Vestil WTJ-20-3 Series Owner's Manual

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
2999 North Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703
Phone (260) 665-7586 • Fax (260) 665-1339
E-mail: sales@vestil.com • www.vestil.com
Gantry & Jib Cranes
Contents
Installation Instructions ...................................... 2
Loading Instructions .......................................... 3
Operation Instructions ................................... 4-5
WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Ensure that all employees understand and follow
the following instructions.
• Failure to read and understand this owner's
manual before using or servicing the lifting jib
constitutes a misuse of the product.
• Personnel who will use or care for this product must
be familiar with this material.
• The load must be removed before any work is
performed on the lifting jib.
• Do not use to lift, support, or transport personnel.
• Always watch the jib and the load carefully when the
jib is in use.
• Fold the jib down and secure it alongside the jib
mast before moving the vehicle to which it is
mounted.
• Do not move the vehicle with a load suspended from
the lifting jib.
• Keep personnel clear of the lifting jib when it is
loaded or being rotated. Never allow personnel to be
under or on any part of the suspended load.
• Keep hands, fingers, loose clothing, etc., clear of the
drum and cable area, and use caution to avoid
pinching when swinging loads sideways.
• Do not use the lifting jib if any damage or unusual
noise is observed.
• AC-powered winches must only be supplied with a
115V, GFCI-protected, effectively grounded supply
circuit.
• Observe all applicable DOT, state, and federal
regulations concerning the installation and use of
vehicle-mounted equipment.
• Ensure that all safety and warning labels stay in \
place and are legible.
• Do not perform any modifications to the lifting jib
without the manufacturer's approval. Failure to
receive authorization for changes to the equipment
could void the warranty.
• Maintenance and repairs are to be done only by
personnel qualified to perform the required work.
• Consideration will not be given for warranty repair
charges without prior written authorization by the
manufacturer.
Revised 06-07
A company dedicated to solving ergonomic and
material handling problems since 1955 .
OWNER'S
MANUAL
POWER LIFT JIB CRANES
MODELS WTJ-20- & WTJ-E
LIFTER JIBS • MODEL VAN-J
Exploded Parts Drawings & BOMs............... 6-8
Maintenance / Safety & Troubleshooting ........ 9
Safety Label Identification ............................ 10
Warranty ........................................................ 31
REPLACEMENT PARTS
We take pride in using quality parts on the
equipment we manufacture. We are not responsible
for equipment problems resulting from the use of
unapproved replacement parts.
To order replacement or spare parts for this
equipment, contact the factory.
In any communication with the factory
please be prepared to provide the machine's serial
number, which is indicated on the machine
dataplate.
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Every unit is thoroughly tested and
inspected prior to shipment. However, it is possible
that the unit could incur damage during transit.
Inspect the unit closely when it arrives. If you
see evidence of damage or rough handling to either
the packaging or to the product when it is being
unloaded, immediately make a note of it on the Bill of
Lading!
It is important that you remove the product's
packaging upon its arrival to ensure that there is no
concealed damage or to enable a timely claim with
the carrier for freight damage.
Also verify that the product and its
specifications are as ordered.
VAN-J
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