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Table of Contents Rev. 4/10/2019 LM-HP MANUAL
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establishes “Original condition”. Compare the results of each inspection to this record to determine whether the unit is in
original condition. Purely cosmetic changes are not changes from original condition.
Inspections
Inspect the LM-HP as described to ensure that the unit is safe to use. Compare your observations to the Record of
Original Condition . Only use the unit if it is in original condition. If you are uncertain whether the device should be used
after inspecting it, contact
Technical Service
.
(A)
Inspect the following before each use and AT LEAST once per month
:
i. Hook spring latch: Confirm original condition and proper operation of the spring latch.
ii. Hook, swivel, & shackle: Check each component for significant wear, looseness, distortion & damage.
iii. Hook plate: Look for damage like severe wear, deformations, cracking, thinning, etc.
iv. Safety strap: Closely examine the strap and the strap hook. Check the strap for for thinned, frayed, torn, or
severely worn areas. Examine the strap hook for bends, cracks, and elongation.
v. Labels/tags: Frequently examine the tag. Confirm that each label is present, in good condition, and easily
readable. See Labeling Diagram on p. 2.
(B) Load test:
At least once per year, use the LM-HP to lift a full capacity load. Observe the unit from a safe distance. Monitor the
hook, shackle, and swivel (-S models). Hold the load for ~1 minute; then lower it and disconnect it from the hook. After
the load is removed, closely inspect all parts and surfaces of the entire LM-HP for fatigue, cracks, or deformations. If
any such damage is observed, permanently remove the unit from service.
Maintenance:
Proper maintenance and storage are essential for this product to function properly.
(A) Clean the unit before inspecting it.
(B) Perform all necessary adjustments, replacements and/or repairs. ONLY install replacement parts supplied or
approved by the manufacturer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the
warranty period. Our warranty obligation is to provide a replacement for a defective, original part covered by the warranty after we
receive a proper request from the Warrantee (you) for warranty service.
Who may request service?
Only a warrantee may request service. You are a warrantee if you purchased the product from Vestil or
from an authorized distributor AND Vestil has been fully paid.
Definition of “original part”?
An original part is a part used to make the product as shipped to the Warrantee.
What is a “proper request”? A request for warranty service is proper if Vestil receives: 1) a photocopy of the Customer Invoice that
displays the shipping date; AND 2) a written request for warranty service including your name and phone number. Send requests by
one of the following methods:
US Mail Fax Email
Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (260) 665-1339 info@vestil.com
2999 North Wayne Street, PO Box 507 Phone Enter “Warranty service request”
Angola, IN 46703 (260) 665-7586 in subject field.
In the written request, list the parts believed to be defective and include the address where replacements should be delivered. After
Vestil receives your request for warranty service, an authorized representative will contact you to determine whether your claim is
covered by the warranty. Before providing warranty service, Vestil will require you to send the entire product, or just the defective part
(or parts), to its facility in Angola, IN.
What is covered under the warranty? The warranty covers defects in the following original, dynamic parts: motors, hydraulic pumps,
motor controllers, and cylinders. It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions (“wearing parts”), such
as bearings, hoses, wheels, seals, brushes, and batteries.
How long is the warranty period? The warranty period for original dynamic components is 90 days. For wearing parts, the warranty
period is 90 days. Both warranty periods begin on the date Vestil ships the product to the Warrantee. If the product was purchased
from an authorized distributor, the periods begin when the distributor ships the product. Vestil may, at its sole discretion, extend a
warranty period for products shipped from authorized distributors by up to 30 days to account for shipping time.
If a defective part is covered by the warranty, what will Vestil do to correct the problem?
Vestil will provide an appropriate
replacement for any covered part. An authorized representative of Vestil will contact you to discuss your claim.
What is not covered by the warranty?
The Warrantee (you) is responsible for paying labor costs and freight costs to return the
product to Vestil for warranty service.
Events that automatically void this Limited Warranty.
• Misuse;
• Negligent assembly, installation, operation or repair;
• Installation/use in corrosive environments;
• Inadequate or improper maintenance;
• Damage sustained during shipping;
• Collisions or incidental contacts causing damage to the product;
• Unauthorized modifications: DO NOT modify the product IN
ANY WAY without first receiving written authorization from
Vestil. Modification(s) might make the product unsafe to use or
might cause excessive and/or abnormal wear.
Do any other warranties apply to the product? Vestil Manufacturing Corp. makes no other express warranties. All implied warranties
are disclaimed to the extent allowed by law. Any implied warranty not disclaimed is limited in scope to the terms of this Limited
Warranty. Vestil makes no warranty or representation that this product complies with any state or local design, performance, or safety
code or standard. Noncompliance with any such code or standard is not a defect in material or workmanship.