Vestil CPC User Manual
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3. Always stand at arm’s length to the side of the material and properly grasp the clamp as shown in photo
7. If you must use two clamps to balance the load, grasp plate clamp #2. This is demonstrated in the,
“Properly grasp the second clamp” diagram below. Make sure that your clothing, feet, and the rest of your
body stay out from underneath the load. This stance allows the operator to exercise some control of the load
and optimizes safety.
4. The
sheet
must
remain level during movement. Walk slowly to keep the load level. If the material has to be
removed from a container or be lifted over an obstacle, use a different device if you will not be able to
maintain the safe stance described in Rule 3.
If you use a motorized trolley:
DO NOT push or pull the clamp or the load. Allow the trolley to provide all movement. Your hold on the
clamp is a means ONLY for stabilizing the load.
If you use a manual trolley:
Properly grasp the clamp with one hand. DO NOT push or pull the sheet. Move the trolley with your hand
that grasps the clamp. Walk slowly to keep the load level.
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Properly grasp the
clamp to stabilize
load
Diagram: Properly grasp the second
clamp
Direction of Travel
Chain adapter
with central islet
and safety hooks
at both ends
Plate Clamp #1
Plate
Clamp #2
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Step 8: Lower the material. Make sure that the load is not swinging or rotating. Slowly lower the hoist until the
load contacts the ground or other supporting surface. Lower the load sufficiently to create slack in the clamp
chain. The hoist hook and the pear link (item #25 in Fig. 1 on p. 6) should remain in contact (see Photos 10 and
11). DO NOT disconnect the clamp from the load until you appropriately immobilize the material to prevent it from
rolling, falling over, or moving in an uncontrolled manner.
In the following photographs, the load is light and lacks dangerous projections that could cause injury. It can
easily be controlled by the operator. If you cannot control BOTH the clamp and sheet material without
difficulty, find someone to help you. You should always use the procedures developed by your employer for
safely handling material.
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