I. EQUIPMENT GENERAL INFORMATION: - The Little Giant Lifter Automatic (ALG40A) is designed to lift and move stone slabs at warehouses, construction sites, etc. - Clamp plates Opening and Closing mechanism is fully automatic. - It is suitable for both natural and artificial stones in various thicknesses ranging from 5 mm to 40 mm.
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SPARE PART LIST PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION Hexagon socket countersunk ALG40A-01 head cap screw M16 x 50 Hexagon socket countersunk ALG40A-02 head cap screw M12 x 40 Clamp back plate ALG40A-03 Top pin ALG40A-04 Bottom pin ALG40A-05 Rubber tube ALG40A-06 Screw M4 x 20 ALG40A-07...
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PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION Brass washer Ø20 ALG40A-20 Outer roller ALG40A-21 Shaft of roller ALG40A-22 Inner roller ALG40A-23 Receptacle (automatic lock) ALG40A-24 Main housing ALG40A-25 Hexagon socket countersunk ALG40A-26 head cap screw M8 x 40 Hexagon socket countersunk ALG40A-27 head cap screw M6 x 20 Hexagon socket countersunk ALG40A-28 head cap screw M8 x 30...
III. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. General Warnings, Cautions and Notes: WARNING: Before using your Little Giant Lifter Automatic, please confirm the surfaces of the slab to be lifted are flat, smooth, and free from dust, oil, or any kind of such harmful substances which cause slipping when lifting.
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- Do not lift wet slabs. The grip depends on friction. Lifting wet slab may cause the rubber pads to lose their grips. - No more than one piece should be lifted at any time. - Position the lifter at the center of the slab to be lifted, so that the load is balanced.
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- Clean the device thoroughly after using. - Store the lifter in a well-ventilated place, avoid places with high heat or humidity. Warnings: - Never leave a lifted load unsupervised. - Never allow yourself or anybody to go under the lifted slab. - Be sure to check the lifter and its accessories duly and periodically, that there should be no damage or loosening of fasteners or any irregular unfunctional sound, also before using...
c. Automatic locking latch system: - Automatic locking latch system consists of a cam wheel which could be rotated when the device was lifted up to clamp the stone slab. Make sure that no dust is inside the automatic locking latch, regularly check and lubricate oil to ensure the proper operation.
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Step 1: Hook the Little Giant Lifter Automatic to a forklift boom (Figure 1.1). Warning: Place the device at a safe place, then crane hook or forklift boom has to approach the lifter for installation. Avoid lifting the lifter by hands in order to avoid dropping the lifter unintentionally.
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Step 3: Clamp the slab. - Lowering the lifter to be perpendicular to the slab and place at the center of the slab (Figure 3.1) Note: Position the lifter securely at the center of the slab so that the load is balanced. Make sure that the slab is inserted in full depth to the opening of the lifter (Refer the Appendix, page 13).
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Step 4: Move the stone slab to the desired location (Figure 4.1). Warning: All the people who are not obligated must stand within safety area while slab is being lifted or moved. Do not allow yourself or anybody to go under the lifted slab. Figure 4.1 Step 5: Remove the lifter out of the stone slab.
IV. APPENDIX: 1. Correct and incorrect methods of clamping slab: WARNING • Do not exceed W.L.L (Work Load Limit, page 2). • Slab thickness must be within G.R. (Grip Range, page 2). • Inspect and replace the Swivel Shackle as needed due to ware. The slab is not fully...
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2. Swivel Shackle: Length (A) Width (B) Height (C) Grip Range (D) inch (mm) inch (mm) inch (mm) inch (mm) 5 ⁄ (133) 1 ⁄ (42) 11 ⁄ (286) 1 ⁄ (45) - Step 1: Check the wear of friction part. - Step 2: Lubricate Oil into friction surface once a week.
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3. Instructions for clamping multiple slabs: - Using the Multi Slab Safeguard Sling to clamp multiple slabs at the same time (Figure 5.1). Figure - After the lifter lift the stone slabs out of the frame (Figure 5.2), install the Multi Slab Safeguard Sling to the lifter (Figure 5.3). Note: Pull down the strap and rotate the turn-knob clockwise to fix the ratchet strap clamping tightly to the slabs.
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Correct and incorrect methods of clamping multiple slabs: The slabs are not fully engaged Incorrect Correct...
V. TECHNICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS: Technical Causes Solutions Problems Automatic Lubricate, clean locking latch Dust and/or Rust the locking latch. does not operate. The lifting does Clean the shafts, Lifting is stuck, or not return to bearings or replace the tension spring the original with the new spring.
VII. WARRANTY POLICY: At the time of delivery, it is necessary to inspect the Little Giant Lifter Automatic (ALG40A) to make sure that it has not been damaged during shipment. The product at the time of dispatch is warranted to be free of defects in material or workmanship.
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE You are kindly requested to read the following carefully. PERIOD The warranty starts from the date of purchase (date on distributors invoice). Warranty is valid for a period of twelve (12) months. WARRANTY This warranty is limited only to provide replacements of the parts recognized by the Company as defective (excluding worn-outs and consumables.) The Company is not responsible for any misuse or abuse...
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