Loading Instructions; Use Instructions - Vestil H Series Instruction Manual

LOADING INSTRUCTIONS

Verify that the hopper chute is securely latched and locked to the base frame before filling it with refuse. Standard H-
series self-dumping hoppers are suitable for use indoors and outdoors and in most industrial and commercial settings.
They are designed for use with a rider forklift truck to provide a means for dumping non-hazardous refuse.

USE INSTRUCTIONS

These hoppers have a low profile and rotate through a 90° dump angle. To dump the hopper chute, a forklift operator
must simply unlock the release lever and pull the release cable.
Step 1: Mount the hopper on the forks of your lift truck. Drive forward until the forks contact the ends of the fork slots.
Securely attach the hopper to the fork carriage with the safety chain by wrapping the free end of the chain around part of
the carriage. Then, connect the quick link at the end of the chain to a link in the chain. There should be little to no slack in
the chain.
Step 2: Store the handle of the release cable within reach of the forklift operator. For example, the handle could be
hooked to the frame of the roll cage.
NOTE: Make sure that there is slack in the cable. If the cable is taut, bumps or sudden stops while driving might
cause the chute to be released.
Step 3: Raise the forks and tilt the mast back/towards the cab. Only raise the forks a few inches above the ground. Drive
the forklift to the trash dumpster. Pull the finger tab until the latch lock disengages the latch bar (see diagrams included
with Step 4 below). Elevate the hopper above the sides of the dumpster.
Step 4: Pull the release cable to release the chute and dump its contents. The chute will pivot about the dump axis. If
necessary, tilt the mast forward/away from the cab WHILE PULLING THE RELEASE CABLE to encourage the chute to
dump.
NEVER WRAP THE RELEASE CABLE AROUND ANY PART OF YOUR BODY, ESPECIALLY
AN ARM OR HAND!
Front end
of chute
Safety
chain
Finger tab of
latch lock)
Latch lock
Latch bar
Step 5: Return the chute to the latched position. Tilt the forklift mast toward the cab; then back away from the dumpster.
Lower the forks until the hopper contacts the ground; then slowly lower the forks the rest of the way to the ground until the
chute latches to the base frame. Confirm that the chute is properly latched by raising the forks. The chute should not
rotate. If necessary, lower the forks completely and manually latch the chute to the frame by pressing down on the back
of the chute (see "H-series" diagram in Step 4). Alternatively, use the side of the dumpster to pivot the chute back onto the
base frame.
Step 6: Lock the latch. Press the latch lock forward until it firmly engages the latch bar.
Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
Rev. 7/20/2018
Manual chute
release lever
Base
frame
Latch lever
H-hoppers MANUAL
Back end
of chute
Front end
of chute
Dumping
axis
Waste material
Dumpster (cross-section)
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