Vestil WTJ-2 Series User manual

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WTJ-2 Series Vehicle Mounted Jib Cranes
Instruction Manual
Receiving Instructions
After delivery, remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine
whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered, record a complete description of it
on the bill of lading. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.
NOTE: The end-user is solely responsible for confirming that product design, use, and maintenance
comply with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product is used.
Technical Service & Replacement Parts Department
For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts, labels,
and accessories, call our Technical Service and Parts Department at [phone]. The Department can
also be contacted online at https://www.vestil.com/page-parts-request.php.
Electronic Copies of Instruction Manuals
Additional copies of this instruction manual may be downloaded from https://www.vestil.com/page-
manuals.php.
Table of Contents
Page
Specifications……….…………………………………………………………………………………….……
2
Exploded View: WTJ-2..…………………………………………………………………………………...…
3
Bills of Materials: WTJ-2 & WTJ-2-G..………………………………………………………………...……
4
Exploded View: WTJ-2-G & WTJ-2-SS……………………………………………………………………..
5
Bill of Materials: WTJ-2-SS…………………………………………………………………………………..
6
Assembling the Crane……………………………………………………………………………...…………
6
Signal Words…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7
Safety Instructions……...………………………………………………………..……………………………
7
Installing the Crane in a Fixed Location (Not in a Vehicle)...……………………...………………...……
8
Installing the Crane on a Vehicle……………………………………………………………………….……
8
Raising and Lowering the Boom…………………………………………………………………………..…
9
Boom Length Adjustments……………………………………………………………………………………
9
Using the Crane…………………………………………………………….…………………………………
9- 10
Record of Satisfactory Condition…………………………………………………………………………….
10
Inspections…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…
10
Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………………………............
11
Labeling Diagram………………………………………………………..……………………………….……
11
Limited Warranty………………………………………………………………………………………………
12
Vestil Manufacturing Co.
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703
Telephone: [phone] -or-Toll Free [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: HU[email protected]U

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SPECIFICATIONS
Crane dimensions, capacity, and net weight appear in the diagram and table below. Specifications may change
without notice.
WTJ-2
WTJ-2-G & WTJ-2-SS
Mounting plate dimensions
Fixed hook
Winch hook
Lifting bale capacities:
Boom extended (“long”) = 500 lb. (227.3kg)
Boom retracted (“short”) = 1,000 lb. (454.5kg)
Winch & winch hook capacity = 500 lb. (227.2kg)
Fixed hook capacity = 500 lb. (227.2kg)
Winch hook heights:
Cylinder extended & boom extended = 102” (259cm)
Cylinder extended & boom retracted = 891/2”(227cm)
Cylinder retracted & boom extended = 0” (0cm)
Cylinder retracted & boom retracted = 10” (25cm)
Cable dimensions:
Overall length = 141/2ft. (4.4m)
Usable length = 9 ft. (2.7m)
Usable reach:
Boom horizontal & extended = 54” (137cm)
Boom horizontal & retracted = 301/4”(77cm)
Net weight of crane = 135 lb. (61.4kg)
3D model
shown for
reference
Lifting bale capacities:
Boom extended (“long”) = 500 lb. (227.3kg)
Boom retracted (“short”) = 1,000 lb. (454.5kg)
Winch & winch hook capacity = 500 lb. (227.2kg)
Fixed hook capacity = 500 lb. (272.2kg)
Winch hook heights:
Cylinder extended & boom extended = 99”(39cm)
Cylinder extended & boom retracted = 84” (33cm)
Cylinder retracted & boom extended = 0” (0cm)
Cylinder retracted & boom retracted = 121/2”(32cm)
Cable dimensions:
Overall length = 32 ft. (9.8m)
Usable length = 24 ft. (7.3m)
Usable reach:
Boom horizontal & fully extended = 52”(132cm)
Boom horizontal & fully retracted = 301/2”(78cm)
Net weight of crane: = 218 lb. (99.1kg)
Mounting plate dimensions
Fixed hook
Winch hook
3D model
shown for
reference
Lifting
bale
Lifting
bale

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WTJ-2 EXPLODED VIEW (BILLS OF MATERIALS ON P. 4 & 5)
B (“long boom”
configuration)
A (“short boom”
configuration)
Boom
configuration
Fixed hook
capacity
Winch hook
capacity
A (short boom) 1,000 lb.
(454 kg)
500 lb.
(227 kg)
B (long boom) 500 lb.
(227 kg)
500 lb.
