Sumner PFAST Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PFAST

June 2014

Before operating this product,

read and understand this

Operator’s Manual.

Become familiar with the

potential hazards of this unit.

Contact SUMNER

if you have any questions.

WARNING!

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Index

Introduction .........................................................................................3

Gantry Components ...........................................................................3

Operator Safety Instructions ...............................................................3

GH3/4T Gantry Lift Assembly ......................................................... 3-6

1. Erect A-Frame ..........................................................................4

2. Assemble Components ........................................................ 5-6

Gantry Height Adjustment............................................................... 6-7

1. Unlock casters .........................................................................6

2. Adjust lifting handle location .....................................................6

3. Remove locking pins ............................................................ 6-7

Gantry Span Adjustment.....................................................................7

Moving Gantry Lift ..............................................................................7

GH3/4T Gantry Specications ............................................................8

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Throughout this publication, the words WARNING, CAUTION

and IMPORTANT will be used to alert the user to special in-

structions concerning a particular operation that may be

hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly.

OBSERVE THEM CAREFULLY !!

WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which could

result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which could

result in minor personal injury, product
or property damage.

IMPORTANT Indicates information or instructions that

are necessary for proper operation and/
or maintenance.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Sumner’s PFAST to meet your
pipe tting needs. The PFAST has a load capacity of
600 lbs (270 kg). Following proper procedures for use
and maintenance of Sumner’s PFAST described in
this manual will provide you with years of dependable
service.

PFAST Components

Sumner’s PFAST consists of the below components.
Before operating be certain that all components are
available.

• Vee Table (PN 785565)

• Bed Table (PN 785580)

• Side Table (PN 785560)

• Chuck Table (PN 785585)

• Chuck Adapter Plate (PN 785550)

• Wedge Support (PN 785578)

• Chuck Nuts (PN 785455)

Operator Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT

Read and understand this manual
prior to operating or performing main­tenance on this tool.

1. ALWAYS Inspect all equipment prior to use to
make certain it is in proper working order.

2. NEVER use unit If any part of equipment appears
damaged or does not assemble properly.

3. ALWAYS use only Sumner replacement parts. Any
replacement parts not supplied by Sumner
Manufacturing will severely compromise the
quality and safety designed into this unit as well as
invalidate the warranty.

4. As a precaution, ALWAYS wear proper
clothing when operating unit, including hard hat,
work gloves and safety shoes.

5. ALWAYS avoid horseplay around equipment, and
keep bystanders at a safe distance. Do not allow
children to operate this unit and always keep them
out of work areas.

6. NEVER misuse the unit. Perform only the
functions for which the unit is designed. Never at­tempt to operate the equipment at more than the
recommended capacity.

7. No riders on unit. This unit was designed for
pipe tting purposes ONLY and is not designed to
function as a personnel lift or carrier.

8. NEVER exceed rated load capacity.

9. It is not recommended to move the PFAST with a

load.

10. NEVER leave a load on the PFAST unattended.

11. ALWAYS use PFAST on a hard, level, smooth

surface that is free of debris and obstructions. Be
certain the surface the Gantry is on can support
the full weight of the intended load.

12. NEVER move a fully assembled PFAST using a

fork lift or other lifting device.

13. ALWAYS ensure load is not secured to the ground

before attempting to lift it.

PFAST Assembly

The following tools are required to properly assemble
the PFAST:

• 1/4" allen wrench

• 1/8" allen wrench

• 3/16" allen wrench

• 3/8" allen wrench

• 3/4" socket wrench

• 3/8" socket wrench

• 3/4" wrench

• 3/8" wrench

• 7/16" wrench

Step 1

Remove packing material from unit and set up on a
clean, at surface.

Step 2

Erect main mast using 2 screws (SCREW, HHC 1/2-13
x 1-1/2), washers (WASHER, FLAT 1/2 SAE and nuts
(NUT, INSERT LOCK 1/2-13) as shown below:

Step 3

Slide coupling upward and secure using screw
(SCREW HHC 1/4-20 x 1-3/4) and nut (NUT, ACORN
1/4-20) as shown below:

Step 4

Level unit by turning handles on each leg to lower or
heighten each leg as necessary.:

Step 5

Attach Chuck Adapter Plate. Rotate handwheel to
align upper screw with lower drive shaft.

Secure chuck with screws and lockwashers.

Step 6

Attach Chuck Mounting Pins by placing through open­ing on each end and sliding toward the center.