Vestil WP Series Instruction Manual page 10

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Step 2: Fasten the nylon safety strap to the fork carriage without slack.
The nylon strap is an essential safety
feature. If the forks are accidentally tilted towards the ground,
the strap will not prevent the platform from sliding off of the
fork lift if it is improperly connected to the platform or the fork
lift. Connect the strap to the carriage of your fork truck. Wrap
the strap around the carriage without slack at one of the
points indicated by dotted arrows in Fig. 6 (vertical midpoint of
carriage). If slack is left in the strap, the platform will be able
to slide. This condition must be avoided.
The unit is delivered with the safety strap connected to the
midrail. Each time the platform is mounted on a fork lift the
hook end of the nylon strap must be connected to the fork
carriage.
WP-series platforms: The capacity of each platform
appears on Sign 080 which is fastened to the mast guard. See
LABELING DIAGRAM on
lift one or two people along with necessary light tools and
equipment. Maximum occupancy is two persons at a time.
The capacity of SP-series platforms is 1,000 pounds
(455kg). These platforms are designed to lift only one person
as well as a loaded skid placed on top of the fork tubes. This
arrangement allows the platform occupant to remove items
from the skid and place them on shelves, racks, etc. while
remaining inside the protective guardrail. The weight of the
skid supported by the fork tubes must not produce a horizontal
load center more than 20 inches (~51cm) from the front of the
stock platform Contact TECHNICAL SERVICE with questions.
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USING THE PLATFORM
The platform user, fork truck operator, and/or bystanders might be seriously injured or killed if this
product is used improperly.
• WP-series and SP-series products are medium-duty platforms. ONLY use with sit-down, rider, high-lift fork trucks
having a minimum load capacity of 3,000 pounds at 24" load center. Never exceed the forklift capacity.
• Review the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The forklift used to lift this platform must comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
standard 1910.178 "Powered industrial trucks" and US national standard ANSI/ITSDF B56.1. See
• Acquire a copy of the latest version of ANSI/ITSDF B56.1, "Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks". The
standard is freely downloadable from the
• Every occupant must wear a safety
harness and lanyard properly fit for his/her
weight and height.
SP platforms: The platform occupant
MUST attach a lanyard to an anchor
point (B).
WP platforms: Maximum occupancy is 2
persons; only 1 person per anchoring
point (A or B).
• Do not lean against the handrails or safety
chains.
• Only use the work platform on smooth,
level, finished surfaces
supporting the combined weight of the
person(s) occupying the platform and all
equipment and/or material present on the
platform, the platform, and the fork lift.
• Avoid sudden stops and quick turns while transporting the platform.
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p. 12 or 15. Only use the platform to
on p. 5 - 6 before each use.
ITSDF website
capable of
Copyright 2020 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Rev. 4/3/2020
FIG. 6: Proper attachment of nylon safety strap
Proper loading (SP-series)
Fork tubes:
apply 1 skid
at a time.
(www.ITSDF.org).
Safety
placard
Anchor
point A
Mast
Carriage
Fork
(tine)
Combined weight of skid
and load
produce load center more
than 20 inches from front
of work platform. (Front of
platform indicated by solid
line; 20in. in front of
platform
dashed line.)
29 CFR
Safety/carriage strap
attachment point. DO
NOT attach harness
here.
Anchor
point B
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must not
indicated with
1910.178.