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Rev 1.1/1-20

P1-02DC3: #35122

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INTENDED FOR USE BY SKILLED 
PROFESSIONALS • READ AND 

UNDERSTAND BEFORE OPERATING

  

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

908 W. Main • P.O. Box 368

Laurel, MT  USA 59044 

800-548-7341 (phone)
406-628-8231 (phone)

406-628-8354 (fax)

www.WPG.com

Record serial number in blank space above (to locate, see serial 
label on the product).

2-PAD CHANNEL
LIFTER, DC-VOLTAGE
WITH INTELLI-GRIP®
TECHNOLOGY

(Available with REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM)

Model numbers: P110L02DC3 (shown), P110T02DC3, 
P110C02DC3, P111L02DC3, P11216L02DC3

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Summary of Contents for P110C02DC3

Page 1: ...MT USA 59044 800 548 7341 phone 406 628 8231 phone 406 628 8354 fax www WPG com Record serial number in blank space above to locate see serial label on the product 2 PAD CHANNEL LIFTER DC VOLTAGE WITH INTELLI GRIP TECHNOLOGY Available with REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Model numbers P110L02DC3 shown P110T02DC3 P110C02DC3 P111L02DC3 P11216L02DC3 KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...P1 02DC3 35122 Rev 1 1 1 20 2 ...

Page 3: ...eparing to Use the Remote Control System 13 TO ATTACH THE PADS TO A LOAD 14 Positioning the Lifter on the Load 14 Powering up the Lifter 15 Sealing the Pads on the Load 15 Reading the Vacuum Gauges 16 TO LIFT AND MOVE THE LOAD 17 Interpreting the Lift Light 17 Watching Vacuum Indicators 17 Controlling the Lifter and Load 18 In Case of a Power Failure 18 TO ROTATE THE LOAD 19 TO TILT THE LOAD 20 TO...

Page 4: ...7 MAINTENANCE 28 VACUUM PAD MAINTENANCE 28 Pad to Load Friction Coefficient 28 Pad Inspection 28 Pad Cleaning 29 12 VOLT BATTERY RECHARGE 30 NOTIFICATION BUZZER BATTERY REPLACEMENT 31 INTELLI GRIP DIAGNOSTIC CODES 32 TO REPLACE SEALING RING IN VPFS10T PADS 36 REPLACEMENT PARTS 37 LIMITED WARRANTY 38 TO OBTAIN REPAIRS OR WARRANTY SERVICE 38 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 5: ...ve lifting capacity for each use see definition under Rated Load Test on page 27 standard and European ratings Standard Rating Per Pad 150 lbs 68 kg 150 lbs 68 kg 150 lbs 68 kg 175 lbs 80 kg N A Standard Rating Total 300 lbs 135 kg 300 lbs 135 kg 300 lbs 135 kg 350 lbs 160 kg N A EU Rating Per Pad CE On European Union construction sites a secondary positive holding device eg load sling is required...

Page 6: ...P1 02DC3 35122 Rev 1 1 1 20 4 Note A standard P110L02DC3 is shown SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 7: ...fter if the Maximum Load Capacity or any safety label appears to be missing or obscured Make sure the contact surfaces of the load and vacuum pads are clean before attaching the lifter see MAINTENANCE Position the vacuum pads correctly on the load before lifting see OPERATION Positioning the Lifter on the Load Do not lift a load if any vacuum indicator shows inadequate vacuum Keep unauthorized per...

Page 8: ...ROBE LIGHT 9 INTELLI GRIP CONTROL UNIT 9a LCD SCREEN with BATTERY GAUGE 9b FUNCTION BUTTON 9c ATTACH BUTTON 9d RELEASE BUTTON 9e POWER BUTTON 10 LIFT BAR 11 PAD FRAME 12 VACUUM PAD 13 CONTROL HANDLES 14 ROTATION RELEASE LEVER 15 TILT RELEASE LEVER 16 BATTERY 17 BATTERY CHARGER 18 VACUUM RESERVE TANKS Not shown INSTRUCTIONS CANISTER Note A standard P110L02DC3 is shown Although some of the following...

