Vestil PLB User Manual [en, es, fr]

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Revised 02-08

2999 North Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703 USA

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] • www.vestil.com

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

OWNER'S
MANUAL

PRYLEVER BARS
Model PLB & PLB/S

Contents

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

Routine Maintenance & Safety Checks ............. 2

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

Warranty ........................................................... 2

IMPORTANT NOTES, WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that all employees understand and follow the following.

• Failure to read and understand this owner's manual
before using or servicing the cart constitutes a misuse of
the product. All persons who will use or care for this
product must be familiar with this material.
Warning: Using the pry lever bar in a manner inconsistent
with the instructions in this document could cause
serious personal injury and/or property damage.

• Users must be of suitable physical condition!

• They pry lever bar is intended for use on improved
surfaces.

• Comply with the established safety procedures when
using the pry lever bar.

• Only operate the pry bar from the end of the handle.
Never place your head above the handle.

• Do not exceed the pry lever bar's load ratings. Injury to
personnel or permanent damage to the pry lever bar or
the load could result from attempting to lift a load heavier
than the stated capacity.

• Do not apply more than 150 lbs. downward force on the
end of the pry lever bar handle.

• Do not hang on, sit on, or bounce on the pry bar lever in
an attempt to tip or hold a load.

• Always carefully watch the load that is being tipped.

• Be certain no part of the any person or object is under
any part of the load before lowering it to the ground.

• Do not use the pry lever bar if it is damaged or in need of
repairs.

• Maintenance and repairs are to be done only by
personnel qualified to perform the required work.
Consideration will not be given for warranty repair
charges without prior written authorization by the
manufacturer.

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 machines dataplate.

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected prior
to shipment. However, it is possible that the unit may incur
damage during transit.

Inspect the unit closely when it arrives. If you see
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 the timely claim with the
carrier for freight damage.

Also verify that the product and its specifications
are as ordered.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that all employees involved in the operation of this cart understand and follow these instructions!
The standard model PLB is intended to be used on approved surfaced to tip up an edge or corner of heavy objects so that lifting

equipment can get under the object to raise it off the ground.

Loading and Operation

Warning:

or property damage.

Caution:
Caution:

• The load rating of the wooden pry lever bar (series PLB-) is 4,250 pounds (for example, a 48" x 48" pallet which
weighs a 4,250 pounds), and the rating of the steel pry lever bar (series PLB/S-) is 5,000 pounds.

Warning:

could result from attempting the lift a load heavier than the stated capacity.

Caution:

personnel if you notice anything out of the ordinary.

Caution:

• To tip an object, roll the pry lever bar up to it and place the beveled edge of the steel nose plate under a point that
will support the weight of the object when it is tipped. Ensure that the edge of the pry bar is engaged under the load well enough to
prevent it form accidentally slipping out from under the load when it is tipped.

Caution:
Caution:
Caution:
Caution:

Using the pry bar in a manner inconsistent with the instructions in this document could cause serious personal injury and /

Only qualified individuals trained for proper lifting methods should be allowed to use this equipment.

Comply with the established safety procedures when using the pry lever bar.

Do not exceed the pry lever bar's load ratings. Injury to personnel or permanent damage to the pry lever bar of the load

Never use the pry lever bar if any damage is observed or if it is in the need of repairs. Notify your supervisor or maintenance

Do not hang on, sit on, or bounce on the pry bar lever in an attempt to tip or hold a load.

Only operate the pry bar from the end of the handle. Never place your head above the handle.
Do not apply more than 150 lbs. downward force on the end of the pry lever bar handle.
Be certain no part of any person or object is under any part of the load before lowering it to the ground.
Always carefully watch the load that is being tipped.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & SAFETY CHECKS

(A) Inspect daily for:

1.) Damage to the pry bar of the steel nose plate. (Cracks, bends or twists, etc.)

2.) Proper performance of the steel nose plat's wheels, i.e.: that the wheels and bearings are in good condition that the
axle pins are held in place properly.

3.) Proper tightness of the steel nose plate's mounting hardware.

(3) Inspect monthly for:

1.) Looseness or wear of the steel nose plate's rollers or axle.

2.) Integrity of the retaining hardware of the rollers.

C) Load-test the pry lever bar monthly by applying a force of 150 lbs. to the end of the handle under normal use conditions.

