Vestil HDC-305-60 Owner's Manual

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507
Angola, Indiana 46703 USA
Phone (260) 665-7586 • Fax (260) 665-1339
sales@vestil.com • www.vestil.com
Contents
Warnings and Safety Instructions ....................... 1
Receiving Instructions........................................ 1
Loading Instructions .......................................... 2
Operating Instructions ........................................ 2
Instructions for Battery-Powered Units...................3
Periodic Maintenance Instruction ....................... 4
Exploded Parts Drawing/Lists ........................ 5-8
WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read owner's manual completely before operating unit!
• Remove drum & disconnect power before working on unit.
• The carrier is designed to be used for dumping only fluid or
semi-fluid loads from open-topped steel 55 gallon drums.
Dumping capacity is reduced to 500 lbs. for drums whose fill
level is 50% or less.
• Do not attempt to lift or rotate damaged drums.
• Always have the floor lock engaged solidly with the floor
surface when a drum is being rotated.
• Verify that the drum is securely held by the carrier before
lifting or rotating it.
• Drums must be vertical while being transported.
• Always watch the carriage and the barrel carefully when the
carrier is in operation.
• Stand behind and to the side of the carriage when a drum is
being rotated.
• Be alert to the possibility of splashing when dumping wet and
/ or dense loads.
• Do not allow personnel underneath any part of the drum
carrier while it is raised.
• For battery-powered units, review the additional warning
included elsewhere in this manual.
• Ensure that all safety and warning labels stay in place and are
legible. See the labels page in this manual.
• Do not use the carrier if any damage or unusual noise is
observed.
• Do not perform any modifications to the carrier without the
manufacturer's approval. Failure to receive authorization for
changes to the equipment could void the warranty.
• The load must be removed from the carriage and the carriage
must be fully lowered before any work is performed on the
carrier.
• Maintenance and repairs are to be done only by personnel
qualified to perform required work.
Revised 05-04
A company dedicated to solving ergonomic and material
handling problems since 1955 .
OWNER'S
MANUAL
HYDRAULIC DRUM CARRIER/ROTATOR
MODEL HDC-305-60/72/84/96
The Power Unit's Operation....................................9
Electrical Schematic ....................................... 10
Hydraulic Schematic/Parts List ................... 11-13
Troubleshooting .............................................. 14
Warning Label Identification ............................ 15
Limited Warranty/Service Record .................... 16
• Do not use brake fluid or jack oils in the hydraulic
system. If oil is needed, use an anti-wear hydraulic oil
with a viscosity grade of 150 SUS at 100°F, (ISO 32 @
40°C)or Dexron transmission fluid.
• Use only replacement parts either supplied or approved
by the manufacturer.

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected
prior to shipment. However, it is possible that the unit
may incur damage during transit. If you see damage
when unloading make a note of it on the SHIPPER
RECEIVER.
Remove all packing and strapping material,
inspect for damage. IF DAMAGE IS EVIDENT, FILE A
CLAIM WITH THE CARRIER IMMEDIATELY! Also,
check the unit size, type of power unit, etc., to ensure the
unit is correct for the intended application.
HYDRAULIC DRUM CARRIER/ROTATOR
HDC-305 SERIES - D/C POWER
09-126-108
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
E
S
P
A
N
O
L
F
R
A
N
Ç
A
I
S
1