Vestil DRUM-P 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
Drum Handling Solutions
Contents
Warnings and Safety Instructions ............. 1 & 2
Receiving Instructions ..................................... 1
Warranty.......................................................... 1
Safety & Operating Instructions ...................... 2
FAILURE TO READ AND COMPLY WITH OWNER'S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENT, LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read owner's manual completely before operating unit!
• Never operate drum positioner unless you are watching it.
• Never use the drum positioner if the cradle is in need
of repairs or in the case of a malfunction.
• Do not stand below any part of a raised drum carrier/
rotator or drum.
• Never exceed the 800 pound maximum loading capacity of
the drum positioner.
• Always load drum at the center of the cradle.
• Consult factory for uneven loading.
• When elevation is not required, always transport the
drum in the lowered position.
• Always transport drum only in horizontal position when
fork truck is moving.
• Do not allow drum to impact on floor, ground, or dumping
station etc., or there may be damage to the unit.
• Remove drum before working on unit.
• Consult factory if adding or performing any modification
to the original equipment.
• Use only maintenance parts supplied or approved by the
manufacturer.
• Make sure all operator safety labels are in place.
• The drum positioner is not designed to be used to dump
material from a drum.
Revised 08-05
A company dedicated to solving ergonomic and material
handling problems since 1955 .
OWNER'S
MANUAL
DRUM POSITIONER
SERIES DRUM-P
Ordering Replacement Parts ............................ 2
Periodic Maintenance Instructions ................... 2
Location of Center of Gravity ............................ 3
Warning Label Identification ............................. 4

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected prior
to shipment. However, it is possible that the unit may incur
damage during transit. If damage is noticed when unloading,
make a note of it on the BILL OF LADING. Remove all
packing and strapping material, then inspect the unit again
for damage. IF DAMAGE IS EVIDENT, FILE A CLAIM
WITH THE CARRIER IMMEDIATELY!

WARRANTY

This product is warranted for 90 DAYS from date of purchase
to be free of manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or
damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use or application contrary to
installation instructions, or disassembly, repair or alteration
by any person prior to authorization from a factory
representative.
DRUM POSITIONER
DRUM-P SERIES
09-126-102
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