Rev. 4/26/2018
CH-200, MANUAL
Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
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Frequent Inspections
Inspect the following at least once every 2 weeks:
1. Hardware (bolts, nuts washers, pins): inspect the hardware for loose connections and damage. Replace
all damaged and missing hardware. Tighten loose connections. The lifting bale hardware should be
tightened as solidly as possible by hand (~40in·lb).
2. Clamping mechanism: closely examine all parts of the clamping mechanism--hand wheel, clamp screw,
clamp pad, supporting arm—for excessive wear, bends, and cracks. The clamp screw should rotate
smoothly in both directions without much effort. The hand wheel must be securely attached to the top of
the clamp screw. The clamp pad should not be cracked and suction pads should be intact
3. Lifting bale: make sure that the bale opening is not stretched, broken, or twisted. The metal around the
bolt hole in the bale should not be cracked or distorted.
4. Lifter frame: inspect the frame of the lifter. Pay particularly close attention to the condition of the lower
jaw, rubber matting, and the slot for the lifting bale. Permanently remove the lifter from service if it cannot
be restored to normal operating condition.
5. Labels and tags: do not use the lifter unless all labels shown in the “Labeling Diagram” are in place,
undamaged, and easily readable. Replace labels/tags whenever necessary.
Labeling Diagram:
Only use the lifter if ALL of the labels and tags shown in the diagram are readable and undamaged. Contact
Vestil for replacements.
A: Tag 993 (front side; attached to lifting bale opening with cable tie)
A: Tag 993 (back side; attached to lifting bale opening with cable tie)
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B
B: Label 643
