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INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
Inspection procedures are included in the most current revision of ASME B30.20. As stated above in
the
NATIONAL STANDARDS
revision of this standard. Apply all use and maintenance/care instructions in the standard. 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 below-the-hook lifters.
Inspections and repairs should only be performed by qualified persons. Compare the results of each
inspection to the
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY
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
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
The operator of this lifter must inspect the lifter 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
1. Spreader frame assembly: Examine each pin hole for elongations and the surrounding metal for
cracks, and severe rusting and corrosion. Pin holes should be smooth and circular; the frame should be
square and rigid and should lack cracks, warps, regions weakened by severe rusting or corrosion, etc.
2. Pins: inspect all clevis pins and shackle pins. Confirm that pins are straight and without cracks, warps,
etc.
3. Hooks and shackles (hardware): examine each hook and shackle for damage including significant
wear, warping, cracks, or deformation. Measure the throat opening of each hook. Compare it to the
measurements in the RECORD. The throat opening of each hook 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 hook.
4. Labeling: Labels should be readable and located as shown in the
unreadable or missing, contact Vestil to order a replacement.
5. Welds: Confirm that all welds are intact.
LABELING DIAGRAM
The unit should be labeled as shown in the diagram. However, label content and location are subject
to change so your product might not be labeled exactly as shown. Replace all labels that are damaged,
missing, or not easily readable (e.g. faded). To order replacement labels, contact the technical service
and parts department online at http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm. Alternatively, you may request
replacement parts and/or service by calling (260) 665-7586 and asking the operator to connect you to the
Parts Department.
A
B
A: Label 675
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section, Vestil recommends that you acquire a copy of the most recent
department. The phone number is provided on the cover page of this manual.
C
D
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CONDITION. Do not use the lifter unless all parts are in
LABELING
B: Label 202
D: Label 1000
SBM MANUAL
LOAD
TESTS.
DIAGRAM. If a label(s) is
C: Label 1016
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