Vulcan-Hart NOVA JCD 1T User manual

OPERATOR`S MANUAL
NOVA JCD Universal Plate
Clamp
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL, USE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE
READING THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIERETY. FAILURE TO READ AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH AND/OR MATERIAL DAMAGES

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WARNING
All persons involved in using, inspecting, maintaining or
repairing this equipment must be thoroughly familiar with the
contents of this manual and follow the recommended instructions
and procedures to avoid injury or property damage.
WARNING
The equipment described in this manual is not designed to
lift or move people nor to lift or move loads over people and must
therefore not be used for such means.
WARNING
Do not use this clamp in areas containing flammable
vapors, liquids, gasses or combustible dust or fibers. Do not use
this clamp in highly corrosive, abrasive, wet environments or in
temperatures below -40°C or above 80°C.

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Safety and Warnings
Dangerous Practices to be Avoided
DO NOT use the clamp before reading the manual
DO NOT let an unqualified person use or repair the clamp
DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the plate clamp
DO NOT user damaged or malfunctioning plate clamp
DO NOT lift people nor carry loads over people
DO NOT stay in the “fall zone” when lifting the plate
DO NOT lift load if clamping jaws are not fully engaged
DO NOT lift unbalanced loads
DO NOT leave the load supported by the clamp unattended
DO NOT lift more than one plate at a time
DO NOT use the clamp on thinner plates than the minimum
specified thickness
DO NOT use the clamp on thicker plates than the maximum
specified thickness
DO NOT use the clamp on plates with surface hardness
higher than 30 HRC / 300 Brinell
DO NOT do not lift loads lower than 20% of the rated
capacity (do not underload the plate clamp)
DO NOT shock load
DO NOT allow a welding electrode to touch the plate clamp
DO NOT use the clamp as ground for welding
DO NOT remove or obscure labels
DO NOT use if nameplate or safety and warning labels are
missing or illegible
WARNING
Use only Vulcan authorized replacement parts in the
service and maintenance of this equipment. Failure to comply with
the above limitations may result in property damage, injury or
death.

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Installation and Operation
ATTENTION
Make sure the surface hardness of the plate is below 30
HRC / 300 Brinell. Make sure the plate weights at least 20% of the
rated plate clamp capacity. If the above conditions are not met, the
clamp may not grip properly.
Operation Procedures
1
Prior to lifting, make sure the lift can be performed safely and
the lift path is clear
2
Turn the function lever clockwise to disengage the jaws
3
Check if the plate clamp for any loose components
4
Check the teeth and the jaws for excessive wear and make
sure they are clean
5
If the clamp is in proper working order, insert the plate to the
end of the clamp mouth
6
Turn the function lever counter-clockwise to grip and lock the
plate
7
While performing the lift, do not let people to stay or cross
the “fall zone” under the clamp. Beware of high lifts as the
wind may cause the plate to swing increasing the size of the
“fall zone”
The JDE universal plate
clamp may be used at various angles
if the angle is in the same plane as the
clamp. See adjusted capacities in
diagram to the right. The clamp may
not be loaded in any other angle.

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Inspection
ATTENTION
The plate clamp must be inspected by the operator daily. If
any deficiencies are noted, stop using the plate clamp until it is
repaired or replaced.
Daily Inspection
1
Check for cracks or distortions in the structural frame, welds
or mechanical components
2
Check for loose fasteners or other clamp components
3
Verify the clamping mechanism operates properly, pay close
attention to the spring mechanism
4
Check for signs of heat damage or weld splatter
5
Check for excessive wear on load bearing parts like, but not
limited to: the lifting eye, the clamp mouth, the jaws, the jaw
teeth, etc.
6
Make sure the nameplate and the warning labels are present
and legible
ATTENTION
An in-depth inspection of the equipment must be carried
out on a regular basis by a qualified person. The plate clamp and
its components are examined to ensure the equipment is safe for
use. The periodic inspections vary in frequency and details
according to the intensity of the equipment use but must include at
least the daily inspection procedure.
The client is responsible for keeping dated records of all
periodic inspections and maintenance procedures as means of
continuously monitoring the condition of the equipment.

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Dimensions (mm)
Model
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
1T
24
36
155
50
24
220-260
30
156
52
14
2T
35
45
155
60
30
250-295
38
190
60
18
3T
40
50
175
60
35
296-360
40
226
68
20
5T
50
58
218
65
42
350-420
60
270
76
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Specifications
Model
Capacity (T)
Test load (T)
Jaw opening (mm)
Weight (lb)
1T
1
2
0-22
6.6
2T
2
4
0-30
13.2
3T
3
6
0-35
19.8
5T
5
10
0-45
35.3
*In the tables above, T designates metric tons (2200lb)

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Item
Description
Qty
1
Pulling Ring
1
2
Spring
1
3
Spring Pin
1
4
Nut
2
5
Bolt
1
6
Safety latch
1
7
Link Pin
1
8
Jaw Shaft
1
9
Bolt
1
10
Jaw
1
Item
Description
Qty
11
Washer
1
12
Spring Pin
1
13
Link Shoulder
2
14
Link Shoulder
Shaft
1
15
Plate Assembly
1
16
Jaw Holder
1
17
Lift Ring
1
18
Bolt
1
19
Nut
1