Page 9: ...opriate hoisting equipment 3 1 Select a crane and or hoist rated for the Maximum Load Capacity plus the Lifter Weight Note Any lifter use must comply with all statutory or regulatory standards for hoisting equipment in your region 3A 3B 3C 3 2 3D 3E Make sure hook has restraining latch circled Disengage the tilt latch and raise the lift bar fig 3A C 3 3 Attach the hoisting hook to the lift point f...

Page 10: ...m pads 4B 4A 4 4C 4D Connect the electrical connectors figs 4A B and figs 4C D If the lifter has a notification buzzer install the 9 volt battery as directed in NOTIFICATION BUZZER BATTERY REPLACEMENT on page 31 5 5A Remove the pad covers fig 5A and save them for future use 6 Perform tests as required under TESTING on page 25 ASSEMBLY ...

Page 11: ...pacity 5 Note Standard vacuum pads can stain or deform load surfaces with light colors or soft coatings Test such surfaces for damaging effects before using the lifter on them 6 1 Although concave vacuum pads can also attach to some curved loads curvature can reduce lifting capacity Contact WPG for more information 2 A single piece of material includes curtainwall assemblies unitized glazing syste...

Page 12: ...ting Temperatures 1 2 The lifter is not designed to be watertight Moisture can result in reduced lifting capacity Do not use it in rain or other unsuitable conditions DISPOSAL OF THE LIFTER After the Service Life of the vacuum lifter has ended see SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 dispose of it in compliance with all local codes and applicable regulatory standards Note Special disposal regulations may appl...

Page 13: ...ry standards for lifter operation in your region Follow trade association guidelines about precautions needed for each load material Selecting a Screen Language When the lifter is powered up for the first time the Intelli Grip control unit prompts the operator to select a language for the LCD screen Use the buttons as follows To scroll down press the release button To scroll up press the attach bu...

Page 14: ...discontinue lifter use and charge the battery see 12 VOLT BATTERY RECHARGE on page 30 If battery energy continues to decrease and you try to attach the lifter to a load the notification buzzer will sound continuously and the LCD screen will display Lockout low 12V battery along with a diagnostic code see INTELLI GRIP DIAGNOSTIC CODES on page 32 In this case you must charge the battery in order to ...

Page 15: ...e status of the lifter and load prior to lifting Make sure nearby personnel are aware of intended remote control actions Monitor the lifter at all times to make sure it is functioning as intended 1 Be sure the load is lowered and supported correctly before releasing it see following sections Note To prevent any radio transmission press the emergency disconnect button 2 1 The Remote Control System ...

Page 16: ...the pad frame on the load 1 2 Make sure all vacuum pads will fit on the load and will be loaded evenly Consult the Per Pad Load Capacity 3 Place the vacuum pads in contact with the load surface 1 The lifter is designed to handle the maximum load weight when the load s center of gravity is positioned within 2 5 cm of the lifter s rotation axis Uncentered loads may rotate or tilt unexpectedly OPERAT...

Page 17: ... and the buzzer chirps once per minute Replace the battery as needed see NOTIFICATION BUZZER BATTERY REPLACEMENT on page 31 1B To use the optional Remote Control System briefly hold the power button fig 1B on the radio transmitter to activate it 1 1C Note When you hold any button on the transmitter the transmission indicator light flashes green if the transmitter is activated Sealing the Pads on t...

Page 18: ...ufficient to lift the maximum load weight fig 1A Red range 16 Hg 54 kPa Vacuum level is not sufficient to lift the maximum load weight fig 1B 2 If it takes more than 5 seconds for the vacuum level to reach 5 Hg 17 kPa on either vacuum gauge press on any vacuum pad that has not yet sealed Once the pads have sealed the lifter should be able to maintain sufficient vacuum for lifting except when used ...

Page 19: ...overcome any leakage However if the leak rate is greater than normal the notification buzzer chirps and the LCD screen displays the message Vacuum decrease on circuit along with a diagnostic code see INTELLI GRIP DIAGNOSTIC CODES on page 32 1 Such leaks can cause the battery to be discharged more quickly If the vacuum pump is unable to overcome leakage the notification buzzer sounds continuously t...

