Vestil CBS Series - Manual (Page 4)

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V ESTIL M FG . C O . 4
R OUTINE M AINTENANCE & S AFETY C HECKS – CBS
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Warning: Care should be taken to identify all potential hazards and comply with applicable safety procedures
before beginning work.
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Warning: Remove or lock out all potential energy forms before beginning any work on the unit.
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Only qualified individuals trained to understand mechanical devices and their associated electrical and hydraulic
circuits should attempt troubleshooting and repair of this equipment.
(A) Inspect daily for:
1.) Frayed wires
2.) Oil leaks
3.) Pinched or chafed hoses
4.) Damage or structural deformation to the structural members, the cylinder brackets, the forks and fork
carriage, etc.
5.) Unusual noise or binding, or evidence thereof.
6.) Proper functioning of all limit switches.
(B) Inspect monthly for:
1.) The oil level. Oil should be 1” below the reservoir’s fill hole with the forks in the fully lowered position. See
below for the hydraulic oil specification.
2.) Worn or damaged hydraulic hoses and electrical wires.
3.) Rollers’ looseness and wear.
4.) Integrity of the retaining hardware on all rollers and pins.
5.) Looseness, wear, or damage to the casters’ bearings, mounting hardware, or surface material.
6.) Proper functioning of any hand- or foot-operated mechanisms.
7.) Proper water level in the battery (when applicable).
8.) Unusual noises or movement during operation.
9.) All the information/safety/warning labels being in place and in good condition.
10.) The need to clean off dirt and debris.
(C) Yearly inspection
The oil should be changed if the oil darkens, becomes gritty, or turns a milky color (indicating the presence of
water). Replace with an anti-wear hydraulic oil with a viscosity grade of 150 SUS at 100°F, (ISO 32 at 40°C). Ex:
AW 32 or HO 150 hydraulic oil, or a non-synthetic transmission fluid. You may use a synthetic transmission fluid if
you flush the system with the synthetic fluid before filling the reservoir.