Vestil SP-175 - Manual (Page 3)

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LOADING THE PLATFORM:
The model WP work platform and model SP stock picker are medium-duty platforms intended to be used with a sit-down
rider, high lift fork truck having a minimum load capacity of 3,000 pounds at a 24” load center.
The model WP’s (all models) net load rating of 1,000 pounds is shown on the safety instructions placard mounted on its
expanded metal back. The platform is intended to be used to lift personnel along with their associated light tools and
equipment to allow work and inspections to be safely performed on elevated equipment. The maximum occupancy for
model WP-3737-FD is one person. For all other WP models, maximum occupancy is two persons.
The model SP stock picker’s net load rating is 2,000 pounds. It is intended to be used to lift one person and a skid to
allow stock to be either removed from, or placed onto, shelves. A skid loaded onto the fork tubes must not at any time
have a horizontal load center of more than 20” from the front of the stock picker platform.
• Warning: Damage to the platform or injury to personnel could result from exceeding a platform’s listed capacity.
OPERATION AND USE:
Before using the work platform, review all of the items on the “Warning And Safety Instructions” page included herein!
Consult standard ANSI / ASME B56.1-2000, “Safety Standard For Low Lift and High Lift Fork Trucks,” for further informa-
tion regarding proper procedures to be used when operating a fork truck with a work platform attached.
• Before entering the work platform, verify that it is positively secured to the fork truck mast by both the securing chain
and the tine lock. Inspect all of the platform structure for signs of damage, and verify that the gate latch and / or
chain(s) will secure properly.
• For the standard model WP: enter the work platform and pull the gate closed. The latch will automatically rotate
and drop into the locked position. Push outward on the gate to verify it has locked. Secure the gate with its safety
chain.
For model WP-xxxx-DD: upon entering this work platform from either side, the doors will close automatically once
you are clear of them. Verify that both gates are fully closed before allowing the platform to be raised.
For model WP-3737-FD: enter the platform from either side and pull the gate closed. Rotate the gate latch up
before closing the gate fully. With the gate up against the latch stop, push the gate latch down so that the door is
secured.
Push outward on both gates to verify they are locked. Secure each gate to the back frame with its own safety chain.
For model SP175: Enter the platform and latch each of the safety chains. The SP should be positioned parallel, not
perpendicular, to the stock’s shelving.
• Warning: Do not lean against the handrails or safety chains to support the weight of your body.
• For all units: Warning: Latch your safety harness rope to an attachment slot on either end of the angle that runs across
the back of the platform.
• Caution: Use the work platform only on a smooth, level, finished surface. Avoid sudden stops or quick turns.
• Caution: Set the parking brake before lifting personnel overhead.
• Caution: Hold onto the handrail on two sides of the work platform whenever it is in motion.
• Caution: The optional caster kit is designed to allow for easier access to and storage of the work platform. It is not
designed to allow for movement of the platform across a floor while personnel or equipment are in the platform.
• An optional stop button kit is available to allow personnel on the work platform to disable the ignition system of fork
trucks powered by combustible engines. For installation on electric fork trucks, consult the manufacturer for proper
installation instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLD DOWN / SET UP THE MODEL WP-3737-FD:
• Caution: use reasonable care when folding down or setting up the work platform in order to avoid having hands and /
or fingers become pinched between the folding parts.
When you wish to fold down the work platform for storage:
• Fold the gates back against the front side, then lift the front side so that the bottom post pins are at the top of their
slots. Pivot the folded gates and front side down into the platform.
• Pull up the top half of the back section of the work platform up so that the center post pins can slide into their horizontal
slots. Rotate the top section downward so that it is folded against the lower back section. Pull the folded sections up
so the bottom post pins are at the top of their slots, then rotate the sections down into the platform.
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