(227 kg)
Cable clamp (18)
U-bolt
Saddle
Hex
nut
Winch hook (19) installation
Dead
end
side of
cable
Hex
nut
Saddle
U-bolt
Handle
socket

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Item
Part no.
Description
Qty.
Item
Part no.
Description
Qty.
1
WTJ-2-11-1
Winch without handle
1
26
WTJ-2-11-26
Bolt, hex head, M16-2.0x90
1
2
WTJ-2-11-2
Cable, winch
1
27
WTJ-2-11-27
Bolt, hex head, M12-1.75x40
6
3
WTJ-2-11-3
Bushing (not used after 2010)
1
28
WTJ-2-11-28
Turntable
1
4
WTJ-2-11-4
Pulley, large
1
29
WTJ-2-11-29
Bearing, tapered ball with race
1
5
WTJ-2-11-5
Post, main (“mast”)
1
30
WTJ-2-11-30
Cup, bearing
1
6
WTJ-2-11-6
Nut, hex, M14
2
31
WTJ-2-11-31
Zerk, grease
1
7
WTJ-2-11-7
Washer, lock, M14
2
32
WTJ-2-11-32
Base without hardware
1
8
WTJ-2-11-8
Washer, flat, M14
2
33
WTJ-2-11-33
Knob, locking handle
1
9
WTJ-2-11-9
Boom, outer
1
34
WTJ-2-11-34
Bolt, turntable locking
1
10
WTJ-2-11-10
Pin with chain and hitch clip
1
35
WTJ-2-11-35
Handle, swivel
1
11
WTJ-2-11-11
Boom, telescoping
1
36
WTJ-2-11-36
Grip, handle
2
12 WTJ-2-11-12 Bolt, hex head, M10-1.5x80 1 37 WTJ-2-11-37
Bolt, hex head, M10-
1.5x20mm
2
13
WTJ-2-11-13
Nut, hex, M12
6
38
WTJ-2-11-38
Washer, lock, M10
2
14
WTJ-2-11-14
Washer, lock, M12
6
39
WTJ-2-11-39
Washer, flat, M10
2
15
WTJ-2-11-15
Washer, flat, M12x24mm
6
40
WTJ-2-11-40
R pin, M3
1
16
WTJ-2-11-16
Pulley, small
1
41
WTJ-2-11-41
Bearing, ball, 6202-ZZ
1
17
WTJ-2-11-17
Bearing, ball
1
42
WTJ-2-11-42
Bolt, special shouldered
1
18
WTJ-2-11-18
Clamp, wire, 1/4”
2
43
WTJ-2-11-43
Bushing
1
19
WTJ-2-11-19
Hook, retractable/winch
1
44
WTJ-2-11-44
Pin, M12x40
1
20
WTJ-2-11-20
Hook, fixed
1
45
WTJ-2-11-45
Pin, cotter, M2x25
1
21
WTJ-2-11-21
Bolt, hex head, M16-2.0x90
1
46
WTJ-2-11-46
Nut, hex, M10
1
22
WTJ-2-11-22
Nut, hex, M16
2
47
WTJ-2-11-47
Bolt, hex head, M8-1.25x25
1
23
WTJ-2-11-23
Washer, lock, M16
2
48
WTJ-2-11-48
Washer, flat, M8
1
24
WTJ-2-11-24
Washer, flat, M16
2
49
WTJ-2-11-49
Handle, winch
1
25
WTJ-2-11-25
WTJ-2-11-25A
Jack, hydraulic, 3-ton
Handle, jack
1
*Knob might be molded to end of locking bolt (34). **Grip might already be installed on mast handle (35).
WTJ-2 BILL OF MATERIALS
Item
Part no.
Description
Qty.
Item
Part no.
Description
Qty.
