Vestil Lifter-2 User manual

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Lifter-2 Worksite Lift
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, 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]
Website: www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: [email protected]
Table of Contents
Signal Words……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………2
Hazards of Improper Use………………………………………………..………………………….….................. 2
Assembly and use Instructions………………..………..………..………………………………………..............3
Loading the lifter……………………………………………………...……………………………………..............4
Inspections & Maintenance………………………………………………………………….................................4
Exploded Parts Diagram and Bill of Materials…………………………………………………………………….5
Label placement diagram …………………………………………………………............................................. 6
Limited warranty……………………………………………………………………………………………….……..7

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Signal Words:
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to direct the reader’s attention to statements about uses of the
product that could result in personal injury or property damage. Each signal word correlates with a specific
level of seriousness.
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 all hazards associated with the use of this product. However, material handling is
dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The most effective means for preventing
injury is for the end-user to exercise good judgment whenever using this device.
If this product is used improperly or carelessly, the operator and/or bystanders might sustain serious
personal injuries or even be killed. To reduce the likelihood of injury:
Read this manual in its entirety. Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling,
installing, using or servicing the product is a misuse of the product.
Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
DO NOT attempt to resolve any problem(s) with the product unless you are both authorized to do so and certain that it
will be safe to use afterwards.
DO NOT modify the product in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from Vestil. Unauthorized
modifications automatically void the Limited Warranty and might make the product unsafe to use.
DO NOT exceed the maximum rated load (see Label 287 on product).
Inspect the product as described in “Inspections and Maintenance” on p. 4.
BEFORE operating, inspect mast, carriage, forks/deck, cable/chain, wheels, and brakes for damage. DO NOT use if
damaged.
ALWAYS walk travel path before using truck to identify hazards:
DO NOT contact electrical lines or overhead objects with device or load;
DO NOT travel up/down inclines if an alternate route is available;
DO NOT travel over debris.
ONLY travel with forks/deck in lowest position appropriate for conditions.
ALWAYS center and evenly distribute loads on forks/deck.
ALWAYS secure load to forks/deck.
ONLY drive or operate truck functions from operator position.
DO NOT exceed maximum rated load (capacity).
DO NOT allow people to ride on device.
DO NOT lift loads over people; DO NOT permit people to walk beneath the forks/deck when raised (loaded or
unloaded).
DO NOT leave unattended UNTIL fully lowered AND unloaded.
DO NOT modify device in any way.

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Assembly Instructions:
The Lifter-2 ships in fully assembled form. However, the lifter can easily be disassembled. Refer to the exploded parts
diagram and bill of materials on p. 3, and then:
1. Disconnect the hook (on the winch cable) from the deck (5);
2. Remove the upright (2) from the base (1). Loosen the 4-handle bolt (18) and then lift the upright out of the
opening in the base.
3. Unfasten the jib (26) from the upright (2). The jib fastens to the upright by means of two clevis pins (10). Pull
the cotter pins (12) out of the clevis pins; then remove the clevis pins and separate the jib and the upright.
[NOTE: Reinstall the clevis pins in the bracket at the top of the upright and reinstall the clevis pins to prevent
the pins from being lost.]
4. Unpin the legs. Remove the (four) outer clevis pins that fasten the legs (3 & 4) to the base. Each pin is
secured in place with a hitch pin underneath the base. Each leg should still be fastened to the base.
5. Store the disassembled lifter in a location where it will remain dry.
Use Instructions:
The lifter can be used in either of 2 configurations.
1. Hoist with a stationary deck:
2. Winch connected to the deck: lifter to function as a manually-propelled high lift truck.
Configuration #1: Pulley pinned to end of jib with deck
resting on base
Configuration #2: Pulley pinned to jib above deck with
winch hook attached to deck lifting eye.
To change the location of the pulley,
pull the cotter pin out of the pulley
clevis pin and remove the pulley
clevis pin; then pin the pulley in the
necessary position on the jib.
Pulley
Cotter pin
Pulley
clevis pin
Upright

