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exceed these usage parameters. Permanently remove the clamp from service before exceeding the maximum
number of load cycles.
• DO NOT elevate the lifter if the hoist rope/chain is kinked. Make sure that multiple part lines are not twisted
around each other before elevating the clamp and the load.
• DO NOT modify the product in any way without first obtaining written approval from Vestil. Unapproved
modifications automatically void the
• Avoid load swing by making sure the hoist rope/chain is vertical before raising the load.
• Slowly and carefully raise, lower, and move loads with the clamp. DO NOT start or stop suddenly. Sudden
stops/starts might induce load swing or disrupt the connection between the clamp and the sheet.
• DO NOT drag loads with the clamp.
• DO NOT remove or deface labeling applied to the clamp. DO NOT use the clamp UNLESS each label is in
place, undamaged, and easily readable from a reasonable distance. See
• Inspect the product as instructed in
• DO NOT elevate the lifter any higher than necessary to move it. Keep it as close to the ground as possible.
• DO NOT use the lifter if it is tagged "Out of service" or is otherwise designated as malfunctioning.
NATIONAL STANDARDS
EPC-series products are Below-the-Hook lifting (BTH) devices. They facilitate the handling of materials in
sheet form. American National Standard ASME B30.20 (the "Standard") can be purchased online at
https://blog.ansi.org/2018/10/asme-b30-20-18-changes-below-hook-lifting/. The Standard provides inspection,
testing, maintenance, and operation instructions for users of BTH devices. Acquire a copy of the Standard. Apply
all provisions that apply to Structural and Mechanical Lifting Devices. Contact local occupational safety and health
specialists to determine whether there are laws, ordinances, codes, etc. ("authorities") in addition to the Standard
that apply to BTH devices in the location where the plate clamp will be used. If content in this manual conflicts
with provisions in authorities or the Standard, apply the provisions from the authorities or Standard. Please
contact Vestil's
TECHNICAL SERVICE
MINIMUM UNIFORM LOAD WEIGHT & UNIFORM CAPACITY
In order for the clamp mechanism to securely attach to a sheet of material, a sheet of material must weigh
at least as much as the
not attempt to lift a sheet if the sheet weighs less than the MUPW of your clamp. Do not attempt to lift a sheet
of material that exceeds the capacity of your clamp.
MODEL
EPC-10
EPC-20
EPC-40
EPC-80
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department to report conflicts as soon as they are discovered.
MINIMUM UNIFORM LOAD WEIGHT
MINIMUM UNIFORM PLATE
WEIGHT
200 lb.
(90.9 kg)
400 lb.
(181.8 kg)
800 lb.
(363.6 kg)
1,320 lb.
(600 kg)
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(p. 11) and might make the product unsafe to use.
LABELING DIAGRAM
(MUPW) of the model of your plate clamp. Do
UNIFORM CAPACITY
1,000 lb.
2,000 lb.
4000 lb.
6,600 lb.
EPC MANUAL
on p. 10.
on p. 9.
(454.5kg)
(909.1kg)
(1,818.2kg)
(3,000kg)
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