Wood’s Powr-Grip PT10FS10TDC - Manual (Page 6)

Rev 10.0/4-13 4 PT10HV11FDC: #35144
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).
CAUTION: Always provide manual assistance to tilt actuator when raising lift bar
to vertical position.
Raise the lift bar of the lifter to a vertical orientation: Engage the tilt actuator as though
tilting a load to the flat position (see OPERATION: T
O
T
ILT THE
L
OAD
); at the same time,
manually lift on the lift bar to assist the tilt actuator’s movement, in order to avoid damaging
the actuator. Then attach the hoisting equipment hook to the lift shackle.
WARNING: Hoisting equipment hook must be fitted with restraining latch to
prevent lift shackle from slipping off under any circumstances.
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 shackle.
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. The hoist control pendant can be attached to the lifter by
inserting it into the hoist pendant basket provided. Remove the pad covers and save them
for use whenever the lifter is stored.
3) Connect the electrical connectors uniting the battery to the battery charger and the vacuum
generating system. Now the lifter is operational.
4) Perform Operational and Load Tests for the lifter as directed in MAINTENANCE: T
ESTING
S
CHEDULE
.