Setup Instructions - Matco Tools RHES1000 Manual De Instrucciones

RHES1000 1000 LBS. CAPACITY GEARED ENGINE STAND
WARNING

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Refer to the exploded view drawing on page 5 to identify engine stand components.
2. First, install the casters (#6 and #7) to the front and rear legs (#1 and #15) using the hardware items (#3, #4, and #5),
being sure to insert bolts from the bottom side of caster plate.
IMPORTANT: All hardware that assembles items (#1, #11, #15, and #39) together should be assembled loosely to
ensure all bolts and pins fit through their designated holes.
3. Attach the center beam assembly (#11) to the leg assemblies (#1 and #15) using hardware items (#8, #9, and #10).
4. Next, attach one end of brace (#14) to the center beam (#11) using hardware items (#8, #9, and #10). Make sure
position of brace is as shown in diagram.
5. PIace post (#39) with gear box assembly onto base assembly as follows: Stand the post on the base and attach by
passing bolt (#8) through middle hole in the center beam assembly and welded bushing at the bottom of the post
(#39). Secure with hardware items (#8, #9, and #10). Then pass pins (#12) through the hole in the beam bracket and
the hole in the rear leg assembly. Secure pins with clips (#13).
6. Attach the end of the brace (#14) to the post using the hardware items (#8, #9, and #10).
7. Now tighten all hardware that assembles items (#1, #11, #15 and #39) together.
8. Rotate the gear box (#24) so its three holes line up with the holes in the post (#39) and secure them with the
hardware (#22 and #23) provided. The worm box (#24) should be positioned as shown in the diagram.
9. Secure fingers (#16) to mounting head with hardware (#9, #10, #17, #18 and #19) provided.
10. To fold engine stand, simply remove the two pins (#12) and clips (#13), fold brace forward, and then fold post
forward. The pins and clips can be stored in open holes.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Do not mount engine to mounting plate unless both pins, (#12), are in place and secured with (#13) clips
provided according to the SETUP INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Consult the vehicle or engine manufacturer for service manuals and or technical bulletins that provide information
on suggested engine mounting tips, proper size and type mounting bolts and the engine's center of balance. The
engine's center of balance will have to be aligned with the rotational axis of the engine stand's mounting head
assembly.
2. Drain oil and coolant and remove clutch bell housing and flywheel from engine before mounting. Attach an engine
lifting bar or sling to the engine and secure the bar or sling to a shop crane or hoist. Slowly lift the engine from its
compartment making sure no other vehicle components, wires or hoses obstruct the free movement of the engine.
Raise the engine high enough so its center of balance is close to the rotational axis of the engine stand's mounting
head.
3. Make sure, the four mounting head fingers are loosely connected to the mounting head plate. Secure the four
mounting head fingers to the bell housing end of the engine with the appropriate bolts and washers. Reposition
the mounting head, fingers and engine so the engine's center of balance is within one inch of the mounting head's
rotational axis. Tighten all bolts to a sufficient torque requirement that prevents any slippage.
4. Slowly lower the crane or hoist so the engine stand supports full weight of the engine. To check engine balance and
secure setup of the engine to the engine stand, slowly rotate the engine by turning the gear crank handle. If balance
or setup are not stable, rotate the engine to its original position, raise the crane or hoist so the weight of the engine
is removed from the engine stand and make the correct adjustments. After adjustments are made, tighten all bolts.
This adjustment procedure may have to be duplicated several times until correct. After the setup is balanced and
secure, the lifting bar or sling can be removed from crane or hoist.
5. To remove the engine from the engine stand, connect the lifting bar or sling to the crane or hoist and raise the
engine high enough to take the weight off the engine stand. Carefully remove the bolts that connect the four
mounting fingers to the engine. Be aware there will be a slight movement of engine stand as total engine weight is
transferred to crane or hoist.
6. This engine stand has a folding feature that can save space or make storage easy. Just remove both pins (#12) and
their clips (#13) so the brace (#14) and post (#39) can fit flat on top of the center beam assembly (#11). The pins and
clips can be stored in the open holes.
RHES1000
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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