Vestil HDC-450 - Manual (Page 2)

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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
The load capacity rating as inscribed on the
nameplate of your unit designates the net capacity,
assuming the cradle is aligned at the center of the
drum. This capacity must never be exceeded, as
permanent damage or injury may result.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DRUM STACKER
Remove Hydraulic Drum Stacker (HDC-
450), from the crate. Check carefully for damage
and report any damage immediately. When using
the Hydraulic Drum Stacker, you can either lift up
the drum horizontally or vertically.
HORIZONTAL DRUM POSITION
For horizontal drum position, lower the
cradle near floor position until you can slide in the
cradle along the side of the drum. Open carrier
cradle full width and hook cradle chain on stud.
Move the unit in until the end of the cradle touch
the end of the drum. Lock drum in place by clinch-
ing chain with ratchet tightener.
VERTICAL DRUM POSITION
For vertical drum position, rotate the cradle
to vertical position and lower the cradle until the
end of the cradle is the same height as the top of
the drum. Open carrier cradle full width and hook
cradle chain on stud. Move the unit in until the
side of the drum touches the cradle. Once again,
lock drum in place by clinching chain with ratchet
tightener.
In both situations, raise the cradle until the
drum is 3 - 4 inches above the ground before
moving. It is recommended, but not required, the
drum to be moved in a VERTICAL position.
Remove control chain from box and place end of
loop near operator. When stacking, rotate drum
to the HORIZONTAL position.
Always stay clear of moving parts. The
cradle will rise as the foot pedal is pumped.
Depressing the release lever will lower the cradle
at a control rate of descent.
In the event the unit is overloaded, the
relief valve will open because of excessive pres-
sure build up, and oil will bypass into the reser-
voir.
TO ROTATE DRUM:
Pull on chain, rotating drum to horizontal
position for stacking. For best control of drum
rotating angle, pay out one side of the loop while
pulling in the other.
** For model HDC-450-60, the drum is rotated
using a hand crank instead of chain crank.
** When elevation is not required, transport
the drum in the lowered position.
BOOM
The HDC-450 series may also be used as
a hoist using the boom supplied with unit. The
boom is stored conveniently on one of the lower
straddle legs. Simply remove the 3/4" diameter
pin from carriage and position boom on top of
carriage, align holes and replace pin and clip.
Lifting capacity for boom at hook position is 800
pounds. This capacity and load center must never
be exceeded.
END OF CRADLE
END OF CRADLE
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