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Table of Contents

 

Rev. 2/4/2021 

AHA MANUAL 

Table of Contents

 

Copyright 2020 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. 

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AHA-

SERIES 

A

LUMINUM 

A

DJUSTABLE

-H

EIGHT 

G

ANTRY 

C

RANE

 

I

NSTRUCTION 

M

ANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receiving Instructions  

After  delivery,  remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine whether it 

sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered, record a complete description of it on the bill of lading. If 

the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.

 

 

NOTE:

 

The end-user is solely responsible for confirming that product design, use, and maintenance comply with laws, 

regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product is used.

 

 

Technical Service & Replacement Parts  

  For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts, labels, and 

accessories, call our Technical Service and Parts Department at (260) 665-7586. The department can also be 

contacted online at 

http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm

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Electronic copies of Instruction Manuals 

  Additional copies of this instruction manual may be downloaded from 

https://www.vestil.com/page-manuals.php

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Table of Contents

 

 

                                                 

Table of Figures

 

 

Specifications

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FIG. 1

 Exploded view: AHA-2-8-8, 2-8-10, & 2-8-12 ………………….…….… 

5

 

 

Signal Words

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4

 

   

FIG. 2

 Exploded View AHA-2-10-8, 2-10-10, & 2-10-12………..…………….. 

6

 

 

Safety Instructions

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FIG. 3

 Exploded View AHA-2-12-8, 2-12-10, & 2-12-12…………….……….. 

7

    

 

Assembling the Crane

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FIG. 4

 Exploded View AHA-2-15-8, 2-15-10, & 2-15-12…..……...………….. 

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Using the Crane

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FIG. 5

 Exploded View AHA-4-8-8, AHA-4-8-10, & AHA-4-8-12………...….… 

9

 

 

Record of Satisfactory Condition

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FIG. 6

 Exploded View AHA-4-10-8, AHA-4-10-10, & AHA-4-10-12 ……..….

10

 

 

National Standards

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22

 

 

FIG. 7

 Exploded View AHA-4-12-8, AHA-4-12-10, & AHA-4-12-12 ……….... 

11

 

 

Inspections & Maintenance

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FIG. 8

 Exploded View AHA-4-15-8, AHA-4-15-10, & AHA-4-15-12 ……....... 

12

 

 

Labeling Diagram

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FIG. 9

 Exploded View AHA-6-8-8, AHA-6-8-10, & AHA-6-8-12 ……...…..…. 

13

 

 

Limited Warranty

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24

 

 

FIG. 10

 Exploded View AHA-6-10-8, AHA-6-10-10, & AHA-6-10-12.……..… 

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FIG. 11

 Exploded View AHA-6-12-8, AHA-6-12-10, & AHA-6-12-12 ……..… 

15

 

 

 

    

FIG. 12

 Exploded View AHA-6-15-8, AHA-6-15-10, & AHA-6-15-12 ……..… 

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Vestil Manufacturing Corp. 

2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703 

Telephone: (260) 665-7586  -or-  Toll Free (800) 348-0868 

Fax: (260) 665-1339 

Website: 

www.vestil.com

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Summary of Contents for AHA Series

Page 1: ...l copies of this instruction manual may be downloaded from https www vestil com page manuals php Table of Contents Table of Figures Specifications 2 3 4 FIG 1 Exploded view AHA 2 8 8 2 8 10 2 8 12 5 S...

Page 2: ...65 8 cm 2 000 lb 909 kg 287 lb 130 5 kg AHA 2 10 8 53 3 4 in 136 5 cm 120 in 304 8 cm 96 1 4 in 244 5 cm 6 in 15 2 cm 74 104 in 188 264 2 cm 68 98 in 172 7 248 9 cm 2 000 lb 909 kg 272 lb 123 6 kg AHA...

Page 3: ...6 in 164 3 cm 144 in 365 8 cm 120 1 4 in 305 4 cm 12 in 30 5 cm 110 134 in 279 4 340 4 cm 98 122 in 248 9 309 9 cm 6 000 lb 2 727 kg 775 lb 352 3 kg AHA 6 12 12 64 11 16 in 164 3 cm 144 in 365 8 cm 12...

Page 4: ...tion with the crane Material handling is dangerous Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries To reduce the risk of injury Inspect the usage area each time the crane is u...

Page 5: ...ed SAE flat washer 32 6 11107 3 8 in 16 x 1 HHCS 2 zinc plated bolt 16 7 33622 3 8 in zinc plated lock washer 16 8 36106 3 8 in 16 zinc plated hex nut 16 9 33626 in zinc plated lock washer 8 10 45286...

