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MRTALPR4-DC: #35057
Note: Some hoisting equipment hooks could interfere with an upright load that extends
beyond the lifter's pad frame. If the load would contact the hook during lifter operation, the
operator must prevent this by attaching a sling (or other rigging that does not interfere with
the load) between the hook and the lift spool.
WARNING: Any sling used must be rated to carry maximum load weight plus
lifter weight.
Use the hoisting equipment to raise the lifter out of the shipping container. Be careful to
avoid damaging any vacuum pads.
5) If necessary, install the pad frame T-arm assemblies as directed in the following section.
Remove the pad covers (when applicable) and save them for use whenever the lifter is
stored.
6) Connect the electrical connectors uniting the battery to the battery charger and the vacuum
generating system. Now the lifter is operational.
7) Perform Operational and Load Tests for the lifter as directed in MAINTENANCE: T
ESTING
S
CHEDULE
. If the lifter is equipped with a Remote Control System, also perform the R
EMOTE
C
ONTROL
S
YSTEM
T
EST
(see MAINTENANCE).
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SSEMBLIES
1) Remove the cotterless hitch pin from the extension arm of one pad frame T-arm assembly.
2) Insert the end of the extension arm as far as possible into its socket on the lifter's main pad
frame as shown in the preceding illustration, so that the holes align for the cotterless hitch
pin.
Note: Be sure to install each extension arm in the correct socket (see illustration), in order
for the red strobe light to be visible.
3) Secure the extension arm in the pad frame by pushing the cotterless hitch pin through the
holes until the retaining ball emerges on the far side of the pad frame socket.
4) Connect the 2 vacuum hoses on each T-arm assembly to the nearest available connection
points on the main pad frame, as directed in the following section.
Note: The lifter's dual vacuum system is equipped with 2 air-line circuits, which are
identified by color-coded vacuum hoses. In order to ensure maximum effectiveness of the
dual vacuum system, the vacuum pads must be connected in an equal and alternating
distribution to the 2 circuits.
5) Repeat steps #1-4 to install the second T-arm assembly, as shown in the preceding
illustration.
6) To remove T-arm assemblies, reverse this procedure. Store removed T-arm assemblies in a
clean, dry location to protect them from environmental exposure. Set the vacuum pads
facing upward, because prolonged pressure against the rubber seals may cause them to
become distorted.
