UUUNOTEUUU: Compliance with statues, regulations, and codes enforced in the location where the product is used is
exclusively the responsibility of the end user. Compliance with any “Standard” published by non-governmental
groups like ANSI, CSA, or ISO is entirely voluntary, unless incorporated by reference or reproduced in law or
regulation.
Table of ContentsTable of Figures
Product Introduction……………………. 2 Fig. 1 AHA-2-8-8, 2-8-10, & 2-8-12 exploded parts diagram………………….. 5
Fig. 11 AHA-6-12-8, 6-12-10, & 6-12-12 exploded parts diagram……………. 15
Fig. 12 AHA-6-15-8, 6-15-10, & 6-15-12 exploded parts diagram……………. 16
Copyright 2011 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing an Aluminum Adjustable-Height gantry crane (“crane,” “gantry crane,” or simply “AHA”).
Each AHA conforms to generalized performance specifications disclosed in this manual, and fulfills our demanding
standards for quality, safety and durability. Although operation and assembly are relatively intuitive, all persons who might
participate in assembly, use or maintenance of this crane must familiarize themselves with the instructions provided in this
manual.
Each of the AHA-series variants listed below is distinguishable by load rating, beam length, and vertical travel range.
Specifications for each variant appear in the table below:
Model
AHA-2-8-8
AHA-2-8-10
AHA-2-8-12
AHA-2-10-8
AHA-2-10-10
AHA-2-10-12
AHA-2-12-8
AHA-2-12-10
AHA-2-12-12
AHA-2-15-8
AHA-2-15-10
AHA-2-15-12
AHA-4-8-8
AHA-4-8-10
AHA-4-8-12
AHA-4-10-8
AHA-4-10-10
AHA-4-10-12
AHA-4-12-8
AHA-4-12-10
AHA-4-12-12
AHA-4-15-8
AHA-4-15-10
AHA-4-15-12
AHA-6-8-8
AHA-6-8-10
Load Rating
(Capacity)
in Pounds
(kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
2,000
(~909kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
4,000
(~1818kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
Overall Beam Length &
Height in Feet and Inches
(meters & centimeters)
8ft.(L) 6in. (H)
2m 59cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
8ft.(L) 6in. (H)
2m 59cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
8ft.(L) 6in. (H)
2m 59cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
10ft. (L) 6in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
10ft. (L) 6in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
10ft. (L) 6in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
12ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
12ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
12ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
15ft. (L) 8in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
15ft. (L) 8in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
15ft. (L) 8in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
8ft. (L) 8in. (H)
2m44cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
8ft. (L) 8in. (H)
2m44cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
8ft. (L) 8in. (H)
2m44cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
10ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
10ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
10ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
12ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
12ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
12ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
15ft. (L) 10in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 25.4cm (H)
15ft. (L) 10in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 25.4cm (H)
15ft. (L) 10in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 25.4cm (H)
8ft. (L) 10in. (H)
2m 44cm (L) 25.4cm (H)
8ft. (L) 10in. (H)
2m 44cm (L) 25.4cm (H)
Vertical Travel Range in
Feet and Inches
(meters and
centimeters)
5ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 73cm to 2m 49cm
7ft. 8in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 34cm to 3m 10cm
9ft. 6in. to 12ft.
2m 90cm to 3m 66cm
5ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 73cm to 2m 49cm
7ft. 8in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 34cm to 3m 10cm
9ft. 6in. to 12ft.
2m 90cm to 3m 66cm
5ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 73cm to 2m 49cm
7ft. 8in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 34cm to 3m 10cm
9ft. 6in. to 12ft.
2m 90cm to 3m 66cm
5ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 73cm to 2m 49cm
7ft. 8in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 34cm to 3m 10cm
9ft. 6in. to 12ft.
2m 90cm to 3m 66cm
5ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 73cm to 2m 49cm
7ft. 8in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 34cm to 3m 10cm
9ft. 6in. to 12ft.
2m 90cm to 3m 66cm
5ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 73cm to 2m 49cm
7ft. 8in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 34cm to 3m 10cm
9ft. 6in. to 12ft.
2m 90cm to 3m 66cm
5ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 73cm to 2m 49cm
7ft. 8in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 34cm to 3m 10cm
9ft. 6in. to 12ft.
2m 90cm to 3m 66cm
5ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 73cm to 2m 49cm
7ft. 8in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 34cm to 3m 10cm
9ft. 6in. to 12ft.
2m 90cm to 3m 66cm
6ft. 2in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 88cm to 2m 49cm
8ft. 2in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 49cm to 3m 10cm
Base
Width in
Inches
(cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
Flange
Width in
Inches
(cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
4in.
(~10.2cm)
4in.
(~10.2cm)
4in.
(~10.2cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4in.
(~10.2cm)
4in.
(~10.2cm)
4in.
(~10.2cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4.66in.
(~11.8cm)
4.66in.
(~11.8cm)
4.66in.
(~11.8cm)
4.66in.
(~11.8cm)
4.66in.
