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STEP 7: Make sure that the load is not swinging or rotating. Slowly lower the hoist hook until the load contacts the
ground or work surface. Lower the load sufficiently to create slack in the clamp chain. DO NOT disconnect the
clamp from the sheet until the material has been stabilized. If you cannot control BOTH the clamp and sheet
material without difficulty, ask someone to help you.
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STEP 8: Release the load. Rotate the latch lever to the unlocked position. Pull the clamp off of the sheet;
then disconnect the clamp from the hoist hook. NOTE: It might be necessary to wiggle the clamp to loosen
the connection between the gripper and the sheet.
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RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION (THE "RECORD")
Record the condition of the plate clamp before putting it into regular service. Thoroughly photograph the unit.
Include close range photos of all labels and tags, the bale, the gripper and pad, and the latch lever. Measure the
length and width of the bale opening. Measure the gripper teeth. Measure the throat opening in 3 places: 1) The
mouth; 2) Where the pad is located; 3) Back/top of the throat. Record your measurements. Write a description of
the overall condition of the clamp. How much force is required to latch and unlatch the clamp. Latch the clamp.
Try to manually move the gripper. There should be definite tension against movement when the lock is latched.
Collate the photographs and writings into a single file. Mark the file appropriately to identify it. The file is a record
of the clamp in satisfactory condition. Compare the results of all inspections to this RECORD to determine
whether the unit is in satisfactory condition. If the clamp is not in satisfactory condition, repair it before returning it
to service. Purely cosmetic changes, like damaged paint/powdercoat, do not constitute changes from satisfactory
condition. However, touchup paint should be applied to all affected areas as soon as cosmetic damage occurs to
prevent rusting and corrosion. If left unaddressed, rust/corrosion will degrade the condition of the clamp and could
make it unsafe to use.
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Rev. 3/12/2021
Bale leans to the left; hoist hook
supports the bale.
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EPC MANUAL
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