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Manhole Buddy VacTecTM

As with all other Manhole Buddy lifting attachments, the VacTecTM Vacuum Lifting attachment can be operated on either the Steel or Alloy Manhole Buddy Lifting Trolley.

The VacTecTM user manually creates the vacuum by pushing down on the top handle. Repeating this action 3 or 4 times will usually ensure adequate vacuum is established. The condition
of the vacuum can be monitored through the gauge fitted on the VacTecTM; the vacuum can be increased at any time by
one or more recharging strokes through the top handle.

VacTec Manhole Lifter Vacuum Condition Gauge

The VacTecTM system relies upon the manual creation and retention of a vacuum by the
user. Because a constant vacuum can not be guaranteed at all times, the product is NOT SUITABLE for suspending loads at height or for long periods.

Hand Charging the VacTec Vacuum Lifting Attachment

Manhole Buddy VacTecTM was created for lifting and low-level (maximum 200 mm above ground level) transportation of concrete topped covers, where traditional lifting slots are not available. It has also been shown to be a highly effective at lifting and transporting paving slabs, trench and duct covers.

Hand Portable Manhole Buddy VacTec  and Steel Lifting Trolley combination

VacTec High Leverage function in use

Manhole Buddy VacTec Vacuum Lifting Attachment

Hand portable - heavier Steel Lifting Trolley with VacTec in its carry bag

Using High Leverage function to unseat the cover prior to lifting

Central lifting of cover following unseating action (pictured left)

VacTecTM Technical Data

Weight (including carry bag)

6.8 kg

Height (top handle depressed)

430 mm

Width (Diameter)

300 mm

Working Load Limit ***

see below

*** We are working towards issuing an Advice Note regarding typical Working Load Limits across a range of conditions. This can only be advisory as in addition to the variables associated with the surface condition of the item being lifted, the extent to which the vacuum is created and maintained will be governed largely by the user’s actions. From a safe working perspective, we stress the uses for which this product has been designed and is supplied, are restricted to low level lifting (maximum 200 mm above ground level) and movement of level and lightly abraded concrete-surfaced items, typically pavement manhole covers, duct and trench covers and paving slabs. Please Contact Us if you are unsure about any aspect of this product.

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