SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WAYS TO AVOID A REDUCTION OF LIFTING CAPACITY
ADANGER
To Avoid any Reduction of Lifting Capacity:
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The lifting surfaces of the magnet and the area of the load
where the magnet will be located must be clean, smooth, flat
and free of nicks and burrs.
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The full area of the magnet's lifting surface must be in contact
with the load.
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The load must be at least 2" (51 mm) thick.
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The load must be low carbon steel such as SAE 1020.
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The magnet's lifting surface must stay level and the contact
ing surface of the load remain flat.
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The temperature of the magnet and/or the load must not be
greater than 110°F (43°C).
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Repair of this magnet should only be done by the 0. S.
Walker Co. or a Qualified Person.*
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If you have any difficulty lifting a load, DON'T LIFT IT! Call
O.S. Walker for advice at 1-800-962-4638.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
A WARNING
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Never lift loads with any dimension greater than
those shown in the LIFTING GUIDELINES.
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Never leave the I.R. Remote unit where it may be
damaged.
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Never operate damaged or malfunctioning mag
nets.
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Never remove or damage Operating and Warning
labels.
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Persons using pacemakers or other medical de
vices should not use this magnet until they have
consulted with their physician.
A WARNING
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Disassembly or repair of this magnet can result in
reduced holding power and/or cause an unsafe
condition. Therefore, anytime the magnet is
disassembled beyond the parts list shown in this
manual, the magnet must be re-tested for break
away force in accordance with the test described
in ANSI/ASME B30.20.
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Modification of any operating mechanism or
structure of this magnet can reduce the magnet's
effectiveness and/or cause an unsafe condition.
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Repair or modification of this magnet should only
be done by O.S. Walker*.
SAFETY PERSON
O.S. Walker recommends that a person be assigned to review all magnetic handling
applications for these magnets to ensure that safe practices and procedures are being
followed.
*Walker replacement parts may be installed by a
**Designated Person.
**
Designated Person
-A person selected or assigned by the employer as being competent to
replace specific replacement parts listed in this manual and is able to verify the proper functioning
of the specific replacement parts and the entire product after the completion of the installation.
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