Rev. 3/6/2017
DCT-2000, MANUAL.doc
Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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Use instructions:
[Refer to FIGS. 2 & 3]
Step 1: If the carrier will be transported by forklift:
a. Adjust the separation between truck forks to align with
the fork pockets of the drum carrier.
b. Slide the fork pockets onto the forks of your lift truck.
c. To prevent the carrier from sliding off the forks during
transport, attach the safety strap to the carriage of
your lift truck. The length of the safety strap must be
such that the carrier cannot slide off of the tines. Keep
the forks level.
If the carrier will be transported by hoist:
a. Attach the lifting shackle to a hoist hook.
Step 2: Unhook the ratchet straps from the hook bolt and open
the hinged parts of the drum saddle. If the straps are
too tight to unhook from the bolt, pull the (ratchet)
release lever toward the ratchet handle and pull on the
straps until there is adequate slack to unhook them.
Step 3: Position the drum inside the saddle. The drum saddle
should rest against the bottom of the second rib
(above the middle of the drum; see FIG. 3). Reconnect
the ratchet straps to the hook bolt. Move the ratchet
handles back-and-forth to tighten the straps against
the side of the drum. Make sure that the drum is
vertical.
Step 5: Place the end of the pull chain in the forklift cabin
where it is easily accessible to the lift truck operator.
Step 6: Raise the forks (or raise the hoist hook) sufficiently to elevate the
drum a few inches from the ground.
[NOTE: If using a hoist to lift the drum, make sure that the drum is
vertical when elevated. To adjust drum position, the lifting shackle
can seat in either position A or position B.]
Step 7: Transport the drum to the dumping location. To dump the contents
of the drum, hold both sides of the chain. Maintain control of the
drum as it rotates by holding one side of the chain while pulling
the other side towards you. When the drum is empty, rotate it
back to the vertical position.
Inspections & Maintenance:
perform the inspections explained below and maintain the drum carrier as
described to ensure that the unit is and remains in normal, safe operating condition.
If a problem is discovered during an inspection, restore the drum carrier to normal operating
condition BEFORE using it again.
DO NOT use the carrier if it is structurally damaged in any way. Structural damage
includes, but is not limited to, cracked welds, warping or deformation of the frame, drum saddle.
Inspections:
Before each use, including first use, inspect the listed components:
1. Safety chain and snap: confirm that the spring latch automatically closes securely against the hook. DO NOT
use the carrier if any part of the safety chain mechanism is damaged.
2. Product labels: all labels should be readable and located as shown in the “Label placement diagram” on p. 5.
If a label(s) is unreadable or missing, contact Vestil to order a replacement.
Periodic inspection (at least 1 time per month):
1. Fasteners
(hardware):
Bolts, nuts, washers, and snap hooks
Pull chain (rotates the drum saddle).
2. Fork brackets: confirm that each pocket is structurally sound, not corroded, and free of rust. Only use the
carrier if the fork pockets are in normal condition.
3. Welds: confirm that all welds are intact.
4. Drum saddle, ratchet straps, ratchet handle, and supporting frame: must be undamaged. For example, no
structural deformation, warps, or cracks.
Unhook
ratchet
straps from
hook bolt
Drum
saddle
Ratchet
handle
Release
lever
Pull chain
to rotate
drum
Fork
pocket
Lifting
shackle
Safety
strap
Ratchet
strap
A
B
Saddle contacts
bottom of rib
FIG. 3: Seat drum in saddle;
then wrap ratchet straps
around drum and connect
ends to hook bolt
Put end of chain
in lift truck cabin
FIG. 2: Features
