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Safety Clamps, Inc.
"Big Bite" Lifting Clamps
Operation, Maintenance, and
Repair Manual
VL-BC Model Clamp
VBC Model Clamp
Excludes all other
VL Series Clamps
Warning
Prior to operating your Safety Clamp, please
ensure that All operators read and understand this
manual.
Effective January 1, 2021
This manual supersedes all previous VL-BC and VBC manuals.
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Summary of Contents for Safety Clamps VL-BC
- Page 1 VL-BC Model Clamp VBC Model Clamp Excludes all other VL Series Clamps Warning Prior to operating your Safety Clamp, please ensure that All operators read and understand this manual. Effective January 1, 2021 This manual supersedes all previous VL-BC and VBC manuals.
- Page 2 Serial # _______________________ Model ________________________ Maximum Rated Capacity in Tons ________________ Jaw Opening ___________________ Safety Clamps, Inc. Repair Service Center ♦ Call 1-800-456-2809 for a Return Authorization Νumber. ♦ You will receive a written quote the same day we receive your Safety Clamp.
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Page 3: General Information
The VL-BC model incorporates “lock open” and “lock close” features. The VBC model is a non-locking clamp. Never use the VL-BC model or VBC model to lift plate material. The VL-BC model and VBC model are designed to lift beam and channel. - Page 4 VL-BC, VBC Models Safety Clamps, Inc. Parts Numbers for 1 ton Model VL-BC and Model VBC: Parts Numbers for 2 and 4 ton Model VL-BC and Model VBC: Figure 1...
- Page 5 VL-BC, VBC Models Safety Clamps, Inc. WARNING The VL-BC and VBC models should not be used to handle material with temperatures below 0 F or above 225 F. These temperature restrictions apply to both the ambient temperature and the temperature of the material to be lifted.
- Page 6 Inspect body, jaw opening, and lifting shackle for deformation, fractures, or any other damage. For model VL-BC, inspect lock spring (SC-61, Fig. 1) for tension. To do this, lock the clamp in the closed position and push on the lifting shackle. There should be strong resistance to your pressure on the lifting shackle.
- Page 7 VL-BC, VBC Models Safety Clamps, Inc. Figure 2 Figure 3: Never exceed ten degrees (10 ) side loading with a VL-BC model or VBC model clamp.
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Page 8: Monthly Inspection
VL-BC, VBC Models Safety Clamps, Inc. MONTHLY INSPECTION Safety Clamps, Inc. recommends that all of its clamps be disassembled and thoroughly inspected at least once per month in ac- cordance with the following procedures: When disassembling a clamp, clearly label each part so that the clamp can be properly reassembled. - Page 9 VL-BC, VBC Models Safety Clamps, Inc. Remember, never use a clamp in need of repair. If in doubt about the condition of your clamp, Safety Clamps, Inc. will inspect and repair your Safety Clamp for a nominal charge. Figure 4:...
- Page 10 "Before Use Inspection" in this manual. For the VL-BC model, open the clamp by releasing the lock handle down (A, Fig. 5), and pushing shackle (B) down until the lock engages and the gripping cams (C) are in the raised position clear of the jaw opening.
- Page 11 Always use a sling to lift the clamp. • Never use an open-end hook to lift the clamp. • The VL-BC and VBC models should not be used to handle material with temperatures below 0 F or above 225 F. These temperature restrictions apply to both the ambient temperature and the temperature of the material to be lifted.
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Page 12: Disassembly And Repair
• Never lift or transfer material over or near people. • For model VL-BC, never lift material with the handle in the “open” position (Fig. 5). • Always use a sling to lift the clamp. Always position clamps in line with the sling (Fig. - Page 13 SC-65 (Fig. 1). Pull the handle out and remove the lock (SC-65) and spring (SC-61, Fig. 1). c) For the model VL-BC and model VBC with a 1 ton rated lift capacity, remove the SC-35 pin and SC-50 gripping cam assembly.
- Page 14 ASSEMBLY To reassemble the VL-BC model and VBC model Safety Clamp: Refer to the clamp diagram (Fig. 1) and reverse the disassembly process described on the previous pages.
- Page 15 Notes...
- Page 16 Call, Fax, or E-mail Us Today! Safety Clamps, Inc. Phone: 904-781-2809 Fax: 904-786-2116 233 Santa Barbara Ave. Toll Free: 800-456-2809 Jacksonville, FL 32254 Toll Free: 800-456-2809 E-mail: info@safetyclamps.com Effective January 1, 2021 This manual supersedes all previous VL-BC and VBC manuals.