Vestil JIB-CB - Manual (Page 2)

09/11/06 JIB-CB, owner’s manual, 28-126-120.doc
V ESTIL M FG . C O . 2
I NSTALLATION AND A SSEMBLY I NSTRUCTIONS – JIB-CB
Review this entire page before installing the portable counterbalanced jib crane.
Consult the factory in the event there are any questions or problems at the time of installation, or for
information regarding optional features not covered by the owner’s manual.
• Modifications or additions to this jib crane without prior manufacturer’s authorization may void the product’s
warranty. The addition of ancillary equipment to the structure or base of the jib crane may necessitate that its
load capacity be reduced.
• The installation must be made so that it complies with all the regulations applicable to the crane and its location.
The end-user must verify that the supplied equipment is installed so it will be suited to the environment in which it
will be used.
• Assembly must be performed by suitably trained personnel with access to the appropriate equipment. The
electrical aspects of the installation should be performed by an electrician.
For the assembly of a standard portable counterbalanced jib crane, you will need the following:
1. A fork truck or hoisting means to unload the jib crane parts from the freight truck and set them into place.
2. A smooth, level surface on which to assemble the jib crane.
3. 60-pound bags of concrete mix (about 40 bags for the 18” base, or about 80 bags for the 36” base).
O PERATION I NSTRUCTIONS – JIB-CB
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Consult OSHA regulation 1910.179 for the owner’s / user’s responsibilities regarding the operation, care, and
maintenance of overhead and gantry cranes.
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Ensure that all employees involved in the operation of this jib crane understand and follow these instructions!
The standard model portable counterbalanced jib crane is suitable for use indoors and outdoors in most non-
classified industrial and commercial locations. Along with an appropriate hoist and trolley, it is intended to be used to
lift and position stable, evenly-distributed loads having a horizontal center of gravity near the hook point of the hoist.
Caution: This product is not designed to be used while it is resting on the forks of a fork truck, or for transporting a
load that is hanging from its boom.
Loading:
The load rating, in pounds, is shown on the machine dataplate located on the jib crane’s mast. It indicates the
maximum net capacity of the jib crane with a static load that is centered under the hoist’s lifting point.
Note: The addition of any ancillary equipment to the jib crane, or any accessories hanging from the hoist, must be
taken into account when determining the maximum working load to be placed on the hoist and jib boom.
Warning: Do not exceed the jib crane’s load rating. Injury to personnel or permanent damage to the jib crane,
hoist, or trolley could result from exceeding the listed capacity.
Caution: Do not attempt to laterally pull or drag loads that are connected to the jib crane’s boom.
To transport and put in place a standard portable counterbalanced jib crane:
Caution: Always watch the jib crane’s boom closely when the jib crane is being transported.
1. Any load must be removed and the boom secured against rotation before the jib crane is moved. The boom should
be secured so that it is parallel to the direction that the jib crane will transported.
2. Insert the forks of an appropriately-rated fork truck into the fork pockets located in the counterweight base.
3. Lift the jib crane just high enough to prevent it from making contact with the ground, and tilt the fork truck mast
slightly backward.
4. Move the jib crane to the location it is to be used.
Caution: Do not exceed a travel rate of more than 3 feet per second.
Operation:
Inspect the jib crane and its associated equipment for damage on a daily basis.
Warning: Ensure that equipment and personnel are clear of the boom’s swing radius before rotating the boom.
Warning: Be certain no part of any person or object is under any part of the hanging load before it is lowered.
Caution: Always carefully watch any hanging load when the boom is being swung.
Caution: Never use the jib crane if any damage or unusual noise is observed, if it is in need of repairs, or if it seems to
be malfunctioning. Notify your supervisor or maintenance personnel if you notice anything out of the ordinary.