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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.
NOTE: The end-user is solely responsible for 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
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
This instruction manual may be downloaded from
Signal
Words.................................................................................................................................................
Safety
Instructions.................................................................................................................................
Specifications........................................................................................................................................
Boom
Attachment...............................................................................................................................
HDC-305-60 Exploded View and Bill of
HDC-305-72 Exploded View and Bill of
HDC-305-84 Exploded View and Bill of
HDC-305-96 Exploded View and Bill of
Hydraulic System - Autoshifter Foot
Autoshifter Foot Pump Exploded View and Bill of
Inspections and Maintenance (Autoshifter Foot
Troubleshooting (Autoshifter Foot
Electrically Powered Drum Carriers (Options HDC-DC and
DC Modular Power Unit Exploded View and Bill of
DC Manifold Assembly Exploded View (Item 24 on p.
12VDC Modular Power Unit Electrical Circuit
12VDC Modular Power Unit
AC Modular Power Unit Exploded View and Bill of
Electrical Box and Manifold Exploded View (Items 2 and 12 on p.
115VAC Modular Power Unit Electrical Circuit
115VAC Modular Power Unit
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram (Powered
Operating a Powered HDC-305 (Raising and Lowering the Pivot
Bleeding Air from the MPU Hydraulic
Using the Battery Charger (HDC-DC Units
Using the Boom
Attachment.................................................................................................................
Lifting Drums (Standard and Powered
Inspections &
Maintenance...........................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting (HDC-DC &
Labeling
Diagram.................................................................................................................................
Limited
Warranty...................................................................................................................................
*NOTE:
Pages 12–19 address the composition and operation of the modular power unit. These pages only apply to
powered HDC-305 units manufactured before 12-01-2018. Units manufactured on or after 12-01-2018 receive a 2
generation modular power unit (MPU GEN2). Diagrams and operating instructions for GEN2 power units are provided in
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HDC-305 SERIES DRUM LIFTERS
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Copyright 2022 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Rev. 10/13/2022
Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Fax: (260) 665-1339
Web:
www.vestil.com
NOTE: If your HDC-305 is powered
(AC or DC), you should receive a
separate owner's manual for the
onboard power unit:
MPU-AC-GEN2
MPU-DC-GEN2
https://www.vestil.com/page- manuals.php
HDC-AC).........................................................
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15)........................................................
Arm)........................................................
HDC-305, MANUAL
e-mail:
info@vestil.com
(plugs into wall socket)
(battery powered)
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