Rev. 6/12/2018 JIB-P, MANUAL
Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Co. Page 3 of 14
Safe Use Recommendations:
Study the entire manual before using the crane.Store a copy of the manual with the crane. Read the manual to
refresh your understanding of the safe operation, inspection or maintenance procedures whenever necessary.
Electrocution might occur if the crane, hoist, or load, etc. contacts electrified wires. DO not install or
use the crane in areas where the crane will contact electrified wires.
Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries.
ALWAYS apply use, inspection and maintenance recommendations contained in 29 CFR 1910.179. Contact the
occupational safety and health institution of the state where the crane is used for requirements, etc. applied to jib
cranes.
DO NOT use a damaged or malfunctioning crane! Restore the crane to normal operating condition before returning
it to service.
The capacity of all JIB-P series cranes is 1,000 lb. (455 kg). The weights of the load, hoist, trolley, rigging, and all
other equipment attached to the crane must be added together to determine the net weight applied to the crane. The
net weight must never exceed the 1,000 lb. capacity.
Always perform the “Function Tests” described below before each use.
Inform all persons in the area that you are going to use the crane; instruct them to stay clear of the device and the
supported load during operation.
DO NOT stand beneath or travel under the crane when a load is suspended from the crane. DO NOT permit
anyone to stand beneath or travel under the load.
DO NOT lift people with the crane.
ALWAYS load the crane consistently with the list of recommendations on p. 10-11. Failure to properly position a
load might cause load swing and result in serious injury.
DO NOT use the crane if any label is unreadable, damaged, or missing (see “Labeling diagram” on p. 13). Contact
Vestil for replacement label(s).
DO NOT modify the crane! Modifications automatically void the limited warranty (see p. 14) and might make the
crane unsafe to use.
This product must be properly maintained to function properly. Follow the maintenance
recommendations provided in “Inspections & Maintenance” on p. 11-12.
Function Tests:
Before using the crane, verify that all mechanisms operate normally by performing tests 1-4 below. DO NOT use the
crane unless all tests are successful. If an issue is discovered, tag the crane “Out of Service” and report the problem
to authorized inspection and maintenance personnel.
1. Test the mast clamp. Fully engage the clamp (see p. 11); then try to rotate the crane. The crane should not be
able to rotate more than an insignificant amount.
2. Test the roller bearing: disengage the mast clamp and rotate the mast in one complete clockwise rotation
followed by a complete counterclockwise rotation. If you installed the crane in a confined location that restricts
rotation to less than a full circle, test the bearing by rotating the crane through its full range.
3. Test the rollers. The crane should not wobble as it rotates.
4. Test the hoist and trolley according to the manufacturers’ instructions.
