Vestil SELF SUPPORTING BRIDGE CRANE User Manual

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VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.

2999 N. Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703
Ph: 260-665-7586 · Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] · Website: www.vestil.com

OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL - SELF SUPPORTING BRIDGE CRANE

Serial number ____________

Assembly / Installation Instructions ………………..… 2

Anchoring Instructions …………………….……….. .. 3

Routine Maintenance & Safety Checks ……………… 4

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 Self Supporting Bridge Crane constitutes a misuse of the
product. All persons who will install, use, or care for this product must
be familiar with this material.

o The load must be removed before any work is performed on the Self

Supporting Bridge Crane.

o Ensure that all information / safety / warning labels stay in place and are

legible.

o Do not use the Self Supporting Bridge Crane if any damage or unusual

noise is observed.

o Always watch the hoist and load carefully when the hoist & trolley are in

operation.

o The Self Supporting Bridge Crane must be lagged to the floor before

operating.

o The Self Supporting Bridge Crane is intended for installation / use only on

compacted, improved surfaces. Six inch minimum reinforced concrete in
required.

♦ Do not perform any modifications to the Self Supporting Bridge Crane

without the manufacturer’s approval. Failure to receive authorization for
changes to the equipment could void the warranty.

♦ 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.

♦ Do NOT use for lifting transporting or supporting humans.
♦ Do NOT use crane as a method of grounding equipment.

Inspection & Testing Procedures (hoists) ...…….…… . 5- 6
Exploded Structural Parts Drawing & BOM ………... 7-8
Warranty …………………………………….……..…. 9

WHEN ORDERING
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.

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

It is possible that this product
could 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
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.

make a

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INSTALLATION (AND/OR ASSEMBLY) INSTRUCTIONS – SELF SUPPORTING BRIDGE CRANE

Review this entire page before installing the Self Supporting Bridge Crane.
Consult the factory in the event there are any questions or problems at the time of installation, or for

information regarding optional features not covered by the owner’s manual.

The Self Supporting Bridge Crane must be removed from the shipping wood and securely anchored to a

concrete surface before use!

• Modifications or additions to the Self Supporting Bridge Crane without prior manufacturer’s authorization
may void the Crane’s warranty. The addition of ancillary equipment to the Self Supporting Bridge Crane may
necessitate that its load capacity be reduced.

• The installation must be made so that it complies with all the regulations applicable to the machine and its
location. The end-user must verify that the supplied equipment is installed so it will be suited to the
environment in which it will be used.

• Installation must be performed by suitably trained personnel with access to the appropriate equipment. The
electrical aspects of the installation should be performed by an electrician.

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For a typical installation of a standard Self Supporting Bridge Crane you will need the following:

1. A fork truck or hoisting means to unload the Self Supporting Bridge Crane from the freight truck and set it
into place.

2. A smooth, level, and adequately strong concrete surface on which to mount the Self Supporting Bridge
Crane.

3. Concrete anchors, a masonry drill, a masonry bit, hand tools, grout, and steel shims. Consult the building’s
architect or facility engineer to determine the best size and type of hardware with which to anchor the
machine to the floor.

4. An appropriate power supply circuit and electrical disconnect matching the motor voltage and current
requirements. The end-user is responsible for supplying the branch circuit’s required ground fault and short­circuit protection.

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To install a standard Self Supporting Bridge Crane:

1. Anchor the frame to the floor through the 11/16” holes located in the base plates.

2. Shim and/or grout under the full length of the frame sides.

3. Make permanent connection to the power supply, using an appropriate wiring method.

4. Clean up any debris, and verify that all of the information/safety/warning labels are in good condition.

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INSTALLING MASONRY ANCHORS

The most important factor in choosing the proper anchor is the type of load it will carry. Shear loads are caused when the
weight of the fixture exerts force parallel to, or along, the surface of the concrete. Tensile loads are caused when the fixture
exerts force perpendicular to, or away from, the concrete surface.

Because precise knowledge of the condition of concrete at a given location is typically lacking, the standard recommendation is
that the anchor you choose should be rated for about four times the load’s weight it will carry if it will bear a static load, and eight
times the load’s weight if it will carry a dynamic or impact load. Static loads are loads that merely sit or hang without ever
experiencing a change in load conditions. Impact, or dynamic, loads have forces that vary in some way, such as when a load is
driven across an edge-of-dock dockleveler or a speed bump.

