Vestil DRUM-LUG User manual

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DRUM-LUG Drum Lifter
Instruction Manual
Receiving instructions:
After delivery, remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product to determine whether it
sustained damage during transport. If damage is found, 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, installation, use, and
maintenance comply with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product
is used.
VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703
Telephone: [phone] -or- Toll Free [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: [email protected]
Table of Contents
Signal words…………………….………………………………………………………………………………….... 2
Hazards of Improper Use…….………………………………………………………..………………………....... 2
Labeling diagram…………………………….……………………………………………………………………… 2
Exploded parts view and bill of materials………..……………………………………….…........................ 3
Specifications……………………………………………………………………….……………………………….. 3
Using the lifter……………………………………………...…………………………………………………………4
Inspections & Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Limited warranty……………………………………….………………………………………………………......... 5

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Signal Words:
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to draw attention to uses of the product that could result in personal injuries,
as well as the probable seriousness of those injuries. “NOTICE” alerts the reader to uses likely to result in property
damage. Signal words used in this manual appear below along with the definition 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.
Hazards of Improper Use:
Vestil strives to identify every foreseeable hazard associated with the use of this product. However, no manual can
address all possible risks. Ultimately, avoiding requires applying good judgment whenever using this device.
Using this lifter improperly could result in death or serious personal injury.
ALWAYS inspect the unit before each use as described in “Inspections & Maintenance” on p. 4.
When used with a hoist, only attach the lifter to a hoist hook with a spring latch in good condition.
When mounted to a fork lift, attach the safety strap to the fork carriage without slack.
DO NOT remove or obscure any label. Confirm the placement and legibility of each label shown below in the
“Labeling diagram”. If a label is damaged or unreadable, contact Vestil for a replacement. DO NOT use the lifter until
the label is replaced.
The lifter is designed to move open and closed head, 30GAL and 55GAL drums in non-classified locations. ONLY
use this device to lift drums in good condition. DO NOT lift open head drums unless lids are securely fastened.
The strap is an essential safety-enhancing feature. Wrap the strap around the forklift carriage and fasten the free
end to the strap or quick link with no slack.
DO NOT use the lifter to move drums filled with hazardous substances.
DO NOT lift a drum lying on its side. All drums must be upright before attaching the lifter to them.
DO NOT stand, sit, or ride on the lifter.
DO NOT attempt to lift a drum that weighs more than the capacity of the lifter (1,000 lb.; 454.5 kg).
DO NOT lift a load higher than necessary. (See “Using the lifter” on p. 4).
DO NOT raise the load over your feet or any other body part. NEVER lift a drum over yourself or other people.
Avoid contact with the load while moving it. When moving the drum by hoist, stand behind the lifter, grasp the
handle welded to the back of the drum cradle, and guide the drum to the desired location. Watch the load at all times.
DO NOT leave a suspended drum unattended. Always lower the lifter until it rests on the ground.
DO NOT open the lifter while a drum is suspended. Lower the drum completely before releasing it.
Labeling diagram:
The lifter should always be labeled as
shown in the diagram. Replace any
label that is missing, damaged, or not
easily readable (faded, for example).
A: label 675
C: label 218
B: label 320
B
C
A
D: label 624
D

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Exploded parts view and bill of materials
Clamping
Arm
Clamping
Arm
Item Part no. Description Qty.
1 09-514-146 Weldment, frame 1
2 08-145-010
1/2” 2-ton shackle 1
3 30-001-246 Ratchet strap, dual 1
4 45212 Quick link, zinc finish, 3/16” 1
5 08-145-028 Fork attachment restraint strap 1
Specifications:
**Only use with30 gallon and 55 gallon, open and closed head, steel drums in upright position.**
Capacity = 1,000 lb. Compatible with 55gal. and 30gal. steel, plastic, &
Overall width = 285/8” fiber drums
Overall length = 193/4” Maximum drum width = 245/8”
Overall height = 491/2” Can be attached to a hoist on mounted on forklift
Ratchet strap to secure drum in lifter Usable fork channel dimensions = 61/2” x 2”
Drum cradle
Base
Fork
channel

