Vestil PG series - Manual (Page 4)

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NTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Heavy Duty Pipe Grab (“pipe
grab” or simply “the grab”) made by Vestil Manufacturing
Corporation (“Vestil” or “Manufacturer”). Each pipe grab is a
durable, high-quality product that combines safety features and
superior lifting capabilities. Despite ease of use, all personnel
must familiarize themselves with the safe operation instructions
provided in this manual.
We produce 2 main types of heavy duty pipe grab, the PG-C and PG-S.
PG-C’s are constructed of cast iron; PG-S’s are made of steel. Additionally, we
offer several models of cast iron and steel grabs, which are distinguishable by
lifting capacity. Lifting capacity varies from 450lbs. to 2,000lbs. All models
incorporate 2 pipe guide weldments that engage the top of the pipe load. These
arms provide greater control of the load and the ability to easily release the load.
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. created this manual to acquaint owners and
users of our pipe grabs with safe use and maintenance procedures. Employers
are responsible for instructing employees to use the product properly.
Therefore, employees and any other persons, who might foreseeably use,
install or perform maintenance on the pipe grab, must read and understand
every instruction before using the pipe grab. Persons who use the pipe
grab 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 manual.
Although Vestil strives to identify hazardous situations that could arise
during the use of its products, this manual cannot address every conceivable
danger. The end-user is responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times.
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