Table of Contents
12/2/20
FM MANUAL.DOCX
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Copyright 2020, Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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STEP 1. Insert the handle into the socket in the leveler plate. Pull the handle away from the door and push
down to lift the leveler plate to a vertical position. Have a second person position a lift truck so that the forks
support the lip plate and hold the leveler plate in the vertical position.
DO NOT work directly under lift truck forks.
STEP 2. Have one person place a 1-1/2” wrench on the spring winding tube flats. This person will tighten the
spring and maintain tension on the spring through the tightening process. Be sure to maintain a good grip on
the wrench as to not lose spring tension.
DO NOT use an adjustable wrench for this process.
STEP 3. Have the second person use a ¾” wrench to loosen the two bolts on the spring winding tube. The first
person will then pull his wrench a quarter-turn in the indicated direction to add tension. Re-tighten the two bolts
on the flats of the interior bar.
NOTE: For increased leverage, a third person can use a 1” schedule 40 pipe over the knob on the winding
tube to apply tension.
STEP 4. Test the tension. If the lip plate does not raise properly, more tension is needed. If the lip plate
bounces or floats when the lip is extended, there is too much lifting tension. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the
proper tension is achieved.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Vestil Manufacturing takes pride in using the finest available parts for our equipment. We are not
responsible for equipment failure resulting from the use of unapproved replacement parts. To order
replacement or extra parts for your equipment contact Customer Service at the factory. In any correspondence
with the factory please include the Serial Number inscribed on the nameplate of the piece of equipment. Use
only the part numbers provided in this Owner's Manual.
