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Quick Trigger Clamps User Manual IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE User Manual Version A Issued March 2018 Doughty Engineering Ltd Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1NZ Tel: +44 (0) 1425 478961 sales@doughty-engineering.co.uk www.doughty-engineering.co.uk...
Contents SAFETY NOTES ........................... 3 GENERAL ............................3 SCOPE ............................4 LIMITATIONS OF USE ........................ 5 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT ..................7 MODIFICATION .......................... 10 SAFETY INFORMATION ......................10 COMPLIANCE ..........................13 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ....................13 INSTALLATION ........................14 COMMISSIONING ........................
1. SAFETY NOTES BEFORE installing and operating clamps, please read this manual carefully and pay attention to the information provided. Use this manual to familiarise yourself with the clamp, its proper use and safety regulations. DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Clamps can be judged as a lifting accessories under the EU machine Directive 2006/42/EC as well as German DGUV-BGV-C1 for lifting and holding loads above persons. They can also be used as a joining part in constructions. For this application no harmonised standard is available no CE Declaration of Performance can be provided.
4. LIMITATIONS OF USE The Clamps can be operated in -20° Celsius up to +60° Celsius. • • Doughty clamps shall only be used on steel or aluminium tubes or bars. When used permanently outdoors it is advised to use the versions with stainless steel •...
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WLL1 (KG) WLL2 (KG) PART NO TUBE DIA DESCRIPTION FINISH ACCESSORY LIFTING (CE) STATIC Quick Trigger Standard Clamp T58200 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger Standard Clamp Polished NONE T58201 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger Standard Clamp Black NONE T58205 Ø38 - 51mm Quick Trigger Hook Clamp Polished M12 X 45 Fixing Kit...
5. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BABY QUICK TRIGGER CLAMP STANDARD QUICK TRIGGER HOOK CLAMP Quick Trigger Clamp User Manual Version A Original User Manual Page 7 of 19...
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STANDARD QUICK TRIGGER HANGING CLAMP (NOT CE MARKED) SLIMLINE QUICK TRIGGER BIG BEN CLAMP (NOT CE MARKED) Quick Trigger Clamp User Manual Version A Original User Manual Page 8 of 19...
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TITAN QUICK TRIGGER TV CLAMP (NOT CE MARKED) TYPICAL DOUGHTY QUICK TRIGGER CLAMP CE LABEL Quick Trigger Clamp User Manual Version A Original User Manual Page 9 of 19...
6. MODIFICATION The following modifications are allowed to be executed by third parties. Nut replacement: Standard bolt and wing-nut shall be replaced by a self-locking nuts when Loads are predominantly dynamic. • • Loads are moving and change position. Painting: To paint a clamp, cover all bolts and nut with tape.
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A clamp must be taken out of service immediately if, during use, repair or maintenance any serious damage is discovered. Maintenance and repairs can be undertaken only by authorized personnel. If in any doubt contact the manufacturer. Do not throw clamps. THE WORKING LOAD ENGRAVED ON THE CLAMP ARE SOLELY FOR A STRAIGHT PULL BETWEEN THE SUPPORTING PIPE AND CONNECTION POINT ON THE CLAMP SUSPENSION...
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THE METHODS OF SUSPENSION SHOWN BELOW CREATES TORSIONAL FORCES, INFLUENCE THE STABILITY OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE AND LOWERS THE WORKING LOAD OF THE CLAMP. THIS NEEDS TO BE CHECKED BY A COMPETENT PERSON. SUSPENSION SUSPENSION LOAD LOAD THE USE OF CLAMPS WHEN LOADED PARALLEL TO THE TUBE DEPENDS ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONTACT SURFACE, MATERIAL, FRICTION RESISTANCE, APPLIED TORQUE TO THE CLAMP’S WINGNUT / NUT.
8. COMPLIANCE CLAMPS USED AS LIFTING ASSESSORY: 2006/42/EC Machinery directive DGUV regulation 17 Regulations for stages and studios (Formerly known as BGVc1) DGUV Information 215-313 Safety at productions and events for television, radio, film, theatre, exhibitions: Loads above persons (Formerly known as BGI 810-3) BS 7905-1 Lifting equipment for performance broadcast and similar...
INSTALLATION Inspect the clamp before every use. If damaged do not use. 1. Determine the bolt size and length needed to connect the Doughty Quick Trigger clamp to the object. 2. Use low head hexagon socket bolts or standard hexagon bolts. Minimum 8.8 grade. 3.
INDICATIONS OF FAULTS The following faults could be an indication of overload or misuse. Remove those clamps from service. Nuts which cannot be turned by hand. • Eyebolt which does not hinge properly. • Trigger which does not hinge properly. •...
PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS, MOVING Periodic inspections should be carried out every three months, or in accordance with an inspection routine established by a qualified person, on all clamps that are installed in a permanent configuration where movement of the truss system is an integral part of use. RECORDS Records of initial inspections and periodic inspections should be kept by the owner for each clamp and should be signed and dated by the person carrying out the inspections...
Do not use any mechanical abrasive machine to remove sharp edges from clamps. Use hot water and soap to remove any dirt from clamps. Do not use abrasive fluids to remove dirt or paint from clamps. REPAIRS and REPLACEMENT OF PARTS •...
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