Wood’s Powr-Grip FLEXR6HV11AC - Manual (Page 12)

Rev 1.0/9-13 10 FLEXR-HV11AC: #35035
T
O
C
HANGE THE
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ONFIGURATION OF
V
ACUUM
P
ADS
The lifter can accommodate various load dimensions, depending on the position of the sliding
pad arms and movable pad mounts on the pad frame (see illustration in OPERATING FEATURES).
Move the pad arms and pad mounts inward or outward on the pad frame as needed to provide
adequate support across the load surface. The vacuum pads must be arranged symmetrically, to
keep the lifter balanced.
WARNING: Make sure all vacuum hoses are coiled or routed so they do not
become entangled, kinked or punctured.
To position a pad arm, remove the cotterless hitch pin from the arm’s sliding mount. While
making sure the vacuum hose does not get pinched, slide the arm 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 arm mount. On the opposite end of the
pad frame, position the second sliding pad arm at an
equal distance from the center of the lifter.
To position each set of vacuum pads on a pad arm,
remove the cotterless hitch pins from the pad mounts,
move the pads inward or outward equal distances on the
pad arm, and secure them with the cotterless hitch pins.
Before applying the vacuum pads to a load, make sure
that all vacuum hoses are properly connected 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
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ELEASE THE
P
ADS FROM THE
L
OAD
: About Stand-By Mode to follow). Place the power switch in the ON ( )
position, to engage the vacuum pump. 5 The lifter is designed for the vacuum pump to run
continuously.
WARNING: Never turn power off while operating lifter; keep pump running
throughout lift.
The power switch must remain in the ON ( ) position while operating the lifter. Placing the
power switch in the OFF ( ) position during lifter operation could result in the release of the
load and possible injury to the operator (see T
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L
IFT AND
M
OVE THE
L
OAD
: In Case of Power Failure
to follow).
5
After the power switch is placed in the ON position, the vacuum lift light may subsequently turn on, because the lifter is
operating in stand-by mode at this stage. However, this does not indicate that the lifter is ready to lift a load.