Wood’s Powr-Grip EO9RP - Manual (Page 2)

Rev 2.0/3-09 APPENDIX • OPTION EO9RP #35197: 2
S
PECIFIC
O
PERATIONS
Operate the lifter as directed in the OPERATION section of the main lifter instructions, with the
following exceptions:
To Apply the Pads to a Load
Place the power switch in the "ON" position to seal the vacuum pads against the load, rather
than placing the valve handle in the "APPLY" position (see T
O
A
PPLY THE
P
ADS TO A
L
OAD
in main
instructions). 1
WARNING: Never turn power off while operating lifter.
Placing the power switch in the "OFF" position during lifter operation could result in the release of
the load and possible injury to the operator.
To Release the Pads from the Load
WARNING: Load must be fully supported before releasing vacuum pads.
Press the vacuum release button on the removable control pendant until the vacuum pads
disengage completely from the load, rather than placing the valve handle in the "RELEASE"
position (see T
O
R
ELEASE THE
P
ADS FROM THE
L
OAD
in main instructions). Continue to hold the
release button until the pads are well away from the load; otherwise, the lifter would reattach
itself to the load.
To Turn off Lifter Power
Place the power switch in the "OFF" position to turn off power, rather than placing the valve
handle in the "RELEASE" position (see A
FTER U SING THE L IFTER in main instructions). 1
G
ENERAL
O
PERATION AND
M
AINTENANCE
Follow the directions in the OPERATION and MAINTENANCE sections of the main lifter
instructions, with the following exceptions:
Whenever the main instructions direct you to place the valve handle in the "APPLY" position,
place the power switch in the "ON" position instead. 1
Whenever the main instructions direct you to place the valve handle in the "RELEASE" position,
one of two actions must be taken instead, depending on the desired result: If the intent is to
release the pads from the load, press the vacuum release button on the removable control
pendant until the vacuum pads disengage completely from the load. If the intent is to turn off
the lifter's power, place the power switch in the "OFF" position. 1
I
NSPECTIONS AND
T
ESTING
When you are performing inspections and tests as directed in the MAINTENANCE section of the
main instructions, be sure to include all parts of the removable control pendant option whenever
applicable.