Kuzar K-31 User manual

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KUZAR SYSTEMS S.L. V.12.21
K-31

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K-31
Made in Spain (EU)
250 kg (551.16 lb)
6.15 m (20.17’)
KUZAR SYSTEMS S.L.
C/ Ciudad de Ferrol Nº8
Pol.Ind. Fuente del Jarro
46988 Paterna - Valencia (Spain)
Manual de usuario propiedad de KUZAR SYSTEMS S.L. Deposito legal y copyright 2014.
Todos los derechos reservados.
K-31

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C
D
1344K
1345K
1346K
1347K
1348K
Tramo 2 / Section 2
Tramo 3 / Section 3
Tramo 4 / Section 4
Tramo 5 / Section 5
Tramo 1 / Section 1
Base
2159K
Brazos de carga /
Forks
2194K
Soporte Brazos /
Forks support
1221K
Pata larga K-31 /
K-31 Long leg
1220K
Pata corta K-31 /
K-31 Short leg
B
A
A - Reenvios de poleas / Pulleys sets
B - Set piezas cabrestante / Winch set
C - Set piezas de la base / Base set
D - Set del estabilizador / Stabilizer set

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2185K
Gatillo KAT /
KAT Lock
1029K
Tornillo /
Screw
8001K
Arandela /
Washer 2138K
Taco Gatillo/
Lock rest
Prisionero nal de cable / Cable grip
1038K
2154K
1038K
1038K
1038K
1038K
1038K
2156K
2157K

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A.1
A.1 - Reenvío superior / Upper pulley set
A.1
A.1
A.1
A
A.2 - Reenvío inferior / Lower pulley set
1026K
3007K
2007K
1027K
8001K
1027K8001K
1027K
1027K
1005K
2140K
1033K
2141K
1031K
1030K 1030K
1113K
1032K
2007K
8004K
Vista en Planta superior / Top view
A.4
2132K

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A.5 - Freno de Inercia / Inertial break
A.6 - Tornillo jación carro de acero /
Fixation screw for steel lifting carriage
A.7 - Taco tope barras / Stop piece
2146K/A
2144K
1026K
1004K
2145K
2143K 2142K
1030K
1030K
A.3 - Piezas sujección Tramo 1 Aluminio a Base de hierro /
Fixation piece Section 1 to Base
1034NK
8009K
8009K
7007K
1033K
2141K
8003K7002K
A.4 - Rodillo Nylon / Nylon roller
1030K 1030K
1113K
1026K
2155K
1026K

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B
1028K
Tornillo / Screw
8003K
Arandela / Washer
7002K
Tuerca / Nut
2135NK
Placa cabrestante /
Winch support plate
1036K
Tornillo / Screw
8006K
Arandela / Washer
7001K
Tuerca / Nut
2191K
Placa tirantes /
Strut support plate
1036K Tornillo / Screw
8001K Arandela / Washer
7001K Tuerca / Nut
9031K
Cable de acero /
Steel cable
Cabrestante /
Winch
4003K

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C
2119K
Tornillo / Screw
Nivel de Burbuja /
Spirit level
5003K Rueda /Wheel K-31
Arandela / Washer
1022K
8004K
2186K
Base K-31
2190K
Pomo transporte patas /
Transport security knob
Gatillo patas /
Security leg lock
2189K
1028K Tornillo / Screw
8003K Arandela / Washer
7002K Tuerca / Nut
1020K Tornillo / Screw
8001K Arandela / Washer
7001K Tuerca / Nut
2137K
Tirante largo derecho /
Long right strut
2136K
Tirante largo izquierdo /
Long left strut
2136K
Tirante largo izquierdo (delantero) /
Long left strut (front position)
Tuerca / Nut
7006K

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D
2115K
7003K
2116K
1006K 8004K
2117K
8005K
1012K
2134K
1011K
7004K 2133K
Estabilizador completo /
Complete stabilizer kit

