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Start-up
You receive a completely assembled lifting magnet and a detailed operating manual. Please check the condition of
the goods upon receipt for any damage incurred during transport, and make sure the delivery is complete. If you
have any problems, please contact the manufacturer immediately.
1. Follow the safety instructions. Clean the work piece and the lower magnetic plate of the lifting magnet.
2. Position the lifting magnet at the centre of gravity of the load. The lifting magnet is pre-tensioned slightly in order
to avoid inadvertent
s
lipping and dropping of the magnet (e.g. when used in a vertical or other forced position).
3. Align the lifting magnet according to the desired application.
4. Turn the activation lever by 60° into the ON position until it audibly latches into place (with a slight tilting).
5. Lift the load slightly and check its secure hold by shaking.
6. Now move your load slowly and smoothly. Avoid swinging or jarring.
7. After the load has been set down completely and safely, you can deactivate the lifting magnet. To do this, push
the activation lever at its far end upwards (1.) and move it into the OFF position (2.).
The maximum dimensions of the loads to be lifted depend to a large extent on the geometry and flexural stiffness
of the work pieces. This is due to the fact that, in case of bending, an air gap forms under the magnetic surface
resulting in a significant decrease of the load-bearing capacity.During each lift, watch for any deformation of the
work piece that might occur. If necessary, check for any air gap developing at the edges of the TiN-coated
magnetic surface (e.g. with a sheet of paper; 80g/m
2
).
Immediately stop the lifting operation if there is any excessive deformation or an air gap.
Never exceed the dimensions and/or the load-bearing capacity of the material thickness given
in table 2 & 3.
