using this tripod, with safety of use of the equipment and efficiency in mind, it is vital for you to become familiar with this instruction manual and to comply with all the recommendations.  This instruction manual must be kept available to all operators.  The tripods equipped with a lifting appliance (hoist) are designed to carry out lifting operations in a working area specified. Please make sure the operator is qualified to carry out the operation in the conditions laid down in this manual in order to respect the safety of persons and the environment.  Never use this tripod with a load exceeding the maximum working load specified.  The tripods may not, under any circumstance, be used to lift staff.  Before each use, the operator shall check the clearing of the working area, correct condition of the lifting appliance, its rope or chain, hook, marking, as well as its stability.  The manufacturer declines all responsability for consequences due to the use or installation of appliances not provided in this manual, together with the consequences of dismantling, alterations or replacements or original parts with parts or components of other sources without its written agreement. 2 - Presentation of appliances 5 capacities available in the range: from 250 to 3,000 kg  Aluminium legs individually adjustable in 100 mm steps (250 kg) or 160 mm steps (other models) and locked by self-locking pins.  Each leg has a handle at its lower part and an articulated foot with : - 2 positions (on 500-1000 kg): a flat side for hard ground and a spade-shaped end for soft ground. - 3 positions (on 250 kg): serrated shoe (slippery surface), a flat side for hard ground and a spade-shaped end for soft ground.  Steel head (on 250 kg) or high-strength cast aluminium head (on 500 – 1000 kg) with multiple anchor points for fitting a pulley, a second hook for a tackle, a chain hoist….  Legs hold together by 3 safety straps each fitted with a carabiner, for models from 500 kg.  Light and compact when retracted. © 2014 by Huchez Treuils S.A.S. Translation of the original instruction manual 4UK All rights reserved 2.2. Dimensions : 2.2.1. CT3 250 kg - 2 meters The three legs are inscribed in a circle of 1.60 m diameter. Dimensions in mm 2.2.1. CT3 500 kg and CT3 1000 kg - 3 meters The feet are inscribed in a circle of 2 m to the 4th hole and 2.30 m beyond. Dimensions in mm Capacity (kg) Height under tripod head (mini. – maxi.)(m) Length when retracted (m) Weight (kg) 250 500 500 1000 2000 1,50 – 2,00 1,90 – 3,30 2,80 – 4,20 1,90 – 3,30 2,80 – 4,20 1,56 2,30 3,30 2,30 3,30 25 45 55 45 120 3000 2,80 – 4,20 3,30 120 1500 2000 Positions 1 to 4 Positions 5 to 10 1900 3300