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Code/Código Description/Descripción
LISTA DE REPUESTOS / SPARE PARTS LIST
1004K Tornillo cónico M5 x 12 / Conic screw M5 x 12
1005K Tornillo cónico M6 x 16 / Conic allen screw M6 x 16
1006K Tornillo allen M10 x 25 / Allen screw M10 x 25
1011K Tornillo allen M5 x 25 / Allen screw M5 x 25
1012K Tornillo allen M6 x 10 / Allen screw M6 x 10
1020K Tornillo allen M8 x 25 / Allen screw M8 x 25
1022K Tornillo allen M12 x 40 / Allen screw M12 x 40
1026K Tornillo cónico M8 x 20 / Conic screw M8 x 20
1027K Tornillo especial M8 x 16 / Special screw M8 x 16
1028K Tornillo allen M10 x 30 / Allen screw M10 x 30
1029K Tornillo allen M8 x 35 / Allen screw M8 x 35
1030K Tornillo cónico M8 x 25 / Conic screw M8 x 25
1031K Tornillo allen M5 x 20 / Allen screw M5x20
1032K  Tornilloespecialcabezaplana/SpecialatM12screw
1033K Tornillo rodillo nylon / Nylon runner screw
1034NK Tornillo allen M14 x 150 / Allen screw M14 x 150
1036K Tornillo allen M8 x 30 / Allen screw M8 x30
1038K Tornillo allen sin cabeza M8 / Headless allen screw M8 x 10
1113K Pletina tope de aluminio / Alluminium stop piece
1220K Pata corta K-31 / Short leg K-31
1221K Pata larga K-31 / Long leg K-31
1344K Tramo 1 (Base) / Section 1 (Base)
1345K Tramo 2 / Section 2
1346K Tramo 3 / Section 3
1347K Tramo 4 / Section 4
1348K Carro aluminio Tramo 5 / Aluminium lifting carriage section 5
2007K Polea Ø55 / Pulley Ø55
2115K Bola de estabilizador M10 / Stabilizer ball M10
2116K Manivela estabilizador / Stabilizer handle
2117K Plato estabilizador º80 / Stabilizer plate º80
2119K Nivel de burbuja / Spirit level indicator
2132K Taco eje / Axel rest

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Code/Código Description/Descripción
LISTA DE REPUESTOS / SPARE PARTS LIST
2133K Estabilizador Completo / Complete stabilizer
2134K Esparrago M18 / Threaded Bolt M18
2135NK Placa portacabrestante corta (v.14) / Short winch plate K-31 (v.14)
2136K Tirante largo izquierda / Long left strut
2137K Tirante largo derecha / Long right strut
2138K Taco Gatillo / Lock rest
2140K Taco polea inferior pequeña º55 / Small lower pulley rest º55
2141K Rodillo nylon / Nylon runner
2142K Tope tramos / Section Top
2143K Tope roscado tramos / Section screw top
2144K Rampa freno / Brake ramp
2145K Muelle / Spring
2146K/A Varilla freno inercia discos Ø21mm / Ø21mm Inertia brake rod
2154K Prisionero cable / Cable clamp
2155K Taco tramo base pequeño / Base section rest
2156K Pasador / Pin
2157K Clip “R” / “R” Shape clip
2159K Brazo de carga / Lifting fork
2185K Gatillo KAT (v.14) / KAT Lock (v.14)
2186K Base Kuzar pequeña (v.14) / Small Kuzar base (v.14)
2189K Gatillo patas / Security leg lock
2190K Pomo apriete transporte patas / Transport security knob for legs
2191K Placa sujección tirantes (v.14) / Strut support plate (v.14)
2194K Soporte brazo carga / Fork support
3007K Eje 12 x 57 / 12 x 57 Axel
4003K Cabrestante 450kg Manivela larga / 450kg Winch Long handle
5003K Rueda Ø100 (azul) / Wheel Ø100 (blue)
7001K Tuerca M8 autoblocante / Auto-block nut M8
7002K Tuerca M10 autoblocante / Auto-block nut M10
7003K Tuerca M10 / Nut M10
7004K Tuerca M5 autoblocante / Auto-block nut M5
7006K Tuerca M12 autoblocante / Auto-block nut M12
7007K  Tuercamariposaautoblocante/Auto-blockButterynutM12

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Code/Código Description/Descripción
LISTA DE REPUESTOS / SPARE PARTS LIST
8001K Arandela M8 / M8 washer
8003K Arandela M10 / M10 washer
8004K Arandela M12 / M12 washer
8005K Arandela M6 ancha / Wide M6 washer
8006K Arandela M8 ancha / Wide M8 washer
8009K Arandela M14 / M14 washer
8010K Arandela ancha M10 / Wide M10 washer
9031K Cable K-31 5mm / Cable K-31 5mm

