Operating Manual
VacuMaster
Chapter 5
Operating
J. Schmalz GmbH
Aacher Straße 29
D - 72293 Glatten
Tel +49 +7443 / 2403 - 0
Fax +49 +7443 / 2403 - 259
http://www.schmalz.de
e-mail: [email protected]
BA 30.30.01.00197
Status 03.2013 / Index 00
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5 Operating
5.1 Safety
Instructions
Local safety requirements are fully applicable. The following safety instructions
supplement the local regulations and do not supersede them:
Wear safety shoes and gloves.
Never exceed the maximum lifting capacity of the device. Never exceed the
maximum lifting capacity of the crane or hoist used. Take the weight of the
lifting device (as indicated on the rating plate) when determining the maximum
load on the basis of the maximum lifting capacity of the crane.
Do not stand below the load. Always keep clear of the load.
Never carry people or animals with the load or the lifting device itself!
Operate only when you can view the entire working area. Look out for other
persons in the working area. Never manoeuvre loads above people.
Do not release the handle while a load is attached.
Do not pull loads to the side or drag them along with the lifting device.
If the load has become jammed, do not attempt to tear it free with the lifting
device.
In the case of a fault in the vacuum generator, lower the load immediately if
possible. Immediately leave the danger area near the load.
Pick up and lift only to appropriate loads (check for stability and porosity).
Always keep an eye on the vacuum gauge. Never lift loads when the vacuum
is below -0.6 bar. If the pointer of the pressure gauge moves into the red
danger zone below -0.6 bar, lower the load immediately.
If the warning device sounds (vacuum below -0,6 bar), lower the load
immediately.
Place workpieces only on clear, level surfaces, since they may otherwise slide
away when released.
Release the load only when it has been fully lowered to the ground. Do not
reach under the load when lowering it, since serious injuries may result!
Always distribute load evenly on the suction surfaces.
Deactivating suction pads reduces the load carrying capacity of the device by
the corresponding amount.
Active or deactivate the suction pads only when no load is attached.
Attempting to activate or deactivate suction pads when a load is attached will
cause the vacuum to break down and the load will be dropped.
Ensure that the vacuum generator cannot be switched off (e.g. by removing its
cable from the outlet socket) while transporting loads.
Check all suction hoses and clamps for proper installation and tighten the
clamps if necessary.
Clean the vacuum filter regularly.
Caution
The following operating steps must be checked by a qualified mechanic prior to
use of the device by the operating personnel. Correct any faults before the device
is used.
