Vestil H Series Manual page 8

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LOADING THE CHUTE
Verify that the hopper chute is securely latched and locked to the base frame before filling it with
refuse. Standard H-series hoppers are suitable for use indoors and outdoors and in most industrial and
commercial settings. They are designed for use with rider forklift trucks. Put only non-hazardous wastes in
the chute.
USING THE HOPPER
H-series hoppers have low profile chutes that are designed to rotate 90° to facilitate dumping. To
dump the hopper chute, unlock the release lever and either pull the release cable or use the bumper
release mechanism.
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 carriage chain to the forklift carriage 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. Unlock the chute release mechanism by pulling the
finger tab until the latch lock disengages the latch bar. See diagrams included in Step 4 below.
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. Elevate the hopper above the sides of the dumpster.
The dumping axis of the hopper should be within/inside the dumpster.
Step 4: Dump the chute using either the release cable or the bumper release mechanism.
A. Release cable: 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!
-OR-
B. Bumper release: Slowly drive forward and contact the side of the dumpster with the bumper release
lever. Stop driving forward as soon as the hopper is released.
Front end
of chute
Manual
chute
release
lever
Base frame
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.
completely and manually latch the chute to the frame by pressing down on the back of the chute.
Alternatively, use the side of the dumpster to pivot the chute back onto the base frame.
Step 6: Lock the latch by pressing the latch lock forward until it firmly engages the latch bar.
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Rev. 3/11/2022
Release
cable and
handle
Bumper
release
lever
Latch
lever
The chute should not rotate.
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H-100/150-LD/MD/HD-BD MANUAL
Back end
of chute
Base
frame
Front end
of chute
Waste
material
If necessary, lower the forks
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