1
WTJ-2-G-1
Winch without handle
1
23
WTJ-2-G-23
Washer, lock, M16
3
2
WTJ-2-G-2
Cable, winch
1
24
WTJ-2-G-24
Washer, flat, M16
3
3
WTJ-2-G-3
Bushing (not used after 2010)
1
25
WTJ-2-G-25
Jack, hydraulic, 3-ton
1
4
WTJ-2-G-4
Pulley, large
1
26
WTJ-2-G-26
Bolt, hex head, M16-2.0x90
1
5
WTJ-2-G-5
Post, main (“mast”)
1
27
WTJ-2-G-27
Bolt, hex head, M12-1.75x40
6
6
WTJ-2-G-6
Nut, Nylon, lock, M14
1
28
WTJ-2-G-28
Turntable
1
7
WTJ-2-G-7
Washer, lock, M14
1
29
WTJ-2-G-29
Bearing, tapered ball
1
8
WTJ-2-G-8
Washer, flat, M14
1
30
WTJ-2-G-30
Sleeve, bearing
1
9
WTJ-2-G-9
Boom, outer
1
31
WTJ-2-G-31
Zerk, grease
1
10 WTJ-2-G-10
Bolt, hex head, M14-
2.0x100mm
1 32 WTJ-2-G-32 Base without hardware 1
11
WTJ-2-G-11
Boom, telescoping
1
*33
WTJ-2-G-33
Knob, locking handle
1
12
WTJ-2-G-12
Bolt, hex head, M10-1.75x85
1
34
WTJ-2-G-34
Bolt, turntable locking
1
13
WTJ-2-G-13
Nut, Nylon, lock M12
7
35
WTJ-2-G-35
Handle, swivel
1
14
WTJ-2-G-14
Washer, lock, M12
7
*36
WTJ-2-G-36
Grip, handle
1
15 WTJ-2-G-15 Washer, flat, M12x24mm 7 37 WTJ-2-G-37
Bolt, hex head, M10-
1.5x20mm
3
16
WTJ-2-G-16
Pulley, small with bearing
1
38
WTJ-2-G-38
Washer, lock, M10
3
17
WTJ-2-G-17
Bearing, ball, 6201-RS
1
39
WTJ-2-G-39
Washer, flat, M10
3
18
WTJ-2-G-18
Clamp, wire, 1/4”
2
40
WTJ-2-G-40
Hitch pin, M3
1
19
WTJ-2-G-19
Hook, retractable/winch
1
41
WTJ-2-G-41
Bearing, ball, 6202-ZZ
1
20
WTJ-2-G-20
Hook, fixed, with chain
1
42
WTJ-2-G-42
Bolt, special shouldered
1
21
WTJ-2-G-21
Bolt, hex head, M16-2.0x90
1
43
WTJ-2-G-43
Bushing
1
22 WTJ-2-G-22 Nut, Nylon, lock, M16 3 44 WTJ-2-G-44 Handle, pump 1
*Knob might be molded to end of locking bolt (34). **Grip might already be installed on mast handle (35).
WTJ-2-G BILL OF MATERIALS

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WTJ-2-G & WTJ-2-SS EXPLODED VIEW (BILL OF MATERIALS ON P. 4)
B (“long boom”
configuration)
A (“short boom”
configuration)
Boom
configuration
Fixed hook
capacity
Winch hook
capacity
A (short boom) 2,000 lb.
(909.1 kg)
500 lb.
(227.3 kg)
B (long boom) 1,000 lb.
(454.5 kg)
500 lb.
(227.3 kg)
Cable clamp (18)
U-bolt
Saddle
Hex
nut
Winch hook (19) installation
Dead
end
side of
cable
Hex
nut
Saddle
U-bolt
Handle
socket

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WTJ-2-SS BILL OF MATERIALS (SEE EXPLODED VIEW ON P. 5)
Item
Part no.
Description
Qty.
Item
Part no.
Description
Qty.
