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Walker Inc., NEO Permanent Lifting Magnets
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WAYS TO AVOID A REDUCTION OF LIFTING CAPACITY
Never lift loads with any dimension greater than
those shown in the LIFTING GUIDELINES.
Never operate damaged or malfunctioning mag-
nets.
Never remove or damage Operating and Warning
labels.
Persons using pacemakers or other medical de-
vices should not use this magnet until they have
consulted with their physician.
SAFETY PERSON
O.S. Walker recommends that a person be assigned to review all magnetic handling applications for these
magnets to ensure that safe practices and procedures are being followed.
To Avoid any Reduction of Lifting Capacit
y:
The lifting surfaces of the magnet and the area of the load
where the magnet will be located must be clean, smooth, fl at
and free of nicks and burrs.
The full area of the magnet’s lifting surface must be in contact
with the load.
The load must be at least 2.5" (64 mm) thick.
The load must be low carbon steel such as AISI 1020.
The magnet’s lifting surface must stay level and the contact-
ing surface of the load remain fl at.
The temperature of the magnet and/or the load must not be
greater than 110°F (43°C).
The control actuator must be fully in the “on” or “lift” position.
Repair of this magnet should only be done by Walker Magnetics
or a Qualifi ed Person.*
If you have any diffi culty lifting a load, DON’T LIFT IT! Call
Walker Magnetics for advice at 1-800-962-4638.
* Qualifi ed Person
- A person who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has
successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems related to Walker lifting
magnets. (Walker replacement parts may be installed by a **
Designated Person
.)
** Designated Person -
A person selected or assigned by the employer as being competent to
replace specifi c replacement parts listed in this manual and is able to verify the proper functioning
of the specifi c replacement parts and the entire product after the completion of the installation.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
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D sassembly or repair of this magnet can result in
reduced holding power and/or cause an unsafe
condition. Therefore, anytime the magnet is disas-
sembled beyond the parts list shown in this manual,
the magnet must be re-tested for breakaway force
in accordance with the test described in ANSI/
ASME B30.20.
Modifi cation of any operating mechanism or
structure of this magnet can reduce the magnet’s
effectiveness and/or cause an unsafe condition.
Repair or modifi cation of this magnet should only be
done by Walker Magnetics or a Qualifi ed Person.*
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DANGER