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K-31
Operating Instructions - ENGLISH
1 - INTRODUCTION.
Dear user. Thank you purchasing your Kuzar K-31 lifter. We hope you will be very satis-
edwithit.
Thismanualhasbeenwrittensothatyoucanunderstandhowtoe󰀨ectivelyusethelift
and most importantly, so that you can use it safely. It is important that you fully read the
manual and follow the instructions carefully before using your lift. All Kuzar lifts undergo
a very strict quality control process during their manufacture.
So that your lift always works properly please only purchase original Kuzar parts from an
authorized distributor or dealer. The user waives all warranty rights if using parts other
than Kuzar or if the product is manipulated in any way by an unauthorized third party.
When requesting parts, please refer to the diagrams of this manual and quote the
serial number and year of manufacture located on your lifter.
2 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Kuzar lifter, model K-31 has been designed for vertically lifting lighting, trussing etc in the
Professional sound and light sector. For various Kuzar supports available please refer to
our website www.kuzar.es or catalogue.
2.1 - Max. load: 250 kg (551.16 lb)
2.2 - Min. load: 25 kg (55 lb)
2.3 - Max. height: 6.15 m (20.17’)
2.4 - Folded height: 1.87 m (6.13’)
2.5 - Work surface: 1.80 x 1.69 m (5.90’ x 5.54’)
2.6 - Folded base area: 46 cm x 48 cm (1.51’ x 1.57’)
2.7 - Weight: 110 kg (242.5 lb)
2.8-Winch:450kgcertied
2.9 - Cable: Steel DIN 3060. Tensile strength 180 kg/mm2. Anti-torsion & anti-corrosion
Ø5 mm cable diameter.
2.10-Constructionmaterial:Alluminiumproles6082T6.
2.11 - Antirust protection priming paint bathed black steel, covered with cured polyester
dust.

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2.12 - Kuzar Automatic Trigger (KAT) on each section which automatically slots in to the
sections during elevation, locking them in place.
2.13 - Anchor of the legs by safety catches.
2.14 - Adjustable stabilizer plates in the legs with nonslip rubber base support.
2.15 - Spirit level for vertical alignment.
2.16 - Swivel wheels for transporting the lifter to its working position.
3 - SAFETY GUIDELINE.
3.1-Situatethetoweronasolidandatsurface.
3.2 - Check that the legs are fully inserted and secured in to their housing with the safety
locks.
3.3 - Ensure that the lifter is in a vertical position and use the spirit level located on the
baseproletocheck.Ifnecessary,adjustitsalignmentwiththeplatesbyturningthe
handle in the appropriate direction.
3.4 - Check that the tower is locked in its working position with the safety lock.
3.5 - When used outdoors, place the tower on a hard surface and if necessary secure it
against excess wind force via cable braces.
3.6 - Do not use ladders nor lean them against the lifter.
3.7 - Be careful with any cables, prominent objects etc. placed above the tower.
3.8 - Do not stand underneath the load.
3.9 - Do not move the tower when it is elevated or loaded.
3.10 - Before using the tower, check the condition of the cable. This must be free of cuts
and frays. Never use damaged cables.
3.11 - Never dismount the winch handle or any element of the winch under any circum-
stance.
3.12 - Once the tower is set-up in its working position we recommended the winch han-
dle is locked to avoid anyone interfering with it.
3.13 - The minimum load for a safe operation of the brake is 25 kg. The brake will not
function without this minimum load.
3.14 - Do not grease or lubricate the brake mechanism of the winch.
3.15 - This lift cannot lift human beings.
3.16-Fortransportationitisnecessarytoretractallprolesandlockthemwiththe
corresponding safety lock.

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4 - OPERATION.
4.1-Placethetoweronaatandsolidsurfacewhereitisgoingtobeused.
4.2 - Remove the legs from their transport supports and insert them in their working po-
sition.Checkthattheyarefullyinsertedandxedwiththeirsafetylock.
4.3 - Ensure that the lifter is in a vertical position and use the spirit level located on the
baseproletocheckthebubbleiscentred.Ifnecessary,adjustitsalignmentwiththe
stabilizer plates by turning the handle in the appropriate direction.
4.4-Changetheforkstotheirhorizontalworkingpositionandxthemwiththefastener
pins, place the load on the forks using a Kuzar Accessory if necessary, and ensure that
the tower is only used to lift loads vertically. The minimum load is 25 kg.
NEVER RAISE THE TOWER SECTIONS WITHOUT LOAD.
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2 3 4 5
4.5 - Elevation:
4.5.1 - Ensure that all the KAT locks are in the
BLOCK position.
4.5.2 - Change the nº1 KAT lock to the LIFT position.
4.5.3 - Turn the handle clockwise to raise the lifting
carriage of the tower.
4.5.4 - When you have reached the desired height,
 xthe nº1 KAT lock in by turning the handle anti-
clockwise. Change the nº1 KAT lock to the BLOCK
position.
4.5.5 - Change the nº2 KAT lock to the LIFT position.
4.5.6 - Turn the handle clockwise to rise the next section of the tower.
 4.5.7-Whenyouhavereachedthedesiredheight,xthenº2 KAT lock in by
turning the handle anti-clockwise.
Check that the nº2 KAT lock has introduced in to its corresponding hole.
And change the nº2 KAT lock to the BLOCK position.
4.5.8 - Repeat these steps to raise all the sections of the tower, changing all

