Clamp Specific Operating Instructions
"GX" Clamp
The "GX" clamp cam has a wear indicator system (patent
pending.) When the cam's straight line, convex teeth are flat-
tened or chipped between the unique wear indicator grooves,
it's time to change the cam.
1. Press down on the shackle to retract the cam. Place
clamp squarely on plate to the full depth of throat
opening. Release shackle so that cam engages plate.
You are now ready to make the lift.
2. To release plate, press down on the shackle and lift
clamp off plate. If cam sticks, however, a slight tap on
the shackle will release it.
"GXL" Clamp
WARNING:
the center or neutral position.
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pipe to force it open.
The "GXL" clamp cam has a wear indicator system
(patent pending.) When the cam's straight line, convex teeth
are flattened or chipped between the unique wear indicator
grooves, it's time to change the cam.
1. Place clamp onto plate with opening lever down (locked
open) until plate is fully inserted into jaw opening.
2. Raise opening lever to up position (locked closed). The
cam is held against the plate and you are now ready to
lift the plate.
3. When the plate is at rest, move the opening lever to the
down position (locked open). Cam should release, permit-
ting the removal of the clamp. If the cam sticks against the
plate, a slight tap on the heel of the shackle will release it.
Never attempt a lift with the opening lever in
Never tap the opening lever or use a cheater
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