Vestil Lifter-2 - Manual (Page 4)

rev. 2/22/2013 Product manual, operation instructions.doc
Loading the lifter
Configuration 1: Attach a load to the hook using proper hoisting practices. Raise the load sufficiently to be able to rest it
on the deck. The load should be stable, centered, and evenly-distributed on the deck.
Configuration 2: Fully lower the deck, if necessary and then set the load on the deck. Be sure to center and evenly-
distribute the load on the deck. Transport the load with the deck lowered.
Model Deck dimensions Service range of deck Service range of winch Boom reach Net weight
LIFTER-2
20 in. x 20 in.
51 cm x 51 cm
14¾ in. to 70 in.
37½ cm to 178cm
14¾ in. to 70 in.
37½ in. to 178 cm
25 in.
63½ cm
310 lbs
140.9 kg
Uniform capacity = 500 lbs (227.3 kg)
Deck capacity = 500 lbs (227.3 kg)
Winch capacity = 500 lbs (227.3 kg)
Maintenance and Inspections:
Only trained, authorized persons should inspect and maintain the lifter. The end-user is responsible for ensuring that
the lifter is properly inspected and maintained.
Inspections:
DO NOT use the lifter if structural damage exists. Structural damage includes, but is not limited to,
cracked welds, warping or other deformation of the upright, the deck, one or more legs, or the jib. Restore the lifter to
normal operating condition BEFORE using it again.
Inspect the lifter
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before
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it is used for the first time and
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before each subsequent use
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. If the lifter is infrequently used,
inspect the unit at least once every 2 weeks. Inspect the lifter for:
1. Fraying of or damage to the cable, such as a marked decrease in cable diameter;
2. Structural damage or deformation;
3. Proper functioning of the winch;
4. Unusual noise, binding or rough movement of the deck when the winch handle is rotated;
5. Excessive wear of any part(s);
6. Noisy or rough operation of the castors;
Maintenance: the
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end-user
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/
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your employer
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must implement a maintenance program to ensure the proper function and
safety of the lifter. Page 9 of ANSI/ITSDF standard B56.10-2006 describes some recommended maintenance
procedures, and the following steps should be utilized in conjunction with those recommendations.
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Step 1
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: Tag the lifter, “Out of Service.”
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Step 2
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: Inspect the lifter as described above. If deformity, corrosion, rusting, or excessive wear of structural members
is present, DO NOT use the lifter. If the deck does not move smoothly or makes noise as it moves up or down the
upright, apply a silicon wax or silicon spray to the inside of the mast frame.
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Step 3
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: Remove any dirt or other matter from the cable and pullies (22, 25 & 27 on p. 5) and other lifter surfaces.
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Step 4
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: Perform all other necessary adjustments and/or repairs. DO NOT modify the lifter.
The reader should understand the significant difference between necessary adjustments and repairs,
and modifications. An
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adjustment
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is a simple correction that restores the lifter to normal operating condition, such as
tightening loose fasteners or removing dirt or other debris from surfaces; a
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repair
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refers to replacing worn parts with
new replacement parts.
 DO NOT use the lifter if adjustments and repairs are incomplete! Return it to service ONLY after finishing all
necessary repairs and adjustments.
A
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modification
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is a change that
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alters the lifter from its original operating condition
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, like bending the structural members
or removing a part or several parts.
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NEVER
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modify the unit. Modifications automatically void the Limited
Warranty (p. 7) and might make the lifter unsafe to use.
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Step 5
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: Make a dated record of the repairs, adjustments and/or replacements made.
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