Wood’s Powr-Grip MTA2HV11AIR - Manual (Page 13)

Rev 10.0/12-12 11 MTA2-AIR: #35100
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O
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ILT THE
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OAD
WARNING: Always keep hands and fingers away from bars of tilt linkage.
Remember that the load requires more vertical space when tilted
to the upright position, as well as more horizontal space when
tilted to the flat position. Make sure there is sufficient clearance
for the load to tilt without contacting the operator or any nearby
objects. Lift upward or press downward on the control handle to
tilt the load as desired. Since the tilt linkage is designed to
automatically maintain the load in either the upright or the flat
position, the load force on the control handle changes direction
during the tilt. If load size permits, maintain control with the
handle throughout the tilt. For loads with overhang, it may be
necessary to release the control handle as the load approaches the flat position. If so, keep the
load under control using hand cups or other appropriate means.
T
O
R
ELEASE THE
P
ADS FROM THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Load must be fully supported before releasing vacuum pads.
When the load is at rest and fully supported, push the vacuum release button to force air into the
vacuum pads, quickly breaking the vacuum seal. After the pads have disengaged completely
from the load, move the lifter away. Continue to hold the release button until the pads are well
away from the load; otherwise, the lifter would reattach itself to the load.
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FTER
U
SING THE
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IFTER
Move the slide on the air supply valve to the “OFF” position.
CAUTION: Do not set the lifter against any surfaces which could soil or damage the
vacuum pads.
Use the hoisting equipment to gently lower the lifter onto a stable support; then detach the
hoisting equipment hook from the lift spool.
If the lifter is transported to another location, use the original shipping container and secure the
lifter so as to protect the vacuum pads and all other components from damage while in transit.
Storing the Lifter
Disconnect the compressed air supply, and use the covers supplied to keep the vacuum pads
clean.
!!-CE-!! In accordance with CE Standard EN 13155, the lifter is designed to rest on relatively
horizontal surfaces without tipping over. To store the lifter in this way, set the lifter with the
pads facing downward on a clean, smooth, flat surface. Then lower the lift bar to a horizontal
orientation and place a support under the lift spool.