Table of Contents Rev. 2/4/2021 AHA MANUAL
Table of Contents Copyright 2020 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 4 of 24
TOTAL LOCKING CASTERS (SET OF 4; ONLY FOR 2,000 & 4,000LB. CAPACITY MODELS)
RETROFIT FOUR-WAY LOCKING PNEUMATIC CASTERS (1,500 POUND CAPACITY)
8IN. X 2IN. V-GROOVE WHEELS (SET OF 4; 2,000 & 4,000LB. CAPACITY MODELS ONLY)
AHA-2/4-V4
8IN. X 2IN. V-GROOVE WHEELS (SET OF 4 WITH 4-POSITION LOCK; ONLY FOR 2,000 & 4,000LB.
CAPACITY MODELS)
(2) COME-ALONG FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ONLY
SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood of personal injuries, as well as the probable
seriousness of those injuries, if the product is misused in the ways described. Other signal words call attention to
uses of the product likely cause property damage. The signal words used appear below along with the meaning of
each word.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation
that might damage the crane.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, no manual can
address every conceivable risk. The most effective way to avoid injury is to exercise sound judgment when
assembling, using, inspecting, and maintaining this crane. Keep a copy of this manual with the crane at all
times. For example, put the copy inside a plastic pouch and attach the pouch to the frame. Anyone who uses
this crane must be made aware that a copy of the manual is available and where to find it.
Electrocution might result if the crane contacts electrified wires.
DO NOT assemble, maintain, or use the crane in an area where it could contact electrified wires.
Regularly inspect electrical wiring in the area where the crane is used. DO NOT contact electrical wiring,
especially wiring with exposed conductors (damaged insulation) with the crane.
Material handling is dangerous. Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal
injuries. To reduce the risk of injury:
•Inspect the usage area each time the crane is used. Make sure that all debris on the ground is removed.
•DO NOT use a damaged or malfunctioning crane. ALWAYS inspect the crane before each use by following the
INSPECTIONS instructions on p. 22-23. DO NOT use the crane unless it passes every part of the appropriate
inspection. DO NOT use the crane unless it is in SATISFACTORY CONDITION. See RECORD page 21-22.
•DO NOT attempt to adjust the height of crane while a load is applied to it.
•Secure any hoist and/or trolley attached to the crane in the center of the I-beam before adjusting crane height.
•DO NOT attempt to lift a load that weighs more than the capacity of your crane. Capacity for each AHA model
crane is provided in the SPECIFICATIONS tables on pages 2, 3, & 4. Capacity also appears in the LABELING
DIAGRAM section of this manual on p. 23, as well as on capacity labels applied to the product.
•Keep clear of the suspended load. DO NOT put any part of your body under the load while it is suspended.
•Inform all persons in the usage area that you are going to use the crane; instruct them to stay clear of the crane
and the load during operation.
•DO NOT lift people with the crane. DO NOT lift loads over people.
•DO NOT allow people to climb on the load or the crane.
•DO NOT operate manual motions with other than manual power.
•DO NOT push or pull the crane with a vehicle. Slowly and carefully push on the trailing end of the crane to
move it. DO NOT stand beneath the I-beam while pushing the crane. Only traverse even, level ground.
•ALWAYS load the crane in accordance with LOADING THE CRANE recommendations on p. 21.
•DO NOT lift a load unless it is centered under your hoist. A swinging load might cause serious injury.
•DO NOT remove or obscure any label on the crane. DO NOT use the crane if any label is damaged, missing, or
not easily readable. See LABELING DIAGRAM on p. 23. Contact Vestil for replacement labels.
•DO NOT modify the crane in any way without the express approval of Vestil in writing. Unapproved
modifications automatically void the LIMITED WARRANTY and might make the crane unsafe to use.
•DO NOT use the crane to transport loads. ONLY use the crane to lift loads!
