Wood’s Powr-Grip FLEXR6HV11AC - Manual (Page 8)

Rev 1.0/9-13 6 FLEXR-HV11AC: #35035
ASSEMBLY
1) Open the shipping container and remove all materials for restraining or protecting the vacuum
lifter. Save the container for use whenever the lifter is transported.
2) 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 spool from slipping off under any circumstances.
Attach the hoisting equipment hook to the lift spool and use the hoisting equipment to raise
the lifter out of the shipping container. Be careful to avoid damaging any vacuum pads.
Remove the pad covers and save them for use whenever the lifter is stored.
3) Move the control handles at the ends of the pad frame to the position desired for managing
the load, as follows: Remove the cotterless hitch pin from one handle pivot, and pivot the
handle into the desired position. When the holes for the cotterless hitch pin are aligned, push
the pin through the holes until the retaining ball emerges on the far side of the pivot. Repeat
this procedure for the second handle.
4) Connect the power cable from the lifter to the power source as follows: Wire the female
connector provided to an appropriate current-protected power source (see serial number
plate for power requirements).
WARNING: Wiring must be done by qualified personnel, taking all appropriate
safety precautions.
The power source must be equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter, in order to reduce
the risk of electrical shocks.
WARNING: Power source must be equipped with ground fault circuit interrupter.
Make certain the power cable is routed so that it does not become tangled while operating
the lifter or hoisting equipment. Then push the power cable’s male connector into the female
connector and twist to secure them together. Now the lifter is operational.
5) Perform Operational and Load Tests for the lifter as directed in MAINTENANCE: T
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