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1. Remove all drip pans grills and base covers Determine the best points for lifting Note especially any delicate hoses or electrical wiring Any such hoses or wiring must be kept out from under the lifting pressure of the plates Once the best points for lifting have been determined create a custom set of wooden blocks that will support the appliance as necessary These are to be placed on top of the air plate and then the air plate can be slid un der the appliance See figure 10 FRONT EDGE Blocks should be under cabinet NOT UNDER DOOR DO NOT LIFT by DOOR OR BREAKABLE PARTS REAR EDGE Blocks should not be under breakable parts Depending on the available space blocks could be as short as 3 in length Z N Use a set of 8 to 10 wooden blocks They are made from 2x4 s cut to 9 long and 3 long Figure 10 E Inthe case of a Sub Zero refrigerator for the front of the cabinet the best sur face for lifting is the flat area of the cabi net just behind the door Be careful how ever to prevent the wooden blocks from contacting the door or any other break able parts such as the base cover or drip FRONT EDGE REAR EDGE i i Blocks should be Blocks should not pan supports as this can cause major dam aider cabinet NOT be linder breakable age to the appliance See figure 11 UNDER DOOR parts DO NOT LIFT by DOOR OR BREAKABLE PARTS m At the rear edge the best surface for lifting is at th2. load can be moved out slowly SPECIAL SITUATIONS LEVELLING THE cecal m If the floating appliance is lower in the rear than the front stepping on the front of the inflated air plates near the hose connections will force more air to the back It may also be necessary to step on the plates in order to position the load as closely as possible to the back wall See figure 8 MOVING APPLIANCES OVER AATE m When moving a load over carpeted floor or any porous surface use the plastic carpet adapters The adapters should also be used when the floor is rough or dirty This pro m f you are STARTING on a floor that requires carpet adapters slide an adapter underneath each air plate before positioning it underneath tects the air plates from damage the load Figure 9 Next take the two extra carpet adapters tuck them 3 4 inches under the first pair in the direction you want to move Turn on the blower and start moving the load Once you have moved the load fully over the second pair of carpet adapters stop and remove the first pair This pro cess may be repeated until you have reached the desired location See figure 9 MOVING SUB ZERO APPLIANCES Sub Zero Refrigerators and many other applicances may not have ad equate frame supports built in to the base In such cases certain areas at the front and the rear edges of the cabinet itself may provide the sturdi est support for lifting
3. INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR D gt CRAN No 280 H D Air Lifter SAFETY FIRST m The Air Lifter is designed for moving furniture and appliances ONLY E For use on flat level floors ONLY Do not use on inclines stairs or ramps m Do not ride or stand on the lifter plates m Keep all body parts out from underneath heavy loads at all times E Avoid electric shock DO NOT USE in wet or damp environments The Air Lifter comes with a three prong grounded plug Do not remove the ground from the plug Use the Air Lifter with appropriate 3 prong power cords and receptacles CONTENTS m The Air Lifter comes with 2 ea Air Plates E 1 ea 2 HP Motor J 2 ea Air Plate to T Connector hose C 1 ea T Connector A 1 ea T Connector to motor hose B 4 ea Plastic carpet adaptor glides I 2 ea Nylon carrying bags not shown CAUTION When attaching or disconnecting hoses grab the solid plastic fitting not the hose itself Pulling on the hose will cause damage NEVER pull the Air Lifter by the hoses 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before moving any appliance or furniture ALWAYS BEWARE OF THE FOLLOWING m Remove any items that may be on top of the load m All electrical gas or water connections to the appliance must be shut off and removed from appliances m Check the object to be moved for any delicate attachments that may contact the air plates as a result of the lifting action For appliances chec
4. e back of the cabinet Do not situate any blocks underneath the back side cover or drip pan supports or any exposed hoses or wiring See figure 11 Figure 11 m Atthe rear edge the available space may be limited In this case you may need to use a narrower block no narrower than 3 on top of a wider base block 9 DANGER All blocking supports used on top of the air plates must be level at the same height relative to each other Otherwise as the load lifts it will not be level and the load may tip over DANGER Sub Zero appliances are very heavy Move appliances slowly and in a controlled manner at all times DANGER Sub Zero appliances may be very top heavy and may fall over un der certain circumstances Move the appliance slowly and do not move over ramps or stairs REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE No 280 AIR LIFTER Order No Description 1280 A T Adapter 1280 B 3 Flexible Hose 1280 C 15 Flexible Hose 1280 D Replacement Flange 1280 E Air Plate Complete 1 only 1280 F Blower Carrying Bag not shown 1280 G Air Plate Carrying Bag not shown 1280 H Blower Carrying Strap not shown 1280 Plastic Pad Set 4 1280 J Blower Complete 1280 K Brushes 2 not shown 5 HOLOVYHLNOOD NOILVTIVLSNI D 431v3q SNIHOO1T4 O NOOHMHOM D YHATIVLSNI DNIHOO14 TVAGIAIQNI O MOAHO ASVAld G4SVHOUNd ALVA NOH4 GASVHOUNd 48H17 AI C H O8c G4SVHOUNd 100L diZ AIVLS ALIO SS3dGGV 3INVN eo
5. e load is available tilt the load and place blocks underneath the front corners See figure 4 m After the load is moved it is necessary to replace the blocks under the corners or else you will not be able to remove the air plates when the blower is turned off Figure 4 MOVING THE LOAD m Insert the hose fittings into the air plate inlets and assemble the other hoses to the motor Make sure all hose fittings are snug E If the clearance between the top of the load and any cabinetry or other items above is less than 3 follow the POWER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE below Otherwise proceed to the next step m Strap the motor over your shoulder Make sure the on off switch on the motor is readily accesible m Place one hand on the appli ance and turn the blower on The air plates will inflate quickly and forcefully BE PREPARED m Move the appliance slowly and steadily to the desired position DO NOT ROCK or push out of balance Maintain the load in a level controlled fashion AT ALL TIMES See figures 5 amp 6 POWER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE E This is best done with a helper Keep an eye on available clear ance at all times m Open the air release valve on the hose that runs from the motor to the T Connector This open the Air reduces the lifting action of the blower See figure 7 Release Valve 7 Switch the blower on and off in rapid succession The air plates will partially inflate and the
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7. k for the delicate grills or ornamentation These must be removed prior to lifting m When you start the blower the load will rise It is CRITICAL to check for adequate clearance before starting the motor Check that there is aminimum of three inches clear ance between the top of the load and any cabinetry or other items open the Air which may be above the load If the clearance is less than 3 fol low the POWER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE listed on page 3 POSITIONING THE AIR LIFTER m Slide the air plates under the load and check the clearance between the top of the plate and the bot tom of the load If the clearance is less than 3 the load may be lifted without any extra blocking to make up the gap See figure 2 When properly positioned the air plates should be as far apart as possible but no closer than 1 4 to any supporting members and should project out the backside of the load If the clearance is greater than 3 you will need to place wooden blocks on top of the air plates before Sliding them under the load See figure 3 Release Valve 0 Wooden Block Figure 3 If an air plate happens to get stuck as you slide it under try rearranging the Air Plates in a V shape under your load or entering them from the opposite side V Entry Side Entry Approach Approach YT m f no other option for sliding the air plates under th
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