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2014 by Huchez Treuils S.A.S.
Translation of the original instruction manual
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1 – General notice
Tripods delivered on their own are considered Partly Completed Machinery in accordance with European
Regulations. Their design and production fulfil the applicable requirements of the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC, with the following exceptions:
These tripods may not be commissioned until the tripod + hoist (or winch) assembly has been
declared compliant with the pertinent provisions of the above Directive.
It is particularly advisable to check their adequate stability and fixing to the floor.
However, gins supplied with manual or electric lifting devices are considered machines in compliance with
European regulations and, in particular, with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Before using this tripod, with safety of use of the equipment and efficiency in mind, it is vital for you
to become familiar with this instruction manual and to comply with all the recommendations.
This instruction manual must be kept available to all operators.
The tripods equipped with a lifting appliance (hoist) are designed to carry out lifting operations in a
working area specified. Please make sure the operator is qualified to carry out the operation in the
conditions laid down in this manual in order to respect the safety of persons and the environment.
Never use this tripod with a load exceeding the maximum working load specified.
The tripods may not, under any circumstance, be used to lift staff.
Before each use, the operator shall check the clearing of the working area, correct condition of the
lifting appliance, its rope or chain, hook, marking, as well as its stability.
The manufacturer declines all responsability for consequences due to the use or installation of
appliances not provided in this manual, together with the consequences of dismantling, alterations or
replacements or original parts with parts or components of other sources without its written
agreement.
2 - Presentation of appliances
5 capacities available in the range: from 250 to 3,000 kg
Aluminium legs individually adjustable in 100 mm steps (250 kg) or 160 mm steps (other
models) and locked by self-locking pins.
Each leg has a handle at its lower part and an articulated foot with :
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2 positions (on 500-1000 kg): a flat side for hard ground and a spade-shaped end for soft
ground.
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3 positions (on 250 kg): serrated shoe (slippery surface), a flat side for hard ground and a
spade-shaped end for soft ground.
Steel head (on 250 kg) or high-strength cast aluminium head (on 500 – 1000 kg) with
multiple anchor points for fitting a pulley, a second hook for a tackle, a chain hoist….
Legs hold together by 3 safety straps each fitted with a carabiner, for models from 500 kg.
Light and compact when retracted.
