Maintenance and Inspections:
According to ANSI B56.10-2006only trained, authorized persons should be allowed to perform inspections of and
maintenance on the lifter. The end-user is responsible for ensuring that the lifter is properly inspected and
maintained.
Inspections:
DO NOT use the lifter if structural damage exists. Structural damage includes, but is not limited
to, cracked welds, warping or other deformation of the mast frame, the forks or deck attachment or the carriage
Restore the lifter to normal operating condition BEFORE using it again.
Inspection and maintenance personnel should engage the brakes and immobilize the carriage with the pivoting
carriage latch before conducting inspections or performing maintenance on the A-Lift.
The person(s) authorized
by the end-user (your employer, for instance)
to inspect the A-Lift must do so before it
is used for the first time, and before each subsequent use. If the lifter is infrequently used, inspect the unit at least
once every 2 weeks. Inspect the A-Lift for:
1. Fraying of or damage to the cable, such as a marked decrease in cable diameter;
2. Structural damage or deformation;
3. Proper functioning of the latch mechanism;
4. Unusual noise, binding or rough movement of the carriage when the winch handle is rotated;
5. Excessive wear of any part(s);
6. Noisy or rough operation of the castors;
7. Dirt or other matter on the surface of the lifter.
Maintenance:
the end-user/your employer must implement a maintenance program to ensure the proper function
and safety of the lifter. Page 9 of ANSI/ITSDF standard B56.10-2006 describes some recommended maintenance
procedures, and the following steps should be utilized in conjunction with those recommendations.
The end-user (your employer) is responsible for selecting and training employees to work on the
lifter. “Work on” refers to operating, loading, cleaning, servicing, maintaining, or repairing the product. ONLY
trained, authorized maintenance personnel or contractors should perform inspection, maintenance, or repair work.
Step 1: Tag the A-Lift, “Out of Service.”
Step 2: Conduct a “Before each use”. If deformity, corrosion, rusting, or excessive wear of structural members
is present, DO NOT use the A-Lift. Contact Vestil for instructions. If the carriage does not move smoothly
or makes noise as it moves up or down the mast, apply a silicon wax or silicon spray to the inside of the
mast frame.
Step 3: Remove any dirt or other matter from the forks and other lifter surfaces.
Step 4: Perform all other necessary adjustments and/or repairs. DO NOT modify the lifter.
The reader should understand the significant difference between necessary adjustments and
repairs, and modifications.
An
adjustment is a simple correction that restores the lifter to normal operating condition, such as tightening
loose fasteners, or removing dirt or other debris from the surface of the dumper; a repair refers to replacing
worn parts with new replacement parts.
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DO NOT use the A-Lift if adjustments and/or repairs are incomplete! Return it to service ONLY after
finishing all necessary repairs and adjustments.
A modification is a change that alters the lifter from normal operating condition, like bending the structural
members or removing a part or several parts.
NEVER modify the unit without the express, written approval
of Vestil. Modifications may render the lifter unsafe to use
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Step 5: Make a dated record of the repairs, adjustments and/or replacements made.
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