(~11.8cm)
Net Weight in
Pounds (kg)
271
(~123kg)
280
(~127kg)
295
(~134kg)
283
(~129kg)
294
(~134kg)
310
(~141kg)
303
(~138kg)
325
(~148kg)
340
(~155kg)
353
(~160kg)
364
(~166kg)
373
(~170kg)
324
(~147kg)
360
(~164kg)
375
(~170kg)
388
(~176kg)
405
(~184kg)
431
(~196kg)
352
(~160kg)
421
(~191kg)
446
(~203kg)
475
(~216kg)
498
(~226kg)
519
(~236kg)
474
(~215kg)
510
(~232kg)
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AHA-6-8-12
AHA-6-10-8
AHA-6-10-10
AHA-6-10-12
AHA-6-12-8
AHA-6-12-10
AHA-6-12-12
AHA-6-15-8
AHA-6-15-10
AHA-6-15-12
6,000
(~2727kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
6,000
(~2727kg)
Adjustable Height Aluminum Gantry Cranes with Pneumatic Casters
AHA-15-8-8-PNU
AHA-15-8-10-PNU
AHA-15-8-12-PNU
AHA-15-10-8-PNU
AHA-15-10-10-PNU
AHA-15-10-12-PNU
AHA-15-12-8-PNU
AHA-15-12-10-PNU
AHA-15-12-12-PNU
AHA-15-15-8-PNU
AHA-15-15-10-PNU
AHA-15-15-12-PNU
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
1,500
(~682kg)
AHA Option Description
AHA-2/4-TLC
AHA-PNU-RF
AHA-2/4-V
AHA-2/4-V4
AHA-KIT
TOTAL LOCKING CASTERS (SET OF 4; ONLY FOR 2,000 & 4,000LB. CAPACITY MODELS)
RETROFIT FOUR-WAY LOCKING PNEUMATIC CASTERS (1,500 POUND CAPACITY)
8IN. X 2IN. V-GROOVE WHEELS (SET OF 4; 2,000 & 4,000LB. CAPACITY MODELS ONLY)
8IN. X 2IN. V-GROOVE WHEELS (SET OF 4 WITH 4-POSITION LOCK; ONLY FOR 2,000 & 4,000LB. CAPACITY
MODELS)
(2) COME-ALONG FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ONLY
8ft. (L) 10in. (H)
2m 44cm (L) 25.4cm (H)
10ft. (L) 10in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 25.4cm (H)
10ft. (L) 10in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 25.4cm (H)
10ft. (L) 10in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 25.4cm (H)
12ft. (L) 12in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 30.5cm (H)
12ft. (L) 12in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 30.5cm (H)
12ft. (L) 12in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 30.5cm (H)
15ft. (L) 12in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 30.5cm (H)
15ft. (L) 12in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 30.5cm (H)
15ft. (L) 12in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 30.5cm (H)
8ft. (L) 6in. (H)
2m 44cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
8ft. (L) 6in. (H)
2m 44cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
8ft. (L) 6in. (H)
2m 44cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
10ft. (L) 6in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
10ft. (L) 6in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
10ft. (L) 6in. (H)
3m 5cm (L) 15.2cm (H)
12ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
12ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
12ft. (L) 8in. (H)
3m 66cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
15ft. (L) 8in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
15ft. (L) 8in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
15ft. (L) 8in. (H)
4m 57cm (L) 20.3cm (H)
10ft. 2in. to 12ft. 2in.
3m 10cm to 3m 71cm
6ft. 2in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 88cm to 2m 49cm
8ft. 2in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 49cm to 3m 10cm
10ft. 2in. to 12ft. 2in.
3m 10cm to 3m 71cm
6ft. 2in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 88cm to 2m 49cm
8ft. 2in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 49cm to 3m 10cm
10ft. 2in. to 12ft. 2in.
3m 10cm to 3m 71cm
6ft. 2in. to 8ft. 2in.
1m 88cm to 2m 49cm
8ft. 2in. to 10ft. 2in.
2m 49cm to 3m 10cm
10ft. 2in. to 12ft. 2in.
3m 10cm to 3m 71cm
6ft. to 8ft. 6in.
1m 83cm to 15.2cm
8ft. to 10ft. 6in.
2m 44cm to 3m 20cm
9ft. 10in. to 12ft. 6in.
3m to 3m 81cm
6ft. to 8ft. 6in.
1m 83cm to 15.2cm
8ft. to 10ft. 6in.
2m 44cm to 3m 20cm
9ft. 10in. to 12ft. 6in.
3m to 3m 81cm
6ft. to 8ft. 6in.
1m 83cm to 15.2cm
8ft. to 10ft. 6in.
2m 44cm to 3m 20cm
9ft. 10in. to 12ft. 6in.
3m to 3m 81cm
6ft. to 8ft. 6in.
1m 83cm to 15.2cm
8ft. to 10ft. 6in.
2m 44cm to 3m 20cm
9ft. 10in. to 12ft. 6in.
