Doughty Engineering Ltd T581S0 User manual

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Engineering Ltd
Quick Trigger Clamps
User Manual
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
User Manual Version A Issued March 2018
Doughty Engineering Ltd
Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1NZ
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.doughty-engineering.co.uk

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Contents
1. SAFETY NOTES........................................................................................................................... 3
2. GENERAL...................................................................................................................................... 3
3. SCOPE........................................................................................................................................... 4
4. LIMITATIONS OF USE................................................................................................................ 5
5. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT..................................................................................... 7
6. MODIFICATION.......................................................................................................................... 10
7. SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 10
8. COMPLIANCE............................................................................................................................. 13
9. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ................................................................................................ 13
10. INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................... 14
11. COMMISSIONING.................................................................................................................. 14
12. DISSASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION........................................................................................ 14
13. INDICATIONS OF FAULTS .................................................................................................. 15
14. INSPECTION, DISCARD AND REJECTION CRITERIA ................................................. 15
15. MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................... 16
16. REPAIRS and REPLACEMENT OF PARTS...................................................................... 17
17. IF THE PRODUCT IS NO LONGER NEEDED.................................................................. 17
18. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 17
19. INSPECTION LIST ................................................................................................................. 18
20. EC CERTIFICATE .................................................................................................................. 19

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1. SAFETY NOTES
BEFORE installing and operating clamps, please read this manual carefully and pay
attention to the information provided. Use this manual to familiarise yourself with the clamp,
its proper use and safety regulations.
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: address practices not related to personal injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: is used for lists of steps, procedures or instructions that might
otherwise substitute a DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION notification.
2. GENERAL
Doughty Quick Trigger clamps series consist of various clamps used to lift loads or make
structural connections. Clamps are used in the entertainment market. They can be used for
permanent support structures in places of entertainment such as museums, event venues,
theatres etc.
The use of clamps is solely seen as for professional use as lifting loads is inherently
dangerous.
Only competent persons are permitted to install and use Doughty Quick Trigger clamps. A
competent person in this respect is an individual with relevant technical education, training
and/or experience enabling him or her to perceive risks and to avoid hazards occurring
during use of a product.
The load capacity differs depending on the model and the safety factor required. Quick
Trigger clamps are suitable to fit steel or aluminium tubes with diameters ranging from 38mm
- 80mm. Clamps stamped with the maximum working load.
Most clamps are available in Silver (polished aluminium) and black powder coating.
Special attention has been taken to safety. Therefore the TUV test certificates indicate
multiple working loads. Depending on the application or local applicable legislation max
working load can be chosen.

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Clamps can be judged as a lifting accessories under the EU machine Directive 2006/42/EC
as well as German DGUV-BGV-C1 for lifting and holding loads above persons. They can
also be used as a joining part in constructions. For this application no harmonised standard
is available no CE Declaration of Performance can be provided.
Doughty has endeavoured to deliver the highest degree of accuracy possible. However,
continuous improvement of our products is a Doughty Policy. Therefore, product
specifications are subject to change without notice.
Readers and users are encouraged to notify Doughty of errors and send in suggestions for
improvement. All communications will be carefully considered for future printings of this
manual and changes to our products.
Some models of clamp are composed of different elements each with an individual Working
Load. The lowest of the working loads determines the overall strength and thus shall be
used as max working Load for the application.
Resulting forces in the structure attached shall be verified before applying a load.
For the ease of reading this document the word “Clamps” or “Clamp” is used to cover all
Doughty Quick Trigger clamp series and models.
3. SCOPE
The intended use of clamps is to be used as a lifting accessory to hang loads or create a
connection between structural elements. Loads can be, but not limited to, lighting fixtures,
video projectors, sound systems and stage sets.
Structural elements can be pipes, trusses, tubular frame works or lifting brackets.
Any use other than that mentioned is considered to be a case of misuse. The user/operator
and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases
of misuse.
The use of clamps for scaffolding purposes under EN74 is explicitly excluded from the
intended use.
Check local legislation for the application of use and adapt the use where ever necessary.

