Wood’s Powr-Grip P11104DC2 - Manual (Page 18)

Rev 0.3/11-13 16 P1-DC2: #35112
Powering up the Lifter
Place the lifter's power switch in the ON ( ) position, as
shown (power indicator light turns on). 11
Never turn power off while lifting.
Keep the power switch in the ON position while lifting a
load. Any power interruption during a lift could result in
the release of a load and possible injury to the operator or
others (see T
O
L
IFT AND
M
OVE THE
L
OAD
: In Case of Power
Failure to follow).
If the lifter is equipped with a Remote Control System, press the transmitter power/enable
button and hold it briefly to activate the radio transmitter. 12
Note: If the transmitter is activated, the transmission indicator light flashes green when any
button on the transmitter is pressed and held; if the transmitter is not activated, the indicator
light flashes red (see B
EFORE
U
SING THE
L
IFTER
: Preparing to Use the Optional Remote Control
System preceding).
Sealing the Pads against the Load
Press the apply button ( ) on the lifter as shown.
Keep apply function activated throughout
lift.
If the lifter is equipped with a Remote Control System, press an apply button ( ) on the
radio transmitter.
The vacuum pump will immediately begin to draw air through the vacuum pads, and the low
vacuum warning buzzer will sound an alarm until the lifter attains sufficient vacuum to lift the
maximum load weight (see T
O
L
IFT AND
M
OVE THE
L
OAD
: Interpreting the Warning Buzzer and Lift
Light to follow). Firm pressure on the lifter helps the pads to seal against the load. 13
11
When the operator powers up the lifter, either the stand-by function or the apply function is automatically activated,
depending on which was used last.
12
The radio transmitter turns off automatically, after a period of inactivity. The operator can also operate the lifter without
using the radio transmitter, if desired.
13
Although a vacuum pad may become distorted during shipping or storage, this condition should correct itself with continued
use.