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NEHS0938
February 2007

TOOL OPERATING MANUAL

283-1495 and 284-5122

Tube Stand Groups

SMCS: 0630

Meets stability standards and load capacity at
maximum height for worldwide compliance and for
AS/NZS 2538:2004, ANSI PALD, and TUV.
Load capacity is rated in U.S. Tons and not Metric
Tons.
Used to support (block) track-type or rubber tired
machines, or other equipment.
Safety
222-7944 Warning
DO NOT OPERATE OR WORK ON THIS EQUIPMENT UNLESS YOU READ
AND UNDERSTAND ALL RELATED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUALS. COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

1) Safety alert symbol which indicates the presence of danger if warnings are
222-7944 1 not followed.
2) Read and follow all instructions in this manual and all other related
1 2 machine/equipment manuals.

Eye protection mandatory.

Inspect the tube stand for damage, missing parts, or improper assembly before each use. Do
not use if any part is bent or damaged.

Do not alter the tube stand. Do not weld parts onto the tube stand or drill holes in the tube
stand. Do not repair damaged parts by welding.

Do not use the tube stand for anything other than its intended purpose.

Do not use the tube stand unless all load identification and warning films
are legible. Replace any films that are unreadable.

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 To prevent an unstable load condition, do not use to support both ends or one side of the
machine/equipment.

If parts weigh more than the recommended lifting requirement of 16 kg (35 lb), use two people
to move the parts to avoid personal injury.

To prevent damage, do not drop the load onto the tube stand.

295-5620 Warning
CRUSH HAZARD. COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. READ
AND UNDERSTAND OPERATIONS MANUAL BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT.

1) Incorrect use of this tool could result in crushed hands or fingers.

Do not place your fingers in or near the lockpin holes. Potential pinch point.
295-5620
2) Read and follow all instructions in this manual and all other related
machine/equipment manuals before using the tube stand.
1 2

295-5532 Warning
CRUSH HAZARD. COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. READ
AND UNDERSTAND OPERATIONS MANUAL BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT.

1) Incorrectly positioned tube stand could cause an unstable load condition.

2) Chock (block) the wheels to prevent movement of the machine/equipment.
295-5532
Read and understand all instructions in this manual and all other related
machine/equipment manuals before using the tube stand.
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Information
294-5540
USE ONLY IN PAIRS ON HARD SURFACES.
40,000 LB
45.8 IN.
18 143 kg
1165 mm
1) Provides maximum safe working load limit of 18,143 kg (40,000 lb).
2) Provides maximum height restriction of 1165 mm (45.8 in).
294-5540

1 2

282-0849
USE ONLY IN PAIRS ON HARD SURFACES.
50,000 LB
68.4 IN.
22 679 kg
1739 mm
1) Provides maximum safe working load limit of 22,679 kg (50,000 lb).
2) Provides maximum height restriction of 1739 mm (68.4 in).
282-0849 1

1 2

282-4372
USE TUBE STAND ON HARD, LEVEL SURFACE. CENTER LOAD TO
AVOID TIP OVER.

1) Do not place the tube stand on soft, unstable, or uneven ground surfaces.
Off-centered loads can cause the tube stand to tip over.
282-4372 2) Use only in pairs on hard, level surfaces. Place the load of the
machine/equipment as close as possible to the center of the tube stand.
1 2 Position the tube stand at approved support points on the
machine/equipment.

299-8075
® Provides information for group number, serial number, year of manufacture,
and place of manufacture.
GROUP NO:

SERIAL NO:

YR MFG:

MADE IN
299-8075

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Install
1. Use blocks or chocks to prevent movement of the machine/equipment (load).

2. Raise the load using a lifting device rated for the load being lifted.

3. Use 277-7195 Handle to position each tube stand below an approved

support location. Make sure the load is centered over the tube stand.

4. Adjust the tube stand height and fully insert the lockpin.

19 mm
0.8 in

NOTE: The tube stand is adjustable in increments of 19 mm (.8 in).

5. Lower the load onto the top of the tube stand.

6. Verify the load and tube stand are stable before removing the lifting device.

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Remove
1. Raise the machine/equipment (load) off the tube stand.

