Wood’s Powr-Grip POSF1P9AC - Manual (Page 14)

Rev 11.0/12-13 12 POS-1P9AC: #35120
In Case of Power Failure
The product is designed to maintain vacuum temporarily in the event of a power failure.
However, the amount of time the product can support the load without electrical power depends
on many factors, including the condition of the load and the product’s vacuum system (see
SPECIFICATIONS: Load Characteristics and MAINTENANCE: V
ACUUM
P
AD
M
AINTENANCE
, V
ACUUM
T
EST
).
WARNING: Product may release load without warning during power failure.
Without electrical power, the product may release the load without warning, particularly if the
load has rough, porous or contaminated contact surfaces. If a power failure occurs, keep all
personnel clear of a supported load until power is restored. If the pad's seal begins to fail, lower
the load to the ground or place a support under it
only if it is possible to do so safely .
T
O
R
OTATE THE
L
OAD
Maintain a firm grip on the load, to keep it under control at all times. Make sure the load will be
able to clear any obstacles while rotating.
Before initiating load rotation, use the rotation tension lever to adjust the
tension as needed for the load type and product application: Any degree of
tension can be applied, from slight resistance to no movement whatsoever.
Reduce tension by turning the lever counter-clockwise; increase tension by
turning the lever clockwise. After setting an appropriate tension, rotate the
load to the desired position. Whenever rotation is not required, stop load
movement completely with the rotation lever, to prevent accidental damage
to the load and possible injury to the user.
To reset the ratchet position of the rotation lever, pull the lever out from the
product’s tilt/rotation head, turn the lever as desired, and release the lever.
T
O
R
ELEASE THE
L
OAD FROM THE
P
AD
WARNING: Load must be fully supported prior to release.
Firmly grasp the load and prepare to support its entire weight. When the load is fully supported,
depress the vacuum release pedal to force air into the vacuum pad, quickly breaking the vacuum
seal. After the load has disengaged completely from the pad, move the load away. Continue to
hold the release pedal until the load is well away from the pad; otherwise, the pad would
reattach itself to the load.
A
FTER
U
SING THE
P
RODUCT
Place the power switch in the “OFF” position. When storing the product, use the cover supplied
to keep the vacuum pad clean.
If the product is transported to another location, use the original shipping containers and secure
the product so as to protect the vacuum pad and all other components from damage while in
transit.