1
WTJ-2-SS-1
Winch without handle
1
23
WTJ-2-G-23
Washer, lock, M16
3
2
WTJ-2-SS-2
Cable, winch
1
24
WTJ-2-G-24
Washer, flat, M16
3
3
WTJ-2-SS-3
Bushing (not used after 2010)
1
25
WTJ-2-G-25
Jack, hydraulic, 3-ton
1
4
WTJ-2-SS-4
Pulley, large
1
26
WTJ-2-G-26
Bolt, hex head, M16-2.0x90
1
5
WTJ-2-SS-5
Post, main (“mast”)
1
27
WTJ-2-G-27
Bolt, hex head, M12-1.75x40
6
6
WTJ-2-SS-6
Nut, Nylon, lock, M14
1
28
WTJ-2-G-28
Turntable
1
7
WTJ-2-SS-7
Washer, lock, M14
1
29
WTJ-2-G-29
Bearing, tapered ball
1
8
WTJ-2-SS-8
Washer, flat, M14
1
30
WTJ-2-G-30
Sleeve, bearing
1
9
WTJ-2-SS-9
Boom, outer
1
31
WTJ-2-G-31
Zerk, grease
1
10
WTJ-2-SS-10
Bolt, hex head, M14-2.0x100mm
1
32
WTJ-2-G-32
Base without hardware
1
11
WTJ-2-SS-11
Boom, telescoping
1
*33
WTJ-2-G-33
Knob, locking handle
1
12
WTJ-2-SS-12
Bolt, hex head, M10-1.75x85
1
34
WTJ-2-G-34
Bolt, turntable locking
1
13
WTJ-2-SS-13
Nut, Nylon, lock M12
7
35
WTJ-2-G-35
Handle, swivel
1
14
WTJ-2-SS-14
Washer, lock, M12
7
*36
WTJ-2-G-36
Grip, handle
1
15
WTJ-2-SS-15
Washer, flat, M12x24mm
7
37
WTJ-2-G-37
Bolt, hex head, M10-1.5x20mm
3
16
WTJ-2-SS-16
Pulley, small with bearing
1
38
WTJ-2-G-38
Washer, lock, M10
3
17
WTJ-2-SS-17
Bearing, ball, 6201-RS
1
39
WTJ-2-G-39
Washer, flat, M10
3
18
WTJ-2-SS-18
Clamp, wire, 1/4”
2
40
WTJ-2-G-40
Hitch pin, M3
1
19
WTJ-2-SS-19
Hook, retractable/winch
1
41
WTJ-2-G-41
Bearing, ball, 6202-ZZ
1
20
WTJ-2-SS-20
Hook, fixed, with chain
1
42
WTJ-2-G-42
Bolt, special shouldered
1
21
WTJ-2-SS-21
Bolt, hex head, M16-2.0x90
1
43
WTJ-2-G-43
Bushing
1
22
WTJ-2-SS-22
Nut, Nylon, lock, M16
3
44
WTJ-2-G-44
Handle, pump
1
*Knob might be molded to end of locking bolt (34). **Grip might already be installed on mast handle (35).
ASSEMBLING THE CRANE
Refer to the exploded parts diagram for your crane (either on p. 3 or on p. 5) and the corresponding bill of materials.
Numbers in parentheses () correspond to item numbers in the diagrams.
1) As shipped, the base/receiver (32), turntable locking knob and bolt (33 & 34), bearing cup (30), tapered roller bearing
(29), bushing (43), and turntable (28) are assembled.
2) Fasten the mast (5) to the turntable with M12x40mm bolts (27) and corresponding flat washers (15), lock washers (14),
and hex nuts (13). Fasten the mast to the turntable with 6 sets of fasteners (27, 15, 14, and 13). Insert bolts upwards
through the bolt holes.
3) Attach the boom (9) and large pulley (4) to the top of the mast. Position the end of the boom inside the top of the mast
and align bolt holes. Insert the M14 shoulder bolt (42; the bolt has a wide shoulder and a narrow shoulder) through the
bolt holes on one side. Slide the large pulley (4) onto the free end of the bolt; then insert the bolt through the other side
of the boom and mast. Secure it with an M14 flat washer (8), lock washer (7), and hex nut (6).
4) Attach the pump (25) to the crane. First, attach the base of the pump to the mast using the M16x90mm hex bolt (26).
The bolt is approximately 3.5 inches long. Secure the bolt with an M16 flat washer (24), lock washer (23), and hex nut
(22). Next, attach the pump plunger/piston to the underside of the boom with the M16x80mm hex bolt (21). The bolt is
just a bit longer than 3 inches. Secure the bolt with an M16 flat washer (24), lock washer (23), and hex nut (22).
5) Slide the telescoping boom (11) into the boom. Fasten the booms together with an M14x100mm hex bolt (10) at either
location A or location B. Install an M14 flat washer (8), lock washer (7), and hex nut (6).
NOTE: Instead of an M14x100 bolt, washers and nut, your hardware kit might include a clevis pin (with chain) and a
hitch pin. Slide the clevis pin through the holes. Secure it with the hitch pin.
6) Attach the winch (1) to the bracket on the back of the mast with two M10x20mm hex bolts (37). Secure each bolt with
an M14 flat washer (39) and lock washer (38).
7) Connect the winch handle (49) to the winch with an M8 flat washer (48; washer is thicker than an ordinary flat washer)
and M8x25mm hex bolt (~1inch long).
8) Install the small pulley (16) in the free end of the telescoping boom. Bearing (17) is already installed in the center of the
pulley. Align the hole in the pulley with the bolt holes in the end of the boom and insert an M10x80mm hex bolt (12)
through the holes. Secure the free end with an M10 flat washer (39), lock washer (38), and hex nut (46).
