Kuzar K-57 User manual

KUZAR SYSTEMS S.L. V.01.21
English - User Manual
Español - Manual de Usuario
Deutch - Bedienungsanleitung
K-57

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K-57
Max. Load Dynamic Mode: 500 kg (1102 lb)
Max. Load Structural Mode: 1200 kg (2646 lb)
Maximum Height: 7 m (23’)
Made in Spain (EU)
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 2021.
Todos los derechos reservados.
K-57
Carga máx. modo Dinámico
Carga máx. modo Estructural
Altura máxima

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Brazos de carga /
Forks
C
D
2159K
2197K
Soporte Brazos /
Forks support
1227K
Pata larga K-57 /
K-57 Long leg
1226K
Pata corta K-57 /
K-57 Short leg
B
A
A - Reenvios de poleas / Pulley sets
B - Set piezas cabrestante / Winch set
C - Set piezas de la base / Base set
D - Set del estabilizador / Stabilizer set
1375K
1376K
1377K
1378K
Tramo 2 / Section 2
Tramo 3 / Section 3
Tramo 4 / Section 4
Tramo 1 / Section 1
1379K
Tramo 5 / Section 5
1380K
Tramo 6 / Section 6
2301K
Tirante aluminio /
Aluminium strap
E1 E2

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2185K
Gatillo KAT /
KAT Lock
1029K
Tornillo /
Screw
8001K
Arandela /
Washer 2131K
Taco Gatillo/
Lock rest
E1
1381K1381K1381K 1382K1382K1382K
E2

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A.1 - Reenvío superior Tramo 1 Base / Upper pulley set on Section 1 Base
A
A.2 - Reenvío superior Tramos 2 a 5/ Upper pulley set on sections 2 to 5
1032K 8004K
8004K
2008K
2175K
4015K
1027K
1027K
1027K
1027K
8001K
8001K
8001K
8001K 8001K
8001K
1027K
1027K
8001K
1027K
1394K 1395K
1390K
1019K
2008K
1392K
1393K
1029K 1029K
8001K
1029K
1029K
1029K
8001K
7006K
8004K
8004K
8004K
1391K
1030K 1400K
2156K
2157K
3228K
1383K

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A.3 - Reenvío inferior / Lower pulley set
A.4 - Fijación nal de cable / Cable xation
1032K 8004K 8004K
2008K
2175K
2174K
1027K
1027K
1027K
1027K
8001K
8001K
8001K
8001K
8001K
8001K
1027K
1027K
A.8
A.9
4081K
1026K
1026K
9057K 8013K
8004K 7006K
1385K
A.5 - Tope superior tramos 2 a 4/
Stop pieces for section 2 to 4
A.6 - Tope superior tramo 5 /
Stop piece for section 5
1386K

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A.8 - Freno de Inercia / Inertial break
A.9 - Tornillo jación soporte brazos /
Fixation screw for forks support
A.10 - Tope superior / Upper stop piece
2146K/C
2144K
1026K
1004K
2145K
2143K 2142K
1030K
1030K
7873K
8009K
8009K
7243K
1033K
2177K
8003K7002K
A.7 - Rodillo Nylon / Nylon roller
A.11 - Tope inferior / Lower stop piece
1042K
1042K
2176K

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B
1401K
Placa cabrestante /
Winch support plate
2156K
Pasador acero /
Steel pin
4020K
Cabrestante /
Winch
3244K Tornillo / Screw
8303K Arandela / Washer
7002K Tuerca / Nut
9057K
Cable de acero /
Steel cable
1075K
Asa transporte /
Transport handle
8021K Casquillo / Shell

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C
2119K
Tornillo / Screw
Nivel burbuja /
Spirit level
1405K Rueda /Wheel K-57
Arandela / Washer
1022K
8004K
1410K
Base K-57
2190K
Pomo retención /
Security knob
Gatillo patas /
Security leg lock
2189LK
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
Tuerca / Nut
7006K
2136K
Tirante largo izquierdo /
Long left strut
1402K
Estabilizador completo base
K-57/ K-57 Base stabilizer kit

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D
2169K
7009K
2168NK
Estabilizador completo /
Complete stabilizer kit
2170K
1015K 8009K
2171K
7010K
1041K
2172NK
8006K
1003K

