Rev. 3/6/2017
DCT-2000, MANUAL.doc
Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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Signal Words
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood of personal injuries, as well as the probable
seriousness of those injuries, if the product is misused in the ways described. Other signal words call attention to uses
of the product likely cause property damage.
The signal words used appear below along with the meaning of each word:
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.
Each person who assembles, installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual
in advance
and fully understand the directions. If after reading the manual you do not understand an instruction, ask
your supervisor or employer for clarification, because failure to adhere to the directions in this manual might
result in serious personal injury.
Safety Recommendations:
Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material
handling is inherently dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The end-user ultimately is
responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times.
If this product is used improperly or carelessly, the operator and/or bystanders might sustain serious
personal injuries or even be killed. ALWAYS use the product properly.
Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using or servicing this drum
carrier is a misuse
of the product
. DO NOT use this product until you read and understand the entire manual.
Review the manual as frequently as necessary to refresh your understanding of recommended use or maintenance
procedures. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
Maintenance personnel should also read the manual before maintaining or servicing the drum carrier.
DO NOT exceed the maximum rated load (see “Product specifications” table on p. 3; also see Label 287 on
product & shown in “Label Placement Diagram” on p. 5).
Mark your forklift: 1) to identify the drum carrier attachment; and 2) to show the approximate weight of the truck
and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered. Capacity, operation, and
maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals must be changed accordingly.
DO NOT use the carrier unless you are trained to use it.
Inspect the drum carrier before each use (see “Inspections & Maintenance” on p. 4-5). DO NOT use the device
unless it is in satisfactory condition. If you observe any structural damage (for example, significant damage to either
or both fork pockets, the safety chain, or the drum-gripping mechanism), tag the unit “Out of Service” and report the
damage to maintenance personnel. DO NOT use the carrier until it is restored to normal condition.
Always make sure that the shackle pin (see item 5 on p. 3) is secure before applying a load to the load hook.
Tighten the screw pin before each use.
DO NOT allow people to ride on the drum carrier.
ONLY use this product to lift and transport drums. ALWAYS confirm that the drum is securely held in the saddle
and by the straps before moving the drum to a new location.
DO NOT leave an elevated drum unattended. Lower the drum to the ground; then disconnect it from the drum
saddle. Back the forklift away from the drum until the drum and drum carrier are completely free of each other.
DO NOT use the unit if any part of the drum saddle assembly, including the straps, is damaged or broken. ONLY
use the carrier if the saddle and closures function properly.
DO NOT attempt to resolve any problems with this product unless you are
certain
that it will be safe to use
afterwards.
DO NOT modify the carrier in any way. Unauthorized modifications automatically void the limited warranty (see p.
6) and might make the product unsafe to use.
