Manual

Rev 8.0/6-13 1 MRTALPCH6-DC: #35054
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 Connect/Disconnect Vacuum Hoses .......................................................................................................... 8
To Install/Remove Pad Frame Extensions ...................................................................................................... 9
INTENDED USE ............................................................................................................. 10
LOAD CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................... 10
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................................................... 11
DISPOSAL OF THE LIFTER .......................................................................................................... 11
OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 12
BEFORE USING THE LIFTER ........................................................................................................ 12
Taking Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 12
Performing Inspections and Tests ............................................................................................................... 12
Confirming the Pad Frame Configuration ..................................................................................................... 13
Preparing to Use the Optional Remote Control System ................................................................................. 13
TO APPLY THE PADS TO A LOAD .................................................................................................. 14
Positioning the Lifter on the Load ............................................................................................................... 14
Powering up the Lifter ................................................................................................................................ 14
Sealing the Pads against the Load ............................................................................................................... 14
Reading the Vacuum Gauges ...................................................................................................................... 15
Vacuum Level on Optimal Surfaces ............................................................................................................. 15
Vacuum Level on Other Surfaces ................................................................................................................ 15
TO LIFT AND MOVE THE LOAD .................................................................................................... 16
Positioning the Lift Bar ............................................................................................................................... 16
Interpreting the Warning Buzzer and Lift Light ............................................................................................ 16
Monitoring Vacuum Indicators .................................................................................................................... 16
Monitoring the Low Vacuum Warning Buzzer ............................................................................................... 17
Controlling the Lifter and Load .................................................................................................................... 17
In Case of Power Failure ............................................................................................................................ 17
TO ROTATE THE LOAD EDGEWISE................................................................................................ 18
TO TILT THE LOAD ................................................................................................................... 19
TO RELEASE THE PADS FROM THE LOAD ....................................................................................... 19
AFTER USING THE LIFTER .......................................................................................................... 20
Storing the Lifter........................................................................................................................................ 20