Product Manual

Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc

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Step 7: Lower the material. Make sure that the load is not swinging or rotating. Slowly lower the hoist until the

load contacts the ground or other supporting surface. Lower the load sufficiently to create slack in the clamp

chain. The hoist hook and the pear link (item #25 in Fig. 1 on p. 4) should remain in contact (see Photos 10 and

11). DO NOT disconnect the clamp from the load until you appropriately immobilize the material to prevent it from

rolling, falling over, or moving in an uncontrolled manner.

In the following photographs, the load is light and lacks dangerous projections that could cause injury. It can

easily be controlled by the operator. If you cannot control BOTH the clamp and sheet material without

difficulty, find someone to help you. You should always use the procedures developed by your employer for

safely handling material.

Step 8: Disengage the load. Rotate the latch lever to unlock the clamp (photos 12 & 13). You may need to wiggle

the clamp to loosen connection between the gripper and the sheet. Pull the clamp free of the immobilized sheet;

then disconnect the clamp from the hoist hook.

12 13

Clamp

chain

slacked

Safety

Hook still

supports

the Pear

Link (25)