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How to Use the Magnet Clamp

How to Use the Magnet Clamp

Preparing the Magnet Clamp

Each Titan™ Magnet is supplied with 2 hex bolts that are used to secure the adapter plate to the magnet housing.

Partially install the bolts to the housing (approx 3 turns).

Slot the adapter plate over the head of the bolts. Pull the adapter plate up until the bottom of the slotted holes are hard up against the bolts.

Ensure bolts are only finger tight. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE BOLTS.

Ensure that the back of the adapter plate is flush with the front of the magnet housing.

The Magnet is now ready for use.

Using the Magnet Clamp Place the Titan Magnet behind the sideform at the recommended spacing. Magnet spacing varies depending on the height of the sideform you are using. The recommended spacing of magnets listed below, are based on a steel bed with a plate thickness of approximately 10mm to 12mm. MAGNETS SHOULD BE SPACED AS FOLLOWS: 100mm to 170mm high sideform Magnets should be spaced 1.5m to 1.8m apart 170mm to 195mm high sideform Magnets should be spaced 1.2m to 1.5m apart 100mm to 170mm high sideform Magnets should be spaced 1.0m to 1.2m apart

Using the Magnet Clamp

Place the Titan Magnet behind the sideform at the recommended spacing. Magnet spacing varies depending on the height of the sideform you are using. The recommended spacing of magnets listed below, are based on a steel bed with a plate thickness of approximately 10mm to 12mm.

MAGNETS SHOULD BE SPACED AS FOLLOWS:
100mm to 170mm high sideform
Magnets should be spaced 1.5m to 1.8m apart
170mm to 195mm high sideform
Magnets should be spaced 1.2m to 1.5m apart
100mm to 170mm high sideform
Magnets should be spaced 1.0m to 1.2m apart

STAGE 1: ATTACHING THE MAGNET TO THE SIDEFORM Starting from one end of the sideform, tilt the sideform forward (away from the magnet) and seat the male section of the ball lock (located on the front of the adapter plate) into the female recess ball lock rail located on the rear face of the sideform. At this stage, the magnet should be fully disengaged with the handle in the upright position. Refer to Image (A)	TITAN MAGNET CLAMP IS FULLY DISENGAGED
STAGE 2: PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT The Titan™ Magnet Clamp can be partially engaged to provide enough initial magnetism to remain in place. The magnet is partially engaged by pushing the handle half way down, or at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. Refer to Image (B). If fine adjustment of position is required, the magnet housing or the sideform can be gently tapped with a rubber mallet or by foot. It is important not to use hammers or similar devices, as both the sideform and magnet can be damaged. Once the first magnet has been positioned, continue along the full length of the sideform until all magnets are correctly located.	TITAN MAGNET CLAMP IS PARTIALLY ENGAGED
STAGE 3: FULL ENGAGEMENT Once the magnets and sideform are in the required position, fully engage each magnet by pushing the handle down towards the precast bed. The magnets are now locked into position. Refer to Image (C)	TITAN MAGNET CLAMP IS FULLY ENGAGED

STAGE 1: ATTACHING THE MAGNET TO THE SIDEFORM

Starting from one end of the sideform, tilt the sideform forward (away from the magnet) and seat the male section of the ball lock (located on the front of the adapter plate) into the female recess ball lock rail located on the rear face of the sideform.

At this stage, the magnet should be fully disengaged with the handle in the upright position.

Refer to Image (A)

TITAN MAGNET CLAMP IS FULLY DISENGAGED

STAGE 2: PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT

The Titan™ Magnet Clamp can be partially engaged to provide enough initial magnetism to remain in place. The magnet is partially engaged by pushing the handle half way down, or at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. Refer to Image (B). If fine adjustment of position is required, the magnet housing or the sideform can be gently tapped with a rubber mallet or by foot.

It is important not to use hammers or similar devices, as both the sideform and magnet can be damaged. Once the first magnet has been positioned, continue along the full length of the sideform until all magnets are correctly located.

TITAN MAGNET CLAMP IS PARTIALLY ENGAGED

STAGE 3: FULL ENGAGEMENT

Once the magnets and sideform are in the required position, fully engage each magnet by pushing the handle down towards the precast bed. The magnets are now locked into position.

Refer to Image (C)

TITAN MAGNET CLAMP IS FULLY ENGAGED