User Guide - English | Coverup Key

English User Guide

Undertake a pre-use visual inspection to ensure your CoverUp Key is in good condition and configured correctly before use. The interchangeable tips and retaining pin will eventually show signs of wear after repeated use. Replace these parts accordingly.
Clear the area around the manhole. Move or avoid any potential trip hazards.
Select the most suitable tip for the manhole you intend to free/lift. Secure the tip in place using the retaining pin.
Insert the tip of the CoverUp Key into the key slot of the manhole. Turn the key 90 degrees to engage with the cover lid. Never lean or bend over the CoverUp Key to use it.
Stand in front of the manhole with a naturally straight back and your legs parallel to your hips. Never stand on the manhole.
When you are in the correct position, take a firm grip of both handles and lift quickly with an upward action using only your arms. The CoverUp Key works by exerting a hammer-like effect on the manhole from beneath. Multiple repetitions may be required to release more resistant manholes.
Use multiple, lighter efforts rather than trying to release a cover with a single effort.
When the cover has been freed, use an alternative piece of equipment to manoeuvre the cover if it is too heavy to be moved using approved manual handling methods.
Some covers will be too stuck to move. Do not overexert yourself and cause injury.
Use the CoverUp Key in conjunction with your company’s working methods and Health & Safety guidelines.

This key is designed to release access covers that are stuck. It may be used to lift some smaller, lighter covers, however larger and heavier covers will need additional lifting equipment.
NEVER use the key if you can see damage to the key or tip, or if there are any parts missing as this may result in injury.
NEVER use the key if you have any existing medical conditions that may be adversely affected by the activity, or you are suffering from any health condition which may be worsened by strenuous activity.
ONLY use genuine CoverUp Key tips. Replace tips immediately if they become damaged. NEVER attempt to repair or weld broken tips. Genuine CoverUp Key tips are specially forged.
NEVER use the CoverUp Key as a lever
The CoverUp Key is designed to be used by only one person at a time.
NEVER hit the key with any other tool or device.
NEVER attempt to repair the CoverUp Key yourself.

For replacement tips for the CoverUp Key, please refer to our reseller list on our website -