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Table of Contents Rev. 7/9/2020 FHSN MANUAL
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, no manual can
address every conceivable risk. The most effective way to avoid injury is to exercise sound judgment when
assembling, using, inspecting, and maintaining this crane. Keep a copy of this manual with the crane at all
times. For example, put the copy inside a plastic pouch and attach the pouch to the frame. Anyone who uses
this crane must be made aware that a copy of the manual is available and where to find it.
Risk of electrocution.
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DO NOT assemble, maintain, or use the crane in an area where it could contact electrified wires.
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Regularly inspect electrical wiring in the area where the crane is used. DO NOT contact electrical wiring,
especially wiring with exposed conductors (damaged insulation) with the crane.
Material handling is dangerous and could result in serious personal injuries or death.
• Inspect the usage area each time the crane is used. Make sure that all debris on the ground is removed.
• DO NOT use a damaged or malfunctioning crane. ALWAYS inspect the crane before each use by following the
INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE instructions on p. 14. DO NOT use the crane unless every part is in
SATISFACTORY CONDITION
. DO NOT use the crane unless it is in
SATISFACTORY CONDITION
. See
RECORD page 13.
• Secure any hoist and/or trolley attached to the crane in the center of the I-beam before adjusting crane height.
• DO NOT attempt to lift a load that weighs more than the capacity of your crane. Capacity information is
provided on product labeling. See
LABELING DIAGRAM
section of this manual on p. 16.
• Keep clear of the suspended load. DO NOT put any part of your body under the load while it is suspended.
• Inform all persons in the usage area that you are going to use the crane; instruct them to stay clear of the crane
and the load during operation.
• DO NOT lift people with the crane. DO NOT lift loads over people.
• DO NOT allow people to climb on the load or the crane.
• DO NOT operate manual motions with other than manual power.
• DO NOT push or pull the crane with a vehicle. Slowly and carefully push on the (trailing end) of the crane to
move it. DO NOT stand beneath the I-beam while pushing the crane.
• DO NOT travel up/down sloped surfaces. Only traverse even, level ground.
• ALWAYS load the crane in accordance with LOADING THE CRANE recommendations on p. 13.
• DO NOT lift a load unless your hoist is centered above it. If the hoist is not centered over the load, the load will
swing as it leaves the ground.
• DO NOT remove, obscure, or modify any label on the crane. DO NOT use the crane if any label is damaged,
missing, or not easily readable from a safe distance. See LABELING DIAGRAM on p. 16. Contact Vestil for
replacement labels.
• DO NOT modify the crane in any way without the express approval of Vestil in writing. Unapproved
modifications automatically void the LIMITED WARRANTY (P. 17) and might make the crane unsafe to use.
• DO NOT use the crane to transport loads unless your crane is equipped with V-groove casters that run
on V-track rails. ONLY use the crane to lift loads!
NATIONAL STANDARDS
This product is a portable A-frame gantry crane (PGC). ASME standard B30.17 (the “Standard”) applies to
PGC’s. Acquire a copy of the latest version of the Standard. Follow all use and maintenance/care instructions
provided in the Standard as well as all other provisions for PGC owners and users. If any content in this manual
conflicts with recommendations or provisions in the Standard, apply the provisions from the Standard. Vestil
encourages you to immediately contact its
TECHNICAL SERVICE
department to report inconsistencies.