9) Turn the winch handle counterclockwise to unwind cable. Unwind approximately 8 feet of cable. Feed the end of the
cable over the groove in the top of the big pulley and through the boom, the telescoping boom and into the groove on
top of the small pulley. Look at the underside of the telescoping boom. There is a rectangular slot near the end below
the small pulley. Feed the end of the cable through the slot from the inside of the boom.
10) Attach the winch hook (19) to the end of the cable. Feed 4-6 inches of cable through the circular eyelet in the top of
the hook. Install cable clamps as shown in the “Winch hook installation” diagram on p. 3 or p. 5. Insert the U-bolts from
the dead end side of the cable; then install the saddle and hex nuts. Securely tighten the nuts.
11) Lift a test weight with the fixed hook equal to 125% of the rated capacity (1,250 lb.). Inspect the crane and the
installation site after performing the load test. Look for cracks, warps, and other forms of damage at and around the
installation site. Repair the site if necessary. Perform another load test to confirm that problems are resolved.

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SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to call attention to uses of this product that are likely to result in
personal injuries or property damage.
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.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that
might damage the product or other property.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the entire manual before using this crane.A copy of the manual should be available to
operators at all times.
Electrocution might occur if the crane, hoist, or load, etc. contacts electrified wires.
Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries.
•ALWAYS apply use, inspection, and maintenance recommendations in 29 CFR 1910.179 as well as
the instructions in this manual. Contact the occupational safety and health institution of the state where
the crane is used for requirements applied to jib cranes.
•DO NOT use a damaged or malfunctioning crane! Restore it to normal condition before returning it to
service. Satisfactory condition is defined in INSPECTIONS on p. 10.
•DO NOT exceed the capacity of your crane. See SPECIFICATIONS on p. 2 and EXPLODED VIEW
on p. 3 or p. 5. The net weight of the load, rigging, and all other equipment attached to the crane must
never exceed the capacity.
oLifting bale capacity is 1,000 pounds (454kg) when the boom is retracted/short; 500 pounds
(227kg) when the boom is extended.
oWinch hook capacity and chain hook capacity are always 500 pounds (227.3kg) regardless of
boom length.
•Inspect the crane according to the INSPECTION instructions on p. 10.
•NO ONE should ever stand beneath or travel under a load suspended from the crane.
•DO NOT use the crane to lift people.
•ALWAYS use the crane as recommended in USING THE CRANE on p. 9-10. Failure to properly
load the crane might cause the load to swing when it is lifted. Load swing might result in serious injury.
•DO NOT use the crane if any label is unreadable, damaged, or missing. See LABELING DIAGRAM
on p. 11. Contact Vestil for replacement labels.
•DO NOT modify the crane! Modifications automatically void the LIMITED WARRANTY (p. 12) and
might make the crane unsafe to use.

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Operation of
Relief Valve
INSTALLING THE CRANE ON A VEHICLE
NOTE: Installation requires at least 2 people.
Step 1: Contact the vehicle manufacturer to determine the
appropriate place to install the crane as well as the hardware
necessary to fasten the crane to the vehicle. Bolt holes in the
mounting plate are for 1/2” bolts. When choosing an installation site,
consider the following factors:
a. The vehicle must be able to support the combined weight of
the crane + load weighing 125% of the capacity (1,000 lb. x
1.25 = 1,250 lb.).
b. The installation location must also be able to withstand the
dynamic forces exerted on it by the crane when the vehicle is
in motion.
c. The boom should be able to rotate freely when raised, i.e.
without running into the sides of the vehicle.
Step 2: Review crane dimensions diagrammed on page 2 before
selecting an installation location. Place the receiver in the location
where it will be installed. Mark the locations of the bolt holes on the
vehicle surface by using the mounting plate as a template. Drill a
9/16” hole at each mark.
Step 3: Align the mounting plate with the holes drilled in step 2.
Person #1 should stabilize the crane while Person #2 fastens the
mounting plate to the vehicle. Use only with the hardware and any
backing or stiffeners recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Step 4: Assemble the crane following the instructions on p. 6.
Step 1: Create a foundation for the crane. The necessary minimum
foundation requirements are shown in the diagrams. When the foundation
is adequately cured, install a 7/8” jam nut on each anchor bolt. Wind the nuts
to the surface of the foundation. Level across opposite jam nuts by raising
or lowering specific nuts until all of the nuts are level. Then, fill the center of
the bolt pattern (see “Overhead View of Foundation” diagram) with grout
(e.g. Morta Mix) to create a pedestal. The top of the grout pedestal should
be level with the jam nuts.