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Code/Código Description/Descripción
LISTA DE REPUESTOS / SPARE PARTS LIST
1003K Tornillo allen M8 x 16 / Allen screw M8 x 16
1004K Tornillo cónico M5 x 12 / Conic screw M5 x 12
1015K Tornillo allen M12 x 25 / Allen screw M12 x 25
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
1032K  Tornilloespecialcabezaplana/SpecialatM12screw
1033K Tornillo rodillo nylon / Nylon runner screw
1036K Tornillo allen M8 x 30 / Allen screw M8 x 30
1041K Tornillo allen M6 x 40 / Allen screw M6 x 40
1042K Tornillo cónico M8 x 30 / Conic screw M8 x 30
1043NK Tornillo allen M14 x 200 / Allen screw M14 x 200
1046K Tornillo especial M12 x 45 / Special Screw M12 x 45
1070K Tornillo allen M12 x 50 / Allen screw M12 x 50
1075K Asa transporte / Transport handle
1114K  Pletinajacióncableconargolla/Cable(withshackle)xationplate
1226K Pata corta K-57 / Short leg K-57
1227K Pata larga K-57 / Long leg K-57
1375K Tramo 1 (Base) / Section 1 (Base) (K-57)
1376K Tramo 2 / Section 2 (K-57)
1377K Tramo 3 / Section 3 (K-57)
1378K Tramo 4 / Section 4 (K-57)
1379K Tramo 5 / Section 5 (K-57)
1380K Tramo 6 / Section 6 (K-57)
1381K Refuerzo lateral izq. / Left lateral reinforcement
1382K Refuerzo lateral dcho. / Right lateral reinforcement
1383K Soporte posterior refuerzo / Rear reinforcement support
1385K Tope superior de plegado, incluir ref: 1030K Tornillo M8x25 DIN 7991/
Upper stop piece made of steel, section 2-4
1386K Tope superior de plegado, incluir ref: 1030K Tornillo M8x25 DIN 7991/
Upper stop piece made of steel, section 5

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Code/Código Description/Descripción
LISTA DE REPUESTOS / SPARE PARTS LIST
1390K Soporte frontal Al porta-polea / Aluminium front support for pulley
1391K  Soporteperlpolea/Pulleyprolesupport 
1392K  RodamientoagujasØ12mm/Ø12mmneedlebearing
1393K  Rodamientoagujasaxial/Axialneedlebearing
1394K Soporte trasero Al porta-polea / Rear aluminium pulley holder support
1395K Pieza “L” acero porta-polea / Piece “L” steel pulley holder
1400K Escuadra de acero K-57 / Iron angle K-57
1401K Placa porta-cabrestante K-57 / Winch plate K-57
1402K  EstabilizadorcompletobaseK-57/CompletestabilizerkitforK-57
1405K Rueda K-57 / K-57 Wheel
1410K Base acero K-57 / Steel base K-57
2008K  PoleaaceroØ90x12mm/Ø90x12mmSteelpulley
2008NK PoleaaceroØ90x17mm/Ø90x17mmSteelpulley
2119K  Niveldeburbuja/Spiritlevelindicator
2136K Tirante largo izquierdo / Long left strut
2137K Tirante largo derecho / Long right strut
2138K  TacoGatillo/Lockrest
2142K Tope tramos / Section Top
2143K Tope roscado tramos / Section screw top
2144K  Rampafreno/Brakeramp
2145K Muelle / Spring
2146K/C VarillafrenoinerciadiscosØ22mm/Ø22mmInertiabrakerod
2156K Pasador / Pin
2157K Clip “R” / “R” Shape clip
2159K  Brazodecarga/Liftingfork
2166NK CubrecablepoleaanchaØ90entrada/CableentryØ90widepulleycover
2168NK Estabilizador completo K-57 / Complete stabilizer K-57
2169K Bola grande de estabilizador / Big stabilizer ball
2170K Manivela grande estabilizador / Big stabilizer handle
2171K Plato grande estabilizador / Big stabilizer plate
2172NK Esparrago estabilizador M24 x 500 / Threaded bolt M24 x 500
2174K Macizo porta-poleas inferior / Lower pulley support piece
2175K  CubrecablepoleaØ90/PulleycoverØ90
2176K Taco tope tramos ancho / Large stop piece

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Code/Código Description/Descripción
LISTA DE REPUESTOS / SPARE PARTS LIST
2177K Rodillo nylon grande / Large nylon roller
2179K Macizo porta-poleas superior / Upper pulley support piece
2185K  GatilloKAT(v.14)/KATLock(v.14)
2189LK  Gatillopataslargas/Longsecurityleglock
2190K  Pomoaprietetransportepatas/Transportsecurityknobforlegs
2193K  Placasujeccióntirantes(v.14)/Strutsupportplate(v.14)
2197K  Soportebrazocarga/ForksupportK-57
2232K Pletina hierro porta-poleas tramo 1 / Steel plate for 1st section pulley
2233K Ángulo Fe porta-poleas tramo 1 / Steel angle for 1st section pulley
2234K  CasquilloaluminioØ25x3Long:29mm/AluminiumshellØ25x3mm
2301K Tirante aluminio / aluminium strap
3228K  Argollaanclajevientos/Anchorpointsforslings
3244K Tornillo cónico M8x40 DIN 7991 / M8x40 Conic Screw
4004K  Cabrestante900kgManivelalarga/900kgWinchLonghandle
4015K Soporte reforzado polea superior / Reinforced upper pulley support
4020K Cabrestante AL-KO 1201 Plus / Winch AL-KO 1201 Plus
4081K  Pletinanaldecable/Cableendpiece
7001K  TuercaM8autoblocante/Auto-blocknutM8
7002K  TuercaM10autoblocante/Auto-blocknutM10
7006K  TuercaM12autoblocante/Auto-blocknutM12
7007K  Tuercamariposaautoblocante/Butterynut
7009K Tuerca M12 / Nut M12
7010K  TuercaM6autoblocante/Auto-blocknutM6
7873K Tornillo allen M14x235mm DIN 912 / M14x235mm allen screw
8001K Arandela M8 / M8 washer
8003K Arandela M10 / M10 washer
8004K Arandela M12 / M12 washer
8006K Arandela M8 ancha / Wide M8 washer
8009K Arandela M14 / M14 washer
8013K Arandela M12 ancha / Wide M12 washer
8021K  CasquilloaluminioØ25x3Long:17mm/AluminiumshellØ25x3mm
9057K Cable K-57 6mm / Cable K-57 6mm

