Safety

Any material or load being lifted by a Vacu-Lifter or Suction Cup Lifter should be clean, dry, and free from oil, dirt and scratches. Lifters will be more effective on smooth clean surfaces. We recommend a simple cleaning of a floor tile before lifting it to remove any dirt or oil that has built up on the tile.

We know that floor tiles get scratched and marred over time. The scratches can get in the way of a good seal for the vacuum cups or suction cups. This means that the scratches may allow air to get underneath the seal; and that will cause the hold to become unsealed faster. The Lifters will still work; they simply won't work as well or for as long. So please try to observe the condition of the floor tile being lifted and if it has scratches or gouges, try to position the vacuum cups or suction cups away from those imperfections. If this is not possible, take greater care in using the Lifters and be mindful that their holding power may be lessened due to the imperfections.


Safety Guidelines for Proper Use of All-Vac Locking Lever Suction Cup Lifters (pdf)
Safety Guidelines for Proper Use of Double Cup Vacu-Lifters / Floor Tile Pullers (pdf)
Safety Guidelines for Proper Use of Single Cup Vacu-Lifters / Floor Tile Pullers (pdf)