Vestil FMDL User Manual

08/2010 rev. 11/16/2012 FMDL manual, operation instructions.doc

FMDL-S

PLASTIC BARREL HANDLER

BARREL HANDLER) ENGAGING BARREL HANDLER

ERIES SINGLE & DOUBLE EAGLE BEAK FORK-MOUNTED DRUM LIFTERS

SE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

FMDL-1 (E

FPDL-11-H (T

AGLE BEAK™)

OP ENGAGING PLASTIC

FMDL-2 (E

AGLE BEAK™)

DFDL-3 (E

FPDL-8-L (B

AGLE BEAK™, TOP, & BASE

ASE ENGAGING

)

2999 N

ORTH WAYNE STREET,

ELEPHONE:

ESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP

P.O. B

(260) 665-7586 -OR- T

507, A

OLL FREE

NGOLA, IN

46703

(800) 348-0868

FAX: (260) 665-1339

URL:

NOTE: C

IN THE LOCATION WHERE THE DEVICE IS USED IS EXCLUSIVELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END-USER

ENFORCED WHERE THE DRUM LIFTER IS USED, CONTRADICTS AN INSTRUCTION(S) OR PART OF AN INSTRUCTION(S) AND THEREFORE REQUIRES YOU TO DEPART FROM THESE DIRECTIONS, VESTIL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF THE INSTALLATION

Table of Contents Table of Figures

Product Introduction…………………... 2 Fig. 1 “FMDL-1 Exploded parts diagram and parts list”……… 4

Safety Principles…………………….....3 Fig. 2 “FMDL-2 Exploded parts diagram and parts list”…....... 5

Safety Guidelines…………………....... 3 Fig. 3 “FPDL-11-H Exploded parts diagram and parts list”….. 6

Use Instructions……………………….. 11 Fig. 4 “FPDL-8-L Exploded parts diagram and parts list”….… 7

Maintenance Recommendations……. 11 - 12 Fig. 5 “DFDL-3 Exploded parts diagram and parts list”…........ 8

Fig. 6 “Center of gravity diagrams”…………………………….. 9 - 10 Fig. 7 “Product label placement diagram”……………………... 12

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RODUCT INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing an FMDL-series fork-mounted drum lifter (“drum lifter” or “lifter”) made by Vestil Manufacturing Corporation. Our drum lifters are durable, high-quality products rigorously engineered for dependability and simplicity. Although use and maintenance procedures are relatively intuitive, any person who might use or maintain this product must be familiar with the instructions provided in this manual. Dimensions and other product specifications appear in the following table:

Model Description Compatible Drums

Eagle Beak™

FMDL-1

single drum carrier

FMDL-2

Eagle Beak™ two drum carrier

Deluxe 3-mode

DFDL-3

drum lifter: Eagle beak, Bottom grip & Top grip

FPDL-8-L

(“L” = low attachment

FPDL-11-H (

“H” = high

attachment

Bottom gripping drum handler for oddly shaped

)

plastic drums Top gripping drum handler for oddly shaped

)

plastic drums

• 30 & 55 gallon

• Open & closed head

• Steel, plastic, & fiber

• 30 & 55 gallon

• Open & closed head

• Steel, plastic, & fiber

• 30 & 55 gallon

• Open & closed head

• Steel, plastic, & fiber

• 55 gallon

• Open & closed head

• Plastic

• 30 & 55 gallon

• Closed head

• Steel, plastic, & fiber

Maximum Rated

Load in Pounds

(~kg)

1,000

(~455kg)

2,000

(~909kg)

Eagle Beak™ = 1,000 (~455kg) Bottom grip = 800 (~364kg) Top grip = 1,100 (~455kg)

800

(~364kg)

1100

(~500kg)

Overall

Dimensions in

Inches (~cm)

26½ x 46½ x 29

(67 x 118 x 74)cm

42 x 49½ x 29

(107 x 126 x 74)cm

26½ x 52 x 30

(67 x 132 x 76)cm

26½ x 56½ x 23

(67 x 144 x 58)cm

26½ x 48½ x 23

(67 x 123 x 58)cm

Net Weight in Pounds (~kg)

240

(~109kg)

340

(~155kg)

313

(~142kg)

160

(~73kg)

185

(~84kg)

Vestil Manufacturing Corp. created this manual to acquaint persons authorized to use and/or maintain this drum

handling device with safe use and maintenance procedures. Employers are responsible for instructing employees to

use the product properly. An employee and any other person, who might use or perform maintenance on the drum lifter, must read and understand every instruction BEFORE using or performing maintenance activities. Users should have access to the manual at all times and should routinely review the directions.

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.

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AFETY PRINCIPLES

Vestil manufactures several kinds of fork-mountable drum handling equipment. This manual

addresses the specifications, features, and capabilities of 3 product lines: 1) FMDL-series; 2) FPDL-series; and 3) DFDL-3. Each lifter conforms to the generalized specifications disclosed in this manual and fulfills our demanding standards for quality, safety and durability.

Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety. Each person who might participate

in the use or maintenance of the product must read this manual and fully understand the directions BEFORE using or

performing maintenance on the drum lifter. If you do not understand an instruction, ask your supervisor or employer for assistance. Failure to adhere to the directions in this manual might result in serious personal injury or even death.

Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either: 1) the instructions that appear in this manual; or 2) the information provided on labels affixed to the product. Furthermore, failure to exercise good judgment and common sense might result in property damage, serious personal injury or death. Such failure is solely the fault of the person(s) who acted without good judgment; it is not another responsibility delegated to manufacturers.

This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to classify personal injury risks and situations that might lead to property damage, as well as to draw attention to safety message(s). The reader must understand that each signal word indicates the seriousness of the described hazard.

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL 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 MODERATE

Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might damage the

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

INJURY.

injury.

drum lifter.

AFETY GUIDELINES

Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before using

or servicing the drum lifter constitutes misuse of the product. Study the entire manual before you install the

product. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of the safe use and inspection procedures explained on p. 9. DO NOT attempt to resolve any problem(s) with the lifter unless you are both authorized to do so and certain that it will be safe to use afterwards.

Electrocution might result if any part of the lifter or fork truck contacts electrified wires. Reduce the likelihood

of electrocution by applying common sense:

 DO NOT contact electrified wires with any part of the drum lifter, drum or fork truck;  DO NOT use or store the drum lifter in an area where contact with electrified wires is likely or possible;  Before engaging or using the lifter, inspect the usage area for unusual conditions and implement precautions that account

for those conditions.

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:

• DO NOT exceed the maximum rated load of your lifter (see Label on product; also see table on p. 2).

• DO NOT use a structurally compromised drum lifter. Examples of structural damage include: 1) missing, broken or

significantly bent drum-engaging arms; 2) broken, missing, or deformed safety chain/strap; 3) damaged or broken fork pockets. Inspect the drum lifter according to the inspection instructions on p. 9-10. Replace each part that fails to pass an inspection. DO NOT use the drum lifter until authorized maintenance personnel approve the lifter for service.

• DO NOT stand, or allow other persons to stand, beneath any part of the lifter or drum.

• DO NOT use the lifter to transport anything but drums matched to the specific lifter according to the table on p. 2.

• ONLY transport drums in accordance with the fork truck training you received.

• DO NOT use the lifter to transport a drum(s) over rough, uneven, or damaged terrain UNLESS the drum is secured to the

lifter with a ratchet strap.

• DO NOT modify the drum lifter or any component of the lifter in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from Vestil. Unauthorized modifications might make the lift unsafe to use.

• DO NOT use the lifter UNLESS all product labels (see FIG. 6 on p. 10) are readable and undamaged.

• In order for the Eagle Beak™ mechanism to work properly, each drum (including its contents) must weigh AT LEAST

50lbs (~22.7kg).

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NOTE:

FIG. 1: FMDL-1 Exploded parts diagram and parts list

Item No.

1 40-514-008 2 DIR-99 ½ in. x 2¾ in. hitch pin 15 CP-3/4x4-1/2-Z ¾ in. x 4½ in. pin 3 15-112-014 4 I-RS Ratchet strap [not shown] 17 65078

5 65125 3/16 in. x 1½ in. cotter pin 18 CP-1/2x1-3/4-Z ½ in. x 1½ in. pin 6 37-145-004 5/16 in. x 48 in. chain 19 45286 Trade size 11 hitch pin clip 7 N/A Cast loop for ratchet strap 20

Part No. Description

Eagle Beak™ base frame weldment

1 in. diameter x 4½ in. main clevis pin

Eagle Beak drum lip gripping mechanism (8-26)

8 40-514-006 9 40-514-018 10 40-514-011

11 40-516-001 Eagle Beak™ lower jaw casting 25 33474

12 40-016-052 Eagle Beak™ upper jaw casting 26 40-514-010 13 40-612-004 7/8 in. x 1-3/4 in. pin weldment

Eagle Beak™ handle frame weldment Eagle Beak™ channel frame casting Eagle Beak™ tube frame

13, 16, 25

14, 17, 17, 21

Item No.

14 CP-5/8 x 2½-Z

16 65125 3/16 in. x 1-1/4 in. cotter pin

21 22 40-014-029

23 11003 24 37018 ¼ in. – 20 UNC nylock hex nut

Part No. Description

/8 in. x 2½ in. clevis pin

/8 in. x 1½ in. cotter pin

FMDL-SPG Tension spring 33016 5/8 in. flat washer

5/64 in. x 1½ in. x 10 spring steel frame ¼ in. - 20 UNC x 5/8 in. hex head bolt

1½ in. (outer diameter) x ¾ in. (inner diameter) x 14 GA machinery bushing Drum side wall support casting

18, 19

22,

15, 16, 25

Beak™ mechanism to work properly, the drum and its contents must weigh AT LEAST 50 lbs. (~22.7kg).

In order for the Eagle

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