Vestil PAL-D/R User Manual

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

2999 North Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703

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Revised 11-07

A company dedicated to solving ergonomic and
material handling problems since 1955

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Fork Truck Attachments

OWNER’S
MANUAL

PALLET DUMPER / RETAINER
PAL-D/R

Contents

Safety Instructions for the Operator ................ 2

Installation Instructions.................................... 2

Operation Instructions ..................................... 2

Loading Instructions ........................................ 2

FAILURE TO READ AND COMPLY WITH OWNER'S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENT, LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH!

Routine Maintenance .......................................3

Location of Center of Gravity............................4

Safety Label Identification ................................ 5

Warranty........................................................... 6

WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read owner's manual completely before operating unit!

• Read and understand the owner’s manual before using the
pallet dumper/retainer.

• Ensure that all safety and warning labels stay in place and
are legible. See the labels page in this manual.

• Observe all applicable OSHA laws regulating the use of this
Fork Truck Attachment.

• Secure the pallet dumper/retainer to the forklift mast using
the provided restraint strap before use.

• Never operate the pallet dumper / retainer unless you are
watching it.

• Never use the pallet dumper / retainer if the cradle is in need
of repairs or in the case of a malfunction.

• Do not stand below any part of a raised pallet dumper /
retainer.

• Never exceed the 2000 pound maximum loading capacity of
the pallet dumper/retainer.

• Consult factory for uneven loading or overhung loading.

• Not to be used as a personnel lift.

•

WARNING

of structural load.

• Fork truck manufacturers are to be consulted when
accessories are used that affect the truck’s capacity and safe
operation. The unit’s load-loss and center-of-gravity will be
made available on request. See OSHA 1910.178(a)5.

: Never use the platform to lift or support any type

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected prior to
shipment. However, it is possible that the unit may incur
damage during transit. If damage is noticed when unloading,
make a note of it on the BILL OF LADING. Remove all packing
and strapping material, then inspect the unit again for damage.

IF DAMAGE IS EVIDENT, FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CARRIER
IMMEDIATELY!

• When elevation is not required, always transport the
pallet in the lowered position.

• Always transport pallet only in horizontal position when
fork truck is moving.

• Do not allow pallet to impact the floor, ground, or dumping
station etc., or there may be damage to the unit.

• Remove pallet and all loads before working on unit.

• Consult factory if adding or performing any modification

to the original equipment.

• Use only maintenance parts supplied or approved by the
manufacturer.

PAL-D/R

1

Improper use might result in serious personal injuries and/or property damage. Therefore, EVERYONE who
might use, perform maintenance on, or service the pallet carrier/dumper must read, understand and apply the following
instructions:
 This device is a [fork] lift truck attachment. BEFORE using this product, the lift truck should be marked: 1) to identify the
attachment; and 2) to show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with
load laterally centered. DO NOT exceed the center of gravity or maximum rated load of your lift truck.
 DO NOT exceed the maximum rated load of either the pallet carrier or the fork truck, whichever is smaller. The
maximum rated load of the pallet carrier is 2,000 pounds (909kg), which means that the net weight applied to the pallet
carrier, must not exceed 2,000 pounds (909kg).
 Secure the carrier to the fork truck with the safety chain. Wrap the safety chain around the fork carriage and fasten the
snap hook at the end of the chain through a link of a chain. There must be NO SLACK in the chain.
 DO NOT dump/release the pallet carrier UNTIL everyone clears the zone of danger. Instruct all persons in the area to
move to a safe location until after dumping is complete and the pallet carrier has been latched and lowered.

 Apply proper fork lift operation procedures applied at your worksite while using the pallet carrier.
 ONLY use undamaged pallets in conjunction with this carrier. The load supported by the pallet should be evenly

distributed, and should be secured to the pallet, if necessary to prevent the load or part of it from falling off of the pallet as
it is transported to the dumping location. The load MUST NOT overhang the pallet

Attaching PAL-D/R to a Fork Truck

1. Align the forks with the fork pockets of the carrier supporting frame (see “Blue portion” of FIG. 1, below); then drive the

forks into the pockets until the tips of the forks contact the ends of the pockets.

2. Secure the PAL-D/R to the carriage of your fork truck with the safety chain: a) Wrap the chain through and around the

carriage of your fork truck; then b) fasten the snap hook at the end of the chain through a link in the chain so that no
slack remains in the chain. Fasten the hook to a link so that the chain cannot unwrap and disengage the fork carriage.

3. Tighten both of the tine locks (see FIG. 1) securely against the top surface of both tines/forks (of your fork lift).

Using the Pallet Carrier

1. Raise the forks so that the entire pallet carrier (see “Yellow portion” of FIG. 1, below) is no higher than necessary to

avoid contact between the carrier and obstacles encountered along the travel path. Tilt the mast backwards to raise the
tips of the forks.

2. Align the tips of the forks of the pallet carrier with the selected pallet, and drive the forks through the pockets of the

pallet so that the pallet retainers stick out of the opposite side. BEFORE lifting the pallet, adjust the elevation and
position of the forks to secure the pallet under both pallet retainers (see Fig. 2).

3. Raise the forks to lift the pallet

and drive to the dumping
location.

4. [To dump items into a

receptacle] Raise the forks

Pallet carrier
release latch

above the side of the
receptacle (e.g. dumpster),
and drive forward until the
side of the dumpster is directly
beneath the middle of the
forks of the pallet carrier.
Lower the carrier until it rests
on the side of the dumpster.

5. Disengage the pallet carrier

release latch by pulling the
carrier release cable, and
slowly raise the forks to allow
the pallet carrier to tilt forward.

Yellow/light colored portion = pallet carrier
Blue/dark colored portion = carrier supporting frame

Tine/fork of fork lift

Stop pulling the cable as the
carrier begins to tilt forward.
If necessary to direct the trash as it slides off of the pallet,

6.

slowly drive forward while raising the forks.

7. After unloading the pallet, lower the forks until the carrier

securely latches to the supporting frame (see “Blue
portion” of FIG. 1, above). Raise the carrier off of the
ground to verify that it is properly and securely latched to
the frame, and that the pallet is still properly retained.

8. Return the PAL-D/R to its designated storage location.

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