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Loading the lifter:
Configuration 1: Attach a load to the hook using proper hoisting practices. Raise the load sufficiently to be able to rest it
on the deck. The load should be stable, centered, and evenly-distributed on the deck.
Configuration 2: Fully lower the deck, if necessary and then set the load on the deck. Be sure to center and evenly-
distribute the load on the deck. Transport the load with the deck lowered.
Deck
dimensions Overall dimensions Service range of
deck
Service range of
boom
Boom
reach
Net
weight
20” x 20”
51cm x 51cm
36
1
/2” x 48
1
/2” x 90
9
/16”
92.7cm x 123.2cm x 230cm
14¾” to 70”
37½cm to 178cm
0” to 80”
0cm to 203.2cm
25
1
/16”
63.7cm
388”
176.4 kg
Uniform capacity = 500 lb. (227.3 kg)
Deck capacity = 500 lb. (227.3 kg)
Winch capacity = 500 lb. (227.3 kg)
Inspections and Maintenance:
Regular inspections and maintenance are necessary to keep the device in normal condition. Before using the lifter for
the first time, create a written record that describes its appearance and functions. The record should include detailed
descriptions about the shape and condition of the retaining frame members, casters, boom, deck, and the lifting
mechanisms (winch, cable, pulleys). Raise and lower the deck. Include observations about how the deck moves up and
down the mast as well as sounds produced as the deck moves. This written record establishes “normal condition”.
When conducting future inspections, compare those observations with the written record to determine if a component
requires repair or replacement.
Before using the lifter for the first time and at least once every 2 weeks, visually inspect the following
components:
1. Cable: look for areas that are fraying or severely damaged. For example, look for regions where the cable
diameter is markedly reduced.
2. Frame (boom, mast, base, deck): examine the frame members for damaged welds, severe rusting, cracks, warps,
etc.
3. Winch and pulleys: cycle the deck up and down. Watch the deck to make sure that it moves smoothly. Listen for
unusual noises and watch for binding or rough movement as the deck moves.
4. Casters: check each caster for excessive wear.
5. Hardware: examine the pins, bolts, nuts, etc. Tighten loose fasteners.
6. Hook: check the hook and the safety latch. Confirm that the throat opening is not widening. The hook should not
be cracked, twisted or distorted.
Maintenance: Implement a maintenance program to ensure that the lifter functions properly. Page 9 of ANSI/ITSDF
standard B56.10-2006, “Manually propelled high lift industrial trucks”, describes recommended maintenance
procedures. A copy of the standard is downloadable for free from the ITSDF website (see www.itsdf.org). Apply those
recommendations in conjunction with the following steps.
UStep 1U: Tag the lifter, “Out of Service.”
UStep 2U: Inspect the lifter as described above. If deformity, corrosion, rusting, or excessive wear of structural members
is present, DO NOT use the lifter. If the deck does not move smoothly or makes noise as it moves up or down the
upright, apply a silicon wax or silicon spray to the inside of the mast frame.
UStep 3U: Remove any dirt or other matter from the cable and pulleys and other lifter surfaces.
UStep 4U: Perform all other necessary adjustments and/or repairs. DO NOT modify the lifter.
UStep 5U: Make a dated record of the repairs, adjustments and/or replacements made.

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Exploded Parts Diagram and Bill of Materials
Item Part no. Description Qty.
1 42-514-022 Weldment, base 1
2 42-514-023 Weldment, upright 1
3 42-514-025 Weldment, frame leg, back 2
4 42-514-024 Weldment, frame leg, front 2
5 42-513-009 Weldment, deck 1
6 11108
3
/8” – 16 x 1
3
/8” zinc-plated
hex cap screw 4
7 21-113-021 Spacer, bearing shaft 4
8 37026
3
/8” – 16 zinc-plated jam lock
nut 4
9 68083 Steel e-clip for
5
/
8
” shaft 4
10 21-112-003
1
/2” x 1
15
/16” retaining clevis
pin 4
11 28-112-031
3
/
4
” x 4
1
/
2
” clevis pin 8
12 65078
1
/8” x 1
1
/2” zinc-plated cotter
pin 4
13 37024
3
/
8
” nylock insert nut 3
14 45283 #7 hitch pin clip 8
15 16-132-181
PH-8/2-RB-S-SB stem
caster 2
16 99-024-003 Guard, cover, endcap. plug 4
17 08-025-008 4” 4-handle bolt 1
18 21-024-038 Handle grip, rubber end cap 2
19 15-025-006 Grip, handle 2
20 42-145-004
3
/
16
” aircraft cable, 180” long 1
21 21-145-013 Thimbles, LLW 1
22 21-145-012 Cable anchor, LLW 1
23 28-027-004 Pulley, tear drop 1
24 42-516-004
Weldment, jib attachment,
bracket 1
25 99-027-003
Assembly, pulley with
bronze bushing 1
26 20-110-006 Roller bearing 4
27 11105
Hex bolt, grade A, zinc-
plated, 3/8” – 16 x 1” 3
28 37039
3
/
4
” – 10 zinc-plated lock nut 4
29 21-042-
002-001
Hand winch, foldable handle
grip 1
30 16-132-204
PH-F-8/2-S-SWB-ST stem
caster 2
31 08-145-045
Clasp hook,
3
/4” hook
opening 1

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Labeling Diagram:
The product should always be labeled as shown in the diagram below. Replace all labels that are faded, damaged, or
not easily readable.
A
B
C
D E
A: Label 598
B: Label 287
C: Label 527
D: Label 212
E: Label 208

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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 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 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.