Vestil HOOK-BASE-32 User Manual
Table of Contents Rev. 10/17/2019 HOOK-BASE MANUAL
Web: www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: info@vestil.com
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
HOOK-BASE
Instruction Manual
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, use, and maintenance
comply with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product is used.
Replacement Parts and Technical Assistance:
For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts, labels,
and accessories, call our Technical Service and Parts Department at (260) 665-7586. The department
can also be contacted online at http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm.
Signal Words….……………………..…………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 2
Hazards of Improper Use…..……………………………………………………………..…………………………………..… 2
Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………… 3, 4, 5
Record of Normal Condition………………………………………………………………………………………………….… 5
Exploded View & Bill of materials………………………………………….……...…………….………………………….…. 6
Using the HOOK-BASE……………………………..…………………………………………………………………….. 6, 7, 8
Inspections & Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 9
Labeling Diagram……...………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Limited Warranty…...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
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Signal Words:
This manual classifies personal injury risks and situations that could lead to property damage with SIGNAL
WORDS. A safety message appears with a signal word that describes an improper/dangerous use of the product.
The signal word indicates the seriousness of the injury that could result from the described use.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might
SERIOUS INJURY.
damage the product.
Each person who assembles, installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual in advance
and fully understand the directions. If after reading the manual you do not understand an instruction, ask your
supervisor or employer for clarification, because failure to adhere to the directions in this manual might result in
serious personal injury.
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 most effective way to avoid injury from misusing this product is to exercise sound judgment
whenever the HOOK-BASE is in use
Improper or careless use of this product might result I serious personal injuries.
• Read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using or servicing the product. Read
the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures whenever necessary.
• DO NOT exceed the 4,000 lb. (1,818.2kg) capacity/maximum rated load. See Label 287 on product; also see Labeling
Diagram on p. 9.
• Inspect the product before each use following the instructions in Inspections & Maintenance on p. 9. DO NOT use the
HOOK-BASE unless it is in normal condition.
• Before attaching the HOOK-BASE to the coupler of a piece of towable equipment, inspect the coupler and latch.
Confirm that all parts are in good condition. DO NOT use the HOOK-BASE to tow equipment UNLESS the coupler
seats onto the correct ball hitch and latches properly. ONLY USE THE HOOK-BASE TO PUSH TOWED EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT PULL EQUIPMENT WITH THIS DEVICE!
• Whenever using the load hook, always test the soundness of the connection between the hook and the suspended
load before transporting the load. Lift the load a few inches above the ground. Load swing should be minimal and the
load should not shift. If the load is not stable while suspended, return it to the ground and adjust the load rigging.
• Minimize load swing. Position the lifting hook directly above the center of the top of the load; then attach the load to
the hook with appropriate rigging and slowly raise the load.
• DO NOT remove or obscure any label.
• Verify the placement and legibility of all labels shown in the Labeling Diagram on p. 9. DO NOT use this device
UNLESS all product labels are easily readable and undamaged.
• DO NOT ride, or sit, on the HOOK-BASE.
• DO NOT use the HOOK-BASE to tow anything while people are onboard.
• DO NOT use the lifting hook to lift any apparatus that supports people, such as a work platform.
• DO NOT leave towed equipment attached to the HOOK-BASE. Properly immobilize the equipment (e.g. with wheel
chocks) and disengage it from the towing attachment when towing is finished.
• DO NOT leave suspended loads unattended. Always disengage any load suspended from the lifting hook before
leaving it unattended.
• DO NOT modify the HOOK-BASE without written approval from Vestil. Unauthorized modifications automatically
void the Limited Warranty (p. 10) and might make the HOOK-BASE unsafe to use.
• ONLY raise the forks as high as necessary to put the trailer in a horizontal (level) position for towing.
• If using the hoist hook attachment to lift loads, only raise the forks as high as necessary to raise the load off of the
ground and to avoid contact with objects in the path of travel.
• DO NOT use the HOOK-BASE to transport anything but trailers or equipment designed to be towed. The towing
attachment, e.g. ball or pintle hook, should match the towing adapter on the trailer or other towable equipment.
• Use this HOOK-BASE consistently with the fork truck training you received.
• DO NOT use the unit UNLESS all product labels are easily readable and undamaged. See Labeling Diagram on p. 9.
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40”
101.6cm
36”
91.4cm
323/8”
82.2cm
0.77”
2.0cm
19.91”
50.6cm
4,000 lb.
1,818.2kg
88 lb.
(40kg)
46”
116.8cm
42”
106.7cm
383/8”
97.5cm
0.74”
1.9cm
23.08”
58.6cm
4,000 lb.
1,818.2kg
96 lb.
(43.6 kg)
52”
132.1cm
48”
121.9cm
443/8”
112.7cm
0.72”
1.8cm
26.23”
66.6cm
4,000 lb.
1,818.2kg
105 lb.
(47.7 kg)
4219/32”
108.2cm
40”
101.6cm
36”
91.4cm
373/16”
94.5cm
0.90”
2.3cm
21.52”
54.0cm
4,000 lb.
1,818.2kg
98 lb.
(44.5 kg)
4819/32”
123.4cm
46”
116.8cm
42”
106.7cm
433/16”
109.7cm
0.87”
2.2cm
24.85”
63.1cm
4,000 lb.
1,818.2kg
106 lb.
(48.2 kg)
5419/32”
138.7cm
52”
132.1cm
48”
121.9cm
493/16”
124.9cm
0.86”
2.2cm
28.12”
71.4cm
4,000 lb.
1,818.2kg
114 lb.
(51.8 kg)
HOOK-BASE only—
HOOK-BASE with 3-Ball
Specifications:
Dimensions and other specifications of each standard model HOOK-BASE appear in the diagrams and tables
below and on pages 4 & 5.
Model A B C D E Capacity Net Weight
HOOK-BASE-32
HOOK-BASE-38
HOOK-BASE-44
Model A B C D E F Capacity Net Weight
HOOK-BASE-32
HOOK-BASE-38
HOOK-BASE-44
No towing or lifting
attachments.
Hitch Attachment.
Installation instructions
on p. 7.
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