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Sumner Max Jax Operators Safety Manual

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May 2013
OperatOr's safety Manual
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7514 Alabonson Road
75 Saltsman Drive
Unit 16A
Houston, TX 77088 U.S.A
Unit 5
Blackpole Trading Estate East
ph: 281.999.6900
Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 Canada
Blackpole Road
fax: 281.999.6966
ph: 519.653.5300
Worcester WR3 8SG, U.K.
fax: 519-653-5305
ph: (44) 01905 458333
fax: (44) 01905 458222

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  • Page 1 May 2013 OperatOr’s safety Manual umner w w w . s u m n e r . c o m 7514 Alabonson Road 75 Saltsman Drive Unit 16A Houston, TX 77088 U.S.A Unit 5 Blackpole Trading Estate East ph: 281.999.6900 Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 Canada Blackpole Road fax: 281.999.6966...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2013 by Sumner Manufacturing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from Sumner Manufacturing Co., Inc.,...

  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    2,500 lbs (1,135 kg). Beam Jax may be used with beams up to 24" wide. Max Jax may be used with a pipes between 4" and 36" in diameter. To operate stands safely requires dexterity, mechanical skills and sound safety habits Although Sumner Max and Beam Jax’s are manufactured...
  • Page 4 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual CAUTION IN THE EVENT OF ANY BENDS, BREAKS, OR METAL DEFORMA- TION TO THE STANDS, DISCON- TINUE USE IMMEDIATELY AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS BEFORE USE. 3. Wear proper clothing. Hard hat or welding helmet, safety shoes and welding gloves should be worn as a precaution while operating this stand.
  • Page 5 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual 8. Operate only on level surfaces. Use the jack only on smooth and level surfaces to avoid tipping and the possibility of operator injury. MaX JaX Maximum 36" (90 cm) pipe Minimum 4"...
  • Page 6 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual BeaM JaX Max 24" (61 cm) Min 0" (0 cm) Close or open clamp from either side. Fine adjustment with bearing Stable & sturdy 5-leg construction Optional 8" (20 cm) casters Quick action...
  • Page 7 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual Max/Beam Jax Specifications Specifications Max Jax Beam Jax Load Capacity 2,500 lb (1135 kg) 2,500 lb (1135 kg) Basic Unit A (height) 27.0" (686 mm) 27.8" (705 mm) B (width) 29.6" (752 mm) 29.6"...
  • Page 8 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual Before you start: DO check the load weight to insure that it does not exceed stand capacity. Additional stands can be used DO inspect stand thoroughly prior to use for evidence of structural or caster damage...

  • Page 9: General Instructions

    Caster unlocked Caster locked Beam Jax and Max Jax head heights may be adjusted using the fine adjustment bearing. Stand heights may be adjusted quickly before load is placed on stand by lifting the head off...
  • Page 10 ALWAYS use at least 2 Beam Jax or Max Jax to handle loads. NEV- ER use a single Beam Jax or Max Jax stand alone to prop up loads. ALWAYS place loads carefully on Beam Jax or Max Jax. NEVER drop loads onto Beam Jax or Max Jax stands.
  • Page 11 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual Hold Down Device Instructions: 1. Insert chain end of hold down device through contain- ment loop and tighten set screw to half the length of chain 2. Back off adjustment screw in order to have maximum...
  • Page 12 4. Make sure Hold down device chain is tightly secures load to vee. B.Unlock casters' wheel brakes C. Make sure all casters are in the same direction. If not move each end of the Max Jax load in a circle to align casters...
  • Page 13 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual D. Push load from the end where the hold down device has secured the load to the stand...
  • Page 14 5. Reposition clamp handles to move out of operator’s way Accessories: Base Leg Mounting Pads Basic Max Jax and Beam Jax come with mounting pads that insert into the base sockets. Insert pad stem into the base socket and secure with Allen screw and wrench...
  • Page 15 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual Caster stem inserts into base socket and must be se- cured with the provided Allen screw and wrench...
  • Page 16 Pn 781406 Steel wheel roller head kit Standard roller wheel which comes with Max Jax kit# 1 Pn 781407 Stainless Steel roller head kit Similar to standard steel wheel but with Stainless contact...
  • Page 17 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual PN 781394 Rubber wheel roller head kit High impact molded plastic/nylon wheels for Stainless and other exotic metals. Load rating reduced to 1,000lb/ 450 kg. PN 781382 Stainless Steel Sleeves Stainless sleeves bolt to the vee head providing complete stainless surface.
  • Page 18 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual Beam Jax Clamp Adjustment Adjusting Beam Forks To remove beam forks, pull out plunging attaching pin and slide fork assembly. To clamp narrow width loads, clamp fork should be with plunger pin nearest to the center of the head.
  • Page 19 Max Jax / Beam Jax Operator's Manual To clamp wide loads, plunger pin on the clamp forks should be positioned out towards the end of the head.

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