Vestil CUP-3131 User Manual

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2999 N. Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703
Ph: 260-665-7586 · Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] · Website: www.vestil.com

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MANUAL

CONTAINER UNLOADING PLATFORM, MODEL CUP-3131

Serial number ____________

Assembly Instructions ………………………...……..……. 2

Use Instructions …………............................ ........................ 3

Inspections & Maintenance ….…………………..…………3

Label Placement Diagram……………………………….. 3
Warranty …………………………………….……..……. 4

! WARNING: Improper or careless use of this product might

result in serious personal injuries. Any person, who might assemble,
use or perform maintenance on this product should read the entire
manual and apply the following:

o All persons who will use or care for this product must be familiar with

this material. Failure to read and understand this owner’s manual
before using or servicing the CUP constitutes a misuse of the
product.

o DO NOT exceed the maximum load rating of 485 pounds (~220kg).
o DO NOT use the CUP without the handrail.
o Completely unload the CUP before working on it.
o ONLY use this product if all safety and warning labels are in place

(see “Label Placement Diagram” on p. 3) and readable.

o DO NOT use this product if any damage or unusual noise is observed.
o ONLY use the CUP on compacted, improved surfaces.

o DO NOT modify the CUP without express, written approval from the

manufacturer. Modifications might make the CUP unsafe to use.
Modifying the CUP without approval automatically voids the warranty.

o Only qualified maintenance personnel should maintain or repair this

product.

REPLACEMENT PARTS:

We proudly use quality parts to

make the items we manufacture.

To order parts for this
equipment, contact the factory at
the phone number listed above.

In any communication with the
factory please be prepared to
provide the serial number of the
cart, which appears on label
287 (see “Label Placement
Diagram”, p.3). Vestil is not

responsible for any problems
that result from using
unapproved replacement parts.

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS:

It is possible that this product
could be damaged during
delivery. Therefore, you should
remove the packaging upon
delivery to determine whether
the cart sustained damage
during transport; then inspect
the unit closely. If you find

damage or see evidence of
damage, or rough/careless
handling on either the
packaging or to the product,
immediately
findings on the Bill Of Lading!

Also verify that the product
you received matches the
specifications as ordered.

record your

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FIG. 1

FIG. 2

Railing
socket

A

1. Align the posts (3) of the hand railing with the openings
through the steps, as shown in FIG. 1.

2. Slide the railing posts through the holes (see dotted
arrow in FIG. 1) and align them with the sockets (or
mounting brackets) on the underside of the stairs (see
FIGS. 2 & 3).

3. Turn the unit onto side A (see FIG. 1) and slide the posts
into the corresponding sockets/mounting brackets (see
FIGS. 2 & 3).

4. Place a lock washer on each bolt; then insert the bolts
through the holes in the sockets.

5. Using appropriately-sized ratchet & socket, tighten the
bolt (see FIG. 4).

6. Return the unit to the upright position.

Assembly Instructions

FIG. 3 FIG. 4

Mounting
bracket

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USE INSTRUCTIONS

Review this entire page before using the CUP-3131.
Contact the factory for answers to any questions that arise during assembly, or for information regarding optional features not

covered by this manual.

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To properly use a standard CUP-3131:

1. Only use the CUP-3131 on flat, level, improved surfaces.

2. The maximum load rating of this product is 485 pounds. Do not exceed the maximum load rating.

3. This product is equipped with casters that retract as weight is applied to the steps. The platform / steps should be level and the
base of the stairs should firmly contact the floor whenever the platform is stood upon.

INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE

Warning: Identify all potential hazards before beginning use and apply appropriate safety procedures du ring use.

(A) Daily inspections:

1.) Damage to or deformation of structural members, hand railing, casters and caster couplings, etc.

(B) Monthly inspections:

1.) Verify that all labels are in place and are readable (see diagram bel ow).

LABEL PLACEMENT DIAGRAM

* Periodically examine and clean each label (if necessary) to maintain readability from a reasonable, safe viewing
distance. Contact the manufacturer for replacement labels.

Label 287

Label 847

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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 repla

cement 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 servi ce.

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
shipping date; AND 2) a written request
any of the following methods:

for warranty service including your name and phone number. Send requests by

that displays the

Mail Fax Email
Vestil Manufacturing Corporation [phone] [e-mail]
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 1 year

. 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.

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