Vestil FMDL Series Use And Maintenance Manual

Vestil FMDL Series Use And Maintenance Manual

Single & double eagle beak fork-mounted drum lifters
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08/2010
FMDL-Series Single & Double Eagle Beak Fork-Mounted Drum Lifters
FMDL-1 (Eagle beak™)
FPDL-11-H (Top Engaging Plastic
Barrel Handler)
Receiving instructions:
After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the carpet pole in a manner that preserves the
packaging and maintains the orientation of the product in the packaging; then inspect the product closely to
determine whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered during the inspection,
immediately record a complete description of the damage on the bill of lading. If the product is
undamaged, discard the packaging.
NOTES:
1) Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the location where the
product is used is exclusively the responsibility of the owner/end-user.
2) VESTIL is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:
a) Instructions in this manual; or b) information provided on labels affixed to the product.

Table of Contents

Product specifications..................... 2
Safety Principles........................... 3
Safety Guidelines............................ 3
Use Instructions............................. 12
Limited Warranty........................... 14
Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
rev. 3/24/2016
Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703
Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868
Url: www.vestilmfg.com
Use and Maintenance Manual
FMDL-2 (Eagle Beak™)
Table of Figures
Fig. 5 "DFDL-3 Exploded parts diagram and parts list
Fig. 6 "Center of gravity diagrams"...................................
Fax: (260) 665-1339
Email:
FPDL-8-L (Base Engaging
Plastic Barrel Handler)
DFDL-3 (Eagle Beak™, Top, & Base
Engaging Barrel Handler)
FMDL, MANUAL.doc
sales@vestil.com
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Summary of Contents for Vestil FMDL Series

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2) VESTIL is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either: a) Instructions in this manual; or b) information provided on labels affixed to the product.
  • Page 2: Product Specifications

    FMDL, MANUAL.doc Product specifications: Thank you for purchasing an FMDL-series fork-mounted drum lifter (“drum lifter” or “lifter”) made by Vestil Manufacturing Corporation. Our drum lifters are durable, high-quality products rigorously engineered for dependability and simplicity. Although use and maintenance procedures are relatively intuitive, any person who might use or maintain this product must be familiar with the instructions provided in this manual.
  • Page 3: Safety Principles

    Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either: 1) the instructions that appear in this manual; or 2) the information provided on labels affixed to the product. Furthermore, failure to exercise good judgment and common sense might result in property damage, serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 4: Fig. 1 "Fmdl-1 Exploded Parts Diagram And Parts List

    18 & 19 15 16 25 &24 NOTE: In order for the Eagle Beak™ mechanism to work properly, the drum and its 15, 16, 25 contents must weigh AT LEAST 50 lbs. (~22.7kg). Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 4 of 16...
  • Page 5: Fig. 2 "Fmdl-2 Exploded Parts Diagram And Parts List

    ¼ in. - 20 UNC x 5/8 in. hex head bolt 37018 ¼ in. – 20 UNC nylock hex nut 33474 1½ in. (outer diameter) x ¾ in. (inner diameter) x 14 GA machinery bushing 40-014-066 Drum side wall support casting Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 5 of 16...
  • Page 6: Fig. 3 "Fpdl-11-H Exploded Parts Diagram And Parts List

    3/16 in. x 1½ in. cotter pin 37-145-004 5/16 in. x 48 in. chain 65125 3/16 in. x 1½ in. cotter pin 40-514-017 Right side upper drum gripper casting 40-512-001 Right side hinge casting Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 6 of 16...
  • Page 7: Fig. 4 "Fpdl-8-L Exploded Parts Diagram And Parts List

    1 in. diameter x 4½ in. retaining pin Fork pockets 37-145-001 5/16 in. x 48 in. chain 40-514-005 Right side lower drum gripper weldment 40-514-009 Right side lower drum gripper arm weldment Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 7 of 16...
  • Page 8 2, 3, 5 & 9 on p. 6] Fork pocket 37-145-004 5/16 in. x 48 in. chain (not shown) 40-112-001 1 in. diameter x 8-5/8 in. main clevis pin 3/16 in. x 1½ in. cotter pin Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 8 of 16...
  • Page 9 ” (~52.4 cm) from the outermost edges of the drum carrier (dotted line in first graphic above). Vertical center of gravity: 8 inches (~20.5 cm) from the bottom of the fork pockets. Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 9 of 16...
  • Page 10  14¼ inches (~36.2cm) from the outer edge of each fork pocket (halfway between the fork pockets). Vertical center of gravity:  15 inches (~38.1cm) from the bottom of the fork pockets. Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 10 of 16...
  • Page 11  13¼ inches (~33.7cm) from the outer edge of each fork pocket (halfway between the fork pockets). Vertical center of gravity:  11 inches (~23cm) from the bottom of the fork pockets Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 11 of 16...
  • Page 12: Use Instructions

    DO NOT use the lifter if the hook, chain, cold shut (the loop welded to the lifter frame, which connects to one end of the chain), or ratchet strap loop castings are damaged. Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 12 of 16...
  • Page 13: Fig. 7 "Product Label Placement Diagram

    FMDL, MANUAL.doc 2. Product labels: all labels should be readable and located as shown in FIG. 6. If a label(s) is unreadable or missing, contact Vestil to order a replacement. At least 1 time per month, inspect: 1. Fasteners (hardware): ...
  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    The warranty period for original dynamic components is 90 days. For wearing parts, the warranty period is 90 days. The warranty periods begin on the date when Vestil ships the product to the warrantee. If the product was purchased from an authorized distributor, the periods begin when the distributor ships the product.
  • Page 15 08/2010 rev. 3/24/2016 FMDL, MANUAL.doc NOTES: Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 15 of 16...
  • Page 16 08/2010 rev. 3/24/2016 FMDL, MANUAL.doc NOTES: Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 16 of 16...

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