Sealey ES480D User manual

450KG WORM DRIVE ENGINE STAND
MODEL NO: ES480D
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these
instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY
WARNING! Ensure all Health and Safety, local authority, and general workshop practice regulations are strictly adhered to when
using this equipment.
9Before using the stand ensure it is in good working order.
9Replace or repair damaged parts. Use recommended parts only. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the
warranty.
9Keep the stand clean for best and safest performance.
9Locate the stand in a suitable work area, keep area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials. Ensure there is adequate
lighting.
9 Useonarm,levelsurfacecapableofsustainingthestandandtheload.
9 Maintaincorrectbalanceandfooting.Ensuretheoorisnotslipperyandwearnon-slipshoes.
9 Ensureallnon-essentialpersonskeepasafedistancewhilstthestandisinuse.
9 Lockmountingplateinpositionwithlockingpinbeforexingaloadandensuretheloadiscentredandsecurelymountedonthe 
mounting plate.
9When an engine is mounted, take the weight of the engine on the handle before removing the locking pin.
9Ensure the stand and load are stable.
9To move a loaded stand, steady the load and push from behind the main post of the stand so that the castor wheels are ahead of the
load.
8DO NOT pull the unit backwards, or push from the side, as this may cause the stand to tip.
8DO NOT concentrate a heavy load to either side or end of the Engine Stand. This can cause the balance to shift suddenly, tipping
the Engine Stand and its load which can quickly cause severe injury and property damage!
9Ensure surface over which the stand is to travel is strong enough to take the stand and load and that it is not cracked, uneven,
sloped or obstructed.
8DO NOT use unit if damaged.
8DO NOT allow untrained persons to use the stand.
8DO NOTexceedtheratedcapacityof450kg.
8DO NOT use to support humans or animals.
8DO NOT climb on the Engine Stand.
▲DANGER! DO NOT work under an engine mounted on the stand.
8DO NOT use the stand for purposes other than those for which it is designed.
9When not in use store stand in a safe, dry, childproof area.
9 Useextremecautionwhilerotatingthehandcranktorotatetheloadasalarge,top-heavyengineorsimilarobjectcouldresultina
sudden imbalance condition and cause the Engine Stand to suddenly tip.
▲DANGER! While rotating, always stand behind the crank end of the stand and make constant observations of the casters. If any
indication of instability occurs, STOP IMMEDIATELY! PINCH/CRUSH HAZARD!
9 ThisEngineStandhasmoveablecomponentsthatcancrushandpinch.Keepngersandhandsawayfrompinchpointswhen 
operating.
2. INTRODUCTION
Thisenginestandacceptsawidevarietyofenginesandtransmissions.The360ºwormdriveheadallowsforeasyandaccuraterotationin
order to access all parts of the engine. Mounting head has four fully adjustable arms with bolt holes to accommodate various load sizes. Fitted
withscrewlocktoensureloadissecured.Swivelcastorsprovideexcellentmanoeuvrability.Assembledwithclevispinsandclipssothestand
can be folded for storage.
3. SPECIFICATION
Model No:.................................................................ES480D
Capacity:...................................................................... 450kg
Size(WxDxH): ....................................870x915x925mm
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instructions
Wear protective
gloves
Wear safety
footwear
Wear protective
clothing
Warning
Pinch crush
hazard

4. CONTENTS
4.1. COMPONENTS:
Centre beam ..................................................................A.......................................(1)
Front Beam ....................................................................B.......................................(1)
Rear Beam .....................................................................C.......................................(1)
3-1/2”LockingSwivelCasters........................................D.......................................(2)
38/39/40/41CasterBushingSleeves .............................E.......................................(2)
3-1/2”FixedCasters....................................................... F.......................................(2)
Main Post ...................................................................... G.......................................(1)
Locking Pins ..................................................................H.......................................(3)
‘R’ Clips .......................................................................... J.......................................(3)
Support ..........................................................................K.......................................(1)
Mounting Arms ................................................................ L.......................................(4)
36mmOutsidediameter.x5mmthickFlatWashers .................................................(4)
4.2. HARDWARE:
M8x65mmShoulderBolts(forFixedCasters)......................... (2)
M8x16mmBolts(forSwivelCastermounting) ........................ (8)
M8 Flat Washers ..................................................................... (10)
M8 Lock Washers ................................................................... (10)
M8 Nuts .................................................................................. (10)
M10x60mmShoulderBolts(forBeamassembly) ................... (4)
M10FlatWashers ..................................................................... (4)
M10LockWashers ................................................................... (4)
4.3. TOOLS REQUIRED
Two14mmspanners........................................ (notincluded)
Two17mmspanners........................................ (notincluded)
Two19mmspanners........................................ (notincluded)
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5. ASSEMBLY
WARNING! The Engine Stand consists of heavy metal components which can cause potentially serious injuries if allowed to drop.
