Wood’s Powr-Grip MRPT89DC - Manual (Page 8)

Rev 24.0/12-13 6 MRPT89DC: #35062
ASSEMBLY
1) Open the shipping container and remove all materials for restraining or protecting the vacuum
lifter. Save the container for use whenever the lifter is transported.
2) Suspend the lifter from a crane as follows: Select hoisting equipment (crane and hoist, when
applicable) rated to carry the maximum load weight plus the lifter weight (see
SPECIFICATIONS: Maximum Load Capacity and Lifter Weight).
Note: Any application of the lifter must conform to all statutory or regulatory standards that
relate to the hoisting equipment when used in its geographical location (eg, relevant OSHA
standards in the USA).
Raise the lift bar of the lifter to a vertical orientation: Engage the tilt actuator as though
tilting a load to the flat position (see OPERATION: T
O
T
ILT THE
L
OAD
); at the same time,
manually lift on the lift bar to assist the tilt actuator’s movement, in order to avoid damaging
the actuator.
CAUTION: Always provide manual assistance to tilt actuator when raising lift bar
to vertical position.
Attach the hoisting equipment hook to the lift bail, and use the hoisting equipment to raise
the lifter out of the shipping container. Be careful to avoid damaging any vacuum pads.
WARNING: Hoisting equipment hook must be fitted with restraining latch to
prevent lift bail from slipping off under any circumstances.
Note: Some hoisting equipment hooks could interfere with an upright load that extends
beyond the lifter's pad frame. If the load would contact the hook during lifter operation, the
operator must prevent this by attaching a sling (or other rigging that does not interfere with
the load) between the hook and the lift bail.
WARNING: Any sling used must be rated to carry maximum load weight plus
lifter weight.
A hoist control pendant can be attached to the lifter by inserting it into the pendant basket
provided. Remove the pad covers and save them for use whenever the lifter is stored.
3) Connect the electrical connectors uniting the battery to the battery charger and the vacuum
generating system. Now the lifter is operational.
4) If the lifter is equipped with one or more pad frame options, arrange the pad frame in the
configuration that will provide optimal support of the load while lifting (see P
AD
F
RAME
O
PTIONS
to follow). See separate instructions to assemble and employ the pad frame.
5) Perform Operational and Load Tests for the lifter as directed in MAINTENANCE: T
ESTING
S
CHEDULE
.