Technical Question about Ivanko Super Gripper

[SoSadBtTrue]

Quick question for those of you with the Ivanko Super Gripper. When adjusting the springs (or storing the gripper), are you supposed to push the bar past the stopper to relieve all tension in the springs? It seems like this is an unnatural bend of the gripper and might damage the joint over time. Anybody know?

 

[Gobus]

Quick question for those of you with the Ivanko Super Gripper. When adjusting the springs (or storing the gripper), are you supposed to push the bar past the stopper to relieve all tension in the springs? It seems like this is an unnatural bend of the gripper and might damage the joint over time. Anybody know?

Yes, that is the way to do it. Then return the bar directly in front of the stopper with no tension on the springs. If the springs remain tense, then they will become damaged.