WPG MTCL8FS10TDC, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ee serial label and record number here CLADDING LIFTER DC VOLTAGE WITH DUAL VACUUM SYSTEM AND VPFS10T PADS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS LIFTER DESIGNED FOR THE MATERIALS HA...

Page 2: ...View Quick Start Guide...

Page 3: ...me Configuration 15 Preparing to Use the Optional Remote Control System 15 TO APPLY THE PADS TO A LOAD 15 Powering up the Lifter 15 Positioning the Lifter on the Load 16 Sealing the Pads against the L...

Page 4: ...Cleaning 28 Sealing Ring Replacement 29 VACUUM TEST 29 Dual Vacuum Circuit Test 30 REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM TEST 30 TILT DAMPER ADJUSTMENT 31 TILT LATCHES ADJUSTMENT 31 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE LARGE 32 Fi...

Page 5: ...e inches of Hg and negative kPa Vacuum Lift Lights 2 green lights are energized whenever vacuum level is sufficient for lifting maximum load weight higher than 16 Hg 54 kPa Low Vacuum Warning Buzzer M...

Page 6: ...Always position the vacuum pads correctly on the load prior to lifting see OPERATION TO APPLY THE PADS TO A LOAD Never lift a load when any vacuum indicator shows inadequate vacuum Never touch the va...

Page 7: ...4 POWER SYSTEM ENCLOSURE with 2 LIFT BAR 10 VACUM PAD 18 BATTERY TEST BUTTON VACUUM PUMPS 3 TILT DAMPER 11 PAD MOUNT 19 POWER LIGHT VACUUM SWITCHES 4 TILT CONTROL LEVER 12 CONTROL HANDLE 20 CHARGER CO...

Page 8: ...L RADIO TRANSMITTER 1 RADIO RECEIVER 2 RADIO TRANSMITTER 3 STROBE LIGHT 4 VACUUM LIFT LIGHT 5 ENABLE BUTTON 6 APPLY BUTTON 7 RELEASE BUTTON 1 TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT 2 TRANSMITTER POWER ENABLE BU...

Page 9: ...lift point when lifted or tilted upright see OPERATION TO TILT THE LOAD the lift point must be adjusted to prevent interference between the adjustable lift point tube and the load Failure to do so ma...

Page 10: ...ning or removing the pad mounts and or by installing or removing pad frame extensions Always arrange the vacuum pads in a symmetrical configuration in both width and length dimensions CAUTION Vacuum p...

Page 11: ...Rev 10 3 10 16 9 MTCL8FS10TDC 35079 Pad Spread and Maximum Load Capacity larger configurations shown with pad frame extensions...

Page 12: ...cotterless hitch pin in the pad mount with the corresponding holes in the pad frame 3 Use the quick connector to connect the vacuum hose from the vacuum pad to the appropriate circuit of the vacuum s...

Page 13: ...pplication cannot be avoided Wood s Powr Grip does offer a heat resistant rubber compound and other solutions which may enable you to lift loads with higher surface temperatures Contact Wood s Powr Gr...

Page 14: ...ct surfaces of the load or vacuum pads diminishes the lifter s slip resistance thereby reducing the lifting capacity see MAINTENANCE VACUUM PAD MAINTENANCE Friction Coefficient WARNING Moisture reduce...

Page 15: ...Rev 10 3 10 16 13 MTCL8FS10TDC 35079 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Though the lifter is designed with the flexibility to be used in many different ways these illustrations represent some typical applications...

Page 16: ...ery energy before using lifter See MAINTENANCE BATTERY TEST Perform all inspections and tests required by the INSPECTION and TESTING SCHEDULES see MAINTENANCE In addition if the lifter has been in sto...

Page 17: ...ROM THE LOAD to follow The radio transmitter is also equipped with an emergency transmitter disconnect that prevents the transmitter from sending any transmission This button should not need to be use...

Page 18: ...er is positioned above center tilt latches must be locked out before lifting load If the lifter is positioned above center on a load encountered in the flat orientation the load automatically tilts to...