2. Verify the load is stable on the lifting device.

3. Use 277-7195 Handle to remove the tube stand.

4. Lower the load to the ground.

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Nomenclature

5
3

4
1 3
4
5
6 4
4 1
2 4 4
6
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283-1495—18,143 kg (40,000 lb)

1. 283-1470 Base 4
2 4
2. 283-1500 Lockpin
3. 283-1478 Tube, 575 mm (22.6 in)
4. 287-2094 Film Group 284-5122—22,679 kg (50,000 lb)
1. 283-1480 Base
2. 283-1500 Lockpin
Optional
3. 283-1478 Tube, 575 mm (22.6 in)
5. 283-1482 Tube, 841 mm (33.1 in)
4. 287-2095 Film Group
6. 277-7195 Handle

Optional
WARNING
5. 283-1482 Tube, 841 mm (33.1 in)
Do not use 283-1493 Long Tube with
6. 283-1493 Tube, 1280 mm (50.4 in)
283-1470 Small Base. This combination of
parts can result in an unstable load, which 7. 277-7195 Handle
could cause serious injury or death.

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Specifications
Load capacity is rated in U.S. Tons and not Metric Tons.

Height limitations are based on stability and load capacity standards. Follow worldwide compliance or the
appropriate regional standards and regulations for maximum height limitations.

283-1495
Recommended Minimum and Maximum Height

283-1482
283-1478

1113 mm
847 mm 866 mm 43.8 in
599 mm 33.3 in 34.1 in
23.6 in

283-1470 283-1470

Worldwide Compliance 1165 mm (45.8 in)

AS/NZS 2538:2004 1165 mm (45.8 in)
ANSI PALD 1700 mm (66.9 in)
TUV 1235 mm (48.6 in)

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284-5122
Recommended Minimum and Maximum Height

283-1478

1057 mm
810 mm 41.6 in
31.8 in

283-1480 283-1482

1325 mm
1077 mm 52.1 in
42.4 in

283-1480 283-1480

283-1493

1716 mm
67.5 in
1259 mm
49.5 in

283-1480

Worldwide Compliance 1740 mm (68.5 in)

AS/NZS 2538:2004 1740 mm (68.5 in)
ANSI PALD 2538 mm (99.9 in)
TUV 1762 mm (69.3 in)

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Inspection
Inspect prior to each use for nicks, burrs, dents, cracks, bent, or worn parts. If damage is found, do not use until
the damaged parts are replaced.

Inspect annually by an approved inspector at the dealership.

Inspect and replace any damaged or bent lockpins.

Never reuse damaged parts.

Inspect and replace damaged or broken

lanyards. Never reuse damaged parts.

Inspect and replace any components with

deformed holes. Never reuse damaged parts.

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Maintenance
Remove dirt or grease with a non-solvent based solution.

Inspect and replace damaged or missing films.

Check the caster spring bolts and adjust, if necessary, to

90 to 120 N·m (66 to 88 ft lb) torque.

Store indoors in a clean, dry location when not in use.

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Service Parts
283-1495 284-5122
283-1500
283-1500
4C-6709
4C-6709 287-2095
2
2
287-2094 4B-4274
4B-4274 3K-6168
3K-6168 4B-2049
4B-2049 0L-0557
283-1471 1M-9351 283-1475 0L-0557

1M-9351

1
283-1472 283-1473
0S-1617 283-1476 1 0S-1594 8S-7635
9M-1974 1B-4430
3E-9860 5M-2894 1B-4430
9S-8792

1 Plate assembly with casters. 1 Plate assembly with casters.

2 Not serviced as a group. 2 Not serviced as a group.

283-1495 287-2095
1 222-7944 1 222-7944
2 295-5532 2 295-5532
3 295-5620 3 295-5620
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4 294-5540 1 2 4 282-0849
3 5
5 282-4372 4 5 282-4372
6 299-8074 6 299-8074
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7 299-8075
6 7 299-8075
8 297-5422 8 297-5422

Contact Dealer Service Tools Hotline (1-800-542-8665 or dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com) with any

questions or for replacement parts.

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