Wood’s Powr-Grip LB5MBO - Manual (Page 2)

Rev 3.0/3-09 APPENDIX • OPTION LB5MBO #35201: 2
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SSEMBLY
Follow the directions for vacuum lifter ASSEMBLY in the main instructions, but modify the
procedure as follows: When suspending the lifter from a crane or other hoisting equipment, first
calculate the required capacity of the hoisting equipment by adding the vacuum package weight
(see SPECIFICATIONS in main instructions) and the vacuum package mounting bar weight to the
lifter and load weights. Select hoisting equipment rated to carry the total of all these weights.
WARNING: Each lift shackle bolt must be secured with both the nut and its
restraining pin in order to lift a load.
Attach the lower lift shackle of the mounting bar securely to the hook point(s) of the lifter. 2 A
hook point may take the form of a lift bail, lift spool, lift shackle or lift sling, depending on the
lifter model (see ASSEMBLY in main instructions). Next, attach the upper lift shackle securely to
the hoisting equipment hook.
WARNING: Hoisting equipment hook must be fitted with restraining latch to
prevent lift shackle from slipping off under any circumstances.
Once the mounting bar is securely attached to the lifter and the hoisting equipment hook,
complete the ASSEMBLY as directed in the main instructions. Note that directions for attaching
the vacuum package to a remote mounting location are no longer applicable. Nevertheless, be
sure to route the vacuum line and any wiring from the vacuum package to the lifter so they do
not become tangled, kinked, pinched or cut while operating the lifter or hoisting equipment.
I
NSPECTIONS AND
T
ESTING
When performing inspections and tests of the lifter as directed in the MAINTENANCE section of
the main instructions, be sure to include all components of the vacuum package mounting bar
whenever applicable.
2
The lower lift shackle is the one nearest the lifter when the vacuum package mounting bar is attached; the upper lift shackle is
the one nearest the hoist when the mounting bar is attached.