AERO-LIFT FORCE-LIFT, Instruction Manual

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LIST OF CONTENS
FORCE-LIFT
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1.
Qualified person: possesses as a result of his/her professional training and experience
sufficient knowledge of vacuum lifters and is familiar with the relevant national on-the-job
safety regulations, accident prevention regulations and generally accepted rules of good
practices (e.g. BG rules (mutual indemnity association), DIN standards) to the extent that
he or she is able to assess vacuum lifters for safe working conditions.
2. Competent person: possesses as a result of his/her vocational training and work
experience and recent professional activities the necessary technical knowledge to
check and inspect vacuum lifters.
3.
See notes relating inspection intervals in further applicable documents.
4.
Inspection intervals depend on the degree of air pollution and the environment. If the
lifter is used to transport, e.g., wood, the filters must be checked every week and
cleaned if necessary.
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by qualified personnel. Constructive or functional
changes or additions are only permitted with the manufacturer’s written approval.
Clean/replace the prefilters
Requirements
Vacuum lifter switched off
Detach suction foot from the control head. See section „Fastening/changing suction foot”.
(1) Prefilter
Remove and clean prefilter (1). This depends on the type of dirt (wood chips, dust, etc.)
Thoroughly clean the prefilter (1) with a small compressor, flushing medium or air filter
cleaner.
Replace prefilter (1) if very dirty.
→ Prefilter was cleaned or replaced.
Clean/replace the vacuum filter
Requirements
Vacuum pump/blower switched off
Open vacuum filter of the blower (2) or the vacuum pump (1).