Vestil Manufacturing Corporation
2999 North Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703
Ph 260-665-7586 • Fax: 260-665-1339
E-mail: sales@vestil.com • www.vestil.com
Fork Truck Attachments
Revised 11-07 08-005-143
A company dedicated to solving ergonomic and material
handling problems since 1955
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
HOISTING HOOK • MODEL LM-HP-4/6
CONTENTS
Warning & Safety Instructions ................................ 1
Replacement Parts ................................................ 1
Receiving Instructions ............................................ 1
WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that all employees understand and follow the
following.
• Read and understand the owner’s manual before using
or servicing the hoisting hook.
• Ensure that all safety and warning labels stay in place
and are legible.
• Do not use the hoisting hook if any damage is
observed.
• Always watch the load and the hook carefully when the
hoisting hook is in operation.
• The lifting rigging must be fully retained within the
hook’s safety latch before lifting any load off the
ground.
• Make certain that the load is properly slung and
balanced under the hook before lifting with the hoisting
hook.
• Do not perform modifications to any part of the hoisting
hook. Doing so could cause failure, and will void the
warranty.
• Maintenance and repairs are to be done only by
personnel qualified to perform the required work.
• Do not use the hoisting hook to pull loads horizontally.
• Always secure the hoisting hook to the fork truck mast
with the safety securing strap before connecting to a
load.
• Consult the fork truck’s manufacturer for ratings prior to
using.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
We take pride in using quality parts on the equipment
we manufacture. We are not responsible for equipment
problems resulting from the use of unapproved
replacement parts.
To order replacement or spare parts for this equipment,
contact the factory.
In any communication with the factory please be
prepared to provide the machine’s serial number, which is
indicated on the machine dataplate.
Routine Maintenance & Safety Checks .................. 2
Exploded Parts Drawing & BOM ............................. 2
Operation Instructions ............................................. 3
Safety Label Identification & Warranty .................... 4
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected prior to
shipment. However, it is possible that the unit could incur
damage during transit.
Inspect the unit closely when it arrives.
evidence of damage or rough handling to either the
packaging or to the product when it is being unloaded,
immediately make a note of it on the bill of lading!
It is important that you remove the product’s packaging
upon its arrival to ensure that there is no concealed
damage or to enable a timely claim with the carrier for
freight damage.
Also verify that the product and its specifications are as
ordered.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & SAFETY CHECKS
MODELS -S (with Swivel Hook) AND -R (with Rigid Hook)
(A) Before each use inspect for the following:
1. Visible damage to the main body, the lifting hook, or the clevis.
2. Proper operation of the load hook’s safety latch.
3. Excessive play in the load hook swivel (-S models only).
4. The clevis bolt screws in easily.
5. Apparent damage or fatigue to the safety strap (used to secure the LM-HP to
the fork truck mast), or to the safety latch at the end of the strap.
(B) Closely inspect each month for:
1. Structural damage, deformation, or cracks to the body of the LM-HP.
2. Signs of fatigue, cracks, or deformation to the clevis, the clevis attachment
point, or the load hook.
3. Proper operation of, and no damage to, the safety latch on the load hook.
4. Excessive wear or deformation of the clevis or clevis bolt.
5. Signs of excessive wear or damage to any part of the safety strap, including
the strap hook’s safety latch.
6. Legibility of all the information, safety, and warning markings.
(C) Yearly inspection
If possible, load the LM-HP to full rated capacity. Carefully observe
the hook (and swivel on -S models) for looseness and for deflection of
any of the hoisting hook’s parts. After the load is removed, closely inspect all
parts and surfaces for fatigue and deformation.
EXPLODED PARTS VIEW AND BILL OF MATERIALS
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Item:
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2B
3A
3B
3C
3D
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Part No:
LMHP-STRAP
LMHP-SHKL4
LMHP-SHKL6
LMHP-CLHOOK4-S
LMHP-CLHOOK6-S
LMHP-CLHOOK4-R
LMHP-CLHOOK6-R
Description:
Strap & Hook
Shackle (4K cap.)
Shackle (6K cap.)
Clevis Hook (4K swivel)
Clevis Hook (6K swivel)
Clevis Hook (4K rigid)
Clevis Hook (6K rigid)