Wood’s Powr-Grip MR1611LDCO - Manual (Page 20)

Rev 1.0/3-13 18 MR1611LDCO/DVS: #35048
T
O
R
ELEASE THE
P
ADS FROM THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Load must be fully supported before releasing vacuum pads.
Make sure the load is at rest and fully supported. The vacuum lift light on the movable control
pendant also functions as a push-button switch. Press this enable release button and, at the
same time, turn the apply/release switch to the “RELEASE” position (counter-clockwise) to force
air into the vacuum pads, quickly breaking the vacuum seal. Continue to hold the push-button
switch and the apply/release switch until the pads disengage completely from the load. 12
When the apply/release switch is no longer held in the “RELEASE” position, it automatically
returns to the neutral position (stand-by mode). Do not turn the apply/release switch to the
“APPLY” position until the pads are contacting the next load to be lifted. This conserves battery
energy and reduces the time required to apply the pads to the load, by preventing the primary
vacuum reserve tank from losing its vacuum.
Alternatively, if the lifter is equipped with a Remote Control System, actuate and hold the enable
switch on the radio transmitter or the enable button on the lifter (see remote control enclosure in
OPERATING FEATURES), causing the strobe light to flash (see A
BOUT THE
O
PTIONAL
E
NABLE
S
WITCH
AND
S
TROBE
L
IGHT
preceding). While holding the enable switch, press a release button (on the
transmitter or on the lifter) to force air into the vacuum pads, quickly breaking the vacuum seal.
Continue to hold both controls until the vacuum pads disengage completely from the load.
WARNING: If vacuum pads do not disengage completely, do not attempt to
move the lifter or load.
The operator must never attempt to move the lifter or load until the vacuum pads are completely
disengaged, as this could cause an unexpected load release and potential injury to the operator
or others. If the vacuum pads do not disengage completely on the first attempt, repeat the
release process. If the load cannot be successfully released for any reason, reapply the vacuum
pads to the load as previously directed (see T
O
A
PPLY THE
P
ADS TO A
L
OAD
preceding) prior to
moving the lifter or load.
After the load is successfully released, the lifter will automatically activate the stand-by mode to
conserve the battery energy until the lifter is ready to lift another load. Once the stand-by mode
is activated, only the blue power indicator light remains illuminated.
Prior to lifting another load, perform the Every-Lift Inspection as directed in MAINTENANCE:
I
NSPECTION
S
CHEDULE
.
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If the pads do not release fully or they release too slowly, make sure the release mechanism is functioning correctly (see
MAINTENANCE: V ACUUM T EST : Release Function Test).