Rev. 10/23/2017
SPS2, MANUAL
Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Co. Page 2 of 5
Signal Words
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to draw your attention to situation that could result in personal
injuries or property damage. DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used to identify situations that
pose risks of personal injuries. Signal words that are used in this manual appear below along with their
definitions.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme
situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR
or MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation
that might damage the product.
Each person who assembles, installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual
and fully understand the directions in advance. If after reading the manual you do not understand
an instruction, ask your supervisor or employer for clarification, because failure to adhere to the
directions in this manual might result in serious personal injury.
Hazards of Improper Use
The following warnings identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of this product. Material
handling is dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The most effective means for
avoiding injury is to follow the directions in this manual and apply good judgment whenever using the cart.
Improper or careless use might result in serious personal injuries.
Read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using or servicing the
product
.
Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
DO NOT exceed the capacity (see Label 446 on p. 4).
o
Overall capacity of the cart is 1000 pounds (454.5kg).
o
Each shelf has a capacity of 550 pounds (250kg).
o
The capacity of the step assembly is 350 pounds (159kg).
All items loaded on the cart must fit within the shelves. Loads must not hang over the shelves. Only use
the cart to transport stable, evenly distributed, non-hazardous loads.
Use this cart ONLY on even, level surfaces.
BEFORE climbing the steps, lock the swivel casters (item 3 on p. 3).
DO NOT modify the product in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from Vestil.
Unauthorized modifications automatically void the Limited Warranty and might make the product unsafe to
use.
DO NOT use this device UNLESS all product labels (see “Label Placement Diagram”) are readable and
undamaged.
Inspect the product before each use. Do not use it unless it is in normal condition (see “Inspections &
Maintenance” on p. 3-4).
Always properly load the cart:
o
If the load might roll or slide off of the deck, strap it to the deck before moving the cart.
o
Evenly distribute weight on the shelves. DO NOT concentrate loads along the sides of the shelves.
o
Load the bottom shelf first; then load the top shelf. Label 446 (see p. 4) indicates the capacity per
shelf as well as the total capacity of the cart.
Proper maintenance and storage are essential for this product to function properly.
o
Apply the inspection and maintenance instructions in this manual (p. 3-4).
o
Keep the product clean & dry. Always store it inside.
