Wood’s Powr-Grip FLEXR6HV11AIR - Manual (Page 6)

Rev 0.0/1-12 4 FLEXR-HV11AIR: #35037:
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) Connect the lifter to an appropriate compressed air supply (see SPECIFICATIONS), as follows:
Install the female quick connector (supplied) on the compressed air line. Connect the female
quick connector to the male quick connector leading directly to the air supply valve.
Adjust the air pressure regulator to supply an air pressure of 60 to 80 psi [415 to 550 kPa]:
Move the slide on the air supply valve to the “ON” position, to engage the compressed air
supply. Then pull up the adjustment collar on the top of the regulator, and turn the collar
clockwise to increase pressure or counter-clockwise to reduce pressure, as registered on the
pressure gauge. When the desired adjustment is obtained, push down the collar to lock it in
place.
Make certain the air line is routed so that it does not become tangled, kinked, pinched or cut
while operating the lifter or hoisting equipment (see step 4).
Note: Move the slide on the air supply valve to the “OFF” position when the lifter is not in
use; otherwise, the vacuum pump would continue to consume air, causing the air compressor
to cycle continually.
4) Perform Operational and Load Tests for the lifter as directed in MAINTENANCE: T
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CHEDULE
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