Page 6: ...asher 32 6 11107 3 8 in 16 x 1 HHCS 2 zinc plated bolt 16 7 33622 3 8 in zinc plated lock washer 16 8 36106 3 8 in 16 zinc plated hex nut 16 9 33626 in zinc plated lock washer 8 10 45286 1 8 in x 2 5...

Page 7: ...bolt 16 7 33622 3 8 in zinc plated lock washer 16 8 36106 3 8 in 16 zinc plated hex nut 16 9 45286 1 8 in x 2 5 8 in 11 hitch pin clip 4 10 33626 in zinc plated lock washer 8 11 28 516 054 I beam clam...

Page 8: ...ed bolt 16 7 33622 3 8 in zinc plated lock washer 16 8 36106 3 8 in 16 zinc plated hex nut 16 9 45286 1 8 in x 2 5 8 in 11 hitch pin clip 4 10 33626 in zinc plated lock washer 8 11 28 516 054 I beam c...

Page 9: ...96 in L aluminum I beam 1 5 33626 in zinc plated lock washer 8 6 13 11134585 in 13 x 2 in A325 galvanized structural nut bolt combo in 13 A325 galvanized structural nut bolt combo 8 7 45286 1 8 in x...

Page 10: ...x 120 in L aluminum I beam 1 5 33626 in zinc plated lock washer 8 6 13 11134585 in 13 x 2 in A325 galvanized structural nut bolt combo in 13 A325 galvanized structural nut bolt combo 8 7 45286 1 8 in...

Page 11: ...5 33626 in zinc plated lock washer 8 6 13 11134585 in 13 x 2 in A325 galvanized structural nut bolt combo in 13 A325 galvanized structural nut bolt combo 8 7 45286 1 8 in x 2 5 8 in 11 hitch pin clip...

Page 12: ...washer 8 5 12 11134585 in 13 x 2 in A325 galvanized structural nut bolt in 13 A325 galvanized structural nut bolt 8 6 45286 1 8 in x 2 5 8 in 11 hitch pin clip 4 7 28 112 031 Pin clevis in x 4 1 4 in...

Page 13: ...in L aluminum I beam 1 5 28 516 054 I beam clamp weldment 4 6 28 514 233 28 514 234 28 514 235 Adjustable upright weldment when ordering replacements only sold as a pair AHA 6 8 8 AHA 6 8 10 AHA 6 8 1...

Page 14: ...lamp weldment 4 5 28 514 233 28 514 234 28 514 235 Adjustable upright weldment when ordering replacements only sold as a pair AHA 6 10 8 AHA 6 10 10 AHA 6 10 12 2 2 2 6 16 132 064 8in x 3in phenolic 4...

Page 15: ...6 061 I beam clamp weldment 4 5 28 514 233 28 514 234 28 514 235 Adjustable upright weldment when ordering replacements only sold as a pair AHA 6 12 8 AHA 6 12 10 AHA 6 12 12 2 2 2 6 16 132 064 8in x...

Page 16: ...mp weldment 4 5 28 514 233 28 514 234 28 514 235 Adjustable upright weldment only sold in pairs AHA 6 15 8 AHA 6 15 10 AHA 6 15 12 2 2 2 6 16 132 064 Caster swivel 4 PSL 8 x 3 4 1 2 x 6 1 4 TP 4 7 336...

Page 17: ...e crane if any of the casters are damaged A damaged caster may cause the crane to tip over and the possibility that the crane will tip increases while it is used to hoist or support a load UUStep 1UU...

Page 18: ...eam see Diagram 4A 2 Mark a centerline across the beam mounting plate at the end of each upright 3 At a distance of half the flange width mark parallel lines on both sides of the centerline See Diagra...

Page 19: ...other people are a safe distance away Sudden unexpected movement is possible as the crane passes its natural tipping point b Is using an overhead hoist attach the hoist chain to the center of the I b...

Page 20: ...in SAE zinc plated flat washer Diagram 8A Caster installation for 2 000 lb and 4 000 lb capacity models AHA 2 and AHA 4 3 8 in 16 x 1 in HHCS 2 zinc plated bolt 3 8 in 16 x 11 2 in HHCS 2 zinc plated...

Page 21: ...oad Center the trolley and hoist above the center of the load and position the long axis of the I beam above the center of the load Proper positioning is illustrated in Diagrams 8A 8B Connect the load...

Page 22: ...distance All 4 casters should be in continuous contact with the ground Confirm that the casters roll smoothly without wobbling or skidding Make sure that caster fasteners are tightly connected Fastene...

Page 23: ...re any differences between actual labeling and this diagram contact Technical Service Replace all labels that are damaged missing or not easily readable e g faded To order replacement labels or to inq...

Page 24: ...aulic pumps motor controllers and cylinders It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions wearing parts such as bearings hoses wheels seals brushes and batteries How...

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