Flex VLP 18 Original Operating Instructions page 26

Securing the carrying strap
To transport objects with the tool easier and
more safely, a carrying strap can be attached.
The carrying strap is available as an accessory.
Secure the carrying strap with the hook to
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two of the retaining tabs as required.
Operating instructions
Lifting capacity
NOTE
The tool has been tested under ideal testing
conditions with a maximum lifting force of
260 kg (570 lbs). This value is the failure
limit, however, and should never be reached
in real situations.
The official permissible load-lifting capacity
at a ratio of 2:1 on non-porous surfaces is
130 kg.
The permissible load-lifting capacity of
130 kg is half of the maximum lifting force
(260 kg) tested under ideal conditions and
should be adhered to irrespective of the
maximum lifting force.
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Under no circumstances, should more than
130 kg be used for lifting.
– Load-lifting capacity: 130 kg on non-
porous surfaces
Always keep an eye on the pressure/force
shown on the LED display if different
materials are being lifted. Do not rely just on
the table with the estimated maximum lifting
forces. Various factors may reduce the
lifting capacity of the tool depending on the
specific scenario.
Maximum lifting forces (estimated), tested
on various materials:
Glass
Ceramic tile
Metal
Plastic
Wood
Subconcrete
Dry-cast
paving slabs
Gypsum card-
board
NOTE
If the vacuum drops below -0.65 bar
(-65 kPa), the tool starts the pump
automatically (if the pump is switched on)
and achieves the pressure necessary for
use in this way.
For very uneven objects, a flexible seal is
available as an accessory.
VLP 18
Vertical Parallel
holding holding
force (kg) force (kg)
170 120
170 120
110
100
100 65
80
80
75 65