Wood’s Powr-Grip FLEX5HV11AIR - Manual (Page 10)

Rev 8.0/8-12 8 FLEX-HV11AIR: #35033
T
O
C
HANGE
P
AD
P
OSITIONS
The lifter can accommodate various load dimensions, depending on the position of the movable
pad mounts on the pad frame. Move the pad mounts inward or outward on the pad frame as
needed to provide adequate support across the load surface. The pad mounts must be arranged
symmetrically, to keep the lifter balanced.
WARNING: Make sure vacuum hoses are coiled or routed so they do not become
entangled, kinked or punctured.
To position a pad mount, use the pull ring to remove the cotterless
hitch pin from the pad frame. While making sure the vacuum hose
does not get pinched, move the pad mount to the desired position
and align the holes for the pin. Push the pin through the holes
until the retaining ball emerges on the far side of the mount. On
the opposite end of the pad frame, position the corresponding pad
mount at an equal distance from the center of the lifter. Before applying the vacuum pads to a
load, make sure that all vacuum hoses are routed correctly and will not interfere with lifter
operation.
T
O
A
PPLY THE
P
ADS TO A
L
OAD
Powering up the Lifter
Make sure the lever on the vacuum control valve is in the center position (see T
O
R
ELEASE THE
P
ADS FROM THE
L
OAD
: About Stand-By Mode to follow). Move the slide on the air supply valve to
the “ON” position, to engage the vacuum pump. The lifter is designed for the vacuum pump to
run continuously.
WARNING: Never place air supply valve in "OFF" position while operating lifter;
keep pump running throughout lift.
The supply valve must remain in the “ON” position while operating the lifter. Any interruption of
the vacuum flow during lifter operation could result in the release of the load and possible injury
to the operator (see T
O
L
IFT AND
M
OVE THE
L
OAD
: In Case of Power Failure to follow).
COTTERLESS HITCH PIN
1 PULL RING
2 RETAINING BALL