3m to 3m 81cm
65in.
(~165cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
65in.
(~165cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
54in.
(~137cm)
4.66in.
(~11.8cm)
4.66in.
(~11.8cm)
4.66in.
(~11.8cm)
4.66in.
(~11.8cm)
7in.
(~17.8cm)
7in.
(~17.8cm)
7in.
(~17.8cm)
7in.
(~17.8cm)
7in.
(~17.8cm)
7in.
(~17.8cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
3.31in.
(~8.41cm)
4.00in.
(~10.2cm)
4.00in.
(~10.2cm)
4.00in.
(~10.2cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
4.17in.
(~10.6cm)
525
(~239kg)
538
(~245kg)
555
(~252kg)
581
(~264kg)
502
(~228kg)
571
(~260kg)
596
(~271kg)
605
(~275kg)
628
(~286kg)
649
(~295kg)
293
(~133kg)
297
(~135kg)
312
(~142kg)
300
(~136kg)
311
(~141kg)
327
(~149kg)
320
(~145kg)
342
(~156kg)
357
(~162kg)
370
(~168kg)
381
(~173kg)
390
(~177kg)
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SAFETY PRINCIPLES
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety. Employers are responsible for
instructing employees to use the product properly. UUUAny personUUU, who might foreseeably assemble, use, repair, or
perform maintenance on the crane, must read and understand every instruction BEFORE engaging in the activity.
Crane users should have access to the manual at all times and should review the directions as necessary. If you do
not understand an instruction, ask your supervisor or employer for clarification. Failure to adhere to the
directions in this manual might lead to serious personal injury or even death.
Although Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable hazardous situations, this manual cannot address every
conceivable danger. The end-user is ultimately responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times. Vestil is not liable
for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply the recommended maintenance and
use instructions that appear either in this manual or on labels affixed to the product.
This manual classifies personal injury risks and situations that could lead to property damage with SIGNAL WORDS.
These signal words announce an associated safety message. The reader must understand that the signal word chosen
indicates the seriousness of the described hazard.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, UUUWILLUUU result in DEATH or SERIOUS
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might
INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
SERIOUS INJURY.
MODERATE injury.
damage the crane.
UUUSAFETY GUIDELINES
Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before using or maintaining the crane
constitutes misuse of the product.
Electrocution might result if the crane contacts electrified wires. Reduce the likelihood that an operator or
bystander might be electrocuted by applying common sense:
DO NOT assemble or use the crane in an area where it might contact electrified wires;
DO NOT contact electrified wires with the crane.
Material handling is dangerous. Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries
sustained by crane user(s) or bystanders. Always apply the following:
Before using the crane, always inspect the usage area for conditions that might require special precautions.
DO NOT use a structurally damaged/malfunctioning crane. ALWAYS inspect the crane before each use according to the
inspection instructions on p. 22. DO NOT use the crane unless it passes every part of the prescribed inspection, i.e. do not use
the crane if it is damaged.
DO NOT attempt to lift a load that weighs more than the rated load of your crane model (see Table on p. 2-3; capacity labels
on product; label placement diagram on p. 23).
DO NOT stand beneath or travel under the crane if a load is suspended, and DO NOT permit any person to stand beneath
or travel under the load.
Inform all persons in the area that you are going to use the crane; instruct them to stay clear of the crane and the supported
load during operation.
DO NOT allow people to ride on the load or climb on the crane.
ALWAYS load the crane according to “Proper loading” recommendations on p. 21. Failure to properly load the crane might
cause the load to swing as it rises; a swinging load might cause serious injury to user(s) or others as a consequence.
DO NOT use the crane if any label (see p. 12) is unreadable, damaged, or absent. Contact Vestil for replacement label(s)
as needed.
DO NOT use the crane to transport loads; ONLY use the crane to lift loads!
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28-014-192
2 28-514-220 Leg weldment 4
3 33-112-034 ¾ in. x 3 3/4 in. clevis pin 4
4 28-014-987-002 8in. I-beam extrusion 1
5 28-014-190 2,000lb.max. rated load aluminum casting 2
6 28-112-007 ¾ in. retaining pin 2
7 33082 3/8 in. zinc-plated SAE flat washer 16
8 11107 3/8 in. – 16 x 1¼ in. HHCS #2 zinc-plated bolt 16
9 33622 3/8 in. zinc-plated lock washer 16
10 36106 3/8 in. – 16 zinc-plated hex nut 16
11 28-112-029 ½ in. x 3in. zinc-plated retaining clevis pin 2
12 45286 3/8 in. x 25/8 in. #11 Hitch pin clip 6
13 19213-B
14 192 13-A ½ in. – 13 A325 structural nut & bolt combination 8
15 33626 ½ in. zinc-plated lock washer 8
16 28-524-013 Top end cap weldment frame 2
17 16-132-249 GFN-8/2-S 4-way swivel lock caster 4
18 28-516-054 I-beam clamp weldment 4
19 08-025-007 Knob 8
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