Vestil Lifter-2 - Manual (Page 3)

rev. 2/22/2013 Product manual, operation instructions.doc
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 ALWAYS center and evenly distribute loads on forks/deck.
 ALWAYS secure load to forks/deck.
 ONLY drive or operate truck functions from operator position.
 DO NOT exceed maximum rated load (capacity).
 DO NOT allow people to ride on device.
 DO NOT lift loads over people; DO NOT permit people to walk beneath the forks/deck when raised (loaded or
unloaded).
 DO NOT leave unattended UNTIL fully lowered AND unloaded.
 DO NOT modify device in any way.
Proper use, maintenance, and storage are essential for this product to function properly.
o Always use this product in accordance with the instructions in this manual and consistent with any training relevant
to machines, devices, etc. used in conjunction with this product.
o Keep the product clean & dry. Lubricate moving parts.
Assembly Instructions
The Lifter-2 ships in fully assembled form. However, the lifter can easily be disassembled. Refer to the exploded parts
diagram and bill of materials on p. 3, and then:
1. Disconnect the hook (on the winch cable) from the deck (5);
2. Remove the upright (2) from the base (1). Loosen the 4-handle bolt (18) and then lift the upright out of the
opening in the base.
3. Unfasten the jib (26) from the upright (2). The jib fastens to the upright by means of two clevis pins (10). Pull
the cotter pins (12) out of the clevis pins; then remove the clevis pins and separate the jib and the upright.
[NOTE: Reinstall the clevis pins in the bracket at the top of the upright and reinstall the clevis pins to prevent
the pins from being lost.]
4. Unpin the legs. Remove the (four) outer clevis pins that fasten the legs (3 & 4) to the base. Each pin is
secured in place with a hitch pin underneath the base. Each leg should still be fastened to the base.
5. Store the disassembled lifter in a location where it will remain dry.
Use Instructions
The lifter has 2 use configurations. In the first configuration, the lifter is a hoisting apparatus with a stationary deck. The
second configuration connects the winch to the deck to allow the lifter to function as a manually-propelled high lift truck.
Configuration #1: Pulley pinned to end of jib with deck
resting on base Configuration #2: Pulley pinned to jib above deck with
winch hook attached to deck lifting eye.
Pulley
To change the location of the pulley,
pull the cotter pin out of the pulley
clevis pin and remove the pulley clevis
pin; then re-pin the pulley in the
necessary position on the jib.
Upright
Pulley
clevis pin
Cotter pin
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