Conquip Drag Box User manual

User Guide
Drag Box

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User Guide - Drag Box
Product Information
Overview
The Conquip Drag Box is a simple to assemble, edge-supported trench lining
system intended to be installed by an excavator using the excavate and drag
technique.
They are designed to provide local support for trenches as transportable ‘shields’
generally in stable or self-supporng ground condions. The Conquip Drag Box
is normally selected for installing ulity pipes in non-urban environments where
increased laying rate is required and ground movements are not crical.
It is generally suitable for trench depths of up to 4.4m and trench widths of up to
3.2m.
All Conquip Drag Boxes are manufactured from Grade S355 Brish and European
steel. The equipment is manufactured at our fabricaon facility in the UK to the
highest manufacturing standards held in the construcon industry.
Conquip supply a full range of suitable liing and extracon chains, edge
protecon and trench access accessories.
Product Information
Specication
Item Product Code
Drag Box Base 5000 TL100-00002
Drag Box Extension 5000 TL100-00003
Drag Box Base 7000 TL100-00010
Drag Box Extension 7000 TL100-00011
Product Code Height Working
Width
External
Length
Internal
Length
Maximum
Weight1
Limit State
Design Load
TL100-00002 2410mm 600-3000mm 5000mm 4140mm 3,716kg 44kn/m2
TL100-00003 1810mm 600-3000mm 5000mm 4140mm 2,570kg 44kn/m2
TL100-00010 2410mm 600-3000mm 7100mm 6150mm 5,236kg 20kn/m2
TL100-00011 1810mm 600-3000mm 7100mm 6150mm 3,940kg 20kn/m2
1Weight will be equal to or less than the weight stated depending on your strut configuration.

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Product Information
Parts Diagram
Drag Box Base Box
Product Information
Parts Diagram
Drag Box Extension Box
Item Number Descripon Quanty
1Drag Box Base Panel Le 1
2 Drag Box Base Panel Right 1
3Drag Box Width Extension 4
4 25mm x 230mm Pins 8
NOTE: These parts are for this model, they may differ for previous versions. Please contact Conquip with any queries.
Item Number Descripon Quanty
1Drag Box Extension Panel Le 1
2Drag Box Extension Panel Right 2
3Drag Box Width Extensions 3
4 25mm x 230mm Pins 6
NOTE: These parts are for this model, they may differ for previous versions. Please contact Conquip with any queries.

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Original Working Instructions
Usage Instructions
Assembly Instrucons
1. Using cered liing slings connected to the four handling points place a
base side panel with the at face down.
2. Place struts of equal lengths into all connecon points protruding from the
panel and secure them using the pin and R-clip supplied. (Fig 1.1)
3. Connect the sling to the four handling points of the opposite base side panel
(at face up) and li into posion above the struts.
4. Secure the struts to the panel with the remaining four pins and R-clips.
(Fig 1.2)
5. Disconnect the liing sling and connect to two of the liing points on the top
assembly. Li to rotate into its working posion. (Fig 1.3)
Fig 1.1 Fig 1.2
Fig 1.3
Original Working Instructions
Usage Instructions
Connecng Extensions Boxes
1. The base box and extension box are connected by inserng a pin through a
plate on the base panel and slot in the extension panel.
2. There are 2 plates welded to the top of every base panel that protrudes from
the top. There are 4 connecng points per box.
3. The plate hole aligns with a slot in the boom of the extension panel. Once
aligned, insert the 45mm pin from the inside of the drag box so the pin hides
within the depth of the box.
4. Secure each pin in posion with an R clip.

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Original Working Instructions
Usage Instructions
Important Installaon Notes
• Never enter an unsupported excavaon.
• A top extension should be aached when the top of the base is
approximately 200mm above ground level.
Usage Instrucons
1. Excavate inial secon of the trench to the dimensions of the Drag Box
base box.
2. Using an excavator or crane li and lower the Drag Box into the trench, with a
suitably rated 4 leg chain. If an extension box is to be used, li and lower into
the trench and connect to the Base Box. (Fig 2.1)
3. Suitable Conquip Edge Protecon can now be installed.
4. Lower the pipe within the Drag Box with the aid of a banksman ensuring all
personnel are clear of the operaon. (Fig 2.2)
5. As work progresses the excavator operator then digs ahead of the box, in the
direcon of the trench excavaon. (Fig 2.3)
6. For assemblies using struts up to a length of 1180mm, gently drag the box
forward into the newly excavated area using the excavator bucket on the top
front strut of the base box. For assemblies using struts greater than a length
of 1180mm move the box using a suitably rated four leg chain connected to
the liing points. (Fig 2.4)
7. The Drag Box is progressively moved unl the work is completed. Back ll
onto the pipe as the trench is advanced. (Fig 2.5)
8. On compleon, remove any Edge protecon before extracng the box
assemblies.
9. Extract the box assemblies using a suitably rated four leg chain.
Fig 2.1
Fig 2.2
Fig 2.3
Fig 2.4
Fig 2.5

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Original Working Instructions
Safety Instructions
Basic Safety
A site-specic Risk Assessment, and li plan where applicable, must be completed by the responsible person
before using this equipment to control risks, produce a safe system of work and ensure safety for you, your
colleagues and others. Your risk assessment will determine the correct Personal Protecve Equipment (PPE)
for the task you are doing. You must use it. Conquip recommends that you should wear:
• Suitable clothing
• Gloves
• Hard hat
• Protecve footwear (steel toecaps)
• Safety glasses
Important Safety Notes
• Read these instrucons before using this equipment. If there is anything you do not understand
or if you have any concerns do not use this equipment. Contact your supervisor or Conquip
Engineering Group for advice.
• You must check that you have considered all the safety requirements for the task you are doing
and that this equipment is suitable.
• You must protect bystanders and the general public by prevenng access to the working area.
• Do not use this equipment if you are red, unwell or under the inuence of alcohol or drugs. If
you are taking any medicine or undergoing treatment you should inform your supervisor.

