Vestil FTLP-5454, FTLP-5454-HR User Manual

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FTLP-SERIES EQUIPMENT PLATFORMS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL: FTLP-5454 FTLP-5454-HR
MAXIMUM RATED LOAD: 2,000LBS (~909KG) 2,000LBS (~909KG)

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.

2999 NORTH WAYNE STREET, P.O. BOX 507, ANGOLA, IN 46703

TELEPHONE: [phone] -OR- TOLL FREE [phone]

FAX: [phone]

URL: WWW.VESTILMFG.COM EMAIL: [e-mail]

NOTE: Compliance with regulatio ns, codes, and/or statu tory (non-voluntary) standards enf orced in the

location where the platform is used is exclusively the responsibility of the end-user.

Table of Contents Table of Figures

Product Introduction………………………... 2 Fig. 1 “FTLP-series Exploded Parts Diagram & Parts List”….. 4

Safety Principles……………………............. 2 Fig. 2A “FTLP-5454 Center of Gravity Diagram”…………….. 5

Safety Guidelines…………………............... 3 Fig. 2B “FTLP-5454-HR Center of Gravity Diagram”…..…….. 5

Inspections & Maintenance………………… 3 - 4 Fig. 3 “Mast Guard Hinge”……………..………………...……… 6
Loading and Using the Platform…………… 6 - 7 Fig. 4 “Proper Attachment of Safety Strap to Carriage”……… 6

Fig. 5 “Safety Strap Attachment to Platform”…………...…....... 6

Fig. 6 “Anchorage Points”……………………………………….. 7
Fig. 7 “Ramp Closure Mechanism”……………………………. 7
Fig. 8 “Product Markings and Labels”…………………………. 8

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Standard design features i nclude: fork pocket s that rece ive the tines (forks) of a fo rk lift; loading ramp; t oeboards;
textured flo or plate fo r improved tractions; and a safety chain to secure the work platform to the fork carriage to prevent
the platform from sliding off of the forks if the lift operator accidentally tilts the m ast forward during use. Optional features
include: mast guard; gu ard rails; and e ntryway-spanning chains. Dimensions and other p roduct sp ecifications appear in
the following table:

Model

FTLP-5454 54 x 54 (137 x 137)cm 7½ x 2½ (19 x 6.4)cm 2,000 (909kg) 300 (136kg)
FTLP-5454-HR* 54 x 54 (137 x 137)cm 7½ x 2 ½ (19 x 6.4)cm 2,000 (909kg) 410 (186kg)

*Includes removable handrails (2), entryway chains (2), and expanded metal mast guard.

: To ca lculate the weight of a “ful ly loaded platform,” select the sp ecific model you own/use, find the net weight of

NOTE

your model in the table above, and then add 2,000 pounds (909kg).

Platform dimensions

width x length in

Thank you f or p urchasing a fork-mou ntable e quipment loadi ng platform (“platform” or

“loading pl atform”) m ade

by Vestil Ma nufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”). Our platform s a re
durable, high-quality products that combine safety-features and reliable mechanics. Altho ugh
use and m aintenance p rocedures are relatively intuitive, all person s who might use o r
maintain this product must familiarize themselves with the instructions provided in this manual.

inches (~cm)

Fork pocket dimensions

width x height in inches

(~cm)

Uniform maximum

rated load in pounds

(kg)

Net weight in
pounds (~kg)

Safety Principles

Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical im portance of workplace safety. Howeve r, although Vestil diligently
strives to ide ntify foreseeable hazardous situations, this manual cannot a ddress every conceivable danger. The end-user
is ultimately responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times.

This m anual will acquai nt person s au thorized to u se a nd/or maintain this equipment pla tform with sa fe use a nd

maintenance pro cedures. Each person, who might use or perform maintenance on the equipment platform, must
read and understand every instruction BEFORE using the device or performing maintenance. Users sh ould have

access to the manual at all times and should routinely review the directions.

Employers are responsible for training employees to use the product properly. If you do not understand an instruction,
ask yo ur su pervisor or emp loyer for assistance, be cause fa ilure to follo w th e directio ns i n this m anual might result in
serious personal injury or even death.

Vestil is not liable for a ny injury o r property damage that occu rs as a consequence of faili ng to ap ply e ither: 1) th e

instructions that appear in this manual; or 2) the information provided on labels affixed to the product. Furthermore, failure
to exercise good judgment and comm on sense might result in property damage, serious personal injury or death. Such
failure is solely the fault of the person(s) using the equipment platform.

