Table of Contents
Rev. 10/8/2021
P-HOP, MANUAL
Table of Contents
Copyright 2021 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 3 of 12
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, no
manual can address every conceivable risk that could arise. Always apply good judgment while using,
inspecting, or maintaining this product.
WARNING
If this product is installed, used, or maintained improperly serious personal injuries or death might result.
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Read and understand the entire manual before installing, using, or servicing the product
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Keep this
manual in a location known to persons who use the product. Read the manual whenever necessary to
refresh your understanding of proper use, inspection, and maintenance procedures.
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DO NOT exceed the capacity: 2,000 pounds (909kg). Capacity is provided on your
SPECIFICATIONS
document as well as on label 1153. See
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DO NOT use a malfunctioning or significantly damaged hopper. Examples significant damage
include: 1) damage to the hopper release mechanism that allows the hopper to dump; 2) broken fork
pocket(s); 3) main connection pin; or 4) broken welds. Inspect the hopper before each use according
instructions on p. 9-10. DO NOT use the hopper unless it is in satisfactory condition.
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DO NOT use the hopper if the safety chain is damaged or absent; DO NOT lift the hopper until it is
securely connected to the carriage of the fork truck with the safety chain.
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DO NOT fill the hopper with a load weighing more than the maximum rated load (2,000 lb.).
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DO NOT stand beneath or travel under the hopper at any time. DO NOT permit any person to stand
beneath or travel under the hopper.
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Hoppers with lifting lugs can be lifted with overhead hoists and cranes. DO NOT lift a hopper unless the
chute is securely latched to the frame. The hopper must not be able to rotate while it is suspended.
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DO NOT allow people to ride on or in the hopper.
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DO NOT use the hopper if any label is unreadable, damaged, or missing. Contact Vestil to order
replacement labels. See
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ALWAYS apply proper (fork) lift truck operation practices learned during your training program. Before
raising the hopper from the floor AND tilt the (forklift) mast toward the cab of the truck to ensure that the
hopper will not slide towards the tips of the forks.
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DO NOT modify the hopper in any way! Modification(s) might make the hopper unsafe to use.
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DO NOT dump the hopper UNLESS every person in the vicinity is safely behind the forklift truck.
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DO NOT dump the hopper if the forklift is facing down a slope. Only dump the hopper while parked
on a level surface.
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ALWAYS engage the caster brake when the hopper is stationary/not in use.
CASTER INSTALLTION
Each P-HOP series hopper has 2 rigid casters in the front and 2 swiveling casters in back, one of
which is equipped with a brake. To install the casters, insert the caster mounting plates into the quick-
connect caster brackets. Then, install clevis pins (99-112-006) and secure them in place with extended
prong cotter pins (65080).
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Swivel caster
with brake
Swivel caster
Rigid caster
Clevis pin
Cotter
pin
Mounting
plate
Brake
lever
Clevis
pin
Quick connect
caster bracket
Cotter pin: insert cotter
pin though pin hole in
clevis pin; bend arms
around clevis pin
Pin hole for cotter pin
