User guide

Rev 26.0/12-13 3 PF-DC: #35131
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number:
6 Vacuum Pads
8 Vacuum Pads
Vertical Configuration:
PFV69DC
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Horizontal / Small Configuration:
PFHS69DC
PFHS89DC
Horizontal / Large Configuration:
PFHL69DC
PFHL89DC
Maximum Pad Spread: (to outer edges)
Vertical Configuration:
57½" x 46½" [1463 x 1184 mm]
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Horizontal / Small Configuration:
37½" x 46½" [955 x 1184 mm]
39½" x 47½" [1006 x 1209 mm]
Horizontal / Large Configuration:
46½" x 57½" [1184 x 1462 mm]
39½" x 59½" [1006 x 1514 mm]
Lifter Weight: (for larger configurations)
94 lbs [43 kg]
119 lbs [54 kg]
Load Capacity: (rated at 16" Hg [-54 kPa] on clean, smooth, nonporous flat surfaces
1
)
Per-Pad:
125 lbs [56.5 kg]
125 lbs [57 kg]
Maximum:
700 lbs [320 kg]
1000 lbs [455 kg]
Description:
Designed for use with a crane or other hoisting equipment, PF-9DC lifters employ
vacuum to hold a load for lifting, and they provide manual 180° rotation and manual
90° tilt movements for load manipulation.
Power Source:
12 volts DC, 10 amps (with Thomas pump) or 3 amps (with Dynaflo pump)
Battery Capacity:
7 amp-hours
Vacuum Pads:
9" [23 cm] nominal diameter (Model VPFS9), standard rubber, spring-mounted (¼" [7
mm] travel), with #60 filter screen
Rotation Capability:
Manual, 180°, with automatic locking at each ¼ revolution (when desired)
Tilt Capability:
Manual, 90°, with automatic locking in vertical position
Vacuum Pump:
Diaphragm type, 1 SCFM [28 liters/minute] nominal airflow
Vacuum Reserve Tank:
Vacuum reservoir helps prevent immediate vacuum loss in case of power failure and
extends battery life by reducing pump cycles required to maintain vacuum.
Vacuum Gauge:
Dial gauge indicates current vacuum level in positive inches of Hg and negative kPa.
Low Vacuum Warning Light: Red light is energized until vacuum level is sufficient to lift maximum load weight
(higher than 16" Hg [-54 kPa]) and whenever vacuum loss causes pump to re-engage.
Low Vacuum Warning Buzzer (if applicable): Maximum Alarm Volume = 103 dBA at 2 ft [60 cm]. While lifter
is powered up, audible alarm warns the operator whenever vacuum is not sufficient for
lifting the maximum load weight.
Options:
See separate instructions about optional features.
Operating Elevation:
Maximum = 6000 feet [1828 meters]
Operating Temperatures:
32° to 104° F [0° to 40° C]
Service Life:
This lifter is designed to have a service life of at least 20,000 lifting cycles, when used
and maintained as intended. Vacuum pads, filter elements and other wear-out items
are excluded; see MAINTENANCE and REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST for more information.
For the DISPOSAL OF THE LIFTER after its service life, see INTENDED USE.
ASME Standard BTH-1:
Design Category "B", Service Class "0" (see www.powrgrip.com for more information)
!!-CE-!! Note: This symbol appears in the INSTRUCTIONS manual only when requirements of a CE Standard are different from
requirements of other standards that also apply to this vacuum lifter. CE requirements are mandatory in geographical areas
where CE Standards apply, but may be optional in other locations.
1
Load Capacity is based on a friction coefficient of 1; see MAINTENANCE: VACUUM PAD MAINTENANCE: Friction Coefficient for
additional information.