
Rev. 5/8/2019
BBL-4 MANUAL
Copyright 2019 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
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SIGNAL WORDS
This manual classifies personal injury risks and situations that might cause property damage with signal words.
Signal words indicate the seriousness of injuries that might result if a particular act does, or does not, occur.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might
damage the product.
HAZARDS
Vestil strives to identify all foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, no manual can
address every possible risk. The most effective means for avoiding injury is to read all of the instructions prior to
putting the dumper into service and to apply sound judgment whenever using this device.
Improper or careless use of this product might result in serious personal injuries.
•
Read and understand the entire manual before installing, using, or servicing the product
. Read the manual
whenever necessary to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
•
Review the safety messages included in the manuals of devices used with this bulk bag lifter, e.g. crane, trolley,
hoist, forklift, or forklift attachment.
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ALWAYS inspect the lifter before each use according to the inspection procedures described in the most recent
“Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices”. B30.20 also describes inspections that should be
performed frequently and periodically inspections. Conduct these inspections as detailed in the standard and with
the recommended frequency.
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Properly maintain the lifter according to the
procedures on p. 4 of this manual. These
procedures to
supplement
the inspection and maintenance recommendations in ASME B30.20.
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ALWAYS attach the lifter to a safety hook, i.e. a hook with a self-closing latch, to prevent accidental detachment
from the hook. DO NOT connect the lifter to a damaged or malfunctioning safety hook.
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Make sure that the travel path is clear.
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DO NOT remove or obscure any label. Before using the lifter, confirm that all labels are in place and easily
readable from a reasonable distance. See
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DO NOT allow people to ride in the bulk bag or on the lifter.
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DO NOT lift more than the rated load of the lifter or the bulk bag, whichever is smaller. The capacity of the lifter is
4,000 pounds (1818.2 kg). If the capacity of your bulk bag is 3,300 pounds (1500kg), then you must not attempt to
lift any more than 3,300 pounds.
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DO NOT lift a load higher than necessary. Always travel with the bulk bag elevated only as high as necessary to
avoid contact with the ground. Travel slowly. Avoid sudden stops to minimize load swing. Turn slowly and carefully.
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DO NOT modify this product in any way. Modifications automatically void the
the device unsafe to use.
Item
Part no.
Description
Quantity
1
47-514-007 Frame weldment
1
2
08-145-028 48” nylon carriage strap with
hook
1
Exploded view and bill of materials
1
2
Fork
bracket
Lifting bale