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Walker Magnetics, Inc., NEO Permanent Lifting Magnets
HV INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Also see Inspection and Maintenance Instructions for the magnet on page 22.
Check lifting arm for deformations, cracks, and wear. Replace the lifting eye if worn for more than 10%.
Grease slider and locking pin.
Replace a damaged and/or illegible text plate.
WEEKLY
ANNUALLY
Have the device inspected and tested by O. S. Walker or by a qualifi ed person.
Check condition and function of slider and locking pin.
DAILY
1 Push the device against the workpiece surface on the centerline and adjust the position of
the magnet according to the size of the load so that it is slightly off center and
below
the
center of gravity. (See Figure 5)
Make sure the locking pin on the slider is engaged in the
slot.
2 Push the stopper
fi rmly
against the lower edge of the workpiece.
3 Switch the magnet ON; the
lever
must
lock
in place.
4 Detach, stand clear, and lift the workpiece. Check the vertical angle. If required adjust the
position of the lifting eye so that the load
leans forward
slightly.
5 Jar the load to
make sure adequate holding
is available.
6 Move the workpiece
carefully
and
smoothly
. Avoid shocks and collisions and
ALWAYS
STAY CLEAR OF THE LOAD.
7 The load must remain vertical during transport to avoid the load from sliding away from the
stopper.
8 Lower the workpiece slowly to horizontal position and
make sure that the lifting arm does
not slide away
uncontrollably.
Secure
the load.
9 Only now switch OFF the magnet, the
lever
must
lock in place
.
From Vertical to Horizontal Position:
