Wood’s Powr-Grip MTCL8FS10TDC - Manual (Page 23)

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T
O
T
ILT THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Make sure load is positioned correctly on lifter (see T
O
A
PPLY
);
unbalanced loads may tilt unexpectedly when latches are
disengaged.
The tilt feature allows the operator to transfer a load from the flat
position to the upright position, and vice versa (see INTENDED
USE: T
YPICAL
A
PPLICATIONS
). Remember that the load requires
more vertical space when tilting to the upright position, as well as
more horizontal space when tilting to the flat position. Make sure
there is sufficient clearance for the load to tilt without contacting
the operator or any nearby objects. Keep the load under control
throughout the tilt using control handles, control lines or other
appropriate means.
The appropriate way to tilt the load differs, depending on whether the lifter is attached to the
load "above center" or "on center" (see To Apply the Pads to the Load: Positioning the Lifter on
the Load preceding), as follows:
Tilting Loads When Lifter is Positioned Above Center
WARNING: When lifter is positioned above center, tilt latches must be locked
out before lifting load.
The tilt latches must always be locked out when the lifter is positioned above center (see
Operating the Tilt Latches to follow). Failure to lock out the tilt latches could result in an
unexpected load release or damage to the lifter and load.
If the lifter is positioned above center on the load, the load automatically tilts from the flat
position to the upright position when lifted. To tilt the load from the upright position to the flat
position, use the hoisting equipment to lower the load until its lower edge is adequately
supported. Then move the lifter forward and downward, allowing the load to tilt to the flat
orientation as you continue to lower it.
Tilting Loads When Lifter is Positioned On Center
If the lifter is positioned on center, disengage the tilt latches (see Operating the Tilt Latches to
follow) and prepare for a slight surge of motion as the load begins to tilt. Lift upward or press
downward on the control handles to tilt the load as desired, and continue to apply pressure as
necessary to maintain the desired load orientation.
If load size permits, maintain control with the handles throughout the tilt. For loads with
overhang, it may be necessary to release the control handles as a load approaches the flat
position. If so, keep the load under control using hand cups or other appropriate means.
Operating the Tilt Latches
To disengage the tilt latches, push the tilt control lever part of the way upward. The pad frame
automatically latches in place when the load reaches either the upright or the flat position,
provided that you release the control lever after the tilt motion has been initiated. However,
automatic latching can be defeated by continuing to hold the control lever so that the tilt latches
do not engage. Alternatively, you can lock out the tilt latches, so that they will not engage at any