Tractel PB Série Notice D'utilisation page 15

Installation: with the clamp in a stable position, suspend it by its ring (1) from a suitable hook or sling, in
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the locked open position (retaining hook (2) engaged or automatic system locked).
For lifting: position the clamp vertically over the part to be lifted.
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▪ Lower the clamp until it comes into contact with the part to be lifted, with the pads facing the areas to be
clamped on the load, making sure that the clamp always remains in a vertical position.
▪ PB
▫ Swivel the retaining hook (2) by hand and, while starting to lift, hold it in the raised position to
prevent it from engaging on the hook bolt (3).
▫ Release the retaining hook (2) once the claw is above the hook bolt (3) and lift the load a few
centimetres away from its support surface.
▪ PB /A
▫ Lift back up, the automatic system unlocks the clamp
▪ Stop lifting and systematically check that the load is stable and securely held in the clamp before
proceeding to the next step. If the load begins to slide or tilt, immediately place the load on its supports.
▪ Resume lifting, avoiding jolts and guiding the load only using a handle on the clamp (4).
▪ When setting down, lower until the load is placed on a stable support. Check the stability of the load, then
resume lowering the clamp.
▪ PB
▫ Lower until the retaining hook (2) automatically engages on the hook bolt (3).
▪ PB / A
▫ Lower until the automatic system locks.
▪ Once the clamp is locked in the open position, it can be raised and is ready for use again.
M 6110 M
rev 14 – 05/2021
GB
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PB
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