Wood’s Powr-Grip MTCL6FS625DC - Manual (Page 9)

Rev 5.0/12-13 7 MTCL6FS625DC: #35078
ASSEMBLY
T
O
S
ET UP THE
L
IFTER
1) Open the shipping container and remove all materials for restraining or protecting the vacuum
lifter during shipping. Save the container for use whenever the lifter is transported.
2) Position the adjustable lift point tube as follows: The location of the lift point can be adjusted
to obtain the optimal hang angle of the lifter and load. A different hang angle may be
desirable, depending on the angle needed to attach the lifter to the load, release the load or
manipulate the load during a lift.
First disengage the lifter’s tilt latches (see OPERATION: T
O
T
ILT THE
L
OAD
: Operating the Tilt
Latches) and raise the lift bar to a vertical orientation. Make sure the lift bar latches in
the vertical orientation before releasing the lift bar.
To adjust the lift point location, remove both retaining bolts and associated hardware, and
reposition the adjustable lift point tube as desired. Reinstall the retaining bolts and hardware,
making sure to secure them tightly in position as originally installed.
WARNING: Lift point must be adjusted so as to prevent interference between
adjustable lift point tube and load.
Note: If the load would extend higher than the lift point when lifted or tilted upright (see
OPERATION: T
O
T
ILT THE
L
OAD
), the lift point must be adjusted to prevent interference
between the adjustable lift point tube and the load. Failure to do so may damage the lifter or
load, and may result in the release of the load.
3) Suspend the lifter from a crane as follows: Select hoisting equipment (crane and hoist, when
applicable) rated to carry the maximum load weight plus the lifter weight (see
SPECIFICATIONS: Maximum Load Capacity and Lifter Weight).
Note: Any application of the lifter must conform to all statutory or regulatory standards that
relate to the hoisting equipment when used in its geographical location (eg, relevant OSHA
standards in the USA).
WARNING: Hoisting equipment hook must be fitted with restraining latch to
prevent lift bail from slipping off under any circumstances.
Attach the hoisting equipment hook to the lift bail, and use the hoisting equipment to raise
the lifter out of the shipping container. Be careful to avoid damaging any vacuum pads.
Note: Some hoisting equipment hooks could interfere with an upright load that extends
beyond the lifter’s pad frame. If the load would contact the hook during lifter operation, the
operator must prevent this by attaching a sling (or other rigging that does not interfere with
the load) between the hook and the lift bail.
WARNING: Any sling used must be rated to carry maximum load weight plus
lifter weight.