kincrome K12140, Manual

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500KG ENGINE SUPPORT BAR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and follow operating instructions and warnings and familiarise yourself with the Engine Support Bar before using. Review
instructions and warnings periodically, to maintain awareness.
The use of an engine support bar has inherent dangers. To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, make sure you
are fully aware of the operating instructions for this product and any recommendations in the vehicle owners manual prior
to using this tool. Do not exceed the safe working load of this engine support bar. This engine support bar is intended for
automotive use only. Be aware that large or heavy engines may exceed the stated capacity. Check vehicle owners manual or
contact the engine manufacturer. Do not use for any other purpose except the supporting of an engine in the engine bay.
WARNING! Dynamic (load which swings, slips from center or moves quickly) loads can exert a force
much greater than their physical mass (weight) resulting in faulire of the support bar and/or loss of the
load leading to property damage, personnel injury or even death.
WARNING! This is a support bar, not a lifting device. It is meant only to keep an installed engine in
place while repairs are undertaken.
UNPACKING
1. Place carton in a clear, open area such as garage floor.
2. Remove components and lay them out neatly on selected work surface.
3. Make sure all nuts, bolts, washers, and pins, are properly identified and placed safely until needed.
4. Ensure all packaging materials are disposed of as per your local council guide lines.
ASSEMBLING THE ENGINE SUPPORT BAR
1. Lay Support Beam (1) out on a firm surface. Make sure there is sufficient room to assemble the support bar (1)
and to move it a side once assembled.
2. Holding Support Brackets (5) place Support Block (8) over Support Brackets (5) and secure with the
supplied M12x25 bolt.
3. Remove the lock knob from the Support Block (8), fit the washer (with ID 20mm) on to thread and pass threaded
end of the Support Block (8) through the Support Beam (1), fit the washer (with ID 12mm) and lock knob and fastened.
4. Repeat step 2 for second Support bracket and Support block (8).
5. Pass Screw Adjusters (3) through support beam (1) and secure with the supplied washer and Grip handles (2).
6. Repeat step 4 for second Screw Adjuster (3).
7. Ensure all bolts and knobs are fully tightened. The Engine Support Bar is now fully assembled.
PREPARING WORK AREA
CAUTION: Before using the support bar, it is important to prepare work area properly. Follow this procedure each time
the support bar is used to help prevent property damage and or serious injury.
1. Thoroughly inspect support bar for damage or wear before each use. Briefly test operation of unloaded
support bar before using to support any load. If bar is damaged or is malfunctioning DO NOT SUPPORT ANY LOAD
until the problem is corrected.
2. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for safety precautions, engine weight, and location of support areas on engine.
The safe working load of this engine support bar is 500 kg. NEVER EXCEED SAFE WORKING of support bar.
3. Loads which are allowed to swing or move of centre can exert a force greater then the weight of the object supported.
Make sure load is secured and not able to move from the vertical support line.
4. Clear children and others from work area before commencing work. Another adult should be nearby for extra safety
and assistance but must be clear of vehicle as it is worked on.
5. Clear obstructions from work area. Working in tight or cluttered work areas is dangerous.
6. Be sure vehicle is on solid, level ground such as paved or concrete driveway or garage floor. Uneven or sloped
surfaces create hazardous working conditions and dangerously impeded the function of the support bar.
7. With vehicle in proper position, set vehicle’s parking brake or emergency brake and put gearshift in park
(manual transmissions should be placed in lowest gear). TURN VEHICLE IGNITION OFF AND TO THE
“LOCK” POSITION making sure steering wheel locks.
8. Chock all wheels of vehicle to prevent vehicle rolling. Using wedge-shaped blocks that tyre cannot roll over,
position one chock tight against the tyre in both forward and reverse rolling paths.