Vestil PLDL-LD, PLDL-HD Instruction Manual

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PLDL-SERIES PLATE AND SLAB DOLLIES

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLDL-LD (LIGHT DUTY) PLDL-HD (HEAVY DUTY MODELS;
SHOWN WITH PNEUMATIC WHEELS)

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.

P.O. BOX 507, ANGOLA, IN 46703

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

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

NOTE: Compliance with regulations, codes, and/or statutory (non-voluntary) standards enforced in the

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

Table of Contents Table of Figures

Product Introduction………………………... 2 FIG 1A: Exploded Parts Diagram and Parts List for

Safety Principles……………………............. 2 Heavy-Duty Models….………… …………………. 3

Use Instructions………................................ 4 FIG 1B: Exploded Parts Diagram and Parts List for

Inspections & Maintenance………………… 4 Light-Duty Model…………………………………… 3

2999 NORTH WAYNE STREET

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

NOTE: “LD” denotes a light-duty model; “HD” is used to identify heavy-duty model(s)

Maximum Rated Load

Model

PLDL-LD-2-4PP 350 (~159kg) 4 (~10cm)
PLDL-HD-4-8MR 1200 (~545kg) 8 (~20cm) Rubber-on-steel
PLDL-HD-4-8PS 1500 (~682kg) 8 (~20cm)
PLDL-HD-4-8GFN 1500 (~682kg) 8 (~20cm) Plastic
PLDL-HD-4-10PN 750 (~341kg) 10 (~25cm) Pneumatic
PLDL-HD-4-10FF 500 (~227kg) 10 (~25cm) Foam-filled

Thank you for purchasing a PLDL-series “Plate and slab material dolly” made by Vesti
Manufacturing Corporation. Vestil manufactures several distinct models, and each doll
conforms to the generalized specifications disclosed in this manual. Our dollies are durable
high-quality products rigorously engineered for dependability and simplicity.

Although use and maintenance procedures are intuitively obvious, any person who might us
or maintain this product must be familiar with the instructions provided in this manual.

Dimensions and other product specifications appear in the following table:

Net weight

in pounds

(~kg)

9 (~4kg)
32 (~15kg)
32 (~15kg)
30 (~14kg)
26 (~12kg)
26 (~12kg)

in Pounds (~kg)

Wheel Diameter

in Inches (~cm)

Wheel Type

Polyurethane-on­polyurethane

Polyurethane-on­steel

Dimensions in

Inches (~cm)

9½ x 7 x 10
~(24 x 18 x 25)
13¼ x 11 x 12
~(34 x 28 x 30)
13¼ x 11 x 12
~(34 x 28 x 30)
13¼ x 11 x 12
~(34 x 28 x 30)
14¼ x 13 x 12
~(36 x 33 x 30)
14¼ x 13 x 12
~(36 x 33 x 30)

Vestil Manufacturing Corp. created this manual to acquaint owners and end-users of our dollies with recommended
use and maintenance procedures. Users should have access to the manual at all times and should review the
directions when necessary. Although Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable, hazardous situations, this manual
cannot address every conceivable danger. The end-user is ultimately responsible for exercising sound judgment at all
times.

SAFETY PRINCIPLES

Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety. Each person who might
participate in the assembly, installation, use or maintenance of the product must read this manual and fully

understand the directions BEFORE using the product and before performing maintenance on it. Failure to
adhere to the instructions in this manual might lead to serious personal injury.

Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to heed the instructions
in this manual. Furthermore, failure to exercise good judgment and common sense may result in either property
damage or serious personal injury or both. Such failure is solely the fault of the person(s) who acted without good
judgment; it is not yet another liability of the manufacturer.

This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to classify personal injury risks or situations that might lead to property damage,
as well as to draw attention to safety message(s). The reader must understand that each signal word indicates a
specific level of seriousness about the hazard described.

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

INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.

INJURY.

injury.

Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as use(s) that might damage the

cargo restraining beam.

Each p

erson who uses the dolly should study the entire manual before using the product for the first time.

Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before using or performing maintenance
on the dolly constitutes misuse of the product

understanding of the use / maintenance procedures explained on p. 4. DO NOT attempt to resolve any problems with the
product unless you are authorized to do so and are certain

. When necessary, read the manual again to refresh your

that it will be safe to use afterwards.

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