K-Line KL30190 User manual

WARNING: ReAd INstRuctIoNs completely pRIoR to use
6,000 lb.
loAd leveleR Assembly
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Product No. KL30190
315 Garden Avenue • Holland, MI 49424
www.klineind.com • 1-800-824-KLINE (5546) • [email protected]
Compliant
AS4991-2004

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INtRoductIoN:
This manual contains information to help you to learn about the safe and proper use of the KL30190
6,000lb Load Leveler. The instructions included in this manual are not necessarily all-inclusive. K-Line®
cannot anticipate all conceivable or unique situations. You must make sure all conditions and procedures
do not jeopardize your personal safety.
DISCLAIMER: All information, images, and specications contained in this manual are based on the
latest information available at the time of publication. K-Line® reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notifying any person or organization of such revisions or changes. K-Line® is not
liable for incidental or consequential damages (including lost prots) in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material. If necessary, obtain additional information from the component
manufacturer.
sAfety pRecAutIoNs:
Before using the KL30190 6,000lb Load Leveler, read, understand, and follow the safety precau-
tions and operating instructions outlined in this manual. This equipment must be operated by qual-
ied personnel. The operator must also be familiar with the component this tool is being used to lift.
ÂIf the operator cannot read English, operating instructions and safety precautions must be read and
discussed in the operator’s native language.
ÂSi el operador no puede leer inglés, las instrucciones de operación y las precauciones de seguridad
deberán leerse y comentarse en el idioma nativo del operador.
ÂSi l’utilisateur ne peut lire l’anglais, les instructions et les consignes de sécurité doivent lui être
expliquées dans sa langue maternelle.
Personal Protection/imPortant information
WARNING
Fire/Smoking Hazard:
Clean up all leaked
or spilled uids
immediately. Oil, fuel,
or cleaning uid leaked
or spilled onto any hot surfaces or electrical
components can cause a re, resulting in personal
injury or death.
Slip & Fall Hazard:
Personal injury can
result from slips or falls.
DO NOT leave tools or
components laying around the work area. Clean
up all spilled uids immediately.
Prohibited action
WARNING
To avoid serious or fatal injury, only
use the KL30190 6,000lb Load Leveler
for its intended purpose, which is
lifting components into position for
installation and removal. Attach BOTH arms to the
load being lifted; do NOT use a single arm setup.
To avoid serious or fatal injury, do
not exceed the Working Load Limit
(WLL) of 6,000lbs (2721kg) for any
component being supported by the
KL30190 6,000lb Load Leveler.
WARNING
hazard avoidance
Additional Crushing
Hazard: Personal injury
or death can result from
improper use of this tool
and supporting of the
component. Ensure the KL30190 6,000lb Load
Leveler is securely attached to the component
before removing any hardware. Do not work
beneath any supported tool.
To avoid damage to the tooling, do
not weld on the components. Do
not modify the KL30190 6,000lb Load
Leveler in any way by welding, heating
with a torch, drilling, machining, or grinding.
Personal Protection/imPortant information
Eye & Face Protection: To
avoid eye injury, always
wear protective glasses
or face shield. Make sure
no one can be injured by ying objects or debris
when using tools or working on a component.
Read the Manual: To avoid personal
injury or death, carefully read and
understand all instructions before
attempting to operate any equipment
or tools. Do not operate or work on a machine
unless you read and understand the instructions
and warnings in this and all other applicable
manuals.
WARNING
Ear Protection: To prevent possible
damage to your hearing, always wear
ear protection when working around
noise generating tools.
WARNING
hazard avoidance
Crushing Hazard: The
complete KL30190
6,000lb Load Leveler
weighs approximately
75 lbs (34kg). Personal injury can result from
dropped tooling. Use caution when transporting,
installing, removing, and storing the tooling.
Inspect Equipment: Inspect prior
to each use for dents, cracks, bends,
or worn parts. If damage is found,
discontinue use until inspected and
released by an approved inspector at
the dealership.
Pinch Point Hazard: Personal injury
can result from pinch points. Use
caution when assembling, installing,
and removing the KL30190. To
avoid serious injury, DO NOT place
your hand or any part of your body between the
KL30190 Load Leveler and it’s components.
objectIve:
The KL30190 6,000lb Load Leveler is designed to be a safe and eective tool to handle and position large,
bulky components. The horizontal tilt can be adjusted to compensate for o-center loads or adjusted
to a certain angle for a component being positioned. Please take a few minutes to review this user’s
guide in order to familiarize yourself with all of the included components of the 6,000lb Load Leveler
Instruction Procedures and Safety Warnings.

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specIfIcAtIoNs:
Part # Description Extension Arm Range Chain
Grade(ASTM)
Load
Limit
KL30190 6,000 lb. Load
Leveler 30’’(762mm)-46’’(1168.4mm) 100 6,000 lb. (2721.6 kg)
opeRAtING INstRuctIoNs:
1. Hook the Load Leveler to a Crane or Hoist.
2. Attach the 2 Grade 100 Bearing Chain Assemblies to the component. Adjust the Extension Arms in
or out to keep the chain angle at a minimum.
3. Verify the Extension Arm Adjusting Bolts are securely fastened. See Figure 1
DO NOT ever remove or replace any of the Load Bearing Bolts. See Figure 1.
Extension Arm Adjusting Bolts
Load Bearing Bolts
Tilt Adjustment
Screw
Extension Arm Extension Arm
Figure 1
4. Lift the component enough to locate the center of balance. Level or adjust the angle of the Load
Leveler by hand using a wrench to turn either adjustment nut on the Tilt Adjustment Screw.
DO NOT use an impact wrench.
CAUTION: To maintain stability and ensure the Grade 100 Load Bearing Chain Assemblies are
not stressed beyond their capacities.
- DO NOT adjust the Load Leveler to an angle greater than 30 degrees. See Figure 2.
- DO NOT not spread the Grade 100 Chains more than a total of 90 degrees for both
chains. See Figure 3.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Adjustment Nut

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mAINteNANce:
1. For optimal performance of the Tilt Adjustment regularly clean debris from the Tilt Adjustment
Screw and lubricate with general purpose grease . See Figure 1
2. Ensure the four Load Bearing Bolts are fastened securely. See Figure 1
K-Line® is not responsibLe for damage/injury resuLting from the use of this product.

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