Wood’s Powr-Grip MTA8LP6FAC - Manual (Page 14)

Rev 5.1/4-12 12 MTA8LP6FAC: #35095
T
O
T
ILT THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Always keep hands and fingers away from bars of tilt linkage.
Remember that the load requires more vertical space when tilted to
the upright position, as well as more horizontal space when tilted to
the flat position. Make sure there is sufficient clearance for the load to
tilt without contacting the operator or any nearby objects. Lift upward
or press downward on the control handle (located on pad frame) to tilt
the load as desired. Since the tilt linkage is designed to automatically
maintain the load in either the upright or the flat position, the load
force on the control handle changes direction during the tilt. If load
size permits, maintain control with the handle throughout the tilt. For
loads with overhang, it may be necessary to release the control handle as the load approaches
the flat position. If so, keep the load under control using hand cups or other appropriate means.
T
O
R
ELEASE THE
P
ADS FROM THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Load must be fully supported before releasing vacuum pads.
When the load is at rest and fully supported, push the vacuum release button to force air into the
vacuum pads, quickly breaking the vacuum seal. After the pads have disengaged completely
from the load, move the lifter away. Continue to hold the release button until the pads are well
away from the load; otherwise, the lifter would reattach itself to the load.
A
FTER
U
SING THE
L
IFTER
Place the power switch in the “OFF” position.
CAUTION: Do not set the lifter against any surfaces which could soil or damage the
vacuum pads.
Use the hoisting equipment to gently lower the lifter onto a stable support; then detach the
hoisting equipment hook from the lift spool.
If the lifter is transported to another location, use the original shipping container and secure the
lifter so as to protect the vacuum pads and all other components from damage while in transit.
Storing the Lifter
Use the covers supplied to keep the vacuum pads clean.
!!-CE-!! In accordance with CE Standard EN 13155, the lifter is designed to rest on relatively
horizontal surfaces without tipping over. To store the lifter in this way, set the lifter with the
pads facing downward on a clean, smooth, flat surface. Then lower the lift bar to a horizontal
orientation and place a support under the lift spool.