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GUIL ELC-740 User Manual

Telescopic lifting towers

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USER MANUAL
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Telescopic lifting towers
ELC-740
ELC-750
ELC-760/M
 INGENIERÍA PARA EL ESPECTÁCULO  ENGINEERING FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Telescopic lifting towers ELC-740 ELC-750 ELC-760/M  INGENIERÍA PARA EL ESPECTÁCULO  ENGINEERING FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers INDEX INTRODUCTION ................................2 OWNER AND USER’S OBLIGATIONS ..........................2 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ............................2 SET-UP AND WORKING AREA SAFETY ......................3 LIFTING TOWER USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................3 PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION ............................4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................5 SET-UP ................................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Before putting the tower into service please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation. Should there be any, consult your distributor or the manufacturer (GUIL) and do not use the tower until it is in prefect working condition.
  • Page 4: Set-Up And Working Area Safety

    • Do not exceed the rated load capacity established by the manufacturer GUIL. • Do not raise the tower unless the load is correctly positioned, centred and secured. The centre of gravity should always be along a vertical line.
  • Page 5: Pre-Operation Inspection

    • Never raise objects that make a large surface for the wind. If it is absolutely necessary, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer (GUIL) for safety advice. • If you are going to leave the tower unattended with a raised load, make sure it can’t be used by unauthorized personnel.
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Always use logic and common sense when using the lifter. This is a complex product designed for professional use and should not be operated by amateurs. Ensure all personnel are correctly trained and instructed on the content of the manual and the dangers related with operating the lifter.
  • Page 7: Function Test

    GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers 4.- Level the tower by adjusting the levelling jacks of the stabiliser legs and using the spirit level located on the mast as a reference. 5.- Once completely levelled, the tower is ready to use.
  • Page 8: Raising The Load

    GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers RAISING THE LOAD Install your chosen adaptor on the tower and secure it. Place the working load on the adaptor. WARNING! * The load must be correctly positioned, centred and secured. * Ensure that the load does not exceed the rated load capacity recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 9: Blocking The Load

    GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers 3.- Tighten the knob of the raised telescopic again to remove any possible looseness. 4.- Repeat these steps to raise the remaining telescopic sections until the tower is at the desired height. You should hear the safety bolt clicking into each safety hole as the telescopic masts are extended.
  • Page 10: After Each Use

    GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers 4.- Repeat this with each telescopic section until the lift is totally lowered. IMPORTANT: If the safety bolt becomes blocked due to the weight of the load, the crank handle must be turned slightly raising the load. Once this is done the bolt will be unblocked and you can continue to lower the load.
  • Page 11: Transport

    • A regular technical inspection of the lifting tower must be carried out (depending on the regulations in your country and the frequency of use of the tower) by a GUIL authorised technician, to establish the condition of all its parts.
  • Page 12: Risk Assesment

    GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers RISK ASSESMENT Likelihood Medium High Slightly Damaging Severity Damaging Extremely Damaging Insignificant Risk Tolerable Risk Consequence Moderate Risk High Risk Intolerable Risk TASK PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION ELC-740  ELC-750  ELC-760/M EVALUATED MACHINE: Likelihood Severity...
  • Page 13: Using The Lifter

    GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. DO NOT SET UP. UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER USE EXTRA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. CONDITIONS. THE LEGS DO NOT LOCK INTO THE 1.- DO NOT LIFT. HORIZONTAL POSITION. 2.- CONSULT A GUIL TECHNICIAN. 1.- DO NOT LIFT.
  • Page 14 GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers TASK MAINTENANCE OF THE TOWER ELC-740  ELC-750  ELC-760/M EVALUATED MACHINE: Likelihood Severity Consequence Identified Risk Corrective Measures To Mo Hi CLEAN IT AND GREASE THE THE TOWER IS DIRTY. APPROPRIATE PARTS. DAMAGED OR WORN WINCH.
  • Page 15: Guarantee

    4. In the case of special products manufactured by GUIL to customer specifications, or from drawings or models, GUIL takes no responsibility for the technical quality of such special products. In any case, the products in question are not covered by the guarantee.
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE ELC-740 ELC-750 ELC-760/M 5.10 m 4.50 m 5.40 m MAX. HEIGHT 16.7 ft 14.8 ft 17.7 ft 150 kg 150 kg 150 kg MAX. LOAD 330.7 lb 330.7 lb 330.7 lb...
  • Page 17: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY www.guil.es - GUIL -...
  • Page 18: Maintenance Record

    GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers MAINTENANCE RECORD Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date: Elementos revisados: Tested elements: Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date:...
  • Page 19 GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date: Elementos revisados: Tested elements: Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date: Elementos revisados:...
  • Page 20 GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date: Elementos revisados: Tested elements: Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date: Elementos revisados:...
  • Page 22 C.I.F. B96498829 VAT No ES- B96498829 P.I. La Creu C/ Ismael Tomás Alacreu, 28 46250 L’Alcúdia (VALENCIA) SPAIN Tel: + 34. 96 299 65 00 E-mail: info@guil.es Web: www.guil.es Manual edition date: 11/2023...

This manual is also suitable for:

Elc-750Elc-760/m