WARNING! Avoid pinching hands while handling parts during assembly.
9Get the assistance of a helper during assembly.
9Assemble in a large, uncluttered area close to area of intended usage.
9 Allowsu󰀩cientareaforoperatorandhelpertoremainclearwhenchoosingoperatingarea.
NOTE Toprotectthenishoftheenginestandcomponentsfromdamageandscratches,usecardboard,carpet,blanketsetc.tocoverthe
area before beginning assembly.
5.1. CENTRE BEAM TO FRONT BEAM (FIG.1.A.B)
5.1.1. PlacetheFrontBeam(g.1.B)withthetwocastermountingplatesdownwardandalignthetwoholesinthefacewiththoseinthe
 horizontalmountingangleof(g.1.A)andsecurethemwithtwoM10x60Shoulder,Bolts,FlatWashers,LockWashersandM10Nuts
 usingtwo17mmspanners(notincluded).
5.2. CENTRE BEAM TO REAR BEAM (FIG.1.A.C)
5.2.1. PlacetheRearBeam(g.1.C)withthefourCasterMountingtabsdownwardandAlignthetwoholesinthefacewiththoseinthe
 verticalmountinganglesof(g.1.A)andsecurethemwithtwoM10x60ShoulderBolts,FlatWashers,LockWashersandM10Nuts
 usingtwo17mmspanners(notincluded).
5.3. CASTERS (FIG.1.D.E) TO MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (FIG 1.A.B.C)
5.3.1. RaisetheFrontendoftheFrameAssemblytoallowthetwoLockingSwivelCasterstotunderneath.
5.3.2. AlignallmountingholesandsecuretheLockingSwivelCasters(g.1.D)tothemountingpadswitheightM8x15Bolts,FlatWashers,
 LockWashersandM8Nutsusingtwo14mmspanners(notincluded).
5.3.3. AddamoderateamountofaheavybodiedchassisgreasetotheInternaldiameterandoutsidediameterofthe35mmx10mm 
 BushingSleeves(g.1.E).
5.3.4. Insertoneeachofthe35mmx10mmBushingSleeves(g.1.E)intothecentreboreofeachFixedCaster(g.1.F).
5.3.5. RaisetheRearendoftheFrameAssemblytoallowthetwoFixedCasters(g.1.F)totbetweenthemountingtabs.
5.3.6. AligntheholesandPlaceoneeachoftheM8x65mmShoulderBoltsintotheholesofthemountingtabsandeachFixedCaster
 (g.1.F)andsecurewithtwoeach8mmFlatWashers,LockWashersandM8Nutsusingtwo14mmspanners(notincluded).
5.4. MAIN POST (FIG.1.G) TO MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (FIG.1.A.B.C)
 TheMainPost(g.1.G)isheavy,cumbersome,andwillwanttotipforward.Obtainingtheassistanceofahelperduringthisphaseof
assembly is strongly recommended.
5.4.1. StandtheMainPost(g.1.G)upwiththebottomrestingontheCentreBeam(g.1.A)withthewelded-onferrulefacingforward.
5.4.2. AlignthethroughholeoftheferrulewiththelowerholesinthetwoverticalanglemountsoftheCentreBeam(g.1.A),inserta 
 M12x70mmShoulderBoltandsecurea12mmFlatWasher,LockWasherandM12Nutusingtwo19mmspanners(notincluded).
5.4.3. AligntheholesintheRearFrameMember(g.1.C)andbottomoftheMainPost(g.1.G)andslipaLockingPin(g.1.H)through.
 Securethepinwitha13mmx24mmOutsidediameter.FlatWasherandaPinClip(g.1.J).
5.4.4. InsertanotherLockingPin(g.1.H)throughtheupperholesoftheverticalanglemountsoftheCentreBeam(g.1.A)andsecure
 thepinwitha13mmx24mmOutsidediameter.FlatWasherandaPinClip(g.1.J).
5.5. SUPPORT (FIG.1.K) TO ENGINE STAND POST/MOUNTING PLATE (FIG.1.G) AND CENTRE BEAM (FIG.1.A)
 TheBrace(g.1.K)hasa“U”shapedfeatureconnectingthetworails.Whenproperlyassembledthe“U”featuremustbeonthe 
 undersideoftheBrace(g.1.K)toallowittofoldproperly.
5.5.1. AlignthethroughholeoftheCentreBeam(g.1.A)withholesinoneendoftheSupport(g.1.K),insertaM12x70mmShoulderBolt
 andsecurewitha12mmFlatWasher,LockWasherandM12Nutusingtwo19mmspanners(notincluded).
