Vestil A-LIFT - Manual (Page 9)

rev. 1/16/2013 A-Lift, manual.doc
Copyright 2012 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 9 of 12
Step 4
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: Move the load to the desired location.
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Step 5
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: Return the lifter to its storage location. Engage the brakes, fold the winch handle, fully lower the forks, and
set the handle latch pin to lock the winch handle
To store the lifter, choose a location:
1. where the unused lifter cannot interfere with or obstruct other traffic or operations;
2. that is protected from weather;
3. where the surface is smooth and level;
4. that is free of debris including liquids.
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Using the Deck Platform
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:
After you finish using the deck, remove it and store it in a dry location.
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Transporting the lifter
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: before loading the A-lift into a transport vehicle, perform the following steps to minimize the
chance of damaging the lifter:
U
After you arrive at the unloading
destination:
 Lock the castors or set the
brakes;
 Unlock the winch handle and
turn it clockwise until the
load is positioned at a
comfortable height;
 Lock the winch handle;
 Remove the load.
 Lower the forks until they are
a few inches above the legs.
b a
Slide the connecting channel (indicated with an arrow)
under the lower carriage cross bar. Set the connecting channel on top of the lower carriage
cross bar; let the deck rest on top of the forks.
1. Remove the forks and store the
forks and fork retaining pins.
2. Lower the carriage completely.
3.
Rotate the pivoting carriage
latch as shown by photos a & b
to the right.
a b