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Table of Contents 

Rev. 10/30/2020 

WTJ-20 MANUAL 

Table of Contents 

Copyright 2020 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. 

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WTJ-20 Series Vehicle Mounted Jib Cranes 

Instruction Manual 

 

                                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receiving Instructions  

  After delivery,  remove the  packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine whether it 

sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered, record a complete description of it on the bill of lading. 

If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.

 

 

NOTE:

 

The end-user is solely responsible for confirming that product design, use, and maintenance comply with 

laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product is used.

 

 

Technical Service & Replacement Parts  

  For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts, labels, and 

accessories, call our Technical Service and Parts Department at (260) 665-7586. The department can also be 

contacted online at 

http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm

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Electronic copies of Instruction Manuals 

  Additional copies of this instruction manual may be downloaded from 

https://www.vestil.com/page-manuals.php

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Table of Contents 

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Specifications

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Exploded Views, Bills of Materials, and Installation Diagrams (Fixed Location)

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Signal Words

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Safety Instructions

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Assembling the Crane

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Installing the Crane on a Vehicle

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Function Tests

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Using the Crane

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Boom Angle Adjustments

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Boom Length Adjustments

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Record of Satisfactory Condition (the “Record”)

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Inspections & Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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Labeling Diagram

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Limited Warranty

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Vestil Manufacturing Corp. 

2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703 

Telephone: (260) 665-7586  -or-  Toll Free (800) 348-0868 

Fax: (260) 665-1339 

www.vestilmfg.com    e-mail

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WTJ-20-3/4-DC 

WTJ-20-3/4-AC 

Summary of Contents for WTJ-20 Series

Page 1: ...ent parts labels and accessories call our Technical Service and Parts Department at 260 665 7586 The department can also be contacted online at http www vestilmfg com parts_info htm Electronic copies of Instruction Manuals Additional copies of this instruction manual may be downloaded from https www vestil com page manuals php Table of Contents Page Specifications 2 3 Exploded Views Bills of Mater...

Page 2: ... 545 5kg WTJ 20 4 DC Capacity 2 000 lb 909 1kg Net weight 243 lb 110 5kg 12V DC powered winch with handheld pendant controller 3 16 x 46 long cable with hook 4 7mm x 116cm Capacity 2 000 lb 909 1kg Net weight 256 lb 116 4kg 12V DC powered winch with handheld pendant controller 3 16 x 46 long cable with hook 4 7mm x 116cm Boom position Boom fully retracted Boom in second position Boom in third posi...

Page 3: ... 272 7kg C 1250 lb 568 2kg 950 lb 431 8kg 780 lb 354 5kg D 2000 lb 909 1kg 1500 lb 681 8kg 1200 lb 545 5kg WTJ 20 4 AC Capacity 2 000 lb 909 1kg Net weight 375 lb 170 5kg 12V DC powered winch with handheld pendant controller 3 16 x 46 long cable with hook 4 7mm x 116cm Boom position Boom fully retracted Boom in second position Boom in third position Boom fully extended A 1100 lb 500 kg 800 lb 363 ...

Page 4: ... finish 5 16 18 5 14 11059 Bolt 5 16 18UNC x 1 1 2 zinc plated 2 5 15 33006 Flat washer zinc plated USS 5 16 4 16 45286 11 hitch pin clip 1 8 x2 5 8 3 17 65076 1 8 x1 cotter pin zinc plated 1 Diagram of Fixed Installation not mounted to vehicle Step 1 Create a foundation for the jib The necessary minimum foundation requirements appear in the diagrams When the foundation is adequately cured install...

Page 5: ... 2 1 15 33008 Flat washer zinc plated USS 3 8 3 16 11103 Hex bolt Gr A zinc plated 3 8 16 x 3 4 3 17 33622 Split lock washer carbon steel medium zinc finish 3 8 3 18 45286 11 hitch pin clip 1 8 x2 5 8 3 19 65076 1 8 x1 cotter pin zinc plated 1 Diagram of Fixed Installation not mounted to vehicle Step 1 Create a foundation for the jib The necessary minimum foundation requirements appear in the diag...

Page 6: ... to satisfactory condition before returning it to service DO NOT exceed the capacity of your jib See SPECIFICATIONS table on p 2 or p 3 The weights of the load hoist trolley rigging and all other equipment attached to the jib must be added together to determine the net weight applied to the jib The net weight must never exceed the capacity Always perform the FUNCTION TESTS p 8 before each use Info...

Page 7: ... and pin it to the mast at the desired angle See BOOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT on p 8 Confirm that the mast is able to rotate freely through the necessary range by carefully pushing the end of the boom in both directions Step 5 Connect the power cord to the power supply On DC powered units the power supply cord and pendant control cable must be plugged into the winch Step 6 Lower and raise the cable hook ...

Page 8: ... The winch will operate only while a control button is pressed Releasing a control button will stop the winch and the hook will maintain its position Lower the hook sufficiently that the load rigging can be attached to it The load center should be directly below the hook to prevent significant load swing as the load rises Proper and improper positioning is diagrammed below Improperly positioned lo...

Page 9: ...easure the throat opening of the hook and record the measurement Collate all writings and photos into a single file This file is a record of the unit in satisfactory condition INSPECTIONS MAINTENANCE Inspect and maintain the unit as described below to preserve satisfactory operability Compare all inspection results to the RECORD to determine whether a component is in satisfactory condition or requ...

Page 10: ... meter Charge battery is low 12 65V full charge 2 Cable jumps or lurches as the winch operates d Poor spooling on winch reel drum e Kink in cable d Spool out the cable Inspect it for kinks etc Respool cable onto winch reel Replace cable if damaged e Replace cable if kinks cannot be straightened 3 Winch motor hums but drum does not rotate f Overload condition g Supply voltage too low f Reduce load ...

Page 11: ...ydraulic 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...

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