Vestil FE Series User manual

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FE-Series Fork Extensions
Instruction Manual
Receiving instructions:
After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the product in a manner that preserves the
packaging; then inspect the product closely to determine whether it sustained damage during transport. If
damage is discovered during the inspection, immediately record a complete description of the
damage on the bill of lading. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.
NOTE:
Responsibility for complying with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the
location where the product is used lies exclusively with the end-user.
Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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: [email protected]
Table of Contents
Notes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Specifications…………….……………….…………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Fork Extension Features…………………………….…………………………………………………………........... 4
Signal Words…………………………………....………………………………………………………………………. 4
Use Recommendations.……………………………..………………………………………………………………… 5
Inspections………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………..5
Using the Fork Extensions...................................……………………..………….……………………………...5 – 6
Installation ……………………………………………………………………………..………………………………...6
[Diagram] Standard Tine Loop………….…………………………………………………………………………….. 6
[Diagram] Optional removable pin tine lock…………………………………………………………………………..6
Labeling Diagram…………………………….………………………………………………………………………….7
Limited Warranty…………………..…………………………………………………………………………………….8

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Model
Nominal fork
width in inches
(cm)
Interior width of
fork extension in
inches (cm)
Usable length
of extension in
inches (cm)
Height of fork
extension in
inches (cm)
Net weight of
pair in pounds
(kg)
FE-4-48 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 48 (122cm) 2 (5.1cm) 76.1 (34.6kg)
FE-4-54 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 54 (137cm) 2 (5.1cm) 85.4 (38.8kg)
FE-4-60 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 60 (152cm) 2 (5.1cm) 94.8 (43.1kg)
FE-4-63 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 63 (160cm) 2 (5.1cm) 99.4 (45.2kg)
FE-4-66 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 66 (168cm) 2 (5.1cm) 104.1 (47.3kg)
FE-4-72 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 72 (183cm) 2 (5.1cm) 113.4 (51.5kg)
FE-4-84 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 84 (213cm) 2 (5.1cm) 132.1 (60.0kg)
FE-4-90 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 90 (229cm) 2 (5.1cm) 141.1 (64.1kg)
FE-4-96 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 96 (244cm) 2 (5.1cm) 150.7 (68.5kg)
FE-4-108-P 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 108 (274cm) 2 (5.1cm) 171.5 (78.0kg)
FE-4-120-P 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 120 (305cm) 2 (5.1cm) 190.1 (86.4kg)
FE-5-48 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 48 (122cm) 2 (5.1cm) 85.1 (38.7kg)
FE-5-54 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 54 (137cm) 2 (5.1cm) 98.5 (43.4kg)
FE-5-60 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 60 (152cm) 2 (5.1cm) 105.9 (48.1kg)
FE-5-63 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 63 (160cm) 2 (5.1cm) 111.1 (50.5kg)
FE-5-66 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 66 (168cm) 2 (5.1cm) 116.3 (52.8kg)
FE-5-72 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 72 (183cm) 2 (5.1cm) 126.6 (57.6kg)
FE-5-84 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 84 (213cm) 2 (5.1cm) 147.4 (67.0kg)
FE-5-90 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 90 (229cm) 2 (5.1cm) 157.8 (71.7kg
FE-5-96 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 96 (244cm) 2 (5.1cm) 168.2 (76.5kg)
FE-5-108-P 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 108 (274cm) 2 (5.1cm) 190.3 (86.5kg)
FE-5-120-P 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 120 (305cm) 2 (5.1cm) 211.1 (96.0kg)
FE-6-48 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 48 (122cm) 2 (5.1cm) 94.1 (42.8kg)
FE-6-54 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 54 (137cm) 2 (5.1cm) 105.5 (48.0kg)
FE-6-60 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 60 (152cm) 2 (5.1cm) 117.0 (53.2kg)
FE-6-63 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 63 (160cm) 2 (5.1cm) 122.7 (55.8kg)
FE-6-66 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 66 (167.6cm) 2 (5.1cm) 128.4 (58.4kg)
FE-6-72 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 72 (183cm) 2 (5.1cm) 139.9 (63.6kg)
FE-6-84 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 84 (213cm) 2 (5.1cm) 162.8 (74.0kg)
FE-6-90 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 90 (229cm) 2 (5.1cm) 174.2 (79.2kg)
FE-6-96 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 96 (244cm) 2 (5.1cm) 185.7 (84.4kg)
FE-6-108-P 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 108 (274cm) 2 (5.1cm) 209.1 (95.0kg)
FE-6-120-P 6 (15.2cm) 6½ (16.5cm) 120 (305cm) 2 (5.1cm) 232.0 (105.4kg)
FE-4-54-T 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 54 (137cm) 2 (5.1cm) 84 (38.2kg)
FE-4-63-T 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 63 (160cm) 2 (5.1cm) 98 (44.5kg)
FE-5-54-T 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 54 (137cm) 2 (5.1cm) 148 (67.3kg)
FE-5-63-T 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 63 (160cm) 2 (5.1cm) 172 (78.2kg)
FE-4-54-R 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 54 (137cm) 2 (5.1cm) 132 (60kg)
FE-4-63-R 4 (10.2cm) 4½ (11.4cm) 63 (160cm) 2 (5.1cm) 148 (57.4kg)
FE-5-54-R 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 54 (137cm) 2 (5.1cm) 180 (81.8kg)
FE-5-63-R 5 (12.7cm) 5½ (14cm) 63 (160cm) 2 (5.1cm) 200 (90.9kg)
Dimensions and other product specifications appear in the following table.
Specifications:

