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Conversely, allowable thickness increases as load weight decreases. In addition, an operator

may be able to manually counteract the tendency of unstable loads to tilt out of the upright

position, provided that the operator maintains control of the load at all times (see
OPERATION: T

O

L

IFT AND

M

OVE THE

L

OAD

: About the Tilt Linkage and T

O

T

ILT THE

L

OAD

). If

necessary, contact Wood’s Powr-Grip for help in determining the maximum thickness

permitted when handling any specific load.

Note: Vacuum pads can stain or deform load surfaces with light colors or soft coatings. The

operator should test such surfaces for detrimental effects before using the lifter on them.

O

PERATING

E

NVIRONMENT

The operator must determine whether the lifter is intended to be used in each work environment,

in accordance with the following restrictions:

WARNING: Never use lifter in dangerous environments.

• This lifter is not intended for use in any environment that is inherently dangerous to the

operator or likely to compromise the lifter's ability to function. Environments containing
explosives, caustic chemicals and other dangerous substances must be avoided when using
the lifter.

• The lifter's work environment is limited by the Operating Elevation and Operating Temperatures

indicated in SPECIFICATIONS.

• The lifter's work environment must be free of metal particles or any other contaminates that

could damage lifter components through airborne contact or any other means of transmission
in the environment. If such contaminates cause a vacuum pump failure, they could result in

a load release and possible injury to the operator or others nearby.

WARNING: Environmental contaminates could result in vacuum pump failure.

• Using the lifter in wet environments may require the operator to take special precautions:

Moisture on contact surfaces of the load or vacuum pads diminishes the lifter’s slip resistance,

thereby reducing the lifting capacity (see MAINTENANCE: V

ACUUM

P

AD

M

AINTENANCE

: Friction

Coefficient).

WARNING: Moisture reduces slip resistance of vacuum pads.

Although the lifter's exterior surfaces can tolerate some exposure to water vapor, they are not

designed to be water-tight. Submerging the lifter or using it in rain may damage lifter

components; these and similar conditions must be avoided.

• If the lifter is equipped with a Remote Control System, the work environment must be suitable

for using it, as verified by the R

EMOTE

C

ONTROL

S

YSTEM

T

EST

(see MAINTENANCE).

D

ISPOSAL OF THE

L

IFTER

After the vacuum lifter has reached the end of its service life, you must dispose of the lifter in

compliance with all local codes and regulatory standards that are relevant for the geographical
region.
Note: This lifter is equipped with a battery, which may be subject to special disposal

regulations.