Vestil FPU-TN Series, Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents Rev. 1/22/2019 FPU MANUAL
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Exploded View and Bill of Materials
Using the Fork Protectors:
These devices simply slide of onto the tips of the forks of a forklift. To apply the protectors:
1. Stop the forklift and set the parking brake.
2. Elevate the forks just a few inches above the ground.
3. Slide a protector onto the tip of each fork by inserting the fork into the cavity of a protector.
4. Wrap the strap around the fork carriage and attach the hook to the strap. There should be
minimal slack in the strap to prevent the protectors from coming off of the forks.
The protectors should be removed before the fork truck is used to lift or move loads. If they are not
removed, they might interfere with the lift. For instance, the protectors might not fit through the fork
channels of a pallet or skid.
Record of Original Condition
:
Before putting a fork protector into service, make a written record of its appearance. Describe the
condition of the strap, the hook, the strap tab, and the protector body. Take photographs of each
protector and each strap. Add the photographs to the record. Take photographs of all labels applied to
the product. Describe where each label is located. This record documents original condition .
Inspections & Maintenance:
When conducting the following inspections, compare your observations to the Record of Original
Condition to determine if a component is in original condition. Do not use either protector unless it is in
original condition. Purely cosmetic changes do not constitute changes from original condition. Contact
Technical Service
(contact information appears on the cover page) to order replacement parts.
Before each use:
1. Clean the tips of the forks. Wash out the pockets of the protectors to remove grit and other debris
from the inner surfaces.
2. Examine the strap and hook. Replace the strap if it is severely worn, cut, frayed, etc. Replace the
strap if the hook is bent, warped, cracked, or if the closure does not function properly.
3. Examine the protector body for thinned regions, tears, and seam separations. If you have any
questions about whether a protector is fit for use, contact Technical Service for advice.
ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1
29-024-015
29-024-016
29-024-015-001
29-024-016-001
FPU-TN-45-OR : THIN FORK TIP PROTECTOR, ORANGE
FPU-TK-45-OR : THICK FORK TIP PROTECTOR, ORANGE
FPU-TN-45-YL : THIN FORK TIP PROTECTOR, YELLOW
FPU-TK-45-YL : THICK FORK TIP PROTECTOR, YELLOW
2
2
2
2
2 RESTRAINT STRAP WITH HOOK 2
NOTE : Product design is subject to change without notice.
Cavity
for fork
tip
Strap
tab
Hook