rev. 7/10/2018
Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 3 of 5
USING THE CART: Loading & Moving
Load sections of PRAIL onto the lower arm pairs first.
Center sections of PRAIL between the arms. Evenly
distribute loads applied to the cart by equally loading both
sets of lower arm pairs. For instance, if you have 4
sections of PRAIL to load, put 2 of them on the left set of
lower arm pairs, and 2 on the right side. Load the upper
arm pairs with PRAIL sections once the lower arms are
fully loaded.
The cart can be moved either manually, by grasping the
handle and pulling the cart, or by pinning the towbar to a
vehicle. Move slowly and make careful, wide turns.
Only
pull/tow a loaded cart over even, level concrete or
asphalt surfaces.
USING THE TOWBAR
[NOTE: Numbers in parentheses refer to item numbers in
“Exploded View” on p. 4.]
The towbar assembly can be installed at either end of the cart.
1. Install the hitch (4) into a receiver. Align the pinholes in
the hitch and the receiver. Pin the hitch frame to the
receiver with a hitch pin and pin clip (10).
2. Align the pinholes in the handle weldment (2) with the
holes in the end of the hitch. Install a hitch pin through the
holes (position B in diagram) and secure with a pin clip.
Another hitch pin can be installed at position C to prop up
the handle weldment.
Remove pin C before manually
moving the cart or towing it with a vehicle
.
INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
After installing the unit but before using it for the first time, create a written record that describes the
appearance of all components including hardware. Take photographs of the assembled unit. Pay particular
attention to bolted and pinned connections, welds, and casters. Use a measuring device like a steel square to
determine the squareness of posts and arms. Load the unit with several sections of PRAIL. Record your
observations about how the unit reacts to the load. Move the cart while loaded a short distance. Describe how
smoothly and easily the casters roll. This written record establishes “normal condition”. When conducting
future inspections compare those observations with the written record to determine whether a component is in
normal condition or requires repair or replacement. To order replacement parts, labels, and accessories,
contact the technical service and parts department online at
http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm
.
Alternatively, you may request replacement parts and/or service by calling (260) 665-7586 and asking for the
Parts Department.
Regular inspections and maintenance are necessary for the cart to remain in normal condition.
At least
once per week, perform the following inspections:
1. Arms: Confirm that all 8 are square and rigid. Examine each arm closely for bends, cracks, etc. Check all
welds. Inspect both mounting brackets (see p. 4). Check bolt holes in the brackets for elongations or
cracks.
2. Towbar: examine the towbar for bends, warps, and cracks. Inspect pins and bolts as well as bolt hole sand
pin holes.
3. Labels: all labels should be readable and located as shown in the “Labeling Diagram” (p.4). Contact Vestil
to order a replacement for any label that is not easily readable (e.g. faded or damaged) or missing.
4. Hardware: Examine bolts, nuts, washers, pins, and hitch pins for severe wear, warps, cracks, and
corrosion.
5. Casters: check wheels, axles, and brackets for severe wear, cracks, and bends. Just one damaged caster
could cause the cart to tip over.
Right side
upper arm
pair
Right side
lower arm
pair
Handle
Pinholes for
towing cart
Post
Fork tube
Hitch
Receiver
Handle
weldment
Hitch pin &
pin clip
B
C