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Usage & Transportaon
• Never unevenly load this equipment.
• The weight of the equipment, together with its aachments, must be added to the weight of the load
when calculang the total load that will be imposed on the liing apparatus / operang machine.
• This equipment must be used in conjuncon with the load rangs of the liing apparatus / operang
machine. (Refer to the manufacturers’ load rangs and original working instrucons).
• Make sure you know how to use this equipment and understand all aspects of its operaon in case of
emergency.
• This equipment weighs more than 25kg. Do not li or manhandle without machine assistance.
• Do not operate this equipment near overhead power lines.
• Take care in conned spaces, near ceilings or similar hazards. This equipment was designed for vercal
liing. Do not drag, or swing.
• Before operang this equipment, check that you have enough space for you to work safely and make
sure that the working area is clear of hazards, obstrucons and personnel.
• Before lowering equipment make sure that the landing zone is clear and capable of accepng the size
and weight of the load.
• Crush Risk. Keep hands and feet clear of the equipment at all mes to avoid injury.
• Do not exceed the maximum Working Load Limit (WLL) shown on the serial plate. Ensure that the WLL
on the individual li points is not exceeded.
• Before liing, check that the load is secured, balanced and stable. Allow space for the equipment to
move if the load shis.
Personnel
• All personnel must wear relevant personal protective equipment.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery and tie back long hair to avoid becoming tangled or trapped in
this equipment. You must make everyone in the work area aware of what you are doing.
• All personnel involved in the lifting operation must be competent to do so and must have been briefed
in conjunction with this User Guide available from Conquip Engineering Group, the manufacturer.
Equipment Maintenance & Cleaning
• It is mandatory that the equipment is thoroughly examined regularly, by a qualied engineer, to ensure
compliance with relevant regulaon/s. (Conquip recommend to carry out thorough examinaon every
six months).
• This product may incorporate various loose and detachable items of liing gear. Refer to the separate
requirements for the safe use of those items.
• When not being used, store the unit in a clean, upright condion and in a safe place where it will be
protected from thieves and unauthorised users.
• This equipment must be inspected by the responsible person before each use and then regularly, as
determined by your risk assessment or working pracce. If you have any concerns about condion or
suitability do not use.
Disclaimer
Warranty
The products supplied by Conquip Engineering Group are all guaranteed by a 12 month warranty.
Apart from where excepons apply, Conquip Engineering Group promises to repair or replace any fault which
the Company considers to be due to defecve material or workmanship within 12 months of the date of sale,
at no addional cost.
• Faults arising from unauthorised alteraons (see modicaons secon below for full details).
• Damage caused by abuse, neglect, misuse or falling.
• Damage caused because of failure to follow transportaon, storage, loading, cleaning or
operang instrucons.
• Replacement or repair of components due to fair wear and tear.
• Any consequenal damage or wear arising from the use or ng of addional or non-standard
parts.
Modicaons
If any third-party modicaons or alteraons, involving drilling, welding, cung or distoron of materials in
any form, are to be carried out on the product, Conquip Engineering Group must provide full wrien approval
prior to the work being carried out.
Alteraons, modicaons, addions or repairs must be carried out by Conquip Engineering Group’s
recognised distributors, if they are not carrying out the work themselves.
Conquip Engineering Group operate a connuous improvement policy and therefore reserve the right to alter
technical specicaons and user guide details at any point without noce.
Conquip Engineering Group will not cover or reimburse any transportaon and/or shipment costs to and
from their premises or their recognised agents, or any material and/or labour costs for repair, replacement or
assessment against a warranty claim.
Conquip Engineering Group and/or their directors, employees, insurers or recognised agents will not be held
liable for consequenal damages, losses or expenses relang to the inability to use the product correctly for
its purpose.

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EC Declaration of Conformity
In accordance with EN ISO 17050-1:2004
Declaraon: As dened by the Machinery Direcve 2006/42/EC and subsequent amendments
We, CONQUIP ENGINEERING GROUP, herewith declare that the following indicated equipment meets
the fundamental health and safety requirements concerning the EU guide line(s), due to their design and
manufacture.
This declaraon will be rendered null and void if the machine is changed without our approval.
Signed: Dated: 2021
Garry Critchley, Managing Director
Product
Code(s): TL100-00010 / TL100-00011
EC Direcve/
Regulaon:
2006/42/EC,
Liing Operaons and Liing Equipment Regulaons 1998
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulaons 1998
Harmonised
Standards:
BS EN ISO 12100:2010
BS EN 13155
General
Descripon/
Designaon:
Drag Box – TL100-00002 / TL100-00003, TL100-00010 / TL100-00011
WLL: TL100-00002 / TL100-00003 = N/A
TL100-00010 & TL100-00011 = N/A

Important Notes
• This User Guide is for this Conquip product only.
• Any movements of the product must be thoroughly planned before the work commences to idenfy
potenal hazards and assess risk.
• All personnel involved in liing and transportaon of this product must have read this User Guide and
must be properly briefed.
• You must be competent, alert and medically t when using this equipment. If you have a medical
condion, a mental or physical disability, you must seek advice from a medical professional before using
this equipment.
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