Kennedy ESB500 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGINE SUPPORT BEAM
QUALITY KENNEDY AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS
AVAILABLE FROM YOUR DISTRIBUTOR
© The Kennedy Group Ltd. 01/06
KENNEDY TOOLS
Wigston Works, Leicester, England.
Kennedy is a registered trade mark of The Kennedy Group Ltd.
www.kennedy-tools.co.uk
Kennedy Tools continually strives to improve its products, specifications may change without prior notice.
MODEL ESB500
KEN-503-8100K
500
kg
For supporting and accurately positioning
engines during maintenance operations
and as an aid for the removal of
gearboxes and transmissions.
500kg (1/2tonne) capacity.
Adjustable width to bridge various engine compartments.
Fitted with soft rubber feet to protect the bodywork.
Fine adjustment is obtained by using a threaded hook.
Supplied with a 92cm long chain.
Supporting legs can be tilted forwards and backwards to match the angle of the inner
wing panels.
QUALITY GUARANTEE & WARRANTY
KENNEDY TOOLS carry a one year manufacturers warranty.
KENNEDY TOOLS are designed & manufactured
to the highest standards & specifications.
Assuring the quality and performance required by all sectors of industry.
KENNEDY TOOLS are fully guaranteed against
faulty materials & workmanship.
Should they be found to be defective, they will either be repaired or replaced
free of charge (fair wear and tear and/or misuse excepted).
This does not affect your legal rights.
Please retain supplier invoice as proof of purchase.

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Model Max. Load Min. Width Max. Width Screw Travel Net Weight Order Code
Number (Kg/Tonne) (mm/inches) (mm/inches) (cm/inches) (Kg) KEN-503
ESB500 500/0.5 530/207/81480/581/
421/81/411.5 - 8100K
CAPACITY
KENNEDY thoroughly recommends reading these instructions before using the Engine
Support Beam, even if you have used one on a vehicle before. Reading these instructions
carefully and understanding them fully will enable you to support an engine correctly and will
prevent injury to yourself or someone else as well as damage to the vehicle and equipment.
Because this product can also be used in conjunction with a trolley jack and axle stands,
please follow all relevant safety instructions regarding the lifting of vehicles.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY Continued
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Always chock the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle moving.
Always wear protective gloves when working with engine components.
Always follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations and procedures.
Always ensure the rubber feet are securely located in the gutter of the vehicle’s
front wing panels.
Always ensure the nuts and bolts are tightened fully.
Always keep children and unauthorised people away from the work area.
Never exceed the Engine Support Beam’s rated load capacity.
Never modify the Engine Support Beam.
1 tonne (metric ton or t) = 1000Kg
1 ton (imperial ton) = 2240lbs (1016Kg)
INSPECTION:
Before each use of the Engine Support Beam, a visual
inspection should be carried out, checking for cracks,
cracked welds and missing or damaged parts. if it
appears to be damaged in any way, it should not be
used and removed from service immediately.
To enable the threaded hook to be in a vertical position, the legs of the Engine
Support Stand can be positioned to match the angle of the wing panels.
OPERATION:
1. Position the Engine Support Beam over the engine,
ensuring that the rubber feet are securely located in
the gutter of the front wing panels.
2. Locate the threaded hook over the factory lifting
hook which is mounted on the engine.
3. Feed the chain through the hook on the engine and
attach it to the threaded hook.
4. Turn the handle clockwise to tighten the chain and
therefore support the engine.
ASSEMBLY
Supporting leg
Threaded hook
Rubber feet
TOOL NEEDED: 15mm socket or spanner.
Handle