Huchez CT3 Instruction Manual

Shear legs / Tripods

SHEAR LEGS / TRIPODS

CT3

Instruction manual _______________________ UK

(optional hoist)

17-346.14/2

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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.

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

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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.

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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

Positions 1 to 4

Positions 5 to 10

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2.2.2. CT3 500 kg, CT3 2000 kg and CT3 3000 kg - 4 meters

The feet are inscribed in a circle of 2.90 m to the 4th hole and 3.45 m beyond.

Dimensions in mm

2.3. Operation

Telescopic system and the adjustability of feet enable tripods to be easily adapted to all kinds of sites for use in optimum conditions. The legs are hold together by 3 independent safety straps (models from 500 kg).

3 – Handling - Storage

Made of aluminium, tripods are light and easily handled or stored. It is recommended to store away from the elements.

4 – Use, assembly and commissioning

 Ensure of the quality of the ground  Draw up the appliance by checking the levelling  Verify that the 3 feet make a circle :

 1,60m de Ø when height is 2 m ,  2,30m de Ø when height is 3 m ,  3,45m de Ø when height is 4 m.

 Ensure the connection of the feet by the 3 independent straps (models from 500 kg).

There are two lengths of straps depending on the model:

. a short version (length 2 m) for CT3 500 kg- 3 m and CT3,1000 kg models, . a long version (length 3 m) for CT3 500 kg - 4 m and CT3 2000/3000 kg models.

Positions 1 to 4

Positions 5 to 10

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