Vestil LM-HP-4 User manual

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Vestil Manufacturing Corporation
2999 North Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703
Ph 260-665-7586 • Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] • www.vestil.com
WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that all employees understand and follow the
following.
• Read and understand the owner’s manual before using
or servicing the hoisting hook.
• Ensure that all safety and warning labels stay in place
and are legible.
• Do not use the hoisting hook if any damage is
observed.
• Always watch the load and the hook carefully when the
hoisting hook is in operation.
• The lifting rigging must be fully retained within the
hook’s safety latch before lifting any load off the
ground.
• Make certain that the load is properly slung and
balanced under the hook before lifting with the hoisting
hook.
• Do not perform modifications to any part of the hoisting
hook. Doing so could cause failure, and will void the
warranty.
• Maintenance and repairs are to be done only by
personnel qualified to perform the required work.
• Do not use the hoisting hook to pull loads horizontally.
• Always secure the hoisting hook to the fork truck mast
with the safety securing strap before connecting to a
load.
• Consult the fork truck’s manufacturer for ratings prior to
using.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
We take pride in using quality parts on the equipment
we manufacture. We are not responsible for equipment
problems resulting from the use of unapproved
replacement parts.
To order replacement or spare parts for this equipment,
contact the factory.
In any communication with the factory please be
prepared to provide the machine’s serial number, which is
indicated on the machine dataplate.
HOISTING HOOK • MODEL LM-HP-4/6
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Revised 11-07 08-005-143
A company dedicated to solving ergonomic and material
handling problems since 1955 .
Fork Truck Attachments
CONTENTS
Warning & Safety Instructions ................................ 1
Replacement Parts ................................................ 1
Receiving Instructions ............................................ 1
Routine Maintenance & Safety Checks .................. 2
Exploded Parts Drawing & BOM ............................. 2
Operation Instructions ............................................. 3
Safety Label Identification & Warranty .................... 4
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected prior to
shipment. However, it is possible that the unit could incur
damage during transit.
Inspect the unit closely when it arrives. If you see
evidence of damage or rough handling to either the
packaging or to the product when it is being unloaded,
immediately make a note of it on the bill of lading!
It is important that you remove the product’s packaging
upon its arrival to ensure that there is no concealed
damage or to enable a timely claim with the carrier for
freight damage.
Also verify that the product and its specifications are as
ordered.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & SAFETY CHECKS
MODELS -S (with Swivel Hook) AND -R (with Rigid Hook)
(A) Before each use inspect for the following:
1. Visible damage to the main body, the lifting hook, or the clevis.
2. Proper operation of the load hook’s safety latch.
3. Excessive play in the load hook swivel (-S models only).
4. The clevis bolt screws in easily.
5. Apparent damage or fatigue to the safety strap (used to secure the LM-HP to
the fork truck mast), or to the safety latch at the end of the strap.
(B) Closely inspect each month for:
1. Structural damage, deformation, or cracks to the body of the LM-HP.
2. Signs of fatigue, cracks, or deformation to the clevis, the clevis attachment
point, or the load hook.
3. Proper operation of, and no damage to, the safety latch on the load hook.
4. Excessive wear or deformation of the clevis or clevis bolt.
5. Signs of excessive wear or damage to any part of the safety strap, including
the strap hook’s safety latch.
6. Legibility of all the information, safety, and warning markings.
(C) Yearly inspection
If possible, load the LM-HP to full rated capacity. Carefully observe
the hook (and swivel on -S models) for looseness and for deflection of
any of the hoisting hook’s parts. After the load is removed, closely inspect all
parts and surfaces for fatigue and deformation.
EXPLODED PARTS VIEW AND BILL OF MATERIALS
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LMHP-STRAP
LMHP-SHKL4
LMHP-SHKL6
LMHP-CLHOOK4-S
LMHP-CLHOOK6-S
LMHP-CLHOOK4-R
LMHP-CLHOOK6-R
Description:
Strap & Hook
Shackle (4K cap.)
Shackle (6K cap.)
Clevis Hook (4K swivel)
Clevis Hook (6K swivel)
Clevis Hook (4K rigid)
Clevis Hook (6K rigid)
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
¨ Ensure that all employees involved in the operation of this hoisting hook
understand and follow these instructions!
The LM-HP fork-mounted plate hook is intended to be used to lift and transport stable, hanging loads, up to its
rated capacity, from a properly-rated fork truck’s fork. The rating of the required fork truck, and the position of the
hoisting hook on the fork truck’s fork, will depend on the center of gravity of the load and the height to which the load
will need to be lifted. Consult the fork truck manufacturer for a fork truck’s rating.