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the KAT locks left orderly to the LIFT position and turning the handle clockwise.
WARNING: The tower can be left in any intermediate height if necessary. Just make
sure that the KAT locks are always xed and introduced. In the unlikely event of cable
breaking the KAT locks will ensure that the tower stays UP and SECURE.
Your security is our main concern.
4.6 - Descent:
 4.6.1-Tofoldthetowerdown,rst,turnthehandleofthewinchclockwiseto
tighten the steel cable.
4.6.2 - Once the cable is tense, pull out the nº5 KAT lock, mantain it always in
LIFT position but keep it out.
4.6.3 - While you keep the KAT lock out, turn the handle anti-clockwise to bring
down the corresponding section of the tower.
4.6.4 - Once the section has been brought down, release the nº5 KAT lock,
and pull out the nº4 KAT lock.
4.6.5 - While you keep the next KAT lock out, turn the handle anti-clockwise to
bring down the next section.
4.6.6 - Keep repeating these steps, pulling out all the KAT locks left in order
while you turn the handle anti-clockwise.
4.6.7 - Once the tower has been folded down, place all the KAT locks in the
BLOCK position.
4.7 - Transport:
Turn the handle of the stabilizers to release tension on the legs in order to pull them out.
Then, place the legs in their transport compartments located at the base of the tower.
Pull out the forks and place them in vertical position. The tower will be ready for transport.
5 - MAINTENANCE.
5.1 - All cables must be checked regularly. Faulty cables must be replaced immediately.
Do not use the lifter with faulty cables as it is potentially very dangerous. Only use DIN
3060 cables, supplied from an authorised dealer.
5.2 - The lifter is delivered ex factory completely greased. Depending on its mechanical
Use though, we recommend that the crown wheel of the winch, the pads & bushings

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ofthedriveshaft,thehandlethreadandtheprolesoftheliftareperiodicallygreased.
ATTENTION:
Do not apply oil or grease to the brake mechanism. The brake discs have been pre-grea-
sed with a special heat and pressure resistant grease. To avoid malfunction to the winch
brake, no other products must be used except the original provided by the company. It
is not necessary to grease the brake discs.
5.3 - Your lifter should be inspected at least once a year by a specialized / authorized
service centre.
5.4 - Only original Kuzar spare parts must be used to guarantee the reliability and ope-
rational safety of your lifter. The user shall lose all warranty claims if he uses anything
otherthanoriginalsparepartsormodiesthisproductinanyway.
5.5 - In case a spare part is required please indicate the reference number which can be
found in the spare parts list at the back of this manual.
6 - WARRANTY.
All Kuzar lifts come with 2 years warranty. This warranty period is from the date of pur-
chase. Kuzar will repair any defect product caused by either faulty materials or poor
workmanshipfreeofchargewithinthisperiodaslongasthepartsarettedbyanautho-
rized Kuzar dealer. Should the product have been manipulated in any way or a repair
attempted by an unauthorized dealer the warranty will be invalid. This warranty does not
cover damage occurred by improper use.
7 - CERTIFICATIONS
Kuzarreservestherighttomakeanymodication/alterationtotheliftwithoutpriornoti-
ce.Anymodication/alterationwouldbeaninnovation,intendedtoimprovetheproduct.

