Wood’s Powr-Grip MT10FS10TAIR - Manual (Page 8)

Rev 25.0/5-14 6 MT-FS10TAIR: #35090
ASSEMBLY
1) Open the shipping container and remove all materials for restraining or protecting the vacuum
lifter. Save the container for use whenever the lifter is transported.
2) Suspend the lifter from a crane as follows: Select hoisting equipment (crane and hoist, when
applicable) rated to carry the maximum load weight plus the lifter weight (see
SPECIFICATIONS: Maximum Load Capacity and Lifter Weight).
Note: Any application of the lifter must conform to all statutory or regulatory standards that
relate to the hoisting equipment when used in its geographical location (eg, relevant OSHA
standards in the USA).
Make sure the lift slings are securely attached to the lifter. Then attach the free eye of each
lift sling to the hoisting equipment hook. 3
WARNING: Hoisting equipment hook must be fitted with restraining latch to
prevent lifter from slipping off under any circumstances.
Note: It may be desirable to use a large clevis to connect the lift slings to the hoisting
equipment hook. This makes suspending the lifter easier, since only the clevis must be
attached to or removed from the hoisting equipment.
WARNING: Clevis and clevis pin must be rated to carry maximum load weight
plus lifter weight.
Use the hoisting equipment to raise the lifter out of the shipping container. Be careful to
avoid damaging any vacuum pads. Remove the pad covers and save them for use whenever
the lifter is stored.
3) Connect the lifter to an appropriate compressed air supply (see SPECIFICATIONS: Power
Source), as follows:
Install the female quick connector (supplied) on the compressed air line. Connect the female
quick connector to the male quick connector mounted on the lifter adjacent to the air
pressure regulator.
Adjust the regulator to supply an air pressure of 60 to 80 psi [415 to 550 kPa]: With the
compressed air engaged, pull up the adjustment collar on the top of the regulator, and turn
the collar clockwise to increase pressure or counter-clockwise to reduce pressure, as
registered on the integrated pressure gauge. When the desired adjustment is obtained, push
down the collar to lock it in place.
Make certain the air line is routed so that it does not become tangled, kinked, pinched or cut
while operating the lifter or hoisting equipment. Now the lifter is operational.
Note: Disconnect the compressed air line when the lifter is not in use; otherwise, the venturi
would continue to consume air, causing the compressor to cycle continually.
4) Perform Operational and Load Tests for the lifter as directed in MAINTENANCE: T
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CHEDULE
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If the lifter is equipped with a Center Spool Lift Bar (option LB4CSO ), disregard the directions about lift slings. Instead,
attach the hoisting equipment hook directly to the lift spool. All other directions and warnings still apply.