M 6042 M – rev 3 – 09/2010
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When laying down a load, the load and the clamp must be stable.
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Please consult us for any use in an aggressive atmosphere.
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Regularly check the correct condition of the equipment (see Maintenance paragraph).
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Only TRACTEL SOLUTIONS spare parts must be used.
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Always use the adapted individual protection equipment (gloves, safety boots, helmet,
glasses…) during the material handlings.
COMPULSORY REGULATORY CHECKS
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Check on start up (or starting back up): in compliance with the national regulations.
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Compulsory periodical check in compliance with the national regulations. Recommended at
least every 12 months by TRACTEL SOLUTIONS.
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A thorough examination paying particular attention to any alteration of parts due to an impact,
corrosion, cracking or deformation must be conducted a minimum of twice a year, every month
in the case of heavy-duty use or in an aggressive atmosphere.
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TRACTEL SOLUTIONS is at your disposal in order to conduct any regulatory check.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance inspections and operations must be performed by skilled persons and specialists.
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Regularly check the equipment is in perfect working order (preferably before every use).
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Perform visual inspection before every use.
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Any part with a defect must be replaced by a TRACTEL SOLUTIONS part.
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Any deformed equipment must be immediately withdrawn from use.
KS/KSA/NK
Clamps for lifting in all positions and handling of unit loads of steel (plates, sections, welded-plated
assemblies, structural steel...).
These clamps are fitted with a safety spring mechanism ensuring permanent contact of the cam
against the piece to be lifted, even when it is laid down.
NK: this model is fitted with an automatic gripping mechanism to clamp the plate when it is
correctly positioned, i.e. driven home into the throat of the clamp.
1) Open the clamp by pushing the red locking lever (5/7) down ; NK: until the trigger (8) is
activated.
2) Fit the clamp onto the piece to be lifted, push it home so that the throat is in contact with the
edge.
3) KS: release the lever: the safety spring is now activated, the cam (4) is locked against the
piece to be lifted.
NK: the trigger (8) is released, the cam (6) comes into contact with the plate, the red locking
lever (7) goes up: the safety mechanism is now activated.
4) The piece can be lifted as it is clamped by the force of the weight.
5) Once the part is moved and laid down, release the clamp by opening it via the red locking
lever (5/7).
Remark concerning KS1 t, 2 t and 3 t models:
The clamp may be held open by pushing the red lever against the body of the clamp, until the
retainer pin on the lever (5) is activated in its housing on the flange (16). To release, pull the lever
slightly outwards so as to bring the lever pin out of its housing in the flange.
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The plate or piece to be lifted must always be driven home into the throat of the clamp.
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KSA clamps can only be used to lift vertically
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Surface hardness of pieces to be lifted: maxi. 300 BH (KS)/ 330 BH (NK) and mini. tensile
strength 20 daN/mm².
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Some stainless steels are particularly abrasive. Inspect for wear of teeth of the cam in this
case.
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