Page 20: ...cled in fig 1A to keep the lifter and load in the required position Once there is enough clearance you may move the load as required In Case of a Power Failure In the event of a battery failure or electrical system failure the notification buzzer will sound continuously Although the vacuum reserve tanks are designed to support the load for at least 5 minutes without power this depends on many fact...

Page 21: ...tate without contacting anyone or anything 2 Use a control handle circled in fig 2A to keep the load under control at all times Unbalanced loads may rotate unexpectedly when latch is disengaged 3 Pull the rotation release lever fig 3A to disengage the rotation latch and rotate the load as required 4 To stop rotation let go of the lever and guide the load to the next stop Note Whenever rotation is ...

Page 22: ... the load under control Unbalanced loads may tilt unexpectedly when latch is disengaged 3 If the pad frame is latched pull the tilt release lever fig 3A to disengage the tilt latch Then tilt the load as required 4A Note See LOAD CHARACTERISTICS on page 9 for information about allowable overhang A load with overhang may force you to release the control handle as the load approaches the flat positio...

Page 23: ...be releasing the load 2 Do not move lifter until pads release completely because such movement could result in load damage or personal injury Continue to hold the function and release buttons until the vacuum pads release the load completely Otherwise the vacuum lifter will automatically revert to attach mode 1 After the load is successfully released the lifter activates the Power Save mode automa...

Page 24: ...ntly onto a stable support Then detach the hoisting hook from the lift point 2A Caution Do not set lifter on surfaces that could soil or damage vacuum pads Note A control handle can be used to support an unloaded lifter when not suspended fig 2A Make sure the lifter leans securely against an appropriate support 4 To transport the lifter secure it in the original shipping container with the origina...

Page 25: ... a clean smooth flat surface Then lower the lift bar and place a support under the lift point 2 Charge the battery completely and repeat every 6 months see 12 VOLT BATTERY RECHARGE on page 30 3A 3B 3 3C 3D 3E Disconnect the electrical connectors figs 3A B and figs 3C E to prevent battery discharge 4 Store the lifter in a clean dry location Store the battery between 32 and 70 F 0 21 C Avoid storage...

Page 26: ...sual vibrations or noises while operating lifter If lifter has Remote Control System perform Remote Control System Test on page 27 Examine entire lifter for evidence of looseness excessive wear or excessive corrosion deformation cracks dents to structural or functional components cuts in vacuum pads or hoses any other hazardous conditions Inspect entire electrical system for damage wear or contami...

Page 27: ... strobe light flashes 6 Take precautions in case load should fall during test Raise the load a minimal distance to make sure it is supported by the lifter 7 Watch each vacuum gauge Starting from a vacuum level of 16 Hg 54 kPa the lifter must maintain a vacuum level greater than 12 Hg 41 kPa for 5 minutes 4 If not lifting this load requires additional precautions eg a load sling Contact WPG for mor...

Page 28: ...in case load should fall during test Raise the load a minimal distance Then hold the function button and the power button for at least 5 seconds to power down the lifter 2 5 Watch the vacuum gauges The vacuum level should not decrease by more than 4 Hg 14 kPa in 5 minutes 6 Lower the load after 5 minutes or whenever a lifter fails the test and release the load as previously directed 7 Never use li...

Page 29: ...s 3 Vary the transmitter s direction and distance from the lifter to make sure transmissions are effective 4 If the Remote Control System is not functioning correctly the battery for the radio transmitter may need to be replaced or metal or other electrically conductive surfaces may be causing radio interference Reposition the transmitter to transmit signals effectively If the problem persists var...

Page 30: ... years or more often when necessary Pad Inspection 1A Inspect each vacuum pad fig 1A according to the INSPECTION SCHEDULE on page 24 and correct the following faults before using the lifter see REPLACEMENT PARTS when applicable Contaminates on the face item 1 in fig 1A or sealing edges item 2 in fig 1A Filter screen item 3 in fig 1A missing from face Nicks cuts or abrasions in sealing edges Replac...

