Maintenance, Aintenance, Nspection – Wood’s Powr-Grip VL3000L User Manual
Page 14: Chedule, Every-lift inspection, Frequent inspection, Periodic inspection, Infrequent use

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VL3000: #35161
MAINTENANCE
H
AND
C
UP
M
AINTENANCE
Refer to the instructions accompanying individual hand cups for information about Inspection,
Cleaning, Service and Replacement Parts.
I
NSPECTION
S
CHEDULE
Perform inspections routinely, according to the following frequency schedule:
Every-Lift Inspection
• Examine the vacuum pads and load surface for contamination or debris.
• Examine the vacuum pads, controls and indicators for visual damage.
If any deficiency is detected during the inspection, correct it before using the lifter and perform
the Frequent Inspection to follow.
Frequent Inspection
(
following every 20-40 hours’ use; or whenever lifter is out of service for 1 month or more
)
• Examine the lifter’s structure for visual damage.
• Examine the hand cups (including vacuum pads) for visual damage.
• Perform the V
ACUUM
T
EST
to follow.
If any deficiency is detected during the inspection, correct it before using the lifter and perform
the Periodic Inspection to follow.
Periodic Inspection
(
following every 250-500 hours’ use; or whenever lifter is out of service for 1 year or more
)
• Examine the entire lifter for external evidence of looseness, excessive wear, deformation,
cracks, excessive corrosion, dents to structural or functional components, cuts, or any
deficiency which might constitute a hazard.
• Keep a written record of all Periodic Inspections.
If any deficiency is detected during the inspection, return the lifter to Wood’s Powr-Grip or an
authorized dealer for repair (see LIMITED WARRANTY).
Infrequent Use
If a lifter is used less than 1 day in a 2-week period, perform the Periodic Inspection
each time
before using the lifter
.