Manual

Rev 30.0/5-13 1 MR1611LDC: #35050
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 3
WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................... 4
OPERATING FEATURES ................................................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................... 7
TO SET UP THE LIFTER ................................................................................................................ 7
TO CHANGE THE PAD FRAME CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ 8
To Install (and Remove) the Lift Bar Extension .............................................................................................. 9
To Install (and Remove) the Optional Short Lift Bar ....................................................................................... 9
To Install (and Remove) the Removable Sections of the Pad Frame ................................................................ 9
To Install (and Remove) Removable Pad Arms ............................................................................................ 10
To Rotate Rotating Pad Arms ...................................................................................................................... 10
INTENDED USE ............................................................................................................. 11
LOAD CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................... 11
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................................................... 12
DISPOSAL OF THE LIFTER .......................................................................................................... 12
OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 13
BEFORE USING THE LIFTER ........................................................................................................ 13
Taking Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 13
Performing Inspections and Tests ............................................................................................................... 13
Confirming the Pad Frame Configuration ..................................................................................................... 14
Preparing to Use the Optional Remote Control System ................................................................................. 14
TO APPLY THE PADS TO A LOAD .................................................................................................. 15
Powering up the Lifter ................................................................................................................................ 15
Positioning the Lifter on the Load ............................................................................................................... 15
Sealing the Pads against the Load ............................................................................................................... 16
Reading the Vacuum Gauge ....................................................................................................................... 17
Vacuum Level on Optimal Surfaces ............................................................................................................. 17
Vacuum Level on Other Surfaces ................................................................................................................ 17
TO LIFT AND MOVE THE LOAD .................................................................................................... 18
Load Capacity and the Lift Light .................................................................................................................. 18
Monitoring Vacuum Indicators .................................................................................................................... 18
Monitoring the Low Vacuum Warning Buzzer (if applicable) .......................................................................... 19
Controlling the Lifter and Load .................................................................................................................... 19
In Case of Power Failure ............................................................................................................................ 19
TO ROTATE THE LOAD EDGEWISE................................................................................................ 20
ABOUT THE OPTIONAL ENABLE SWITCH AND STROBE LIGHT ............................................................ 20
TO RELEASE THE PADS FROM THE LOAD ....................................................................................... 21
AFTER USING THE LIFTER .......................................................................................................... 22
Storing the Lifter........................................................................................................................................ 22