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1 - INTRODUCCIÓN.
Estimado usuario. Gracias por la compra de su torre elevadora Kuzar K-31. Esperamos
quede satisfecho con ella.
Estemanualhasidoescritoparaqueustedpuedaentendercómoutilizarecazmente
la torre y lo más importante, el modo para que pueda utilizarla con seguridad. Es impor-
tante que lea el manual y siga las instrucciones cuidadosamente antes de usar la torre.
Todas las torres Kuzar son sometidas a un proceso de control de calidad muy estricto
durante su fabricación. Para que su torre elevadora funcione siempre correctamente
por favor reemplazar únicamente con piezas originales Kuzar de un distribuidor o con-
cesionario autorizado. El usuario renuncia a todos los derechos de garantía si se usan
piezas que no sean Kuzar o si el producto es manipulado por un tercero no autorizado.
Al solicitar piezas, por favor consulte los dibujos de este manual así como el nú-
mero de serie y año de fabricación ubicados en el elevador.
2 - ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS.
Torre elevadora Kuzar, modelo K-31 ha sido diseñada para elevar verticalmente ilumina-
ción y las estructuras, etc. para el sector del sonido e iluminación profesional. Existen
diversos soportes disponibles Kuzar, por favor consulte nuestro catálogo o página web:
www.kuzar.es.
2.1 - Max. carga: 250 kg (551.16 lb)
2.2 - Min. carga: 25 kg (55 lb)
2.3 - Max. Altura: 6.15 m (20.17’)
2.4 - Altura plegada: 1.87 m (6.13’)
2.5-Superciedetrabajo:1.80x1.69m(5.90‘x5.54‘)
2.6-Superciedelabaseplegada:46cmx48cm(1.51’x1.57’)
2.7 - Peso: 110 kg (242.5 lb)
2.8-Cabrestante:450kgcerticado.
2.9 - Cable: Acero DIN 3060. Resistencia a la tracción 180 kg/mm2. Anti-torsión y anti-
corrosión de Ø5 mm.
2.10-Materialdeconstrucción:PerlesdeAluminio6082T6.

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2.11 - Acero con pintura de imprimación negra y protección anti-óxido, cubiertos de
polvo de poliéster al horno.
2.12 - Gatillo Automático de Kuzar (KAT) colocado en cada sección bloquea el movi-
miento descendente de la torre, este se introduce en cada ranura durante la elevación.
2.13 - Anclaje de las patas por gatillos de seguridad.
2.14 - Estabilizadores ajustables en las patas con apoyo antideslizante de goma.
2.15 - Nivel de burbuja para ajustar la vertical de la torre.
2.16 - Ruedas giratorias para transporte.
3 - GUÍA PARA USO SEGURO.
3.1-Ponerlatorresobreunasuperciesólidayplana.
3.2 - Comprobar que las patas estén completamente insertadas en su compartimento y
jadasporelgatillodeseguridad.
3.3 - Asegúrese de que la torre está en una posición vertical, compruébelo haciendo
usodelniveldeburbujasituadoenelperlbase.Siesnecesario,ajustarsuverticalidad
mediante los estabilizadores, girando la manivela en la dirección apropiada.
3.4 - Comprobar que la torre se bloquea en su posición de trabajo con los gatillos de
seguridad KAT.
3.5-Cuandoseusaalairelibre,colocarlatorreenunasuperciesólidaysiesnecesa-
rio asegurarla contra la fuerza excesiva del viento por medio de tirantes de cable.
3.6 - No utilice escaleras ni las apoye en la torre.
3.7 - Tenga cuidado con los cables, los objetos prominentes etc. situados por encima
de la torre.
3.8 - No permanezca debajo de la carga.
3.9 - No mover la torre si está elevada o con carga.

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3.10-Antesdeutilizarlatorre,vericarelestadodelcable.Éstedebeestarlibrede
cortes y desgastes. No utilice nunca cables dañados.
3.11 - Nunca desmontar la palanca del cabrestante o cualquier elemento del cabrestan-
te bajo ninguna circunstancia.
3.12 - Una vez que la torre está puesta a punto en su posición de trabajo es recomenda-
ble que la palanca del cabrestante quede bloqueada para evitar cualquier interferencia
con la misma.
3.13 - La carga mínima para un funcionamiento seguro del freno es 25 kg. El freno no
funcionará sin esta carga mínima.
3.14 - No engrasar ni lubricar el mecanismo de freno del cabrestante.
3.15 - Este elevador no puede utilizarse para elevar personas.
3.16 - Para el transporte hay que bajar todos los tramos y bloquearlos con el bloqueo de
seguridad correspondiente.
4 - OPERACIÓN.
4.1-Coloquelatorreenlazonadetrabajo,sobreunasupercieplanaysólida.
4.2 - Desmonte las patas de sus soportes e insertarlas en su posición de trabajo.
Compruebequeesténcompletamenteinsertadasyjadasconelgatillodeseguridad.
4.3 - Asegurarse de que el elevador está en posición vertical, para ello, servirse del
nivel de burbuja situado en la base, y comprobar que la burbuja está centrada. Si es
necesario, ajuste la verticalidad de la torre con los estabilizadores, girando la manivela
en la dirección apropiada.
4.4-Coloquelosbrazosdecargadelatorreenposiciónhorizontaldetrabajoyjelos
con los pasadores y clips de seguridad. Coloque un Accesorio Kuzar si se requiere, y
asegurarse de que la torre sólo se utiliza para levantar cargas en sentido vertical.
La carga mínima es de 25 kg. NO ELEVE LA TORRE SIN CARGA.