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Serial # _______________________

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Summary of Contents for VL-BC

Page 1: ...air Manual VL BC Model Clamp VBC Model Clamp Excludes all other VL Series Clamps Warning Prior to operating your Safety Clamp please ensure that All operators read and understand this manual Effective January 1 2021 This manual supersedes all previous VL BC and VBC manuals ...

Page 2: ... Center Call 1 800 456 2809 for a Return Authorization Νumber You will receive a written quote the same day we receive your Safety Clamp Your Safety Clamp will be repaired tested recertified painted and shipped within 24 hours of authorization We also perform quarterly semiannual and annual inspections and recertifications It s that easy Call 1 800 456 2809 for more details ...

Page 3: ...g eye is over the web and between the flanges Fig 2 4 The VL BC model incorporates lock open and lock close features The VBC model is a non locking clamp 5 Never use the VL BC model or VBC model to lift plate material The VL BC model and VBC model are designed to lift beam and channel 6 Make sure that the load to be lifted is properly balanced 7 Visual inspections should be conducted before and af...

Page 4: ...Parts Numbers for 1 ton Model VL BC and Model VBC Parts Numbers for 2 and 4 ton Model VL BC and Model VBC Figure 1 Safety Clamps Inc VL BC VBC Models 2 ...

Page 5: ...ng solid contact with plate 4 Do not lift more than one beam or structure at a time 5 Never exceed ten degrees 100 side loading with a VL BC model or VBC model clamp Fig 3 6 Never lift or transfer material over or near people 7 For Model VL BC never lift material with the handle in the open position Fig 5 8 Always use a sling to lift the clamp Always position clamps in line with the sling Fig 4 9 ...

Page 6: ...ipping surfaces are sharp and clean 4 Inspect working parts and joints Lubricate these regularly and make sure they move freely 5 Inspect body jaw opening and lifting shackle for deformation fractures or any other damage 6 For model VL BC inspect lock spring SC 61 Fig 1 for tension To do this lock the clamp in the closed position and push on the lifting shackle There should be strong resistance to...

Page 7: ...Figure 2 Figure 3 Never exceed ten degrees 100 side loading with a VL BC model or VBC model clamp Safety Clamps Inc VL BC VBC Models 5 ...

Page 8: ...hackle and or a stretched jaw opening is an indication that the clamp has been overloaded and should not be used 3 Check pins and body bolts to ensure they are straight Make sure they are not worn and or damaged 4 Inspect gripping cams SC 50 or SC 42 Fig 1 and gripping pad SC 70 Fig 1 Make sure they are sharp and clean Do not attempt to sharpen these yourself If gripping surfaces are worn and or d...

Page 9: ... never use a clamp in need of repair If in doubt about the condition of your clamp Safety Clamps Inc will inspect and repair your Safety Clamp for a nominal charge Figure 4 Safety Clamps Inc VL BC VBC Models 7 ...

Page 10: ...ed position clear of the jaw opening 3 For the VBC model open the clamp by pushing down the shackle B until the gripping cams C are in the raised position clear of the jaw opening Hold the clamp in this position until clamp is loaded onto the material 4 Place the jaw of the clamp fully onto the material with the leaving 1 8 to 1 4 clearance between the material and the back of the jaw 5 Make sure ...

Page 11: ...clamp and material are now ready for transfer 10 Upon reaching the material s destination lower the clamp and material to a secure position until tension is relieved on the clamp 11 Repeat the process for opening the clamp This allows the operator to remove the clamp from the material without damaging the gripping teeth WARNING Never lift material with the handle in the open position Fig 5 Always ...

Page 12: ...any way take the clamp out of service until proper repairs and or testing has been completed see Monthly Inspection items 2 and 3 for description of overload symptoms DISASSEMBLY AND REPAIR Safety Clamps should always be inspected and operated in accor dance with the appropriate section of this manual If the clamp is sus pected of being damaged during operation or evidence of wear and or damage is...

Page 13: ...ift capacity remove the SC 35 pin and SC 50 gripping cam assembly For the 2 ton and 4 ton rated lift capacities remove the SC 35 pin SC 44 pin and SC 42 gripping cams d Grip the lifting shackle SC 10 Fig 1 and pull inside assembly out the back of the clamp e Remove the remaining pins from the inside assembly and separate the remaining parts REPAIR 1 Clean all parts to ensure they are free of dirt ...

Page 14: ...terials which are of strength and hardness in excess of those used by many competitor clamp manufacturers Using parts other than those provided by Safety Clamps Inc could cause the clamp to operate improperly or reduce the strength of the clamp to below the clamps specified operating limits ASSEMBLY To reassemble the VL BC model and VBC model Safety Clamp 1 Refer to the clamp diagram Fig 1 and rev...

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Page 16: ...or E mail Us Today Phone 904 781 2809 Fax 904 786 2116 Toll Free 800 456 2809 Toll Free 800 456 2809 E mail info safetyclamps com Safety Clamps Inc 233 Santa Barbara Ave Jacksonville FL 32254 Effective January 1 2021 This manual supersedes all previous VL BC and VBC manuals ...

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