AERO-LIFT FORCE-LIFT, Instruction Manual

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SAFETY
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General safety instructions
The machine is designed and constructed in accordance with the current state of technology and
the generally accepted safety regulations. Nonetheless, its use may pose a hazard to life or limb
of the user or a third party or adversely affect the machine and other material property.
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Only operate the machine as intended!
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Refrain from any form of work that adversely affects safety!
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Only operate the machine when it is in a sound state of repair!
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Check functionality and for freedom from any deficiencies prior to starting work!
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Do not circumvent or bypass the safety functions!
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Immediately remedy or eliminate any faults that could have an adverse effect on safety!
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Observe and follow the safety instructions contained in this instruction manual!
Intended use
The FORCE-LIFT
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vacuum lifter (vacuum tube lifter) is used for lifting and subsequently setting
down various goods from a wide variety of industries. In conjunction with exchangeable types of
suction feet, it is possible to move and handle vacuum-tight and porous loads of max. 75 kg.
The control head of the vacuum lifter and the suction heads are part of a complete system
comprising a vacuum pump or blower, filter unit, supply line, swivel joint and vacuum lift tube. The
vacuum lifter is attached to a pillar-mounted slewing crane with a jib, a (rigid) wall-mounted jib or
a rail system. Control head and suction feet as well as vacuum lift tube can be swivelled using
swivel joints; the suction foot can be swivelled up to 90°.
At the time the FORCE-LIFT vacuum lifter was placed on the market, it is designed/suited for the
following variations of suction feet:
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Adaptable double-rectangular suction foot for transport goods surfaces that are not
inherently stable with flexible bearing system for handling cardboard boxes, steel plates or
similar (box lifter)
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Suction foot for drums or barrels and other inherently stable or smooth transport goods
surfaces (drum lifter)
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Suction foot for handling sacks, bags and similar transport goods that are not inherently
stable and which do not have smooth surfaces (bag lifter)
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VUSS suction foot as special solution for transport goods with cut-outs and porous material
(option)
The respective suction foot can be used for the corresponding transport goods.
The vacuum lifter may only be used from the front by one person. These must be qualified
specialists.
The vacuum lifter is intended for use in halls and outdoors when milder ambient weather
conditions prevail.
The vacuum lifter may only be operated if all safety devices are fully installed and functional.
Intended use also includes observing this instruction manual as well as carrying out the necessary
Foreseeable misuse
Foreseeable misuse
The machine is NOT intended for the following applications:
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Handling of other components or variations than those approved by the manufacturer.
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Overstepping of maximum load capacity.
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Shutting off the suction plates that fall below the load capacity.