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WTJ-4 Series Vehicle Mounted Jib Cranes
Receiving instructions:
After delivery, remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine whether it
sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered, record a complete description of it on the bill of
lading. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.
NOTE:
The end-user is solely responsible for confirming that product design, installation, use, and maintenance
comply with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product is used.
Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 2
Exploded Parts Diagram...................................................................................................................... 3
Bills of Materials................................................................................................................................. 4 - 5
Signal words..................................................................................................................................... 5
Hazards of improper use...................................................................................................................... 5
Assembling the Crane......................................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Crane in a Fixed Location (not in a Vehicle)............................................................................ 7
Installing the Crane on a Vehicle............................................................................................................7
Raising and Lowering the Boom............................................................................................................ 8
Boom Length Adjustments................................................................................................................... 8
Using the crane.................................................................................................................................. 8 - 9
Inspections........................................................................................................................................ 9
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 10
Labeling Diagram................................................................................................................................10
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................................ 11
Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
Rev. 1/24/2018
Vestil Manufacturing Co.
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703
Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868
Web:
www.vestilmfg.com
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WTJ-4, MANUAL
Fax: (260) 665-1339
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Web: www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: i nfo@vestil.com WTJ-4 Series Vehicle Mounted Jib Cranes Instruction Manual Receiving instructions: After delivery, remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered, record a complete description of it on the bill of lading. -
Page 2: Specifications
Usable length = 24 ft. (7.3m) Usable reach: Boom horizontal & fully extended = 52” (132cm) Boom horizontal & fully retracted = 31” (79cm) Net weight of crane = 218 lb. (99.1kg) Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 2 of 11... -
Page 3: Exploded Parts Diagram
B (long boom) (454.5 kg) (227.3 kg) B (“long boom” configuration) A (“short boom” configuration) Cable clamp (18) Saddle U-bolt Winch hook (19) installation Saddle Dead side of cable U-bolt Handle socket Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 3 of 11... - Page 4 WTJ-4-G-21 Bolt, hex head, M16x80mm WTJ-4-G-43 Bearing, sleeve WTJ-4-G-22 Nut, Nylon lock, M16 WTJ-4-G-44 Handle, pump *Knob might be molded to end of locking bolt (34). **Grip might already be installed on mast handle (35). Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 4 of 11...
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Page 5: Signal Words
ALWAYS use the crane as recommended on p. 8-9. Failure to properly load the crane might cause the load to swing when it is lifted. Load swing might result in serious injury. DO NOT use the crane if any label is unreadable, damaged, or missing (see “Labeling diagram” on p. 10). Contact Vestil for replacement labels. ... - Page 6 Look for cracks, warps, and other forms of damage to and around the installation site. Repair the site if necessary. Perform another load test to confirm that problems are resolved. Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 6 of 11...
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Page 7: Assembling The Crane
Use only with the hardware and any backing or stiffeners receiver recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Open (lowers Close (raises Step 4: Assemble the crane following the instructions on p. 6. boom) boom) Spring pin Relief valve Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 7 of 11... -
Page 8: Raising And Lowering The Boom
Locking bolt Mast bolt handle Vehicle Side view Improper positioning for lifting with winch hook: Front view Center of small pulley not aligned with center of load (red dashed lines) Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 8 of 11... -
Page 9: Inspections
Look for deformations, cracks, and metal fatigue. Do not continue to use the crane unless both it and the supporting vehicle (or surface) are in normal condition. Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 9 of 11... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
A: Label 586 B: Label 287 (covered with label 770) C: Label 1045 D: Label 1038 E: Winch capacity label (not shown) NOTE: Winch capacity is always 500 lb. regardless of boom configuration. Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 10 of 11... -
Page 11: Limited Warranty
(you) for warranty service. Who may request service? Only a warrantee may request service. You are a warrantee if you purchased the product from Vestil or from an authorized distributor AND Vestil has been fully paid.
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