Step 2: Align the bolt holes in the mounting plate (attached to the bottom of
the receiver) with the anchor bolts and lower the mounting plate onto the
leveling (jam) nuts. Install 7/8” lock nuts on the anchor bolts but do not
tighten them. Plumb the levelness of the receiver in 90° increments. Adjust
the leveling nuts to fine tune levelness. Once the receiver is level, tighten
the lock nuts against the top of the mounting plate.
Step 3: Assemble the crane by following the instructions in ASSEMBLING
THE CRANE on p. 6.
INSTALLING THE CRANE IN A
FIXED LOCATION (NOT IN A
VEHICLE)
Anchor
bolt hole
Mounting
plate
L
W
Mortar pedestal in
center of bolt pattern
Model L
WTJ-4 10
5
/8”
WTJ-4-G 11”
WTJ-4-SS 11”
Model W
WTJ-4 10
5
/8”
WTJ-4-G 11”
WTJ-4-SS 11”
Overhead view of foundation
8
Receiver
60”
60”
Relief valve
Receiver
Mounting plate with
9/16” bolt holes
Large
pulley
Pump
handle
receiver
Pump
handle
Locking
bolt
Open (lowers
boom)
Close (raises
boom)
Boom shown in
“long” configuration
Pump
handle
retainer
Mast
handle
Winch
Winch
handle
CRANE FEATURES (SHOWN IN SHORT
CONFIGURATION)
Spring pin
Fixed
hook
Winch hook
Lifting
bale

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RAISING & LOWERING THE BOOM: Refer to “Crane features” & “Operation of Relief Valve” diagrams on p. 8.
The crane includes a manual hydraulic pump to raise and lower the boom.
Raising the boom: Remove the pump handle from its holder. At one end of the handle is a (black) hand grip. Grasp the
handle by the grip. At the other end of the handle are rectangular notches. Slide this end of the handle over the relief
valve. The spring pin will seat into the notches. Turn the relief valve clockwise (to the right) until tight. Now the relief valve
is closed. Once the valve is closed, insert the handle into the pump receiver. Move the handle up-and-down. The pump
piston extends with each stroke of the handle and raises the boom.
Lowering the boom: Rotate the relief valve counterclockwise (to the left) with the end of the handle. This opens the valve.
When the valve opens, the piston retracts and the boom lowers. The boom lowers more rapidly the more the valve is
turned. To slowly lower the boom, carefully turn the valve counterclockwise until the boom begins to lower. To increase
lowering speed, turn the valve farther.
BOOM LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS
The telescoping boom can be fastened/pinned in 2 locations (A & B on p. 3or p. 5). When pinned at point A, the boom
is short and lifting capacity of the lifting bale is 1,000 pounds (454kg). When pinned at point B, the boom is extended/long
and lifting capacity of the lifting bale is 500 pounds (227kg). Capacities of the winch hook and the fixed hook are
always 500 lb. (227kg) regardless of whether the boom is short or long. To adjust boom length:
1. Use the pump to make the boom horizontal/level.
2. Remove the bolt and fasteners (or hitch pin and clevis pin).
3. Grasp the end of the telescoping boom. Move it until the holes align with the holes at either point A or point B.
4. Reinstall the bolt and fasteners (or clevis pin and the hitch pin).
USING THE CRANE
1. Apply appropriate rigging to the load.
2. Adjust the length of the boom as your application requires. Make sure that the load does not exceed the capacity for the
selected boom length. See SPECIFICATIONS on p. 2.
3. Loosen the locking bolt to allow the turntable to rotate.
4. Grasp the mast handle and adjust the position of the crane. To avoid/minimize load swing when lifting a load:
a. Lifting with the winch hook: the load center of gravity should be directly beneath the center of the small pulley.
b. Lifting with the fixed hook: the load center should be directly beneath the shackle pin.
c. Lifting bale: Attach rigging (e.g. chain and hook) to the lifting bale. All rigging must be rated for at least 1,000 lb.
(454kg). Load center should be directly below the point where the rigging attaches to the bale.
Side view
Front view
Proper positioning for lifting with winch hook:
Hook/cable aligned with centerline of load (red
dashed line)
Improper positioning for lifting
with winch hook:
Center of small pulley not aligned with
center of load (red dashed lines)
Front view
Mast
handle
Small
pulley
Pump
handle
receiver
Locking
bolt
Vehicle
bed
When lifting with fixed hook,
position load center of gravity
directly beneath shackle pin.
