Wood’s Powr-Grip MRTALPCH611LDC - Manual (Page 10)

Rev 8.0/6-13 8 MRTALPCH6-DC: #35054
Use the hoisting equipment to raise the lifter out of the shipping container. Be careful to
avoid damaging any vacuum pads.
5) Arrange the pad frame in the configuration that will provide optimal support of the load while
lifting (see T
O
C
HANGE THE
P
AD
F
RAME
C
ONFIGURATION
to follow). Remove the pad covers and
save them for use whenever the lifter is stored.
6) Connect the electrical connectors uniting the battery to the battery charger and the vacuum
generating system. Now the lifter is operational.
7) Perform Operational and Load Tests for the lifter as directed in MAINTENANCE: T
ESTING
S
CHEDULE
. If the lifter is equipped with a Remote Control System, also perform the R
EMOTE
C
ONTROL
S
YSTEM
T
EST
(see MAINTENANCE).
T
O
C
HANGE THE
P
AD
F
RAME
C
ONFIGURATION
The lifter offers two pad frame configurations to accommodate different load dimensions and
weights (see SPECIFICATIONS: Pad Spread and Load Capacity). Select the configuration that
provides optimal support across the load surface and minimizes load overhang (see OPERATION:
B
EFORE
U
SING THE
L
IFTER
). To support longer, heavier loads (see Maximum Pad Spread and
Maximum Load Capacity in SPECIFICATIONS), both pad frame extensions must be installed on
the pad frame and the vacuum hoses must be connected to the vacuum pads located on the
extensions.
WARNING: Removing any extension or disconnecting the corresponding
vacuum pad reduces load capacity of lifter.
To support smaller dimensions and weights, the pad frame extensions may be removed, and the
corresponding vacuum hoses may be disconnected, provided that the lifter still has
sufficient capacity to support the load in question (see INTENDED USE: L
OAD
C HARACTERISTICS ). The Maximum Load Capacity is reduced when the pad frame extensions are
removed. Always assemble the pad frame with both extensions installed or both removed, to
keep the lifter balanced.
To Connect/Disconnect Vacuum Hoses
The vacuum hose for the vacuum pad on each pad frame
extension is connected to or disconnected from the vacuum
system by means of a quick connector. To connect the
vacuum hose, push the male and female ends of the connector
together until they lock. To disconnect the vacuum hose, move
the release ring on the female end away from the male end until
the connector separates.
WARNING: Make sure vacuum hoses are coiled or
routed to avoid damage during rotation or tilt.
Make sure all vacuum hoses are secure and routed to avoid being punctured, pinched, kinked,
entangled, abraded or otherwise damaged while the lifter is in operation.
Note: Whenever a quick connector is disconnected, the corresponding vacuum pad does not
contribute to the load capacity, whether or not the extension is mounted on the pad frame.
QUICK CONNECTOR
1 FEMALE END
2 MALE END