Vestil DRUM-LUG, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Table of Contents 9/18/2020 DRUM-LUG MANUAL
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b. Forklift: drive slowly, particularly while turning. Reduce speed during all turns. Apply the brakes gradually. The
lifter should not slide towards the tip of the forks
Step 8: Before lowering the drum, make sure that it is not swinging, spinning, etc. Slowly lower the drum until there is
slack in the hoist cable/chain or the forks are loose inside the fork channels. Disconnect the lifter from the hoist, or
demount the lifter from the forklift. Loosen the ratchet strap by pulling up on the release lever. Pull as much strap off of
the spool as necessary to unhook the strap from the frame.
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION
Record the condition of the lifter before putting it into service. Measure the length and width of the shackle (part no.
08-145-010). Include a width measurement of the mouth of the shackle, i.e. the area that receives the shackle pin.
Record your measurements. Extend and retract the ratchet strap. Describe the amount of force necessary to operate
the ratchet. Thoroughly photograph the unit from multiple angles. Include close range photos of all labeling, the lifting
shackle and shackle pin, the fork channels, the ratchet and ratchet strap, safety strap and hook, and welds. Collate all
photographs and writings into a single file. Mark the file appropriately to identify it. The file provides a record of the
device in satisfactory condition. Compare the results of all
I NSPECTIONS
(see below) to this
RECORD
to determine
whether the unit is in satisfactory condition. If the lifter is not in satisfactory condition, repair it before returning it to
service. Purely cosmetic changes, like damaged paint/powdercoat, do not constitute changes from satisfactory
condition. However, touchup paint should be applied to all affected areas as soon as cosmetic damage occurs to
prevent rusting and corrosion. If left unaddressed, rusting/corrosion will alter the lifter from satisfactory condition and
could make it unsafe to use.
LOAD TESTS
After creating a RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION and b efore using the lifter for the first time, a qualified
person should conduct a load test. The test load should be 125% of the rated load of the lifter. The rated load
(capacity) is 1,000 lb. (454.5kg) of so the test load should be 1,250 pounds (568.2kg). Attach the unit to an
appropriately rated overhead lifter. Raise the unit until it is suspended. Leave the unit suspended for a few minutes.
Return it to the ground and unload it. Perform a
Monthly Inspection
as described in
INSPECTIONS AND
MAINTENANCE (below). The lifter must undergo load testing immediately after it is repaired, modified, or altered.
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
Inspection procedures are included in the most current revision of ASME B30.20 and ANSI B56.1. As stated above
in the
NATIONAL STANDARDS
section, Vestil recommends that you acquire a copy of the most recent revision of
each standard. Apply all use and maintenance/care instructions in the standards. Vestil also recommends that you
contact your local occupational safety and health authority to determine if any laws, regulations, codes, ordinances,
etc. apply inspection requirements to products like this drum mover.
Inspections and repairs should only be performed by qualified persons. Compare the results of each inspection
to the RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION (the “RECORD”). Do not use the lifter unless all parts are in
satisfactory condition. Replace parts that are not in satisfactory condition before using the lifter again. DON’T GUESS!
If you have any questions about the condition of your lifter, contact the TECHNICAL SERVICE department.
The phone number is provided on the cover page of this manual. Never make temporary repairs of damaged or
missing parts . Only use manufacturer-approved replacement parts. Deformities, cracks, and severe wear of the lifting
arm or main body requires immediate replacement of the entire unit .
Every lift
Look for dirt or other surface debris. Clean the surfaces.
Monthly Inspections
At least once per month a qualified person must perform the following inspections. Written reports should be
prepared for every monthly inspection including inspections following LOAD TESTS .
1. Load shackle and shackle pin: Examine the shackle and shackle pin for damage including significant wear,
warping, cracks, or deformation. Measure the throat opening of the shackle. Compare it to the measurements
in the RECORD . The throat opening should not be 15 percent or more in excess of normal throat opening or
be twisted more than 10° from the plane of the unbent shackle.
2. Ratchet and ratchet strap: Confirm that the ratchet works properly by moving the handle back-and-forth. The
release lever should automatically engage the teeth on the spool to prevent the strap from unwinding. Pull the
release level and unwind most of the strap. Check the strap for damage, such as cuts, tears, burns.
3. Frame, cradle, fork channels: Check welds and frame for breaks and severe rusting/corrosion. Remove
rust/corrosion with a brush or steel wool. Clean the area and apply touchup paint. The frame should be square
and rigid. Examine the frame around the hook slot and hole for the shackle pin for elongations, warps, etc.
4. Make a dated record of the inspection. Indicate whether each component inspected is in normal condition.
Describe repairs, adjustments and/or replacements. Only install manufacturer-approved replacement parts.