NOTE: DO NOT fully tighten the bolts but allow some movement for Engine Stand.
5.5.2. InsertanotherLockingPin(g.1.H)throughtheoppositeendoftheSupport(g.1.K)andmainpost(g.1.G)andslipaLockingPin
 (g.1.H)through.Securethepinwitha13mmx24mmOutsidediameter.FlatWasherandaPinClip(g.1.J).
5.6. MOUNTING ARMS (FIG.1.L) TO ENGINE STAND POST/MOUNTING PLATE (FIG.1.G)
NOTE: Thereare2boltpatternsdrilledintotheMountingPlate.Firstdeterminewhichsetmostcloselymatchthoseoftheparticularengineor
transmission to be mounted then add the Mounting Arms.
5.6.1. ArrangetheboltingtubefeatureoftheMountingArms(g.1.L)outwardandtheo󰀨setsfacingforward.
5.6.2. InserttheM12x65mmShoulderBoltsthroughtheopenloopsoftheMountingArms(g.1.L)andsecurewiththefour36mmoutside
 diameterx5mmthickFlatWashers(g.1.M),LockWashersandM12Nutsusingtwo19mmspanners(notincluded).
5.6.3. The Engine Stand is ready for use.
6. OPERATION
6.1. Only use mounting bolts of the equivalent grade or stronger as those supplied by the vehicle manufacturer to mount an engine,
transmission or other heavy assembly to this Stand.
6.2.  TheMountingPlateisdrilledwith2boltpatterns,onesmallandonelarge.Inaddition,theMountingArmsareelongatedandprovide
 for90mmofadjustmentandcanbepositionedanywherewithin360°.Whilethesefeaturesallowforvirtuallyunlimitedcombinations
of mounting possibilities, it is the responsibility of the user to determine the best mounting arrangement and to follow all safety
warnings presented in the Safety Information section of these instructions.
6.3. The Swivel Casters are equipped with a Locking Brake Feature. These MUST be locked before adding a load to prevent unintended
movement of the Engine Stand while attaching the load.
6.4. TO ROTATE: Carefully grasp the Hand crank and slowly rotate it which will in turn rotate the Mounting Plate with the load attached in
the desired direction.
WARNING! TIP HAZARD!UseextremecautionwhilerotatingtheHandcranktorotatetheloadasalarge,top-heavyengineor
similar object could result in a sudden imbalance condition and cause the Engine Stand to suddenly tip.
6.5. TO LOCK: Screw in the handwheel on the side of the worm drive unit.
6.5.1. While rotating, always stand behind the crank end of the stand and make constant observations of the casters.
6.5.2. If any indication of instability occurs, STOP IMMEDIATELY!
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7. STORAGE
7.1. FOLDING UP THE ENGINE STAND
7.1.1. Remove‘R’ClipsandFlatWashersfromthethreeLockingPinsandsetasideforre-use.
7.1.2. FirstremovetheLockingPinssecuringtheEngineStandPost(g.1.G)totheCentreBeam(g.1.A).
7.1.3. Carefully hold the Engine Stand Post/Mounting Plate steady with one hand to prevent it from falling forward while pulling out the Lock
 PinattheSupport(g.1.K)andEngineStandPost(g.1.G).
7.1.4. RotatetheSupport(g.1.K)forwardanddownovertheCentreBeam(g.1.A).
7.1.5. CarefullyrotatetheEngineStandPost(g.1.G)forwardanddownwiththeMountingPlaterestingatoptheCentreBeam(g.1.A).
7.1.6. Reinstall the Locking Pins, Washers and ‘R’ Clips in the open holes to avoid loss.
8. MAINTENANCE
9Keep all moving components of the Engine Stand well lubricated and free of any dirt or debris accumulations.
9 TheEngineStandisnishedinruggedpowdercoatingwhichwillprovidemanyyearsofe󰀨ort-freebeauty,howeveritisadvisableto
 keepthenishcleanandfreefromexcessivedustanddirt.
9Keep the Engine Stand in a clean and dry environment. DO NOTstoreitinorexposeittoadamporwetenvironment.
9Before each use, inspect all components for potential damage and proper alignment. Check all hardware for tightness
8DO NOT use if damage is discovered.
9 Occasionallyaddaheavy-bodiedchassisgreasetothegreasepointslocatedonthemainpivotshaftandgearbox.
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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to
a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely
unserviceableandrequiresdisposal,drainanyfluids(ifapplicable)intoapprovedcontainersanddisposeoftheproductandfluids
according to local regulations.
Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior
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