Page 31: ...er use rubber conditioners on vacuum pad Many rubber conditioners can leave a hazardous film on vacuum pads 2 Prevent liquid from entering the vacuum system through the suction hole on the pad face 3 Wipe the pad face clean using a clean sponge or lint free cloth to apply the cleanser 1 Allow the pad to dry completely before using the lifter 1 A brush with bristles that do not harm rubber can help...

Page 32: ...tery reconnect charger see ASSEMBLY on page 8 Error lamp turns on immediately Battery leads connected to the wrong poles reverse battery leads Charging stops at either stage 1 or stage 4 and error lamp turns on Battery is no longer functioning replace battery see REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 37 Before you return the lifter to service recheck the battery as previously directed 1 You may use a battery ...

Page 33: ...he buzzer battery holder by pressing inward and sideward in the direction marked on the holder 3 3A Slide the battery tray out fig 3A 4 Install a new 9 volt battery according to the polarity markings 5 Slide the battery tray back into position 6 Power up the lifter again to test the new battery MAINTENANCE ...

Page 34: ...er is powered up If so power down lifter disconnect charger from power source and power up again If code persists check battery condition as directed above B03 Charge 12V battery soon 1 chirp per minute none Charge 12 volt battery see 12 VOLT BATTERY RECHARGE on page 30 B09 Replace 9V battery 1 chirp per minute none Replace 9V battery for notification buzzer as needed see NOTIFICATION BUZZER BATTE...

Page 35: ...ect connector between 12V battery and vacuum generating system Charge battery completely see 12 VOLT BATTERY RECHARGE on page 30 Then reconnect battery and try to power down again If code persists disconnect connector Service is required N04 Failed to turn controls power off 1 chirp every 2 seconds none Intelli Grip control unit failed to power down Remove 9V battery Disconnect connector between 1...

Page 36: ... available in Attach none none Operator Menus cannot be accessed while lifter is attached to load U09 Counterweight not retracted continuous on Release function is prevented because counterweight is not positioned correctly Reposition counterweight as directed see Counter Balancer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS if necessary U10 Use POWER button for Live Stats none none Power button not function button is ...

Page 37: ...ty achieving minimum vacuum level due to high elevation In case of suspected leak check for fault s in vacuum system See relevant topics in ASSEMBLY OPERATION INSPECTIONS AND TESTS and MAINTENANCE In case of high elevation contact WPG for directions V040 Lockout vacuum sensor error continuous none Once Power Save mode is activated attach and release functions are prevented due to a vacuum sensor m...

Page 38: ...ng into the mounting groove beginning in 4 locations as shown circled in fig 3A 4 Push gently and firmly on the outside edge of the sealing ring until the flat side fits flush against the bottom of the mounting groove fig 4A A pad ring installation tool circled in fig 4A makes this step easier see REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 37 5 Make sure the sealing ring seats securely in the mounting groove all t...

Page 39: ... for VPFS10T pads 2 49724RT Sealing Ring Model VIFS10T3 Heat Resistant Rubber for VPFS10T pads 2 49672FT Vacuum Pad Model VPFS10T 10 25 cm Diameter w Replaceable Sealing Ring 2 49668T Vacuum Pad Model RF1216 12 x 16 31 cm x 41 cm Dimensions Lipped 2 49646T Vacuum Pad Model G3370 11 28 cm Diameter Lipped 2 49605T Vacuum Pad Model HV11 10 25 cm Diameter Lipped 2 49586TA Vacuum Pad Model G0750 10 25 ...

Page 40: ...wear and tear and or the product has been damaged misused or neglected If a problem is not covered under warranty WPG will notify the customer of costs prior to repair If the customer agrees to pay all repair costs and to receive the repaired product on a C O D basis WPG then will proceed with repairs Wood s Powr Grip Co Inc 908 West Main St Laurel MT 59044 USA 406 628 8231 phone 800 548 7341 phon...

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