The holding power of any anchor depends on: the quality of the concrete -- if the concrete is old and crumbly, the holding
power of the fastener will be reduced, and; its position -- if the anchor is placed near the edge of the concrete, or if two anchors
are placed too close together, the force generated by the anchor might break the concrete.

* An anchor should be placed no closer to the edge of the concrete than the distance equal to five times the anchor’s width .

Therefore, a ½" diameter anchor should be no closer than 2½" (½” times five) from the edge of the concrete. Also, two anchors

should never be placed closer than ten times the anchor’s width from each other. In other words, two ½" anchors should be at

least 5" (½" x ten) apart.

♦ Two types of one-piece, mechanical expansion anchors are popular.

Sleeve anchors have a steel sleeve on the shank, split at the bottom so it can expand. The bolt has a cone-shaped plug at the
base, and a nut on the top. When you place the anchor in the hole and tighten the nut, it draws the bolt upward, pulling the plug
into the sleeve and expanding it against the hole. Once installed, sleeve anchors cannot be removed. They are available in a
variety of head styles, however -- a removable hex head, an acorn nut, or either round- or flat-head screws.

The shank of a wedge anchor is similar to a sleeve anchor -- a solid shank, threaded at the top and with a cone-shaped plug at
the bottom. But the shank of a wedge anchor is grooved on opposite sides. In each groove is a rectangular shank with a spade­shaped wedge on the end. As the nut on top is tightened, the washer pushes the rectangular shanks down, which spreads the
wedges over the plug. A wedge anchor cannot be removed once it is installed. Wedge anchors always have a hex head screw with a
washer so the material can be removed and reinstalled.

* As a rule, use sleeve anchors when working with soft concrete or installing them in the mortar joints between block or

brick. Also use sleeve anchors when you suspect that the concrete may have voids in it. Sleeve anchors have a larger bearing

surface than wedge anchors. Use wedge anchors for maximum holding power in hard concrete.

♦ Once the proper type of anchor is determined, select the size of fastener that is closest to the size of the anchoring hole in the

product. Anchoring products’ specifications vary from one manufacturer to the next -- if the manufacturer's installation instructions
differ from the information in this document, always follow the manufacturer's instructions. When drilling a hole for a masonry
screw, it is a good idea to utilize the special bit sold by the screw manufacturer. Proper hole sizing is critical for optimal holding
power. Never use a dull bit, because it tends to produce a larger hole than the same size of sharp bit. When drilling large holes in
masonry, it is much easier and more accurate to start with a smaller bit and step up
protection and a dust mask should be worn when drilling and cleaning the holes.

• To install wedge or sleeve anchors, first position the material you want to anchor. Mark the
locations of the product’s anchor holes on the concrete. The product can be left in place if
there is adequate clearance to allow for drilling the holes. Use a hammer drill to drill the holes
in the concrete at the product’s bolt hole location. Make sure the holes are the specified
diameter for the anchor that you plan to use, and at least ¼" deeper than the length of the
anchor. Blow the dust out of the drilled holes with compressed air or a blow-out bulb. Place
the product over the anchor holes and insert the anchors into the holes. Use an appropriately­sized washer between the bolt head and the product if necessary to prevent the product’s hole
from eventually pulling over the bolt head. Tighten a sleeve anchor two to three turns to
expand it. Tighten a wedge anchor three to five turns. The anchor manufacturer’s instructions
might specify that the anchor is to be tightened with a torque wrench to a certain number of
foot-pounds.

• Installing a two-step mechanical anchor: For a two-step anchor, tap the

anchor into the hole, then position the item being mounted and install the

fastener. Again, use washers if necessary if there is a possibility that the product

could eventually pull off of the bolt head. Tighten the fastener until its head is

fully seated against the mounted item and secure in the hole. Do not over tighten

it, or you might break the fastener or ruin the anchor’s bond with the concrete.

Note: To determine the proper type of concrete fastener to use for a specific

application, consultation with the building’s architect or facility engineer
is recommended.

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