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4. LIMITATIONS OF USE
•The Clamps can be operated in -20° Celsius up to +60° Celsius.
•Doughty clamps shall only be used on steel or aluminium tubes or bars.
•When used permanently outdoors it is advised to use the versions with stainless steel
hardware in order to avoid galvanic corrosion.
•Salt water environments require cleaning with fresh water at least once per week
•The use of Aluminium clamps in conjunction with steel tubes shall be minimised to 2
months in order to avoid galvanic corrosion
•When used for moving loads above persons, self-locking nuts shall replace the
standard nut plus wingnut
•The use of Clamps is the sole responsibility of the user.
•To use the Clamps the user must also observe the safety regulation, the assembly
and dis-assembly instructions to be found in this manual.
•All persons who use and service this device have to be acquainted with this manual
and must be informed about its potential hazards.
•It is also imperative to observe the local accident prevention regulations and/or
occupational health and safety regulations.
•The manufacturer is not liable for indirect consequential damage and financial loss.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the device nor for any
damage resulting from such changes.
Loading Table
Rated Load with a Safety Factor of 10:1 WLL1 DGUV17/BGV C1 for Lifting Load
Rated Load with a Safety Factor of 5:1 WLL22006/42/ES for Static Load
PART NO TUBE DIA DESCRIPTION FINISH ACCESSORY
WLL1 (KG)
LIFTING (CE)
WLL2 (KG)
STATIC
T58150 Ø25 - 38mm Baby Quick Trigger Clamp Polished M10 X 35 Fixing Kit 20 40
T58151 Ø25 - 38mm Baby Quick Trigger Clamp Black M10 X 35 Fixing Kit 20 40
T58155 Ø25 - 38mm Baby QuickTrigger Beamer Clamp Polished M10 Beamer Spigot 20 40
T58156 Ø25 - 38mm Baby QuickTrigger Beamer Clamp Black M10 Beamer Spigot 20 40
T58160 Ø25 - 38mm Trigger Hanging Clamp Polished M12 Receiver Assembly 20 40
T58161 Ø25 - 38mm Trigger Hanging Clamp Black M12 Receiver Assembly 20 40
Baby Quick Trigger Clamp

