Rev. 2/27/2020
CARPET-D MANUAL
Copyright 2019 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION (THE “RECORD”)
Record the condition of the truck before putting it into service. Thoroughly photograph the unit from
multiple angles. Take close range photographs of all labels, the leg sets, rollers, and spring pins. Load the truck
with a roll of carpet. Describe how the truck reacts to the load. How much to the tires compress? Push the
loaded truck. What sounds do you hear as the wheels rotate? Park the truck on even, level ground and unroll a
short length of carpet. Describe the operation of the rollers as the carpet roll rotates. Collate all photographs
and writings into a file. Mark the file appropriately to identify it. This file is a record of the carpet truck in
satisfactory condition. Compare the results of each inspection to this record to determine whether the truck is in
satisfactory condition. Purely cosmetic changes, like damaged surface finish (paint or powdercoat), are not
changes from satisfactory condition. However, touchup paint should be applied to all areas as soon as damage
occurs.
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
At least once per month, thoroughly inspect the unit. Compare the condition of each component to the
RECORD
. Repair or replace all components that are not in satisfactory condition.
Wheels: Examine the wheels for cracks, cuts, bulges, and significant tread wear. Recommended tire inflation
pressures are provided on the sided wall of both tires. Determine whether each tire should be inflated. Add
air, if necessary, but do not overinflate the tires. Make sure that both cotter pins are in place. The arms of
the pins should be bent in opposite directions around the axle. Push the (unloaded) truck. Make sure that it
does not wobble. It should roll smoothly and easily. Apply lubricant between the wheel hubs and axle.
Roller mechanisms: Confirm that each roller turns freely. Examine PVC tubes for cracks. Tighten fasteners
that connect the rollers to the (blue) frame.
Leg sets: Inspect each leg for cracks and severe corrosion/rusting. Tighten all fasteners that connect the legs
to the truck frame. Make sure that both spring pins function properly.
Frame: Check all welds for cracks. Inspect the frame members for damage, such as warps, cracks, and
thinned regions. Apply touchup paint wherever the finish is damaged.
LABELING DIAGRAM
The unit should be labeled as shown in the
diagram. However, label content and location are
subject to change so your product might not be
labeled exactly as shown. Thoroughly photograph
the unit when you first receive it as discussed in
the
Record of Satisfactory Condition
manual. Make sure that your Record includes a
photograph of each label. Modify this diagram, if
necessary, to indicate labeling actually applied.
Replace all labels that are, damaged, missing, or
not easily readable (e.g. faded). Contact the
Parts
Department
online at
http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm
to
order replacement labels. You may also call (260)
665-7586 and ask the operator to connect you to
the
Parts Department
.
Label 375
Label 287
375
Label 779
287
779
