Vestil AHA-KIT Come-Along kit User Manual
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rev. 1/10/2013
Come-along, manual
FIG. 2C: Ratchet spring
FIG. 2B: Operational attachment of come-along to crane
Short
side
Long
side
Cable loop
Teletube
Step A: Attach the fixed hook to cable loops.
Step B: Attach the cable hook to the cable hook
attachment bolt.
Step C: Attach the pulley hook to the short side
of the bottom crane teletube.
A
B
C
Whether moving the handle of the come-along
shortens or lengthens the cable depends on the
position of the ratchet spring. The come-along is
shown in FIG. 2C in the FORWARD position,
which ratchets the cable shorter. Slide the spring
to the bottom of the slot (inside the dashed circle)
to change directions to REVERSE, i.e. to ratchet
out more cable.
3. Work the handle of the come-along back and forth until the cable is taut; then remove the
adjustment pin and loosen the star knob to allow the teletube to slide through its channel in the yoke.
4. Select the appropriate direction (FORWARD or REVERSE) by sliding the end of the spring to the
forward or reverse position. Adjust the height of both teletubes evenly, and then replace the adjustment
pins and tighten the star knobs.
Maintenance: Always inspect the come-along before using it.
1. Check the soundness of the fastener connections (bolts, nuts, pins, rivets, etc.).
2. Inspect the hooks and pulleys to confirm normal motion, shape, and state of wear. If any hook or
pulley is excessively worn or distorted, or does not operate properly, immediately tag the unit “OUT OF
SERVICE”. Replace the affected component before returning the come-along to service.
3. Inspect the ratchet mechanism, spring, and handle and confirm that each part is undamaged (for
example, not bent or cracked) and in normal condition.
4. Inspect the cable. The cable should be free of frays, numerous broken outside strands, regions
where the cable is noticeably narrower than the rest of the cable, internal or external corrosion, severe,
kinking, crushing, cutting or unstranding.
5. Secure cable fasteners.
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