User Manual

Rev 10.0/5-14 1 MRTALP6-DC: #35056
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 3
WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................... 4
OPERATING FEATURES ................................................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................... 7
TO SET UP THE LIFTER 7
TO CHANGE THE PAD FRAME CONFIGURATION 9
To Connect/Disconnect Vacuum Hoses ................................................................................................................................. 10
To Install/Remove Extension Arms ........................................................................................................................................ 11
To Reposition (or Remove) Movable Pad Mounts ................................................................................................................. 11
INTENDED USE ............................................................................................................. 12
LOAD CHARACTERISTICS 12
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 13
DISPOSAL OF THE LIFTER 13
OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 14
BEFORE USING THE LIFTER 14
Taking Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Performing Inspections and Tests.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Confirming the Pad Frame Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 15
Preparing to Use the Optional Remote Control System ........................................................................................................ 15
TO APPLY THE PADS TO A LOAD 16
Positioning the Lifter on the Load .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Powering up the Lifter ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Sealing the Pads against the Load.......................................................................................................................................... 16
Reading the Vacuum Gauges ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Vacuum Level on Optimal Surfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Vacuum Level on Other Surfaces ........................................................................................................................................... 17
TO LIFT AND MOVE THE LOAD 18
Positioning the Lift Bar ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
Interpreting the Warning Buzzer and Lift Light ..................................................................................................................... 18
Monitoring Vacuum Indicators .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Monitoring the Low Vacuum Warning Buzzer ....................................................................................................................... 19
Controlling the Lifter and Load .............................................................................................................................................. 19
In Case of Power Failure ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
TO ROTATE THE LOAD EDGEWISE 20
TO TILT THE LOAD 21
TO RELEASE THE PADS FROM THE LOAD 21
AFTER USING THE LIFTER 22
Storing the Lifter .................................................................................................................................................................... 22