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PART NO TUBE DIA DESCRIPTION FINISH ACCESSORY
WLL1 (KG)
LIFTING (CE)
WLL2 (KG)
STATIC
T58200 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger Standard Clamp Polished NONE 125 250
T58201 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger Standard Clamp Black NONE 125 250
T58205 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger Hook Clamp Polished M12 X 45 Fixing Kit 125 250
T58206 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger Hook Clamp Black M12 X 45 Fixing Kit 125 250
T58215 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger Hanging Clamp Polished M12 Eyenut (340Kg WLL) 125 250
T58216 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger Hanging Clamp Black M12 Eyenut (340Kg WLL) 125 250
T58240 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger TV Clamp Polished M12 Receiver Assembly 100 200
T58241 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger TV Clamp Black M12 Receiver Assembly 100 200
PART NO TUBE DIA DESCRIPTION FINISH ACCESSORY
WLL1 (KG)
LIFTING (CE)
WLL2 (KG)
STATIC
T58300 Ø38 - 51mm Slimline Quick Trigger Standard Clamp Polished NONE 50 100
T58301 Ø38 - 51mm Slimline Quick Trigger Standard Clamp Black NONE 50 100
T58305 Ø38 - 51mm Slimline Quick Trigger Hook Clamp Polished M12 X 45 Fixing Kit 50 100
T58306 Ø38 - 51mm Slimline Quick Trigger Hook Clamp Black M12 X 45 Fixing Kit 50 100
T58315 Ø38 - 51mm Slimline Quick Trigger Hanging Clamp Polished M12 Eyenut (340Kg WLL) 50 100
T58316 Ø38 - 51mm Slimline Quick Trigger Hanging Clamp Black M12 Eyenut (340Kg WLL) 50 100
T58332 Ø38 - 51mm Slimline Quick Trigger Big Ben Clamp Polished M12 TV Spigot Euro 50 100
T58333 Ø38 - 51mm Slimline Quick Trigger Big Ben Clamp Black M12 TV Spigot Euro 50 100
T58340 Ø38 - 51mm Slimline Quick Trigger TV Clamp Polished M12 Receiver Assembly 50 100
T58341 Ø38 - 51mm Slimline Quick Trigger TV Clamp Black M12 Receiver Assembly 50 100
T58500 Ø48 - 80mm Titan Quick Trigger Standard Clamp Polished NONE 50 100
T58501 Ø48 - 80mm Titan Quick Trigger Standard Clamp Black NONE 50 100
T58505 Ø48 - 80mm Titan Quick Trigger Hook Clamp Polished M12 X 50 Fixing Kit 50 100
T58506 Ø48 - 80mm Titan Quick Trigger Hook Clamp Black M12 X 50 Fixing Kit 50 100
T58515 Ø48 - 80mm Titan Quick Trigger Hanging Clamp Polished M12 Eyenut (340Kg WLL) 50 100
T58516 Ø48 - 80mm Titan Quick Trigger Hanging Clamp Black M12 Eyenut (340Kg WLL) 50 100
T58532 Ø48 - 80mm Titan Quick Trigger Clamp with Spigot Polished M12 TV Spigot Euro 50 100
T58533 Ø48 - 80mm Titan Quick Trigger Clamp with Spigot Black M12 TV Spigot Euro 50 100
T58540 Ø48 - 80mm Titan Quick Trigger TV Clamp Polished M12 Receiver Assembly 50 100
T58541 Ø48 - 80mm Titan Quick Trigger TV Clamp Black M12 Receiver Assembly 50 100
Quick Trigger Standard Clamp
Slimline Quick Trigger Clamp
Titan Quick Trigger Clamp

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5. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT
BABY QUICK TRIGGER CLAMP
STANDARD QUICK TRIGGER HOOK CLAMP

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STANDARD QUICK TRIGGER HANGING CLAMP (NOT CE MARKED)
SLIMLINE QUICK TRIGGER BIG BEN CLAMP (NOT CE MARKED)

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TITAN QUICK TRIGGER TV CLAMP (NOT CE MARKED)
TYPICAL DOUGHTY QUICK TRIGGER CLAMP CE LABEL

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6. MODIFICATION
The following modifications are allowed to be executed by third parties.
Nut replacement: Standard bolt and wing-nut shall be replaced by a self-locking nuts when
•Loads are predominantly dynamic.
•Loads are moving and change position.
Painting:
•To paint a clamp, cover all bolts and nut with tape.
•Use blasting to roughen the surface and to degrease the clamp.
•Use a wet-paint or powder coating paint system to colour the part.
7. SAFETY INFORMATION
For health and safety reasons people assembling, disassembling, transporting, maintaining
and cleaning Clamps should wear adequate Personal Protection Equipment such as, but not
limited to; gloves, hard hats and safety shoes.
DO NOT lift people or loads above people without the following precautions
Use a Self-locking nut instead of the wingnuts on the eye bolts when loads are predominantly
dynamic and loads are moving and change position.
Clamps shall be solely used for the range of pipe diameters as stated the clamp. The
use of a clamp on other diameter pipes will lower the maximum working load
Do not exceed the maximum working load engraved on the clamp.
Make sure the resulting forces on the supporting structure are approved by a
competent person.
All loads imposed shall be considered. E.g. dynamic forces caused by the lifting
machinery.
Bolts and nuts shall be tightened by means of a spanner in such a manner they
cannot be released by man power.
When loads are using electrical power, equip-potential bonding shall be put in place.
The choice of clamp must be adapted to the load.
When used as lifting accessory, clamps shall be inspected by a competent person as
often as required but with a minimum of once a year.
Inspect equipment before every use. Damaged clamps shall be taken out of service.

