Wood’s Powr-Grip MRTA8HV11DC - Manual (Page 10)

Rev 10.0/9-13 8 MRTA8-DC: #35076
Configurations are created by installing or removing the pad frame’s extension arms, by
repositioning or removing the movable pad mounts, and by connecting or disconnecting the
vacuum hoses to certain vacuum pads. Always assemble the pad frame in a symmetrical
arrangement, to keep the lifter balanced (see illustrations).
To support the maximum load weight, all vacuum pads must be installed on the pad frame and
all vacuum hoses must be connected to the vacuum pads. To support the largest load
dimensions, all extension arms must also be installed on the pad frame. To support smaller
weights and dimensions, some extension arms or vacuum pads 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 .
WARNING: Removing or disconnecting any vacuum pad reduces lifter's load
capacity.
To calculate the load capacity when some vacuum pads are disconnected, consult the Per-Pad
Load Capacity (see SPECIFICATIONS) and multiply by the number of pads currently in use (see
To Reposition [or Remove] Movable Pad Mounts to follow). Make sure all vacuum hoses are
secure and routed to avoid being pinched, snagged, abraded or otherwise damaged while the
lifter is in operation.
WARNING: Make sure all vacuum hoses are coiled or routed so they cannot
become entangled, kinked or punctured during rotation or tilt.
Note: Whenever a vacuum hose is disconnected from the vacuum system, the corresponding
vacuum pad does not contribute to the load capacity, whether or not the pad is mounted on the
pad frame.
To Connect/Disconnect Vacuum Hoses
The vacuum hose for each vacuum pad 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 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.
QUICK CONNECTOR
1 FEMALE END
2 MALE END