Rev. 11/30/2018
LAD-FM, MANUAL
Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Page 17 of 18
Inspections:
At least once per month inspect the following:
1. Stairway: examine the stairway for cracked welds, broken rungs, and severe corrosion. Remove
rust/corrosion with steel wool or a steel bristle brush and apply touchup paint to the affected areas.
2. Stairway mounting frame (see p. 11): inspect the connections to the mezzanine. Make sure that mounting
hardware is in normal condition. Check the bolt holes in the mounting frame for elongations, cracks, and
corrosion. Examine the pin slots for bends and damage that affects the travel of the push bar. Remove
corrosion. If cracks are found, contact the manufacturer.
3. Jack support and jack slide (see pages 11 & 12): inspect the bolts slots and the bolt holes in the mounting
plate. Check for elongations, cracks, and corrosion. Examine the slide retaining tube for bends, cracks, etc.
4. Handrails: closely examine all hardware. Tighten loose connections. Confirm that detent pins work properly
(see p. 15) and securely fit inside the detent pin brackets. Check the handrails for bends and cracks,
particularly around the handrail splices and connections at each end. Both handrails should be rigid and
undamaged. Replace all damaged sections of the handrails before returning the stair system to service.
5. Jack: operate the jack in forward and reverse modes to determine if it is functioning properly. Replace the
jack if it malfunctions or is damaged.
6. Labels: the stairs should always be labeled as shown in the “Labeling diagram” (below). Replace a label
that is missing, damaged or not easily readable, e.g. faded.
Labeling diagram:
Each unit should be labeled as shown in the diagram. However, label content and locations are
subject to change so your product might not be labeled exactly as shown. Compare the diagram
below to your
Record of Normal Condition
. If there are any differences between actual labeling and
this diagram, adapt the diagram to reflect actual labeling. Replace all labels that are damaged,
missing, or not easily readable (e.g. faded). To order replacement labels or to inquire whether your
unit is properly labeled, contact the technical service and parts department online at
http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm
or by calling (260) 665-7586 and asking for the Parts
Department.
A
B
C
A: Label 821
B: Label 740
C: Label 287
