Vestil FTLP-5454 - Manual (Page 2)

10/21/2010 rev. 10/22/2010 FTLP manual, operation instructions.doc
P RODUCT I NTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a fork-mountable equipment loading platform (“platform” or
“loading platform”) made by Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”). Our platforms are
durable, high-quality products that combine safety-features and reliable mechanics. Although
use and maintenance procedures are relatively intuitive, all persons who might use or
maintain this product must familiarize themselves with the instructions provided in this manual.
Standard design features include: fork pockets that receive the tines (forks) of a fork lift; loading ramp; toeboards;
textured floor plate for improved tractions; and a safety chain to secure the work platform to the fork carriage to prevent
the platform from sliding off of the forks if the lift operator accidentally tilts the mast forward during use. Optional features
include: mast guard; guard rails; and entryway-spanning chains. Dimensions and other product specifications appear in
the following table:
Model
Platform dimensions
width x length in
inches (~cm)
Fork pocket dimensions
width x height in inches
(~cm)
Uniform maximum
rated load in pounds
(kg)
Net weight in
pounds (~kg)
FTLP-5454 54 x 54 (137 x 137)cm 7½ x 2½ (19 x 6.4)cm 2,000 (909kg) 300 (136kg)
FTLP-5454-HR* 54 x 54 (137 x 137)cm 7½ x 2 ½ (19 x 6.4)cm 2,000 (909kg) 410 (186kg)
*Includes removable handrails (2), entryway chains (2), and expanded metal mast guard.
NOTE: To calculate the weight of a “fully loaded platform,” select the specific model you own/use, find the net weight of
your model in the table above, and then add 2,000 pounds (909kg).
Safety Principles
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety. However, although Vestil diligently
strives to identify foreseeable hazardous situations, this manual cannot address every conceivable danger. The end-user
is ultimately responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times.
This manual will acquaint persons authorized to use and/or maintain this equipment platform with safe use and
maintenance procedures. Each person, who might use or perform maintenance on the equipment platform, must
read and understand every instruction BEFORE using the device or performing maintenance. Users should have
access to the manual at all times and should routinely review the directions.
Employers are responsible for training employees to use the product properly. If you do not understand an instruction,
ask your supervisor or employer for assistance, because failure to follow the directions in this manual might result in
serious personal injury or even death.
Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either: 1) the
instructions that appear in this manual; or 2) the information provided on labels affixed to the product. Furthermore, failure
to exercise good judgment and common sense might result in property damage, serious personal injury or death. Such
failure is solely the fault of the person(s) using the equipment platform.
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to classify personal injury risks and situations that might lead to property damage,
as well as to draw attention to safety message(s). The reader must understand that each signal word indicates the
seriousness of the described hazard.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE
injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might damage the
equipment platform.
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