AERO-LIFT FORCE-LIFT, Instruction Manual

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LIST OF CONTENS
FORCE-LIFT
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3 Installation
Installing the vacuum lifter
WARNING!
Moving parts!
Crushing of fingers / hands when moving or adjusting the position of the suction plates,
during maintenance work and mounting may lead to injuries.
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Do NOT touch or reach between individual suction plates (double-rectangular
suction foot), quick-changing coupling and suction foot or between other
components!
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Carefully install the vacuum lifter.
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Do not remove the protective covers.
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Always wear personal protective equipment when installing and making
adjustments!
NOTE
Placement of suction feet
Do not store or lay down the suction feet with the seal facing downwards! Placing the suction feet with
the seal facing down can damage the seals.
Unpack components of the vacuum lifter.
If necessary, mount on the crane to be used. Secure the vacuum lifter at the ends of the crossbeam
with safety screws, spring retaining pins or locking pins
Attach the vacuum supply line to the used crane or jib and connect to the vacuum pump or blower
via the filter unit. Do not yet connect the vacuum pump/ blower to the mains! Make sure that the
supply system eyelets have been fastened securely.
(1) Lift tube
(2) Fastening clamp
(3) Control head
Fasten lift tube (1) to the control head (3) using a hose clamp (2). To do so, pull the lift tube over the
upper end of the control head (3). Make sure that the closure is airtight!
Fasten the lift tube (1) to the cup with the ball bearing on top (suspension) in a positive-fit manner. In
this case, screw the wire spiral onto the groove. Make sure that the closure is airtight!