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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.
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.
Each person who installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual in advance
and fully understand the directions. If after reading the manual you do not understand an instruction, ask
your supervisor or employer for clarification, because failure to adhere to the directions in this manual
might result in serious personal injury.
Fork pocket section
Cast toe
piece
Standard welded
tine loop. Optional
removable pin tine
lock shown on p. 6.
Weld
Weld
Fork Extension Features
FE Models with Use-Specific
Surface Geometries
-R models
(rounded
superstructure)
-T models
(triangular
superstructure)

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Use recommendations:
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material
handling is dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The most effective means for
avoiding injury is for the user to exercise sound judgment whenever using these extensions.
Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries.
ONLY use fork extensions as a means for supporting palletized loads or skids.
Inspect both extensions before each use according to the inspection instructions (below on same
page). DO NOT use a damaged fork extension. Examples of structural damage include: a) broken tine
lock, retaining loop, or welds connecting the loop/lock to the main body of the extension (fork pocket); b)
cracked, warped, bent or excessively corroded fork pockets; and c) cracks, warps, bends or excessive
corrosion of the cast toe piece welded to the end of each fork pocket.
DO NOT sit on or ride on the extensions.
DO NOT use a fork extension UNLESS each label shown in “Labeling Diagram” on p. 7 is affixed to
the extension and is undamaged and readable.
DO NOT attempt to lift loads that exceed the capacity of your extensions. DO NOT exceed the load
rating of the fork truck. (See “4. Contact the manufacturer…” on p. 6-7).
DO NOT attempt to lift a load using only the toe of a fork extension. Permanent damage to the fork
extension, damage to property, or serious personal injury could result.
DO NOT modify either fork extension in any way. Unauthorized modifications might make the
extension unsafe to use and could result in operator and/or bystander injury. Any modification not
expressly approved beforehand by Vestil in writing automatically voids the warranty.
Inspections:
Before putting an extension into regular service, make a written record of its appearance. Pay
particular attention to tine locks and tine lock hardware. This record establishes normal condition.
During future inspections, compare observations to the record to determine if an extension is in normal
condition. DO NOT use the extension unless it is in normal condition.
Before each use:
Look for damage to either the fork extension or the tine lock/loop. Verify that the locking
mechanism functions normally.
Examine the cast tapered end of the extension. Make sure that it is not cracked or deformed,
and that the weld between the tapered end and the fork pocket portion is intact.
At least once per month:
Inspect each extension for warps, bends, and cracks.
Closely inspect the tine lock/loop for damage.
Verify that all welds are intact.
Confirm that each label is located as shown in the “Labeling Diagram” on p. 7 and is
undamaged and readable.
Using the fork extensions:
1. Compare the length of the forks to the length of the fork extensions; each extension must not be more
than 150% of the length of the tine.
2. Review labeling applied to your fork extensions. The warning label displays important information
about your extensions as well as minimum and maximum fork dimensions.
3. To prevent the fork extension from moving from side-to-side during use, select a model that matches
the tine width (see “Nominal fork width in inches (cm)” from the table on p. 3; also see ANSI/ITSDF
B56.1-2005, paragraph 7.39.5, p. 51, “Fork extensions shall be designed to avoid unintentional
disengagement from the forks. Lateral clearance shall not exceed 12mm between fork and
extension.”)
4. Contact the manufacturer of your fork lift to verify that your fork extensions can safely be used with
the fork lift. The manufacturer must also provide updated labels/tags for the fork lift because, of
course, regulations impose these obligations:

