Wood’s Powr-Grip CF3TAO - Manual (Page 4)

Rev 0.0/7-12 2 CF3TAO: #35172
ASSEMBLY
Telescoping/Removable Pad Arms may be installed, extended or removed from the lifter's pad
frame as needed to support a specific load’s weight and dimensions. To support the maximum
load weight and larger load dimensions, all pad arms must be installed on the pad frame and all
vacuum lines must be connected to the vacuum pads. To support smaller weights and
dimensions, some vacuum lines may be disconnected and the corresponding pad arms removed,
provided that the lifter still has sufficient capacity to support the load .
Always arrange pad arms in a symmetrical configuration, to keep the lifter balanced. Utilize as
many vacuum pads as possible for each load, to maximize lifting capacity and to minimize load
overhang (see INTENDED USE: L
OAD
C
HARACTERISTICS
in lifter's instruction manual).
WARNING: Removing any pad arm reduces lifting capacity.
To calculate the lifting capacity when some pad arms are removed from the lifter's pad frame,
consult the Per-Pad Load Capacity (see SPECIFICATIONS in lifter's instruction manual) and
multiply by the number of pads currently in use. Note that calculated capacities may not
exceed the Maximum Load Capacity (see SPECIFICATIONS in lifter's instruction manual).
T
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ONNECT
/D
ISCONNECT
V
ACUUM
L
INES
The vacuum line for each Telescoping/Removable Pad Arm is
connected to or disconnected from the vacuum system by
means of a quick connector. To connect the vacuum hose, push
the male and female ends of the connector together until they
lock. To disconnect the vacuum hose, move the release ring
on the female end away from the male end until the connector
separates. The quick connector must be disconnected in
order to remove a pad arm.
WARNING: Make sure vacuum hoses are coiled or routed to avoid damage
during lifter operation.
Make sure all vacuum hoses are secure and routed to avoid being punctured, pinched, kinked,
entangled, abraded or otherwise damaged while the lifter is in operation.
Note: Whenever a quick connector is disconnected, the vacuum pad served by that connector
does not contribute to the lifting capacity, whether or not the pad arm is mounted on the pad
frame.
QUICK CONNECTOR
1 FEMALE END
2 MALE END