Locking
bolt
Side view
Lifting
bale
Shackle
pin of
fixed
hook

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5. Attach the load rigging to the selected hook.
a. Fixed hook OR lifting bale: Lower the boom sufficiently to attach it to the load rigging.
b. Winch hook: Turn the winch handle counterclockwise until the hook is low enough to attach the rigging.
6. Tighten the locking bolt tightly against the turntable. Turn the winch handle clockwise to raise the load just above
the vehicle bed/floor.
7. Loosen the locking bolt. Rotate the boom slowly and direct the load to the desired location. Lower the load until it is
entirely supported by the vehicle.
8. Put the crane into transport configuration--short boom with boom fully lowered.
a. Pin the booms together at point A (short configuration).
b. Use the pump handle to turn the relief valve counterclockwise. Lower the boom completely to relieve
hydraulic pressure.
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION
After assembling the unit and before using it for the first time, make a written record that describes the appearance
and operation of each part. Pay particular attention to junctions (areas where sections bolt together) and pivot points.
Turn the winch handle to raise and lower the winch hook. Record your observations about how the unit looks and
sounds as the hook rises and lowers. Measure the throat opening of both hooks and record the measurements. Use
the pump to raise and lower the boom. Describe how the cylinder extends and retracts, the sound of the pump as it
operates, and the force required to move the handle back-and-forth. Collect all photos and writings in a file. This file is
a record of the crane in satisfactory condition. During future inspections, compare your observations with the recorded
information to determine whether a component is in normal condition or requires repair or replacement.
INSPECTIONS
Inspect and maintain the unit as described (below). If problems are discovered during an inspection, restore the
unit to satisfactory condition before returning it to service.If the unit cannot be restored to satisfactory condition,
permanently remove the crane from service.
The unit must be tested at 125% of its rated capacity anytime the crane is repaired. Put the boom in short
configuration (see pages 2 and 3or 5) and lift a 1,250 lb. test load with the lifting bale using appropriate rigging.
At least once per month inspect:
1. Winch and pulleys: raise and lower the winch hook. Confirm that the cable smoothly winds off of and onto the
winch spool. The winch should lock automatically whenever the handle is not rotating. This automatic locking
feature prevents the hook from lowering on its own. The large and small pulleys should not be loose or severely
worn and should rotate freely as the cable passes over them.
2. Winch cable: check for reeving, fraying, thinning, bird-caging, and elongating regions. If the cable is damaged,
replace it.
3. Frame elements and hardware:
a. Frame elements: examine the mast receiver, turntable, mast, boom, and telescoping boom for damage,
deformation, corrosion, cracked welds, and severe wear. Inspect pivot points for severe wear. All frame
members should be square, rigid, and free of significant rusting and corrosion. Remove rust with steel wool
or a metal bristle brush and apply touchup paint to the affected areas.
b. Fasteners: inspect all bolts, pins, washers, nuts, etc. Tighten loose connections.
4. Mast bearing: Rotate the boom in both directions. Make sure that it rotates smoothly. Listen for unusual noises. If
the crane wobbles or is unusually noisy as it rotates, remove the mast and grease the bearing at the bottom. If
lubrication does not resolve the problem, the bearing might need to be replaced. Contact the factory to discuss
the problem.
5. Hooks and bale: Visually inspect both hooks and the bale. Look for deformations and cracks. Immediately
discard a hook if it is cracked or if the throat opening is more than 15% in excess of the original throat opening.
Discard a hook if it is twisted more than 10° from the plane of the hook. Confirm normal operation and operation
of the safety latch of both hooks.
6. Vehicle: inspect the vehicle where the crane is mounted. Closely examine the area around the mounting plate.
Look for rust, corrosion, and metal fatigue. Check the mounting plate (base of the mast), the anchoring
hardware, and the vehicle bed/floor, particularly around the anchor bolts. Make sure that the receiver is securely
anchored (i.e. does not wobble). Confirm that anchoring hardware is in normal condition.
7. Labels: confirm that all labels are in good condition and in place as shown in the LABELING DIAGRAM on p. 11.
Every 6 months:
Conduct a load test. Lift a test weight with the lifting bale equal to 125% of the capacity. After the test, examine
the crane and the vehicle bed where the crane is mounted. Look for deformations, cracks, and metal fatigue. Do
not continue to use the crane unless both it and the supporting vehicle (or surface) are in satisfactory condition.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Always unload the crane and disconnect the winch from the power supply before troubleshooting an issue.
