EAGLE GRIP® 4 EMPTY DRUM HANDLING ATTACHEMENT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The holding strength of the magnetics is dependent upon many factors. The
heavier the gauge of the drum sidewall, the better magnetic attraction to the metal.
Operator care in eliminating shock from traveling over dock plates and sharp turns should
be exercised. Operators should strive to clamp empty drums once when unloading to
reduce cosmetic abrasions where the magnets contact the drums. Magnets are equipped
with replaceable wear shoes to protect the magnets themselves from wear. Wear shoes
contact the drums and are powder coated to reduce cosmetic abrasions. Proper tension of
the belts is another important factor in ensuring drums are held securely – essentially the
belt must be positioned to ensure the drum is held vertical. The entire face of the magnet
should be in full contact against the flat surface of the drum sidewall so that magnet is flush
against the drum without any gaps at the top or bottom of the magnet. If gap is noticed
between these two surfaces at the top of the magnet, the belt that rests against the lower
side of the drum should be tightened. Belts will naturally stretch with use and may require
periodic adjusting to correct drum position and ensure proper alignment of the magnets.
Should a gap be noticed at the bottom of the magnet, the belt is too tight and should be
loosened to remove the gap.
TO ENGAGE AND TRANSPORT CLOSED HEAD EMPTY STEEL DRUMS
1.
With the attachment properly secured to the lift truck and the disconnect switch in the
“ON” position, press the key fob button “ON” to illuminate all four green lights on top of
the DC cabinet cover. There are four additional green lights on the bottom of the
attachment which will also illuminate when the magnets are energized. In the event that
all four lights do not illuminate, continue to press the key fob button “ON” until all four
lights are illuminated. Do not attempt to grip empty drums unless all four green lights are
illuminated.
2.
When all four green lights are illuminated, the magnets are now energized to grip the
drums. Level the forks on the lift truck. Center the attachment clamping mechanisms
with center of drum(s). Drive the lift truck forward with the clamping mechanisms in a
position to contact the empty drum(s). The clamping mechanism should make contact
against the upper third of the drum, above the second rolled hoop or “W” hoop of the
empty drum. The magnets will now engage the metal on the side on the empty drum.
In situations where the trailer is not on the same plane as the warehouse floor it would be
necessary for the lift truck operator to tilt the mast of lift truck forward or back to keep
the empty drums in a vertical (not tilted) position.
3.
Raise the lift truck forks slightly to elevate the drums and back away. When removing
drums from trailers it is necessary to cross dock boards and ramps softly as shock from
bouncing from trailer to warehouse areas can cause the empty drums to release from the
magnets.
4.
To release the drums onto the floor, pallet of conveyor the operator must not have
the lift truck carriage tilted forward or back. Doing so will only increase the chance
of abrasions to the drums’ painted surface.
Lower the drums just enough to contact
the floor, pallet or conveyor, then press the key fob button “OFF” to disengage the drums.
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