Vestil H Series Manual page 9

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STACKING HOPPERS
H-series hoppers are designed to
stack on top of each other. Notches in
the base and rim grooves in specially
designed cast feet of one hopper
engage the rim of
supporting it as shown in the diagram to
the right.
H-100 and H-150 hoppers can be
stacked together.
hoppers before stacking them and
NEVER create stacks of more than 3
hoppers. The bottom hopper must not
be equipped with casters.
All hoppers must be empty whenever they are stacked.
Do not load hoppers while they are stacked.
DO NOT move stacked hoppers! Only move one hopper at a time by properly mounting it to your forklift
as described in Step 1 on p. 8.
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION (THE "RECORD")
Before using this hopper for the first time, create a record of its appearance and features. Include
descriptions of the chute, feet, base, carriage chain and quick link, pivot points and pivot point
hardware, and the chute release mechanism. Release the chute. Describe how the unit looks and
sounds as the chute rotates. Also describe the force necessary to release the chute by hand using both
the manual release lever and the release cable. Secure the chute to the base and describe how the
latch mechanism works. Thoroughly photograph the unit including all labels. Collate all writings and
photographs into a single file. This file is a record of the unit in satisfactory condition. Compare the results
of all inspections to this RECORD to determine if the unit is in satisfactory condition. Restore the hopper to
satisfactory condition BEFORE using it again. Purely cosmetic changes, like damaged surface coating
(paint or powdercoat) are not changes from satisfactory condition. However, touchup paint should be
applied as soon as damage occurs to prevent rusting.
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
Inspections and repairs should only be performed by qualified persons. Compare the results of each
inspection to the RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION
all parts are in satisfactory condition. Replace parts that are not in satisfactory condition before using
the hopper again. DON'T GUESS! If you have any questions about the condition of your hopper, speak
with
TECHNICAL SERVICE
Never make temporary repairs of damaged or missing parts. Only use manufacturer-approved
replacement parts.
Inspect the hopper at least once per month:
1.) Pivot points: Look for excessive wear, warps, or damage to pivot pins, cotter pins, and pin receivers.
2.) Hopper chute and base frame: Look for damage, deformations, significant wear, and corroded or
significantly rusted areas.
3.) Fasteners (bolts, nuts, pins, cotter pins, retaining rings): Inspect all fasteners for looseness or damage
such as rust, corrosion, or significant wear. Tighten loose connections. Replace all damaged hardware.
4.) Casters (if hopper is equipped with caster kit): Check for looseness, excessive wear, or damage to
the casters, caster bearings, mounting brackets, and fasteners.
5.) Release mechanism: Torsion spring should cause the latch lever to automatically recoil. The lever
should firmly engage the release lock bar. Check the release cable for frayed, thinned, or bird-caged
regions. Examine the bump-n-dump mechanism for damage including damaged, missing,
corroded/rusted, or significantly worn components.
6.) Moving parts: Listen for unusual noises and watch for irregular movement. Remove dirt and debris
from areas that could affect the hopper's dumping motion.
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the hopper
Always unload
WARNING
!
personnel. The phone number is provided on the cover page of this manual.
Copyright 2022 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
H-100/150-LD/MD/HD-BD MANUAL
Rim
groove
Notch
(the "RECORD"). Do not use the hopper unless
Cast
foot
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