Wood’s Powr-Grip PT10FS10TAC - Manual (Page 13)

Rev 9.0/1-12 11 PT10HV11FAC: #35142
T
O
L
IFT AND
M
OVE THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Lift bar must be oriented vertically to lift
load.
Load Capacity and the Lift Light
A lifter's Load Capacity is rated at a vacuum level of 16" Hg [-54 kPa] (see SPECIFICATIONS).
After the lifter has attained this level, the green vacuum lift light turns on to indicate that the
lifter is ready to lift the maximum load weight.
WARNING: Never attempt to lift load unless green lift light is illuminated.
Do not attempt to lift the load unless the lift light is illuminated; such an attempt could result in a
load release and possible injury to the operator.
Monitoring Vacuum Indicators
The vacuum lift light and the vacuum gauge must remain completely visible to the operator, so
that they can be monitored throughout the entire lift.
WARNING: Vacuum indicators must be visible to operator throughout entire lift.
The lifter’s vacuum pump runs continuously to maintain sufficient vacuum for lifting the
maximum load weight. If the vacuum system experiences leakage while the lifter is attached to
the load, the lift light turns off automatically, to signal the reduction in vacuum to the operator.
If the lift light turns off while you are lifting a load, make sure the vacuum gauge shows a
vacuum level of 16" Hg [-54 kPa] or higher. If not, move away and stay clear of the load until it
can be lowered to the ground or a stable support.
WARNING: Stay clear of any suspended load while vacuum level is lower than
16" Hg [-54 kPa].
Discontinue lifter use until the cause of the vacuum loss can be determined. If the lift light does
not turn on when the lifter is attached to clean, smooth, nonporous materials, the leakage is
likely to be in the vacuum system. In this event, perform the V
ACUUM
T
EST
(see MAINTENANCE)
and inspect the vacuum pads for damage (see MAINTENANCE: V
ACUUM
P
AD
M
AINTENANCE
:
Inspection). If the vacuum loss cannot be remedied immediately, perform inspection and
maintenance as needed to identify and correct any deficiency before resuming normal operation
of the lifter.
Controlling the Lifter and Load
When the vacuum indicators show that the lifter is ready, use the hoisting equipment to raise the
lifter and load as needed to clear any obstacles in their path. Note: The hang angle of the lifter
may shift suddenly upon lifting or releasing the load; the operator should anticipate and
compensate for such changes.
Use the control handle to keep the lifter and load in the desired orientation while they are
suspended from the crane. 9 Once sufficient clearance is established, the load can be tilted as
desired (see T
O
T
ILT THE
L
OAD
to follow).
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If the lifter is equipped with Control Handle Extensions (option LB9HEO), do not use the control handle to fully correct the hang
angle of a lifter loaded to the Maximum Load Capacity (see SPECIFICATIONS). The Control Handle Extensions are not designed
to sustain more than 100 lbs [45.5 kg] of force upward or downward on the control handle.