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1 - INTRODUCTION.
Dearuser.ThankyoupurchasingyourKuzarK-57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-57 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DynamicMode:500kg(1102lb)/StructuralMode:1200kg(2646lb)
2.2-Min.load:25kg(55lb)
2.3 - Max. height: 7 m (23’)
2.4 - Folded height: 1.90 m (6.23’)
2.5-Worksurface:2.34x2.25m(7.7’x7.4’)
2.6 - Folded base area: 55 cm x 79 cm (1.8’ x 2.59’)
2.7-Weight:223kg(492lb)
2.8-Winch:1200kgcertied
2.9-Cable:SteelDIN3060.Tensilestrength180kg/mm2. Anti-torsion & anti-corrosion
Ø6mmcablediameter.
2.10-Constructionmaterial:Alluminiumproles6082T6.
2.11-Antirustprotectionprimingpaintbathedblacksteel,coveredwithcuredpolyester
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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 (DYNAMIC MODE).
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.
1
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.
IMPORTANT - HOW TO PLACE THE LOAD ON THE LIFTER
Always load as close to the tower as possible.
Follow the instruction of the next picture to place the load correctly, the diagram shows
the load out of the gravity center, with distances to the lifting carriage at a maximum
lifting. Notice that the maximum load diminishes according to the distance from the body
of the tower.
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
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POSITION DISTANCE LOAD PERCENTAGE
X1 30 cm 500kg 100%
X2 40 cm 475kg 95%
X3 50 cm 445kg 89%
X4 60 cm 350kg 70%
X5 70 cm 275kg 55%

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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 - LIFTING THE LOAD IN STRUCTURAL MODE
This mode requires lifting the load with the help of a manual or electric hoist. The tower
isusedasastructurefullylockedatthedesiredworkingheightandtheloadisliftedwith
the hoist.
The tower has the option of changing the position of the lifting carriage. Therefore, de-
pendingontheuse,theloadcanbeliftedfromdi󰀨erentheights.
5.1-Placethereinforcementbarsandxthemwiththeirpinstothefrontlegs.Placethe
towerinitsworkingpositionandleveluntilthespiritleveliscentered.Thewheelsmust
not touch the ground.
5.2-Calculatetheloadtobeliftedwiththetower.Tondoutwhichisthegreatestload,

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takethepositionfurthestfromthebaseoftheforks.
5.3-Theaccessoryisplacedintheappropriateposition.Theequipmentisjoinedwith
the truss or element to be lifted with the hoist already attached. Unlock the security
systemofthelastprole.Operatethewinchhandletoraisetheload.Whenthesection
reachesitsdesiredheight,unblock,blockwiththesecuritysystemandthenextsecurity
systemtoraisethenextprole.Carryoutthesameoperationuntilreachingtherequired
height.Allsecuritysystemsmustbeintheirlockedposition.Slackenthewinchcableso
thattheloadislockedandnotdependentonthewinch.
Attention! The upload and download speed should be similar. If the structure rises or falls
faster than one end, it can cause a destabilization of the entire installation and cause a
serious accident.
5.4.-Thetowerhaseyeboltsineachprolethatallowhookstobeattachedaccording
tothechosenworkingheight.
5.5-Tolowerthetower:Tightenthecableandunlocktherstsecuritysystem.Rotate
thewinchwhilemaintainingtheunlockingofthesafetysystemwiththeotherhand.Ifthe
securitysystemisnotoperatedwithonehand,thetowerwillloweruntilitislocked.Once
theloadislowered,blockallthesectionsandfollowthestepsinreversetothelifting.
Attention!Ifthetoweristriedtolowerwiththecableslack,withouttensionandoneof
the safety systems is activated, a dangerous situation will occur because the load will
descend very abruptly, potentially destabilizing the entire installation, causing a serious
accident.
6 - MAINTENANCE.
6.1-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.
6.2 - 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
ofthedriveshaft,thehandlethreadandtheprolesoftheliftareperiodicallygreased.