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Using the lifter:
This product can be used either as a below-the-hook lifting device (attached to a hoist) or as a forklift attachment.
Step 1: Set the lifter next to the drum. The base
should contact the side of the drum.
Step 2: Tip the drum slightly away from the lifter.
Slide the base of the lifter under the drum. The side
of the drum should contact the back of the drum
cradle.
Step 3: Apply the ratchet strap. If the strap is not
long enough to wrap around the drum, then release
the spooling mechanism. Pull the release lever up
and hold it. Pull the strap away from the ratchet to
unspool strap and increase its length.
Step 4: Feed the hook at the end of the strap into
the hook slot in the frame. Move the ratchet handle
back-and-forth to tighten the strap against the drum.
Do not overtighten the strap, particularly when a
drum is plastic or fiber. Overtightening the strap
might damage (crack or rupture) the drum.
Step 5: Connect the lifter to a hoist or mount it on
the forks of your lift truck.
a. Hoist: attach the hoist hook to the shackle. Do
not side load the hoist! Side loading the hoist will
result in load swing as the lifter lifts off of the ground.
b. Forklift: drive the forks through both fork
channels. Drive forward until the forks wedge
against the tops and bottoms of the channels.
c. Attach the safety strap to the fork carriage. Wrap the strap around the carriage. Fasten the hook to the strap
or quick link (see exploded view on p. 3) without slack. The strap must not be able to disconnect from the
carriage during use.
Step 6: Raise the drum a few inches above the ground. Watch the drum and lifter for approximately 5 seconds to be
certain that the drum is secure. If the strap must be tightened, lower the lifter to the ground and then tighten the strap.
Step 7: Transport the drum to the desired location.
a. Overhead hoist: Lift the drum ~5-6 inches above the ground. Stand behind the drum. Grasp the handle
welded to the back of the cradle. Carefully direct the lifter to the desired location.. Minimize drum swing by
moving the hoist slowly.
b. Forklift: drive slowly, particularly while turning. Reduce speed during all turns. Apply the brakes gradually. The
lifter should not slide towards the tip of the forks
Step 8: Before lowering the drum, make sure that it is not swinging, spinning, etc. Slowly lower the drum until there is
slack in the hoist cable/chain or the forks are loose inside the fork channels. Disconnect the lifter from the hoist, or
demount the lifter from the forklift. Loosen the ratchet strap by pulling up on the release lever. Pull as much strap off of
the spool as necessary to unhook the strap from the frame.
Inspections & Maintenance:
Before using the lifter for the first time, make a written record of its appearance. Include observations about
shackle hardware, ratchet strap mechanism, the frame, handle, and fork channels (see diagrams in “Using the lifter”)..
Describe how much force is required to work the ratchet mechanism. Photograph each label and add the photographs
to the record. This record establishes “normal condition”. During future inspections, compare your observations to the
record to determine if the unit is in normal condition. DO NOT use the lifter unless it is in normal condition.
Examine the following elements before each use.
1. Shackles and shackle pin: Check for cracks, warps, and severe wear.
2. Ratchet and ratchet strap: Confirm that the ratchet works properly by moving the handle back-and-forth. The
release lever should automatically engage the teeth on the spool to prevent the strap from unwinding. Pull the
release level and unwind most of the strap. Check the strap for damage, such as cuts, tears, burns.
3. Frame, cradle, fork channels: Check welds and frame for breaks and severe rusting/corrosion. Remove
rust/corrosion with a brush or steel wool. Clean the area and apply touchup paint. The frame should be square
and rigid. Examine the frame around the hook slot and hole for the shackle pin for elongations, warps, etc.
4. Make a dated record of the inspection. Indicate whether each component inspected is in normal condition.
Describe repairs, adjustments and/or replacements. Only install manufacturer-approved replacement parts.
Pull release lever
up to release strap
Drum cradle
Hook fits
into hook
slot
Ratchet
handle
Fork
channel
Fork
channel
Handle
Tighten the
shackle pin
before each
use

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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 90 days. For wearing parts, the warranty period is 90 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.