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Rev. 4/17/2019 

   FE MANUAL 

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FE-Series Fork Extensions 

Instruction Manual 

 

 

 

                      

 

 

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 Department (TSD) and 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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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 

Web: 

www.vestilmfg.com

     e-mail: 

[email protected]

 

 

 

Table of Contents 

Signal Words

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Hazards

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Standard Features

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Necessary Approvals and Markings

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Acquiring Copies of Data Drawings

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Installation

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Diagram: Standard Tine Loop

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Diagram: Removable Pin Tine Lock (Upgrade from Standard)

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Confirm Proper Fit

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Record of Normal Condition

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Inspections

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Labeling Diagram

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Limited Warranty

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Summary of Contents for FE Series

Page 1: ...nical Service Department TSD and 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 Vestil Manufacturing Corp 2999 North Wayne Street P O Box 507 Angola IN 46703 Telepho...

Page 2: ...omplete Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries ONLY use fork extensions as a means for supporting palletized loads or skids Inspect both extensions before each use according to the Inspection instructions on pages 4 5 DO NOT use a damaged fork extension Examples of structural damage include a broken tine lock retaining loop or welds connecting the loop lock to the...

Page 3: ...ork extensions on your forklift the manufacturer may refuse to do so In that case you should hire a Qualified Registered Professional Engineer to perform a safety analysis and address any safety and or structural issues contained in the manufacturer s negative response Machine data plates must be changed accordingly See April 11 1997 OSHA letter of interpretation to Mr Kenneth J Yotz titled Powere...

Page 4: ...ubble level Photograph the unit from several vantage points Add the photographs to the record Include photographs of all labels applied to the unit Indicate where the labels are applied This record establishes normal condition Compare your observations during all inspections to this record to determine if the unit is in normal condition or requires repair Purely cosmetic changes e g damaged paint ...

Page 5: ...1048 FE 8 B Label 460 B on underside near tip A on underside near tip Labeling diagram Each pair of extensions should be labeled as shown in the diagram However label content and location are subject to change so your product might not be labeled exactly as shown Replace all labels that are damaged missing or not easily readable e g faded To order replacement labels contact the technical service a...

Page 6: ... 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 long is the warranty period The warranty period for original dynamic components is 30 days For wearing parts the warranty period is 30 days Both warranty periods begin on the date Vestil ships the product...

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