Problem
Possible causes
Solutions
1) Cable jumps or lurches as the
winch operates
a. Poor spooling on winch reel/drum
b. Kink in cable
a. Spool out the cable and inspect it for
kinks, etc. Respool cable onto winch
reel. Replace cable if damaged.
b
. Replace cable if kinks cannot be
straightened.
2) Mast does not rotate without
great effort
c. Locking bolt tightened.
d. Bearing overly worn.
c. Loosen bolt.
d
. Remove mast from mast receiver.
Inspect bearing. Replace bearing if
severely worn.
LABELING DIAGRAM
Label content and locations are subject to change so your product might not be labeled exactly as shown.
Compare this diagram to the RECORD. If differences exist between the diagram and the RECORD, contact
TECHNICAL SERVICE.Replace all labels that are damaged, missing, or not easily readable (e.g. faded). To order
replacement labels, contact the technical service and parts department online at
http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm. Alternatively, you may request replacement parts and/or service by
calling [phone] and asking the operator to connect you to the PARTS DEPARTMENT.
A
B
D: Label 1038
C
A: Label 586
B: Label 1153
C: Label 1045
D
E
F: Label of capacities of lifting attachment
points (not shown)
NOTE: The capacity of the winch system is
always 500 lb. regardless of boom
configuration. Fixed hook capacity is also 500
pounds regardles of boom configuration.
E: Winch system capacity label (not shown)
NOTE: Winch system capacity is always 500
lb. regardless of boom configuration.
F

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and
workmanship during the warranty period. Our warranty obligation is to provide a replacement for a defective,
original part covered by the warranty after we receive a proper request from the Warrantee (you) for warranty
service.
Who may request service?
Only a warrantee may request service. You are a warrantee if you purchased the product from Vestil or from
an authorized distributor AND Vestil has been fully paid.
Definition of “original part”?
An original part is a part used to make the product as shipped to the Warrantee.
What is a “proper request”?
A request for warranty service is proper if Vestil receives: 1) a photocopy of the Customer Invoice that
displays the shipping date; AND 2) a written request for warranty service including your name and phone
number. Send requests by one of the following methods:
US Mail Fax Email
Vestil Manufacturing Corporation [phone] i[email protected]
2999 North Wayne Street, PO Box 507 Phone Enter “Warranty service request”
Angola, IN 46703 [phone] in subject field.
In the written request, list the parts believed to be defective and include the address where replacements
should be delivered. After Vestil receives your request for warranty service, an authorized representative will
contact you to determine whether your claim is covered by the warranty. Before providing warranty service,
Vestil will require you to send the entire product, or just the defective part (or parts), to its facility in Angola, IN.
What is covered under the warranty?
The warranty covers defects in the following original, dynamic parts: motors, hydraulic pumps, motor
controllers, and cylinders. It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions
(“wearing parts”), such as bearings, hoses, wheels, seals, brushes, and batteries.
How long is the warranty period?
The warranty period for original dynamic components is 90 days. For wearing parts, the warranty period is
90 days. Both warranty periods begin on the date Vestil ships the product to the Warrantee. If the product
was purchased from an authorized distributor, the periods begin when the distributor ships the product. Vestil
may, at its sole discretion, extend a warranty period for products shipped from authorized distributors by up to
30 days to account for shipping time.
If a defective part is covered by the warranty, what will Vestil do to correct the problem?
Vestil will provide an appropriate replacement for any covered part. An authorized representative of Vestil
will contact you to discuss your claim.
What is not covered by the warranty?
The Warrantee (you) are responsible for paying labor costs and freight costs to return the product to Vestil
for warranty service.
Events that automatically void this Limited Warranty.
•Misuse;
•Negligent assembly, installation, operation or repair;
•Installation/use in corrosive environments;
•Inadequate or improper maintenance;
•Damage sustained during shipping;
•Collisions or other accidents that damage the product;
•Unauthorized modifications: Do not modify the product IN ANY WAY without first receiving written
authorization from Vestil.
Do any other warranties apply to the product?
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. makes no other express warranties. All implied warranties are disclaimed to the
extent allowed by law. Any implied warranty not disclaimed is limited in scope to the terms of this Limited
Warranty. Vestil makes no warranty or representation that this product complies with any state or local design,
performance, or safety code or standard. Noncompliance with any such code or standard is not a defect in
material or workmanship.