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Use Instructions: 

 

 

The cart dumper is intended to be used with a forklift truck, and therefore, only personnel who have 

successfully completed an approved operator training program like the one described in B56.1-2005, section 4.19.1-.5 
should operate the cart dumper..  The operating instructions in this manual are intended to 

supplement

 the 

recommendations for safe forklift operation learned during a forklift training program or contained in ANSI/ITSDF 
standard B56.1, and ANSI standards Z245.1, .30, and .60.  According to these standards, safe operation of lift trucks 
and cart dumpers is the responsibility of the operator.  B56.1 defines an “Operator” as a “trained and authorized [by 
your employer or by the owner of the dumper] person who controls any function(s) of a powered industrial truck.” 
Operators must develop safe working habits and an awareness of hazardous conditions occurring or present during 
operation of the fork truck and dumper. 

 

Step 1: Inspect the cart dumper as recommended in the “Maintenance and Inspection” section of this manual.  
Proceed to the next step ONLY IF the clamp passes the inspection and is deemed safe to use by designated 
inspection personnel. 

 

Step 2: Drive the forklift truck forward to insert the forks into both of the fork pockets, which are identified with arrows 
in photo 1. Continue driving forward until the dumper base frame (1) rests against the vertical portion of each fork and 
the ends of the fork tines extend beyond the end of the pockets (shown in photo 3).  Tilt the forks to prevent the FM-T 
from slipping off (photo 4). 

 

                                                                

 

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Step 3:  Set the dumper on the ground and complete the steps learned during your forklift operator training program 
before dismounting the forklift. 
 

 

Step 4:  Attach the safety chain to the carriage.  Attach the carabiner to the safety chain near the end that connects to 
the base frame of the dumper as shown in photo 5b.  Adjust the connection so that there is very little slack in the 
chain. 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for FM-T-DUMP

Page 1: ...T DUMP MODEL NO ________________________ SERIAL NO ________________________ VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP 2999 NORTH WAYNE STREET P O BOX 507 ANGOLA IN 46703 TELEPHONE 260 665 7586 OR TOLL FREE 800 348 08...

Page 2: ...operation and maintenance procedures explained in this manual or that appear on labels affixed to the product Failure to exercise good judgment and common sense may result in property damage serious p...

Page 3: ...NTS Safety Principles 2 Product Introduction 4 Safety Guidelines 5 Use Instructions 7 9 Maintenance Inspections 10 11 TABLE OF FIGURES FIG 1 Rear View 5 FIG 2A Side View 6 FIG 2B Cable Pulley 6 FIG 2C...

Page 4: ...duct specifications appear in the following table Overall Size in Inches Maximum Rated Model W x L x H Load in Pounds Net Weight in lbs FM T Dump 40in x 52in x 41in 102cm x 132cm x 104cm 1 000 455kg 4...

Page 5: ...nform all persons in the area that you are going to use the dumper and instruct them to stay away from the fork lift and dumper during operation Clear all debris from the path of travel DO NOT transpo...

Page 6: ...2 33444 or 33446 Thin 18 Ga Machinery Bushing or Thick 12 Ga Machinery Bushing as required 13 37 145 005 1 8 x 48 Cable Specialty Hardware 1 14 37 025 002 Formed Chute Release Handle 1 15 37 145 004 5...

Page 7: ...ng or present during operation of the fork truck and dumper Step 1 Inspect the cart dumper as recommended in the Maintenance and Inspection section of this manual Proceed to the next step ONLY IF the...

Page 8: ...ve to the upright frame 2 by turning them counterclockwise Lower the bracket weldment until it makes solid contact with the handle Turn the knobs clockwise to secure the bracket weldment to the frame...

Page 9: ...nto the hopper Note A pin slides over the top of the cart axle on both sides when the cable is pulled These pins prevent the cart from jostling out of the axle brackets during dumping 9 16 13 11 12 14...

Page 10: ...er and quick link c Latch Handle d Latch e Handle pins 3 Labels as shown in Fig 3 p 11 Maintenance The end user your employer must implement a maintenance program to ensure the proper function and saf...

Page 11: ...for labeling the equipment with the following information 1 Name of the person s who performed the modifications 2 Date modification occurred AND 3 Statement that all modifications comply with ANSI Z...

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