Vestil A-LIFT-R, A-LIFT-S-HP, A-LIFT-S, A-LIFT-DK, A-LIFT-PN User Manual

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Rev. 9/5/2017 A-LIFT, MANUAL

Vestil Manufacturing Corp.

2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703

Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868

Fax: (260) 665-1339

Web: www.vestilmfg.com e-mail:

A-LIFT Manual Winch Lift Trucks

HUsales@vestil.comU

Instruction Manual

A-LIFT-S A-LIFT-R A-LIFT-CB

Model Overall Size Maximum Rated Load Net Weight A-LIFT-R 24” x 35” x 68” 500 lb. (227kg) 136 lb. (62kg) A-LIFT-R-HP 24” x 35” x 68” 400 lb. (182kg) 140 lb. (64kg) A-LIFT-S 29” x 43” x 68” 500 lb. (227kg) 140 lb. (64kg) A-LIFT-S-HP 29” x 43” x 68” 400 lb. (182kg) 145 lb. (66kg) A-LIFT-S-EHP 29” x 43” x 79” 350 lb. (159kg) 154 lb. (70kg) A-LIFT-CB 29” x 47” x 68” 500 lb. (227kg) 396 lb. (180kg) A-LIFT-CB-HP 29” x 47” x 68” 400 lb. (182kg) 418 lb. (190kg) A-LIFT-CB-EHP 29” x 47” x 79” 350 lb. (159kg) 449 lb. (204kg) A-LIFT-DK (Optional Deck) 201/2” x 241/4” 25 lb. (11kg) A-LIFT-PN (Optional 10” pneumatic rear wheels)

20 lb. (9kg)

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.

Signal Words………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2

UTable of Contents

Hazards of Improper Use..………………………………………………………………………………………............... 2

Product specifications by model……………………..……………………………………………………………………. 3

FIG 1A: HP & EHP models have telescoping mast frame…………………………………………………………....... 3

FIG. 1B: Diagram of Assembled A-Lift……………………………………………………………………………............ 4

Assembly Instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5-7 Operation Instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-9

Inspections & Maintenance……………………………………………………………............................................... 10

Labeling diagram…………….……………………………………………………………………….…………………... 11 Limited warranty………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12

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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, UWILLU result in DEATH or SERIOUS

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS

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

Hazards of Improper Use:

Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, no manual can address every conceivable risk. The end-user ultimately is responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times.

INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.

INJURY.

MODERATE injury.

damage the product.

If this product is used improperly or carelessly, the operator and/or bystanders might sustain

serious personal injuries or even be killed. ALWAYS use the product properly:

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Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using or servicing

the product Umight result in misuseU. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and

maintenance procedures.

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ALWAYS inspect the Lifter before each use according to the inspection instructions on p. 10. DO NOT

use the Lifter unless it passes the inspection.

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Prior to each use, ALWAYS inspect the area where you intend to use the lifter. Inspect the area for

unusual conditions that might require special precautions. See “Notice” on p. 7-8.

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DO NOT use a malfunctioning lifter. Always perform the “Function Test” described in the Notice on p. 8

before each use.

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Regardless of whether the lifter is loaded or unloaded, DO NOT stand or travel under the forks and DO

NOT allow any other person to stand or travel under the forks.

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Inform all persons in the area that you are going to use the Lifter, and instruct them to stay clear of the

device and the supported load during operation.

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ALWAYS make sure that your clothing and body do not contact the mast structure, lifting mechanisms, or carriage during operation. ONLY operate the lifter from the “Operator’s Position,” shown in Step 2 on p. 8. DO NOT move the lifter or raise or lower the forks unless you are in the operator’s position.

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DO NOT allow people to ride the lifter.

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ALWAYS load the A-lift according to the list of recommendations that appears below. Failure to properly position a load on the forks (or platform) might cause the lifter to tip over and you could be injured as a consequence.

1. DO NOT exceed the A-Lift’s maximum rated load. The rated load (capacity) of your Lifter is posted

on a product label as shown in “Labeling diagram” on p. 11.

