Wood’s Powr-Grip POSF1P9AC - Manual (Page 11)

Rev 11.0/12-13 9 POS-1P9AC: #35120
B
EFORE
U
SING THE
P
RODUCT
All of the following preparations must be completed prior to operating the product.
Taking Safety Precautions
The operator must be trained in all relevant industry and regulatory standards for the operation
of the product in its geographical location (eg, OSHA standards in the USA).
The operator must read and understand this
INSTRUCTIONS manual, including all WARNINGS ,
before using the product. If necessary, contact Wood’s Powr-Grip or an authorized dealer for
assistance.
WARNING: Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
The operator must wear any personal protective equipment and take any other precautions
required to handle the load safely. Consult appropriate trade association guidelines to determine
what precautions are necessary for each type of load material.
Evaluating the Intended Use
The operator must determine whether the product is capable of performing each intended task,
in view of specific design limitations: Consult the SPECIFICATIONS to review the Maximum Load
Capacity and other product capabilities, as well as the Operating Temperatures and Load
Characteristics required to operate the product. Any other use is not recommended. While the
minimum load dimensions are determined by the diameter of the vacuum pad, the maximum
load dimensions are determined by the allowable overhang, or the amount of material that can
extend sideways beyond the pad without breaking or otherwise being damaged. 2
WARNING: Moisture reduces slip resistance of vacuum pad.
Using the product in wet environments may require the operator to take special precautions:
Moisture on contact surfaces of the load or the vacuum pad diminishes slip resistance, thereby
reducing the product’s effective load capacity. Although the product's exterior surfaces can
tolerate some exposure to water vapor, they are not designed to be water-tight. Submerging the
product or using it in rain may damage product components; these and similar conditions must
be avoided.
CAUTION: Examine air filter regularly, and empty when necessary.
The product is equipped with an air filter to help protect the vacuum system from contaminants.
In order for a filter to function, the operator must empty the filter bowl before enough liquid
accumulates to contact any portion of the filter element (see MAINTENANCE: A
IR
F
ILTER
M AINTENANCE ).
WARNING: Environmental contaminates could result in vacuum pump failure.
The product's work environment must be free of metal particles or any other contaminates that
could damage product components through airborne contact or any other means of transmission
in the environment. If such contaminates cause a vacuum pump failure, they could result in a
load release and possible injury to the operator or others nearby.
2
The allowable overhang depends on the kind of load material, the thickness of the material, and the angle at which it is
handled (if any). Since materials such as glass, stone or sheet metal each have different physical properties, the allowable
overhang must be evaluated separately for each type of load. If necessary, contact Wood’s Powr-Grip or an authorized dealer for
help in determining the recommended overhang in a specific situation.