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A clamp must be taken out of service immediately if, during use, repair or
maintenance any serious damage is discovered.
Maintenance and repairs can be undertaken only by authorized personnel. If in any
doubt contact the manufacturer.
Do not throw clamps.
THE WORKING LOAD ENGRAVED ON THE CLAMP ARE SOLELY FOR A STRAIGHT
PULL BETWEEN THE SUPPORTING PIPE AND CONNECTION POINT ON THE CLAMP
SUSPENSION
LOAD

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THE METHODS OF SUSPENSION SHOWN BELOW CREATES TORSIONAL FORCES,
INFLUENCE THE STABILITY OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE AND LOWERS THE
WORKING LOAD OF THE CLAMP. THIS NEEDS TO BE CHECKED BY A COMPETENT
PERSON.
THE USE OF CLAMPS WHEN LOADED PARALLEL TO THE TUBE DEPENDS ON,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONTACT SURFACE, MATERIAL, FRICTION
RESISTANCE, APPLIED TORQUE TO THE CLAMP’S WINGNUT / NUT. THIS USE
SHALL BE AVOIDED.
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION
LOAD
LOAD
FORCE
FORCE

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8. COMPLIANCE
CLAMPS USED AS LIFTING ASSESSORY:
2006/42/EC Machinery directive
DGUV regulation 17 Regulations for stages and studios (Formerly known as BGVc1)
DGUV Information 215-313 Safety at productions and events for television, radio, film,
theatre, exhibitions: Loads above persons (Formerly known as
BGI 810-3)
BS 7905-1 Lifting equipment for performance broadcast and similar
applications. Part 1 specifications for the design and
manufacture of above stage equipment
9. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
•Due to the relatively high self-weight it is advised to keep storage bins as small as
possible in such a manner they can be lifted by one person. Local legislation for
maximum load to be lifted by persons shall be adhered.
•Before clamps are put into storage they shall be checked for defects. Defective
clamps shall be clearly marked and put aside is such a way they cannot be re-used.
•Ensure the product is stored and kept in a dry, ventilated environment to avoid
corrosion.
•Do not store aluminium clamps in steel bins.

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10. INSTALLATION
Inspect the clamp before every use. If damaged do not use.
1. Determine the bolt size and length needed to connect the Doughty Quick Trigger
clamp to the object.
2. Use low head hexagon socket bolts or standard hexagon bolts. Minimum 8.8 grade.
3. Tighten the bolt connection using the appropriate tool.
4. Release the Doughty knob to open the clamp.
5. Hang the clamp in the desired position. Tighten the bolt before the load is supported
fully.
6. Do NOT tighten the Doughty knob with a spanner. Firmly hand tight should be
enough.
7. Use a secondary safety if legislation requires.
Over tightening the nut or bolt might lead to permanent deformation of the tubes to which
they are attached.
11. COMMISSIONING
Before applying a load check that all connections are properly made.
Before lifting check that all connections are still correct.
Check if all parts are in good order.
Repeat after 1 metre of lifting, vibrations might loosen bolt connections.
12. DISSASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
1. Take the weight of the clamp.
2. Release the Doughty knob to open the clamp.
3. Remove the load.
4. Check if the clamps are in good order. If not, mark them clearly and put aside.

