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VFB025-S/ VFB025-A/ VFB025-AR
Grabs for lifting and turning standard metal drums (capacity 225 litres). The drum can be gripped vertically or
horizontally. An indexing enables it to be held in position in both cases.
VFB025-S: this model is fitted with an open position locking system to set down the drum without having to operate
the grab.
VFB025-A: this model is fitted with an automatic device to grip and set down the drum without having to operate the
grab ; VFB025-AR model is also fitted with a reduction gear to gradually empty the drum without effort.
1) Suspend the grab by its hook ring (1) in the open position (VFB025-S locking pawl (12) or VFB025-A(R)
automatic locking system (13/16) activated).
2) Position the grab vertically with respect to the drum.
3) Lower the grab until it is applied against the drum (jaw stops (6/7) and jaw reinforcements (38) in contact with
the top and side of the drum respectively).
4) VFB025-S: swivel the locking pawl (12) manually whilst starting off the lifting, hold it in the up position to
prevent it from locking against the fastening screw (18). Release the locking pawl (12) making sure its claw
is well above the fastening screw (18) and perform lifting.
VFB025-A(R): lift up the grab. Its automatic system unlocks, the grab closes on the drum. Lifting can be
performed.
5) Turning: when the drum is lifted, unlock both indexing fingers (10) by the handle (9) – 1 single indexing finger
on VFB025-AR model.
VFB025-S and VFB025-A: turn the drum manually, handling at each end.
VFB025-AR: turn the drum using the hand wheel (14).
Make sure that the jaw reinforcements (38) are above the drum when it has to be set down horizontally,
otherwise the grab cannot be removed.
6) When the turning is over, put the indexing finger(s) (10) back into the locked position (i.e. engaged in a hole
of the disk (8)) – 1 single indexing finger on VFB025-AR model.
7) When setting down, lower the grab until the locking system is activated (VFB025-S locking pawl
(12) on fastening screw (18) or VFB025-A(R) automatic locking system (13/16)).
8) The grab is then locked in the open position and can be lifted up, ready to be used again.
● Always make sure that the jaws are free from grease or oil. Degrease them regularly.
● Never lift greasy or oily drums.
● Not suitable for plastic drums.
Never lift drums that are bigger or smaller than the gripping capacity of the grab used.
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Make sure that the jaw reinforcements (38) are above the drum in the horizontal position otherwise the grab
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cannot be removed when the drum has been set down.
● To lift or transport the drum, make sure that the indexing finger(s) (10) are definitely locked to prevent any
accidental turning of the drum.
● Working temperature: -20° to +90°C.
Handling accessory to lift metal drums with edges, diameter 600 mm, open or closed in the vertical position.
This model is fitted with a safety locking device via the operating handle.
1) Suspend the VLF grab by its hook ring (1).
2) Position the grab vertically with respect to the drum.
3) Hold the VLF grab by its locking handle (4).
4) Bring the clamping jaws of the arms (2) and (3) into contact with the edge of the drum.
5) Let go off the locking handle (4).
6) Lifting can be performed whereby the safety device is activated.
7) To release the grab, lift it up by the hook ring (1) end and push up the locking handle (4).
8) Free the drum.
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