Vestil PLID User Manual

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

2999 North Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] • www.vestil.com

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Contents

Warnings and Safety Instructions................ 1

Replacement Parts and Receiving .............. 1

Required Tools and Time ............................ 1

Revised 09-07

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

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INSTRUCTION
GUIDE

POLY LID INSTALLATION
D- AND H-STYLE SELF-DUMPING HOPPERS

H-Style Hopper lid bracket installation ............ 2

D-Style Hopper lid bracket installation ............ 3

Installing the hopper lid ............................... 4-5

WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Ensure that all employees understand and follow
the following instructions.

• Failure to read and understand these instructions
before installing the lid constitutes a misuse of
the product. All persons involved in performing this
task must be familiar with this material.

• ALL contents must be removed from the hopper before
any work is performed on the hopper.

• Ensure that all information/safety/warning labels stay
in place and remain legible.

• 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 from 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 hopper’s serial number, which is
indicated on the hopper’s dataplate.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND TIME FOR
REPLACEMENT

• Pliers (to install “R” clips)

• Tin snips

• Time Required: approximately 10-15 minutes.

D-STYLE HOPPER WITH

POLY LID INSTALLED

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

It is possible that this replacement part could incur
damage during transit.

Inspect the parts and packaging closely when it
arrives.

either the packaging or to the part when it is being received,
immediately make a note of it on the packing slip!

upon its arrival to ensure that there is no concealed damage
or to enable a timely claim with the carrier for freight damage.

ordered.

If you see evidence of damage or rough handling to

It is important that you remove the part’s packaging

Also verify that the part and its specifications are as

H-STYLE HOPPER WITH

POLY LID INSTALLED

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H-STYLE HOPPER LID BRACKET INSTALLATION

NOTE: Retrofit lid brackets can be welded or bolted on. If bolting on, holes will need to be drilled in the
hopper chute. The holes in the brackets can be used as a template.

Bracket should be
flush with back of
unit.

H-Style Hopper shown with lid fully
installed.

Bend in bracket
and folded lip
alignment.

Rear hinge bracket.

NOTE: If retrofitting a lid, line the bracket up with the
back of the chute. Then align the bend in the bracket
with the folded lip.

Rear hinge bracket.

Optional
bolt holes.

Front lock bar bracket.

NOTE: Front lock bar bracket only needs to
be installed if you are going to use the lock
bar and lock lid to prevent unauthorized use
of the hopper.

Front lock bar should be 6” from the
front of the chute.

Align the bend in the bracket with the
folded lip (same as above).

*Caution: All holes in bracket should
measure the same height from the edge
of the chute.

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Rear hinge bracket.

Edge of chute.

Front lock bar bracket.

Front of chute.