Vestil STRAP-FP, Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Rev. 6/1/2021 STRAP-FP MANUAL
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LOADING STRAP MATERIAL
The retaining discs are multi-tiered to accept 16” x 3”, 16” x 6”, or 8” x 8” spools of either steel or
polyester strapping material. The following steps describe how to load a spool into the spool holding
mechanism.
Step 1: Inspect the cart according to the
instructions on p.5.
Step 2: Lay the cart on the ground with the
outer retaining disc facing upwards.
Step 3: Unwind the wing nut and remove the
outer retaining disc.
Step 4: Install a selected spool of strapping
material. Orient the spool with the strapping
wound counterclockwise around the spool.
Center the core of the spool on the
threaded rod. Install the rod extension if the
spool of strapping material is wider than 3
inches. To install the extension, wind the rod
coupler onto the end of the threaded rod
and then tighten the set screw. Refer to FIG.
1. NOTE : The threaded rod will
accommodate spools up to 3 inches wide.
Step 5: Feed the end of the strapping
material between the upper and lower
rollers of the guide wheel assembly (45-645-
003) as shown in FIG. 2.
Step 6: Reattach the outer retaining disc
and wing nut.
USING THE CART
USING THIS (FORKLIFT TRUCK) FRONT END ATTACHMENT AFFECTS THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF YOUR LIFT
TRUCK.BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, US FEDERAL REGULATION 29 CFR 1910.178 REQUIRES YOU TO CONTACT
THE MANUFACTURER OF YOUR LIFT TRUCK TO REQUEST:
o WRITTEN APPROVAL (29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4); AND
o
MARKINGS FOR THE LIFT TRUCK THAT IDENTIFY THE ATTACHMENT AND GIVE THE APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF
THE TRUCK AND ATTACHMENT AT MAXIMUM ELEVATION WITH A LATERALLY-CENTERED LOAD (29 CFR
1910.178(a)(5). DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE UNTIL YOUR LIFT TRUCK IS MARKED WITH CORRECTED CAPACITY
TAGS. ONLY USE THIS DEVICE WITH LIFT TRUCKS THAY HAVE BEEN MARKED WITH CORRECTED CAPACITY
TAGS.
Step 1: Connect the cart to a hoist or mount it on the forks of your lift truck.
a. Hoist: Attach the hoist hook to the shackle. Do not side load the hoist! Side loading the hoist will
result in load swing as the cart lifts off of the ground.
b. Forklift: Adjust the positions of the forks on the fork carriage as necessary to match the spacing of
the fork tubes. Drive forward and insert the forks into both fork tubes. Drive as far forward as possible.
For example, drive forward until the forks wedge into the channels. Wrap the safety chain around
part of the fork carriage. Fasten the snap hook to the chain or welded quick link (welded to the axle
tube) without slack . See EXPLODED VIEW on p. 4. The chain must not be able to disconnect from the
carriage and the cart must not be able to slide on the forks.
Step 2: Raise the cart a few inches above the ground. Observe the cart to determine whether the cart is
stable and secure.
Step 3: Transport the cart to the desired location.
a. Overhead hoist: Lift the cart ~5-6 inches above the ground. Stand behind the cart. Grasp the back
of the tool tray or upright/post and carefully direct the cart to the desired location. Minimize load
swing by moving the hoist slowly and carefully .
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
Rod
extension
Set
screw
T
hreaded
rod
Rod
coupler
Lower
roller
Upper
roller
Wing
nut
Outer
retaining
disc
WARNING
!
Roller bracket
Roller
pin
Guide
wheel
assembly
Spring