Manual

Rev 6.0/5-14 1 MRTALPR4-DC: #35057
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 3
WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................... 4
OPERATING FEATURES ................................................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................... 7
TO SET UP THE LIFTER ................................................................................................................ 7
TO INSTALL/REMOVE T-ARM ASSEMBLIES ..................................................................................... 8
To Connect/Disconnect Vacuum Hoses .......................................................................................................... 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
Preparing to Use the Optional Remote Control System ................................................................................. 13
TO ADJUST THE PAD FRAME ....................................................................................................... 13
TO APPLY THE PADS TO A LOAD .................................................................................................. 15
Positioning the Lifter on the Load ............................................................................................................... 15
Powering up the Lifter ................................................................................................................................ 15
Sealing the Pads against the Load ............................................................................................................... 15
Reading the Vacuum Gauges ...................................................................................................................... 16
Vacuum Level on Optimal Surfaces ............................................................................................................. 16
Vacuum Level on Other Surfaces ................................................................................................................ 16
TO LIFT AND MOVE THE LOAD .................................................................................................... 17
Positioning the Lift Bar ............................................................................................................................... 17
Interpreting the Warning Buzzer and Lights ................................................................................................. 17
Monitoring Vacuum Indicators .................................................................................................................... 17
Monitoring the Low Vacuum Warning Buzzer ............................................................................................... 18
Controlling the Lifter and Load .................................................................................................................... 18
In Case of Power Failure ............................................................................................................................ 18
TO ROTATE THE LOAD EDGEWISE................................................................................................ 19
TO TILT THE LOAD ................................................................................................................... 20
TO RELEASE THE PADS FROM THE LOAD ....................................................................................... 20
AFTER USING THE LIFTER .......................................................................................................... 21
Storing the Lifter........................................................................................................................................ 21