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a. “Modifications and additions which affect [fork lift] capacity and safe operation shall
not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturer’s prior written approval.
Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed
accordingly.” See 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4).
b. “If [your fork lift] truck is equipped with front-end attachments [like fork extensions]
other than factory installed attachments, the user shall request that the truck be marked to
identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment
combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.” See 29 CFR
1910.178(a)(5).
NOTE: Although the regulations cited above impose a duty on the fork truck manufacturer to approve
the use of these fork extensions on your forklift, the manufacturer may refuse to do so. In that case, you
should hire a “Qualified Registered Professional Engineer” to “perform a safety analysis and address
any safety and/or structural issues contained in the [manufacturer’s] negative response prior to granting
approval. Machine data plates must be changed accordingly.” See April 11, 1997 OSHA letter of
interpretation to Mr. Kenneth J. Yotz titled, “Powered industrial truck modifications and approval”
accessible at http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=22384.
Installation:
Removable Pin Tine Lock (Models FE-x-xx-P)
Remove the lock pin and place the fork extension
over the fork truck’s fork so it is all the way back
against the fork’s heel. Reinstall the locking pin
behind the heel of the tine.
Standard Welded Loop Tine Lock
Raise the forks/tines approximately 4-6in. from the
ground. Lift the nose of the fork extension so that
the extension is angled at 45° to the ground/floor.
Guide the tine lock loop underneath the tapered
end of the tine; slide the fork extension onto the
tine until it reaches the heel of the tine; then lower
the extension onto the fork once the tine lock is
behind the heel of the tine
Standard tine loop
Optional removable pin tine lock
Tine lock
loop
Fork / Tine
Fork extension
Lock pin
Cotter pin
Fork / tine
Fork extension

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A: Label 697 (FE-4); 698 (FE-5); 699 (FE-6); 1047 (FE-7); or 1048 (FE-8)
B: Label 460
B
(on underside of extension)
A
(on underside of extension)
Labeling diagram (per pair):
Each pair of fork extensions should be labeled at all times as shown below. Replace a label
that is missing, damaged, or not easily readable (e.g. faded).

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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 if the
part is 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.
What is an “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 any of the following methods:
Mail Fax Email
Vestil Manufacturing Corporation [phone] [email protected]
2999 North Wayne Street, PO Box 507 Phone
Angola, IN 46703 [phone]
In the written request, list the parts believed to be defective and include the address where replacements should
be delivered.
What is covered under the warranty?
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 may require you to send
the entire product, or just the defective part or parts, to its facility in Angola, IN. The warranty covers defects in the
following original dynamic components: motors, hydraulic pumps, electronic controllers, switches 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 30 days. For wearing parts, the warranty period is 30
days. The warranty periods begin on the date when 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 the warranty periods 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?
1. Labor;
2. Freight;
3. Occurrence of any of the following, which automatically voids the warranty:
Product misuse;
Negligent operation or repair;
Corrosion or use in corrosive conditions;
Inadequate or improper maintenance;
Damage sustained during shipping;
Accidents involving the product;
Unauthorized modifications: DO NOT modify the product IN ANY WAY without first receiving written
authorization from Vestil. Modification(s) might make the product unsafe to use or might cause excessive
and/or abnormal wear.
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.