2. ONLY move loads using the forks or the optional deck platform (“load-engaging means”).

3. DO NOT handle off-center loads. ALWAYS properly center the load.

4. Start and stop gradually to avoid upsetting the load from the forks/platform.

5. NEVER tilt the lifter while carrying a load. All four casters must maintain contact with the ground when a load is on the forks/platform.

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DO NOT modify the lifter in any way UNLESS you UfirstU obtain written approval from Vestil. Unauthorized

modifications automatically void the limited warranty (see p. 12) and might make the lifter unsafe to use.

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FIG. 1A: Parts diagram

High profile (-HP) and extra-high

profile (-EHP) units. A-LIFT-R-HP shown

27a

34 and 34a

12 [NOTE: Forks shown attached to carriage rightside-up; forks can also be attached upside down.]

4 & 4a

-CB models: base configuration

-S models: base configuration

19 17

View of rear side of carriage

10a

10b

9 or 23 or 30

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SPG

N/A

Parts List

“Standard Units” refers to A-Lift-R, -S, & -CB models; “HP Units” means A-Lift-R-HP, -S-HP, and -CB-HP models; “EHP Units” indicates A-Lift-S-EHP and –CB-EHP models.

Item Description Part No. Quantity Item Description Part No. Quantity

1 Operator Handle A-Lift-1 1 18 Adjustable Leg (-CB

2 Loading Wheels A-Lift-2 2 19 5 inch Swivel Caster with

10a 10b

11 Fork Mounting Tube A-Lift-11 2 28 Not Available 12 Fork A-Lift-12 2 29 Deck (optional) A-Lift-Deck 1 13 Adjustable Leg (Straddle

15 Leg Lock Pin A-Lift-CB-15 2 33 Pivoting carriage latch A-Lift-33 1 16 Caster A-Lift-S-16 2 34

17 4 inch Fixed Wheel A-Lift-CB-17 2 35 Operator handle bracket A-Lift-35 2

Upper casting Inner frame pulley (large)

Large Pulley Large cable anchor bolt & nut

Cable (Standard Units) Cable (EHP Units)

6 Telescoping Inner Mast

Frame (only HP & EHP

Units) 7 Mast Frame A-Lift-7 1 24 Brake (optional) A-Lift-24 1 8 Decal Plate A-Lift-8 1 25 Fork Lock Pin A-Lift-25 4 9 10 in. Pneumatic wheel

(optional)

Carriage rollers 30x41

(EHP models) Carriage

rollers 33x55

base)

Lower casting A-Lift-14 1 31-32 Not Available N/A N/A

36 Load wheel bracket A-Lift-36 2

A-Lift-3 A-Lift-3a A-Lift-4 A-Lift-4a

A-Lift-5 A-Lift-EHP-5

A-Lift-6 1 23 Solid Rubber Wheel A-Lift-23 2

A-Lift-9 2 26 Winch Mounting Bracket A-Lift-26 1

A-Lift-R-10a A-Lift-R-10b

A-Lift-S-13 2 30 [-S models with 4-point

1 1 2 3

1 22 Legs - Standard base

4 4

20 Counterweight Base A-Lift-CB-20 1

21 Caster A-Lift-R-21 2

27 27a

27-SPG

34a

counterweight base models)

brake

(R models)

Winch Winch Handle Winch Spring

casters] 4in. caster – option A 5in. caster – option B

Small pulley Small pulley bolt & nut

A-Lift-CB-18 2

A-Lift-CB-19 2

A-Lift-R-22 2

A-Lift-27 A-Lift-27a A-Lift-27-

N/A

A-Lift-29A A-Lift-29B

A-Lift-34 A-Lift-34a

1 1 1

1 1

Assembly Instructions:

Vestil ships winch lifts to its customers in a mostly assembled form. The minimal assembly that is required differs by model, so follow the directions that correspond to your lifter.

If you purchased an A-LIFT-R or A-LIFT-S, you will receive 3 pieces:

1). Main Assembly

Support leg receivers

2). Box 1 contains: standard support legs (2), fork retaining pins (4), winch handle (1).

3). Box 2 contains: forks (2).

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