Vestil S-FORK User Manual

09/05 08-126-120

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VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.

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

MODEL S-FORK HOISTING HOOK

Serial number ____________

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

Exploded Parts Drawing & BOM …….................…........ 2

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that all employees understand and follow the following.

¾ Read and understand all sections of the owner’s manual before using

or servicing the hoisting hook.

¾ Ensure that all safety and warning labels stay in place and are

legible.

¾ Do not use the hoisting hook if any damage is observed.
¾ Always watch the load and the load hook carefully when the hoisting

hook is in operation.

¾ The lifting rigging must be fully retained within the hook’s safety

latch before lifting any load off the ground.

¾ Make certain that the load is properly slung and balanced under the

hook before lifting with the hoisting hook.

¾ Do not perform modifications to any part of the hoisting hook.

Doing so could cause and failure, and will void the warranty.

¾ Maintenance and repairs are to be done only by personnel qualified

to perform the required work.

¾ Do not use the hoisting hook to pull loads horizontally.
¾ Always secure the hoisting hook to the fork truck mast with the

safety securing strap before connecting a load.

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Operation Instructions ……………………….……......... 3

Warranty ………………………………………....…..…. 4

WNER’S

MANUAL

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

Every unit is thoroughly
tested and inspected prior to
shipment. However, it is
possible that the unit 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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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & SAFETY CHECKS – S-FORK

MODELS -S (W/ SWIVEL HOOK) AND -R (RIGID HOOK)

(A) Before each use inspect for the following:

1.) Visible damage to the casting, the lifting hook, or the clevis.

2.) Proper operation of the load hook’s safety latch.

3.) Excessive play in the load hook swivel (-S models only).

4.) The fork securing screws and the clevis bolt screw in easily.

5.) Apparent damage or fatigue to the safety strap (used to secure the S-FORK to the fork truck mast), or to
the safety latch at the end of the strap.

(B) Closely inspect each month for:

1.) Structural damage, deformation, or cracks to the body of the S-FORK.

2.) Signs of fatigue, cracks, or deformation to the clevis, the clevis attachment point, or the load hook.

3.) Proper operation of, and no damage to, the safety latch on the load hook.

4.) Excessive wear or damage to the fork securing screws.

5.) Excessive wear or deformation of the clevis or clevis bolt., .

6.) Signs of excessive wear or damage to any part of the safety strap, including th e strap hook’s safety
latch.

7.) All the information, safety, and warning labels being in place and in good condition.

(C) Yearly inspection

If possible, load the S-FORK to full rated capacity. Carefully observe the hook (and swivel on -S models) for
looseness and for deflection of any of the hoisting hook’s parts. After the load is removed, closely inspect all
parts and surfaces for fatigue or deformation.

EXPLODED PARTS VIEW AND BILL OF MATERIALS -- S-FORK

Item: Qty. Part number Description

1 1 08-145-003-001 Clevis (2-ton)
3 1 08-145-001 Lifting hook w/ safety latch (2-ton)
4 1 08-145-003-A Screw, clevis
5 2 08-025-004 Screw, fork securing, ¾” x 4” lg
6 1 08-145-027 Securing strap w/ safety latch
7 1 08-028-098 Casting

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