Vestil Model LPC - Manual (Page 4)

P
RODUCT
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NTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Positive Locking Plate Clamp
(“plate clamp” or simply “clamp”) made by Vestil Manufacturing
Corporation (“Vestil”). Our plate clamps are durable, high-quality
products that combine safety features and superior lifting
capabilities. Despite the clamp’s relatively simple mechanics, all
personnel must familiarize themselves with the safe operation
instructions provided in this manual.
We produce 3 types of clamp, the LPC-20, LPC-40, and the LPC-60. Each
clamp is constructed from steel and has a powder coat finish. All models
incorporate a heavy duty formed shackle for easy use with overhead hoists. The
three models are distinguishable by lifting capacity, maximum thickness of the
sheet material to be lifted, and the bale diameter (point of connection with the
hoist) as indicated in the following table:
Maximum Plate Maximum Rated Shackle Opening
Model Thickness (inches) Load (Pounds) (inches)
LPC-20 0.80 2,000 1.9
LPC-40 1-3/16 4,000 2.2
LPC-60 1-9/16 6,000 1.9
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. created this manual to acquaint owners and
users of our clamps with safe use and maintenance procedures. Employers are
responsible for instructing employees to use the product properly.
Employees and any other persons, who might foreseeably use, install, or
perform maintenance on the clamp, must read and understand every
instruction before using the device. Persons who use the clamp should
have access to the manual at all times, and in particular should consult the
directions before each use. Contact Vestil for answers to any question you
have after reading the entire manual.
Although Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazardous situations that
could arise during use, this manual cannot address every conceivable danger.
The end-user is responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times.
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