PRODUCTS' WARRANTY

30- & 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants for the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 30 days
(wooden units) and 90 days (steel units) after date of shipment. Any part that is determined by the manufacturer to be defective in
material or workmanship and returned to the factory, shipping costs prepaid, will be, as the exclusive remedy, repaired or replaced at
our option. Labor costs for warranty repairs and/or modifications are not covered unless pre-approved by the manufacturer of
warranty. The limited warranty gives purchaser specific legal rights which vary from state to state.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the extent allowable under applicable law, the manufacturer's liability for consequential and incidental damages is expressly
disclaimed. The manufacturer's liability in any event is limited to, and shall not exceed, the purchase price paid. Misuse or modifica­tion may void warranty.
Warranty does not cover labor or consequential damages including, but not limited to, business interruption costs, lost profits, or lost
business opportunities.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
The manufacturer has made a diligent effort to accurately illustrate and describe their products. However, such illustrations and
descriptions are for the sole purpose of identification, and do not express or imply a warranty that the products are merchantable or fit
for a particular purpose, or that the products will necessarily conform to the illustrations or descriptions.
The provisions of the warranty shall be construed and enforced in accordance wit the Uniform Commercial Code and Laws enacted
in the State of Indiana.

DISPOSITION
Our company will make a good faith effort for prompt correction or other adjustment with respect to any product that proves to be
defective within the Limited Warranty Period. Warranty claims must be made in writing within said year.

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VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

2999 North Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703 USA

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] • www.vestil.com

Contents

Instrucciones de uso.......................................... 2

Garantia............................................................. 2

ASEGURESE DE QUE TODOS LOS EMPLEADOS ENTIENDEN Y SIGUEN LO SIGUIENTE.

Revised 02-08

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

MANUAL DEL
PROPIETARIO

BARRAS DE PALANCA
Modelo PLB & PLB/S

Manteniemiento rutinario y comprobaciones de

seguridad ...................................................... 2

NOTAS IMPORTANTES, AVISOS E
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

• El no leer y el no entender este manual del propietario
antes del uso de la Barra de Palanca constituye un mal
uso del producto. Todas las personas que usen o se
encarguen de este producto deben de estar
familiarizadas con este material.
Aviso: Si usa la barra de palanca de una manera
inconsistente con las instrucciones de este documento
podria causar daños serios al personal y/o daños a la
propiedad.

• Los usuarios deben de estar en buena condición fisica!

• La barra de palanca está intencionada para uso en
superficies mejoradas.

• Cumpla con los procedimientos de seguridad
establecidos cuando use la barra de palanca.

• Solo use la barra de palanca desd e el extremo del asa.
Nunca ponga su cabeza sobre el asa. Nunca ponga su
cabeza sobre el asa.

• Nunca exceda la capacidad de carga de la barra de
palanca. Daños al personal o daños permanentes a la
barra de palanca o a la carga podrian ser el resultado de
intentar elevar una carga más pesada de la capacidad
tasada.

• No ponga más de 150 lbs. de fuerza hacia abajo en el
extremo del asa de la barra de palanca.

• No se apoye, se siente, o salte en la barra de palanca
para intentar volcar o aguantar la carga.

• Siempre vigile con cuidado la carga que está siendo
volcada.

• Asegurese de que ninguna parte de ninguna persona u
objecto está debajo de ninguna parte de la carga antes
de descenderla al suelo.

• No use la barra de palanca si está dañada o si necesita
ser reparada.

• Mantenimiento y reparaciones deben de ser hechas por
personal calificado para hacer el trabajo. No se
considerará reparaciones de garantia sin la previa
autorización por escrito del fabricante.

CUANDO PIDA PARTES DE REPUESTO

Estamos ogullosos de usar partes de calidad en el equipo
que fabricamos. No nos hacemos responsables por
problemas en el equipo que resulten del uso del partes de
repuesto no aprobadas. Para pedir partes de repuesto o
partes de sobra para este equipo, contacte con el
fabricante. En toda comunicación con el fabricante por
favor esté proparado para dar el número del série de la
máquina, que está indicado en la placa de la máquina.

iNSTRUCCIONES DE RECIBO

Cada unidad está totalmente probada e inspeccionada
antes de ser enviada. Sin embargo, es posible que la
unidad pudiese incurrir daños durante el tránsito.
Inspeccione la unidad cuidadosamente cuando llegue. Si
hay evidencia de daños o de maltrato del paquete o del
producto cuando está siendo descargado, anótelo
inmediatamente en el recibo de envio!
Es importante que quite el empaquetado del producto
nada más llegar para asegurarse de que no hay daños
escondidos o para poder hacer una reclamación a tiempo
con la empresa de transportes por daños. Tambien
verfique que el producto y sus especifications son las que
ha pedido.

PRY LEVER BARS

Series PLB & PLB/S

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