Vestil PLBS Series User manual

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PLBS-SERIES WHEELED,STEEL PRY BARS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Receiving instructions:
After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the carpet pole in a manner that preserves the
packaging and maintains the orientation of the product in 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.
NOTES:
1) Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the location where
the product is used is exclusively the responsibility of the owner/end-user.
2) VESTIL is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:
a) Instructions in this manual; or b) information provided on labels affixed to the product.
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:
Hazard Identification: Explanation of Signal Words….……………………………………………………………..………… 2
Safety Recommendations………………………………………………………………..…………………………..…….……. 2
Product Specifications…………………………………..…………………………………………………………..…….………2
FIG. 1: PLB/S exploded parts diagram & bill of materials………...…………………………………………………………..3
Use instructions………………………………………………….……………………………………………….…………….. ...3
Inspections………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…4
Label Placement Diagram……...……………………………………………………………………………………………..….4
Limited Warranty…...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….5

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Hazard Identification: Explanation of 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 assembles, 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.
Safety Recommendations:
Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material
handling is inherently dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The end-user ultimately is
responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times.
Improper use could result in serious personal injuries.
Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, using or servicing the pry bar is a misuse of
the product. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
DO NOT exceed the maximum rated load (see Label 287 on product; also shown on p. 4).
Only use the pry bar on improved surfaces (concrete or asphalt).
DO NOT apply more than 150 lb. downward force on the end of the pry bar handle.
DO NOT hang on, sit on, or bounce on the pry bar while attempting to tip or hold a load.
ALWAYS carefully watch the load on the pry bar.
Inspect the pry bar before each use (see “Inspections & Maintenance” on p. 3-4). DO NOT use the device unless
it is in satisfactory condition.
DO NOT use the pry bar to transport loads. Only use the bar to lift an edge or a corner of a load.
DO NOT lean over the pry bar while using it to lift a load.
DO NOT use the pry bar if it is damaged.
DO NOT modify the pry bar in any way. Unauthorized modifications automatically void the limited warranty
(see p. 5) and might make the product unsafe to use.
Product Specifications:
Model Description Bar Length Caster
Dimensions Caster Type Maximum
Rated Load Net Weight
PLBS-5 Steel pry bar 5 ft. 5in. x 2in. Poly-on-steel 5,000 lb.
2272.7 kg
43.1 lb.
19.6 kg
PLBS-6 Steel pry bar 6 ft. 5in. x 2in. Poly-on-steel 5,000 lb.
2272.7 kg
45.4 lb.
20.6 kg
PLBS-7 Steel pry bar 7 ft. 5in. x 2in. Poly-on-steel 5,000 lb.
2272.7 kg
47.6 lb.
21.7 kg

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FIG. 1: PLBS exploded parts diagram and bill of materials
Use instructions:
To lift an object with the pry bar:
1. Slide the nose plate under the object. If necessary apply
steady pressure to the foot lever to push the plate under
the object; then
2. Carefully pull down the end of the handle. Make sure
that the nose plate does not slip out from under the
object.
Inspections & Maintenance: perform the inspections explained below and maintain the pry bar as described
to ensure that the unit is and remains in normal, safe operating condition.
If a problem is discovered during an inspection, restore the unit to normal operating condition
BEFORE using it again.
Inspections:
Before each use, including first use, inspect:
1. Handle and nose plate: look for regions of significant wear, cracks, cracked welds, deformity, corrosion, & rust.
2. Wheels and mounting hardware: roll the pry bar to confirm that the wheels and bearings are in normal
condition. Examine the axle pin, machine bushing and cotter pin. The axle pin should be straight and
undamaged. The bushing should be undamaged and allow the wheel it contacts to turn smoothly without
contacting the cotter pin. The cotter pin should be undamaged and securely attached to the axle pin.
3. Product labels: all labels should be readable and located as shown in the “Label placement diagram” on p. 4. If
a label(s) is unreadable or missing, contact Vestil to order a replacement.
Item
no. Part no. Description Quantity
1
33-514-004
33-514-005
33-514-006
Frame weldment
PLBS-5
PLBS-6
PLBS-7
1
1
1
2 16-132-020-001 5in. x 2in. poly on steel wheel, roller
bearing, for 3/4in. axle
2
3 33-112-013 Axle pin 1
4 33424
3
/4in. NR 18ga. machine bushing 1
5 65078
1
/8in. x 1
1
/2in. zinc-plated cotter pin 1
6 13-025-015 Handle grip 1
* 13-154-006 Replacement parts: complete wheel kit
Foot lever

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Maintenance:
DO NOT use the unit if repairs are incomplete! While servicing the pry bar, DO NOT modify it in any way.
A “modification” is a change that alters the product from original condition, like bending the structural members or
removing a part or several parts. Modifications might make the device unsafe to use and automatically void the limited
warranty.
Proper use, maintenance, and storage are essential for this product to function properly.
Always use the pry bar as described in this instruction manual.
ONLY install replacement parts supplied or approved by the manufacturer.
ALWAYS store the pry bar in a dry location.
Step 1: Remove any dirt or other matter from all surfaces.
Step 2: Inspect the pry bar as suggested on p. 3. If deformity, corrosion, rusting, or excessive wear is discovered, DO
NOT use the product.
Step 3: Perform all necessary adjustments, replacements and/or repairs.
Step 4: Make a dated record of any repairs, adjustments and/or replacements.
Label Placement Diagram:
The product should always be labeled as shown in the diagram below. Replace any label that is damaged or not easily
readable.
Label 287: Model, serial no., capacity
(applied to back side of plate)

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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”): bearings, hoses,
wheels, seals, brushes, batteries, and the battery charger.
How long is the warranty period?
The warranty period for original components is 90 days. The warranty period begins on the date when Vestil ships the
product to the warrantee. If the product was purchased from an authorized distributor, the period begins when the
distributor ships the product. Vestil may extend the 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?
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 environments;
Inadequate or improper maintenance;
Damage sustained during shipping;
Collisions or other incidental contacts causing damage to 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.