Vestil DGS-AG - Manual (Page 3)

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Be very careful not to over-tighten the grippers when using this device to engage plastic or fiber drums. Over-
tightening the grippers might crack or puncture the drum.
5.) DGD-A & DGS-A: Raise the forks and tilt them back. Adjust the elevation of the drum so that it is as close to the
floor as possible while transporting it.
DGS-AG: Elevate the forks sufficiently to raise the drum a few inches from the ground, and transport the drum to
the desired location.
6.) To release the drum, tilt the forks forward, lower drum to the ground and back away from the drum.
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OUTINE M AINTENANCE & S AFETY C HECKS – _DGD-A / DGS-A
: Identify all potential hazards and comply with applicable safety procedures before beginning work.
Only qualified individuals trained to understand mechanical devices and their associated hazards should attempt
troubleshooting and repair of this equipment.
(A) Before each use inspect for the following:
1.) Damage or structural deformation to the structural members, the fork tubes, lifting arms, retaining/safety
chain & bracket etc.
2.) Unusual noise or binding, or evidence thereof.
3.) Proper functioning of the lock.
4.) Apparent damage or fatigue to the safety, strap / chain (used to secure the drum gripper to the fork truck
mast), or to the safety latch at the end of the strap / chain.
(B) Inspect monthly for:
1.) Pivot point wear.
2.) Integrity of the retaining hardware on all pivot point pins.
3.) The integrity of the hook, chain and chain retaining brackets.
4.) Looseness, wear, or damage to the drum lifting arms.
5.) Unusual noises or movement during operation.
6.) Signs of excessive wear, or damage to any part of the safety strap, including the strap hooks safety latch.
7.) All the information, safety, and warning labels being in place and in good condition.
8.) The need to clean off dirt and debris.
(C) Yearly inspection
1.) Test the drum gripper under full load. Remove the drum(s) and inspect all of the welds for cracks and the
structural parts for signs of fatigue or deformation.
T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE -- ______
Warning: Before performing any repair or trouble shooting task, always unload the drum handler.
Contact the factory for assistance with any problems not addressed below.
Problem: Possible cause(s): Action:
Drum won’t fit between the gripping
arms.
Gripping arms adjusted for smaller drum.
Drum is not a standard size drum.
Readjust gripping arms.
Adjust/tilt the mast of the fork
truck forward to separate the arms.
Drums slip out of the gripping arms
when lifted.
Wrong size or type of drum
Arms or center support not in place
properly.
Tilt the mast of the fork truck back
Gripping arms are not parallel.
Locking tabs are not secured in locking
slots
Debris/obstruction
Damage or structural deformation
Move gripping arms until locking
slots match locking tabs. Rotate
gripping arm down to insert locking
tab into locking slot.
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