Flex VLP 18 Original Operating Instructions page 25

VLP 18
Working with the vacuum lifter
Switch on the device.
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The operating status indicator on the

device lights up red and the digital display
shows the available charge and the
current pressure.
NOTE
As soon as the last bar of the battery charge
indicator on the device flashes red, charge
the battery of the device.
CAUTION!
If the device is used with a low battery
charge, injuries can ensue and damage to
the material being lifted can be caused. It is
recommended to completely charge the
battery before using the device.
Attaching the device to the object
If required, press the selector button for the

unit of measure to change from bar to psi
for pressure and from kg to lbs for weight.
Place the device firmly on the surface of

the object to be lifted.
Press the black pump start button. The
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operating status indicator flashes red. The
pump starts and within a few seconds the
tool adheres to the load. Once the vacuum
reaches the maximum value, the operating
status indicator turns green and the motor
stops automatically.
Lift and move the object.
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NOTE
If objects with dusty, dirty or damp surfaces
need to be lifted, first remove as much of the
dust and dirt as possible. The tool switches
the pump on and off automatically to
maintain the necessary pressure for safe
lifting.
NOTE
For maximum safety, switch the display to
weight units (kg/lbs) and compare the
displayed values with the load to be lifted,
see table "Maximum lifting force". Do not lift
loads that are heavier than the displayed
value.
Ending lifting
After lifting and safely placing the object
down:
Press the black pump start button to stop

the vacuum pump (1.).
Then press the red vacuum release button

to sever the bond and detach the tool from
the object (2.).
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