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13. INDICATIONS OF FAULTS
The following faults could be an indication of overload or misuse. Remove those clamps from
service.
•Nuts which cannot be turned by hand.
•Eyebolt which does not hinge properly.
•Trigger which does not hinge properly.
•Clamp does not fit around the pipe.
•Load is hanging out of plumb while clamp is positioned vertically.
14. INSPECTION, DISCARD AND REJECTION CRITERIA
If any fault is found, mark the product clearly and remove from service.
14.1 INITIAL INSPECTIONS
When first acquired, whether they are new or used,
clamps should be inspected in accordance
with Table 16 and a record of the inspection maintained.
REGULAR INSPECTIONS
Regular visual inspections should be carried out in
accordance with Table 16. Regular
inspections should
be performed by a competent person and should be carried out prior to
each incident of use.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
Periodic visual inspections should be carried out in
accordance with Table 16 and a record of
the inspections
maintained. Periodic inspections should be performed by a competent person
and should be conducted at least once each year or in accordance with an
inspection routine
established by a qualified person.
Clamps which are subject to any accident
must be inspected according to the requirements per
periodic inspection and in accordance with table below.
14.2 INSPECTION FREQUENCY
TRUSS IN REGULAR SERVICE
Clamps in regular service should be
subjected to regular and periodic inspections.
PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS, STATIONARY
Periodic inspections should be carried out on all
Clamps that are permanently installed in a
stationary (not moving) configuration. The frequency of inspections should be determined on
the basis of the
prevalentconditions.

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PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS, MOVING
Periodic inspections should be carried out every
three months, or in accordance with an
inspection
routine established by a qualified person, on all clamps that are installed in a
permanent
configuration where movement of the truss system is an integral part of use.
RECORDS
Records of initial inspections and periodic inspections
should be kept by the owner for each
clamp and should be signed and dated by the
person carrying out the inspections.
INSPECTION LEVEL ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED
INITIAL REGULAR PERIODIC TRIGGER BODY EYEBOLT NUT ROLL PIN ID
MISSING PARTS Y Y Y Y
HOLES Y Y Y Y Y
ABRASION Y Y Y Y Y Y
CORROSION Y Y Y Y Y Y
DEFORMATION Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
EXCESSIVE WEAR Y Y Y Y Y Y
CRACKS Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
15. MAINTENANCE
Although under normal use and environmental circumstances, clamps do hardly need
maintenance, for safety reasons, all parts must be checked regularly for damages, cracks,
loss and corrosion.
The Clamp shall be checked in compliance with the local law by a competent person.
Checking shall take place as often as required but at a minimum of once a year. If in doubt
contact the manufacturer.
Check all components for damage and corrosion. Damaged and corroded parts shall
be removed and disposed of.
Check roll pins for cracks. If cracked, replace the pins.
Burrs and sharp edges shall be removed using fine sandpaper or a file.
Maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a competent person. If in doubt,
contact the manufacturer.

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Do not use any mechanical abrasive machine to remove sharp edges from clamps.
Use hot water and soap to remove any dirt from clamps.
Do not use abrasive fluids to remove dirt or paint from clamps.
16. REPAIRS and REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
•Damaged clamps should be returned to an authorised Doughty service agent for
repair.
17. IF THE PRODUCT IS NO LONGER NEEDED
Products that are no longer needed can be scrapped. Preferably remove all steel parts,
store part separately before offering them to a scrapping company.
The following alloys are used:
Aluminium ENAW 6060 or 6082
Steel 8.8
Stainless 304
18. WARRANTY
•For a period of 12 months we undertake to repair, free of charge any damage
attributable to faulty materials or workmanship, provided that the appliance is
forwarded, freight paid, to our works or one of the Doughty appointed service agents.
•The guarantee-period begins on the day of the delivery, proven by a purchase receipt
like an invoice or delivery note or their copies.
•The guarantee only is applicable for new equipment.
•The guarantee does not cover damage due to transport damage, negligent handling,
overload or parts subject to normal wear and tear. Nor damages that originate from a
case of misuse because of non-observance the instructions in this manual.
•The fitting of non-original replacement parts or modifications of design by third parties
invalidates the guarantee.
•Guarantee repairs do not renew nor extend the guarantee-period.
•In case of a claim under the guarantee or spare part requirements please contact
your Doughty service agent.
•The manufacturer is not liable for indirect consequential damage or financial loss.
•The manufacturer is not liable for any changes made to the clamp or for any damage
resulting from such changes.

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19. INSPECTION LIST
ITEM FAULT REPAIR DATE SIGNATURE

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20. EC CERTIFICATE