This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to classify personal injury risks and situations that might lead to property damage,
as well a s to draw attenti on to safety messag e(s). The reader must und erstand that eac h signal word indicate s 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.

equipment platform.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

Study the entire manual before you use the product for the first time and before each subsequent use

Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before
using or servicing the work platform constitutes misuse of the product.

. Read the

manual to re fresh you r u nderstanding of the safe use, in spection an d mai ntenance procedures explai ned o n p. 5. If
questions re main about the product after you fini sh rea ding the manual, contact Vestil for answers. DO NOT attem pt to

resolve any problems with the work platform unless you are authorized to do so and are certain

afterwards.

that it will be safe to use

Electrocution might result if the platform contacts electrified wires. Reduce the likelihood of electrocution by

applying common sense:

 DO NOT contact electrified wires with any part of the platform;

 DO NOT use the platform in an area where contact with electrified wires is likely;

 DO NOT use the platform close to electrified wires or other sources of electricity;

 Before using the platform, always inspect the usage area for unusual conditions that require special precautions.

Material ha ndling i s dangerous. Improper or carel ess ope ration might result in se rious pe rsonal inju ries
sustained by the fork truck ope rator, platform occupant, and/or bystanders. Apply to the foll owing suggestions to reduce
the likelihood of injury (unless law compels different action(s)):
 Contact the manufacturer of your lift truck to verify that the truck is ca pable of safely handling the fully loaded platfo rm.

To calculate t he weight of a “fully loa ded platform,” select the specific model y ou own/use, find the net weight of you r
model in th e table above, and then add 2,000 pounds (9 09kg). The width of your pl atform must be equal to or le ss
than the width of your fork truck plus 10 inches (250mm).

 ONLY use the platform as a means for lifting and transporting equipment NOT people.
 DO NOT use a structurally compromised platform. Examples of structural damage includes: broken/severely damaged

railings, mast guard, or fork pockets, and holes produced by rust or corrosion in the platform floor. Inspect the platform

before ea ch use according to the inspection instructions on p. 3-4. DO NOT use the platform unle ss it passes every

part of the inspection.

 DO NOT use the platform if the safe ty strap i s d amaged or missing; DO NOT lift the platform u ntil it is se curely

connected to the carriage of the fork truck with the safety strap (see Step 1 & 2 on p. 6).

 DO NOT attempt to lift a load that wei ghs more than the maximum load rating of the platform. The net wei ght, i.e. the

combined weight of everything supported by the platform including any person supported by the platform while loading
or unloading equipment, cannot exceed the maximum rated load of the platform.

 DO NOT stand beneath or travel under the platform while it is elevated.
 DO NOT use the chains, mast guard, or guardrails as a step.
 DO NOT use the platform to transport people! A person should only stand o r walk on the p latform to load and unload

equipment.

 DO NOT use the platform UNLESS each l abel shown i n Fi g. 8 on p. 8 is affixed to the platform, undamaged and

readable.

Inspections & Maintenance

Before each use inspect the listed components:

1. Snap hook (attached to th e free en d of the nylon sa fety strap): confirm that

the sp ring latch a utomatically closes securely against the tip of the hoo k as
shown in the diag ram to the rig ht. If the h ook, n ylon strap, o r latch i s

spring
latch

damaged, th en do not use the platfo rm until a complete, ne w safety strap i s
obtained an d attach ed to the platfo rm. Refer to steps 1 & 2 o n p. 6 fo r
attachment procedures.

2. [FTLP-54 54-HR] Handrails: che

ck the rails, rail wel ds, and poi nts of conta ct
between the rails and t he sl eeves welded to th e platform f or be nding,
warping and cracking.

hook

Nylon safety strap (item no. 1

on p. 4)

3. [FTLP-54 54-HR] Lanyard attachment points: check the anchorage weldment
(see FIG. 6 on p. 7) and points of attachment to the mast guard for bending,
warping, or cracking.

4. Product labels: all labels should be readable and located as shown in the diagram on p. 8. If a label(s) is unreadable
or missing, contact Vestil to order a replacement.

At least 1 time per month, inspect:

1. Fasteners (hardware):

 Mast guard hinge - bolts, nuts, washers. Replace all damaged fasteners.
 Gate – chains, sn ap hooks, welded D-rings (attachment point s for each chain ). DO NOT use the platform

until all damaged hooks and chains are replaced and damaged D-rings are restored to original condition.

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