Page 19: ...be drawn immediately at the vacuum pads The low vacuum warning buzzer also sounds an alarm until the lifter attains sufficient vacuum to lift the maximum load weight see TO LIFT AND MOVE THE LOAD Loa...

Page 20: ...the load If the load has rough or porous surfaces the operator must conduct a test to determine whether the lifter is designed to lift the load as follows 1 Make sure the lifter s vacuum generating s...

Page 21: ...ft WARNING Vacuum indicators must be visible to operator throughout entire lift If the vacuum system experiences leakage while the lifter is attached to the load the vacuum pumps turn on and off autom...

Page 22: ...ower failure Although the lifter is designed to support the load for at least 5 minutes without power this depends on many factors including the condition of the load and the lifter s vacuum system se...

Page 23: ...as the load begins to tilt Lift upward or press downward on the control handles to tilt the load as desired and continue to apply pressure as necessary to maintain the desired load orientation If load...

Page 24: ...e transmitter or on the lifter to force air into the vacuum pads quickly breaking the vacuum seal Continue to hold both buttons until the vacuum pads disengage completely from the load If the lifter i...

Page 25: ...32 to 70 Fahrenheit 0 to 21 Celsius Higher temperatures require the battery to be charged more frequently Storage at temperatures above 100 Fahrenheit 38 Celsius should be avoided TO REPLACE SEALING...

Page 26: ...fter is out of service for 1 month or more Examine the lifter s structure for visual damage Examine the vacuum system including vacuum pads fittings and hoses for visual damage Examine the air filters...

Page 27: ...lation 11 Employ the following method to test with an actual load 1 Place a test load with appropriate LOAD CHARACTERISTICS see INTENDED USE on a stable support Make sure the load is oriented in the u...

Page 28: ...is when only red lights are illuminated regardless of the estimated energy requirement WARNING Never use lifter if battery energy is lower than 50 of capacity While the lifter s power switch is in th...

Page 29: ...r switches to a maintenance mode and charging level light 4 green turns on The blue light on the battery gauge also turns on to indicate that the battery is fully charged Be sure to unplug the charger...

Page 30: ...orrect any deficiency before using the lifter Contaminates on the pad face or sealing ring Soil build up can prevent pads from sealing adequately or reduce the friction coefficient see discussion prec...

Page 31: ...groove 3 Make sure that the sealing ring is secure and fully inserted into the mounting groove around the entire perimeter of the vacuum pad Note If the sealing ring ever comes partially or entirely o...

Page 32: ...he environment where the lifter is normally employed Use the radio transmitter to activate each of the remote functions 18 Vary the location and distance of the transmitter in relation to the lifter t...

Page 33: ...OAD Operating the Tilt Latches the tilt latch mechanism requires adjustment as follows When the tilt latches are engaged the cable should remain taut but should not retract the latch pins at all To ch...

Page 34: ...d bowl seal 5 with mild soap and water and skip to step 7 3 Unscrew the baffle 4 and remove the element and deflector 2 4 Discard the element and the bowl seal 5 5 Clean all internal parts and the bow...

Page 35: ...in the illustration Replacing the Gasket Flap Valves 1 Remove the four head screws 1 and lock washers 2 and remove the head assembly 3 7 2 Invert the head and remove the two valve plate screws 7 Remov...

Page 36: ...te that a different menu may appear if the button is released too soon 20 Use the arrow keys to access the unlocked mode UnL and press the SET button again 2 Press and release the SET button to access...

Page 37: ...ng n_4 turns on the low vacuum warning buzzer light and or strobe light and turns off the vacuum lift light This signals a loss of adequate vacuum to the lifter operator Note Setting n_4 corresponds w...

Page 38: ...onet for vacuum lift lights 2 64271 Strobe Light 12 V DC Amber option 1 64262 Green Lens for vacuum lift light on power system enclosure 1 64238AA Vacuum Switch 1 8 NPT Digital w Dual Set Point 2 6421...

Page 39: ...use Repairs are required due to abnormal wear and tear The product has been damaged misused or neglected If a problem is not covered under warranty Powr Grip will notify the customer of costs prior t...

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