Vestil AIR-THL Manual

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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.

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The manufacturer continually develops all equipment and accessories. It reserves the right

to make changes to the models from time to time. No claims may be made based on the

information and illustrations contained in this manual.

confirming that product design, use, and maintenance comply with laws, regulations, codes, and

mandatory standards applied where the product is used.

Technical Service & Replacement Parts

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and accessories, call our Technical Service and Parts Department at (260) 665-7586. The

Department can also be contacted online at https://www.vestil.com/page-parts-request.php.

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Page 1 For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts, labels, and accessories, call our Technical Service and Parts Department at (260) 665-7586. The Department can also be contacted online at https://www.vestil.com/page-parts-request.php. Electronic Copies of Instruction Manuals...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
REV I | 8/6/19 Contents Introduction ........................3 Using This Manual ....................3 Description of Equipment ..................4 2.1 Specifications ......................4 Safety ..........................5 User/Owner Responsibility ..................5 Safety Guidelines ...................... 5 Material Safety ......................6 Energy Isolation ......................6 Installation ........................
Page 3: Introduction
REV I | 8/6/19 Introduction We provide our customers with tools to improve product quality, increase safety and hygiene in the manufacturing process, and reduce operating costs. This manual is an extension of our commitment to the success of our customers and the safe, optimal performance of our equipment. Using This Manual The purpose of this manual is to provide equipment-specific information that can be used to train personnel and generate in-house procedures for safely operating and maintaining this equipment.
Page 4: Description Of Equipment
REV I | 8/6/19 Description of Equipment This equipment is engineered to improve productivity by controlling the flow of materials. We provide robust, high-quality equipment that has been refined over time, to minimize required maintenance and maximize equipment lifespan. This section describes the specifications of your equipment. Specifications The table below contains Floor Level Container Tilter (FLT) model information. 29-900 | Floor Level Container Tilter - Foot Valve Operated Model Number 29-950 | Floor Level Container Tilter - Hand Valve Operated 29-951 | 29-950 with Larger Bucket 29-186 | Caster Retrofit Additional Options...
Page 5: Safety
REV I | 8/6/19 Safety WARNING: Read and understand this manual before using this machine. Failure to follow operating instructions could result in death or serious injury. Always observe the safety precautions below, as well as in-house guidelines and federal, state, and local codes/standards.
Page 6: Material Safety
REV I | 8/6/19 If any safety decal is damaged or not readable, shut down the equipment and do not resume operation until the decal is replaced. For current pricing and delivery, contact the manufacturer to reorder safety decals. Material Safety DANGER: Do not process flammable, explosive, toxic, or otherwise hazardous materials without first performing an appropriate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
Page 7 REV I | 8/6/19 If applicable: Shut off/disconnect the main electrical power source. Perform your in-house lockout/tag-out procedure. Verify that all energy sources are in the off/neutral state.
Page 8: Installation
REV I | 8/6/19 Installation WARNING: Installation must only be performed by qualified professionals with the appropriate credentials for all required tasks. Pre-Shipment Planning Prior to shipment of the equipment: Ensure that your facility has an adequate foundation to support the equipment. Consider the equipment weight, material weight, and torque when the equipment is operating. Determine the appropriate anchoring method for the equipment.
Page 9: Retrofit Packages
REV I | 8/6/19 Retrofit Packages For information on installation and setup of Caster Retrofit 29-186 and Safety Ratchet Retrofit 29-300 packages, refer to corresponding Retrofit section of this manual.
Page 10: Sequence Of Operation
REV I | 8/6/19 Sequence of Operation Operating Sequence WARNING: Do not stand behind bucket or put any part of your body under, in, or near bucket when bucket is raising/tilting or raised/tilted. WARNING: Machine operation occurs automatically. Do not place any part of the body on or near moving devices/components of the machine.
Page 11: Maintenance
REV I | 8/6/19 Maintenance Considerations The recommendations below are a guide; they are not all-inclusive. Use these recommendations, along with the OEM recommendations, to develop a preventative maintenance plan that is fitting for the environment of your equipment. WARNING: NO persons, other than qualified personnel, should maintain or service this equipment. WARNING: Use caution when servicing fluid power systems. Improper maintenance procedures involving pneumatic or hydraulic systems can cause a device to move unexpectedly, resulting in equipment damage or personnel injury.
Page 12: Airbag Replacement
REV I | 8/6/19 Airbag Replacement WARNING: NO persons, other than qualified personnel, should maintain or service this system. WARNING: Before performing maintenance on this system, ensure that all energy sources are properly isolated as described in the Safety–Energy Isolation section. Ensure bucket (A) is empty and fully lowered. Turn off and isolate energy sources, and perform in-house lock-out/tag-out procedure. Remove bucket pivot pin (D) from frame pivot tubes (B) and bucket pivot tube (C). NOTE: Remove retaining bolts to allow removal of pivot pin.
Page 13: Caster Retrofit Package
REV I | 8/6/19 Caster Retrofit Package Installation WARNING: NO persons, other than qualified personnel, should maintain or service this system. WARNING: Before performing maintenance on this system, ensure that all energy sources are properly isolated as described in the Safety–Energy Isolation section. Ensure bucket is empty and fully lowered. Turn off and isolate energy sources, and perform in-house lock-out/tag-out procedure. Remove the bucket from the FLT frame as follows: a.
Page 14: Operation
REV I | 8/6/19 d. Facing rear outside of the frame, re-install nuts (on back of frame) holding safety chain to frame. e. If FLT hand valve was removed from bucket, fasten FLT hand valve to bucket. Operation WARNING: If the caster package is installed on the FLT, the FLT unit should be lowered to the floor (casters raised) before operation.
Page 15: Safety Ratchet Retrofit Kit
REV I | 8/6/19 Safety Ratchet Retrofit Kit Installation WARNING: NO persons, other than qualified personnel, should maintain or service this system. WARNING: Before performing maintenance on this system, ensure that all energy sources are properly isolated as described in the Safety–Energy Isolation section. Components diagrams are located on the next page. Ensure bucket (I) is empty and fully lowered.
Page 16 REV I | 8/6/19 8.1.1 Components Diagrams Figure 1 Figure 2 Hand Valve Airbag Bracket Bucket M) Ratchet Bracket Frame Pivot Tubes (2) Airbag Pivot Pin Bucket Pivot Tube Ratchet Cylinder Ball Valve & Regulator Airbag Bucket Pivot Pin Ratchet Pawl Frame Safety Chain Bucket Airbag Pivot...
Page 17 REV I | 8/6/19 8.1.2 Air Connection—Hand Valve (29-950) Connect air to the ratchet as follows: Connect the end of the hose segment to the air inlet on the ratchet cylinder. Run air hose under bucket where bucket pivot pin is located. Attach hose to clips at current hose junction.
Page 18 REV I | 8/6/19 Lower the FLT bucket and observe ratchet operation. The pawl should move as closely along the ratchet gear as possible without touching the ratchet gear. With the ratchet gear positioned as close as possible to the pawl without touching it, tighten the bolts to secure the ratchet gear in place.
Page 19: Warranty
REV I | 8/6/19 Warranty (Seller) warrants products manufactured by it and supplied hereunder to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and proper maintenance for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If within such period, any such products shall be proved to Seller’s sole discretion to be defective, such products shall be at Seller’s option repaired or replaced.