Wood’s Powr-Grip MTA8LP6FAIR - Manual (Page 6)

Rev 2.0/12-12 4 MTA8LP6FAIR: #35096
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).
WARNING: Hoisting equipment hook must be fitted with restraining latch to
prevent lift spool from slipping off under any circumstances.
Raise the lift bar of the lifter to a vertical orientation and attach the hoisting equipment hook
to the lift spool.
Note: Some hoisting equipment hooks could interfere with an upright load that extends
beyond the lifter’s pad frame. If the load would contact the hook during lifter operation, the
operator must prevent this by attaching a sling (or other rigging that does not interfere with
the load) between the hook and the lift spool.
WARNING: Any sling used 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 end of the quick connector (supplied) on the compressed air line. Connect
the female end to the male end of the quick connector mounted on the lifter adjacent to the
air pressure regulator.
Adjust the regulator to supply an air pressure of 70 to 90 psi [483 to 621 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.
4) Perform Operational and Load Tests for the lifter as directed in MAINTENANCE: T
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