Note: OSHA 29CFR, Chapter XVII, Part 1910.178 (a)(4) states, “Modifications and additions which affect capacity
and safe operation (of a fork truck) 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. And 1910.178 (a)(5) states that “If (a fork) truck is equipped with front-end attachments 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.”
• Consult ASME B30.10-2005 “Safety standards for Hoists, Hooks, and Slings” for further information regarding
safety, testing and maintenance of hoisting hooks.
Attaching the LM-HP to a fork truck:
Slide the hoisting hook plate onto the fork truck’s fork to the desired point. Secure the hoisting hook to the fork truck’s
mast by wrapping the hoisting hook’s securing strap around a vertical member of the fork carriage and fasten the
strap’s snap hook back onto the strap.
Loading:
The load rating, in pounds and kilograms, is shown on the top of the hoisting hook. It indicates the static capacity of
the hoisting hook plate.
• Warning: Do not attempt to use the hook plate in any pulling application.
• Warning: Do not exceed the hook plate’s load rating. Permanent damage to the hoisting hook or injury to
personnel could result from exceeding the listed capacity.
• Warning: Caution must be exercised when determining the best method by which to hang a load from the hook
plate. Swinging suspended loads can injure personnel and damage equipment.
• Caution: Consult the fork truck owner’s manual for the forklift’s capacity at the intended vertical and horizontal
center-of-gravity of the load.
Operation:
Before using the hoisting hook, review all of the sections included in this manual!
• Consult ANSI / ASME B56.1-2000, “Safety Standard For Low Lift And High Lift Fork Trucks,” for further
information regarding procedures to be used when operating a fork truck with a hoisting hook attached.
• Warning: Do not attempt to use the hoisting hook without the safety strap securely attached to the fork truck’s
mast. The strap hook’s safety latch must be closed around the strap.
Tilt the fork truck’s mast back before attaching a load to the hoisting hook.
Use an appropriate lifting chain, nylon strap, or choker to connect the load to the hoisting hook.
Alert personnel in the area to stand at a safe distance from the load before attempting to lift or lower a load.
Lift the load slowly.
Watch the rigging and the load carefully for slippage or uneven lifting. If necessary, lower the load and adjust the
rigging to ensure the load will remain stable while hanging from the hook plate.
Keep loads as close to the ground as possible and do not exceed a travel rate of two feet/second when loads are
being transported. Accelerate and decelerate slowly to minimize load swing.
Avoid bumps, potholes, and inclined surfaces when transporting a load.
When loads are lowered into place, be certain that the load is stable and well-supported before attempting to remove
the rigging.
• Warning: Improper rigging practices could result in injury to personnel or damage to property. Use only properly-
rated lifting chains, nylon straps, chokers, and connecting hardware when lifting loads.
• Warning: All personnel must maintain a safe distance from loads whenever they are suspended from the hook
plate. Be certain no part of any person or object is under or near any part of the load.
• Caution: Use the hoisting hook only on a smooth, level, finished surface. Avoid sudden stops or quick turns.
• Caution: Always carefully watch the hook and any load hanging from it when it is in use.
• Caution: Never use the hoisting hook if any damage is observed or if it is in need of repairs.
Notify your supervisor or maintenance personnel if you notice anything out of the ordinary.
Ensure that all information, safety, and warning markings are legible.

4Copyright 2007 VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants for the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
one 90 days after the date of shipment. Any part that is determined by the manufacturer to be defective in material or
workmanship and returned to the factory, shipping costs prepaid, will be, as the exclusive remedy, repaired or replaced
at our option. Labor costs for warranty repairs and/or modifications are not covered unless done at manufacturer’s
facilities or pre-approved in advance by the manufacturer. Any modifications performed without written approval of the
manufacturer may void warranty. This limited warranty gives purchaser specific legal rights which vary from state to
state.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the extent allowable under applicable law, the manufacturer’s liability for consequential and incidental damages is
expressly disclaimed. The manufacturer’s liability in any event is limited to, and shall not exceed, the purchase price
paid. Misuse or modification may void warranty.
Warranty does not cover labor or consequential damages including, but not limited to, business interruption costs, lost
profits, or lost business opportunities.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
The manufacturer has made a diligent effort to accurately illustrate and describe their products. However, such
illustrations and descriptions are for the sole purpose of identification, and do note express or imply a warranty that the
products are merchantable or fit for a particular purpose, or that the products will necessarily conform to the
illustrations or descriptions.
The provisions of the warranty shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code and
laws as enacted in the State of Indiana.
DISPOSITION
Our company will make a good faith effort for prompt correction or other adjustment with respect to any product that
proves to be defective within the Limited Warranty Period. Warranty claims must be made within the stated warranty
period.
WARNING LABEL IDENTIFICATION
MAKE SURE ALL WARNING LABELS ARE IN PLACE!