Rev. 11/8/2016
CJ-BEAM, MANUAL
Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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Inspections & Maintenance:
Regular inspections and maintenance are essential to keep this product in normal operating condition. If damage is
discovered during an inspection, do not return the jack to service until it is fully restored to normal condition.
Before using/installing a jack beneath a trailer,
Step 1: Tag the unit, “Out of Service.”
Step 2: Inspect the following:
a. Base, top cap, middle segment: examine for visible damage such as cracks, warps, broken welds, signs of
metal fatigue. Make sure that the top cap is rigidly welded to its post.
b. Crank mechanism (gear hub, crank shaft, and crank handle): Raise and lower the top cap in both speed
modes. Confirm normal operation.
c. Handle grips (if applicable): check each grip for looseness and damage. If a grip is loose, remove it, apply
adhesive to the inside of a grip, and reinstall it. Let the adhesive fully cure before moving the jack.
d. Labels: the jack should be labeled at all times as shown in the “Labeling Diagram” below. Replace labels
that are damaged, faded, or not easily readable.
e. Wheels, axle, and wheel bearings: inspect each component for looseness, severe wear, and damage in
general.
Step 3: Remove debris from all jack surfaces.
Step 4: Perform all other necessary adjustments and repairs. Use only manufacturer-approved replacement parts.
DO NOT modify the jack, i.e. never alter the jack from its original configuration.
Step 5: Make a dated record of all repairs, adjustments, and replacements.
Labeling diagram:
The jack should be labeled at all times as shown in the diagram below. Periodically clean the labels to maintain
legibility. Replace any label that is damaged and/or not easily readable.
A: Label 252
B: Label 265
A
B
B
