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Toll Free Number: 1-800-AIRSLED (1-800-247-7533)
Figure 4a
CONNECTING THE AIRSLED COMPONENTS
No tools are required to connect or disconnect the Airsled components. All connections between the
blower, lead hose, 4-way (or Tee) connector, supply hoses and air beam inlets should be done by hand
until a snug fit. See figure 2.
OPERATING YOUR AIRSLED
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Once the air beams are in position and all connections are snug, you are ready to plug your system
into a grounded electrical outlet.
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Strap the blower comfortably over your shoulder and engage the power switch. Alternatively, you can
position the blower on or attach it to the load if more convenient. See figure 1.
•
BE PREPARED
to brace and control the load once your Airsled system is activated. Using both
hands to control and maneuver the load at all times is recommended. See figure 1.
CONTROL AND MANEUVERABILITY
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All Airsled systems have an air flow controller. See figure 6. By fully opening the
controller, less air will flow into the air beams. This can help reduce the lift especially
in situations where overhead clearance is limited (e.g. less than 2
”).
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When overhead clearance is
less than 2”,
the load may get “wedged” in place
once it is lifted by the air beams. Overhead
with less than 2” clearance may also get
damaged when the load is lifted. If fully opening the air flow controller
does not resolve this issue, you can rapidly toggle the power switch
between the ON/OFF positions. This will partially inflate the air beams
allowing you to slowly move the load.
WARNING
– this toggle
approach requires two operators and should be done using extreme
caution to avoid injury or damage.
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Systems with
DUAL SPEED
performance (see figure 4a) have a
toggle switch with a HI and LO setting. At the HI setting, the
system’s blower operates at full strength. At the LO setting, the
system’s blower operates a half strength therefore reducing lift
capacity by 50%. If overhead
clearance is less than 1”, it is
recommended you start your system at the LO setting to ensure the
load does not get wedged in place.
Figure 3
Figure 2
NOTE:
When connecting or
disconnecting the supply
hoses to the air beams, do so
by grabbing the:
Solid hose end
Solid plastic inlet
Pulling only the soft hoses
may damage your system.
