BEFOREHAND. Boom operators should have access to the manual at all times and should review the directions before each use. Contact Vestil for answers to any question you have after reading the entire manual.
Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either: 1) the instructions that appear in this manual; or 2) the information disclosed on labels affixed to the product. Furthermore, failure to exercise good judgment and common sense may result in property damage, serious personal injury or death, and also are not the responsibility of Vestil.
LM-series fork-mountable booms 01/11 DO NOT use the boom if any product label (see p. 24) is unreadable, damaged, or absent. Contact Vestil to order a replacement label(s). ALWAYS apply proper (fork) lift operation practices learned during your training program. Before raising the boom from the floor AND before attaching the load to the boom, tilt the fork lift mast away from the boom to ensure that the boom will not slide towards the tips of the forks.
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01/11 rev. 3/12/2013 LM-series fork-mountable booms . 1A: E & P LM-1T-4 , & 8 XPLODED ARTS IAGRAM ARTS IST FOR ODELS Item No. Part No. Description Quantity Boom, base frame weldment: 08-215-111 LM-1T-4k 08-514-028 LM-1T-6k 08-514-115 LM-1T-8k 08-145-008 Snap Hook Shackle 08-145-003 LM-1T-4k: 2-ton max.
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RHCG and EHCG. Model EHCG RHCG LM-1T-4k 49½ in. (~126cm) in. (~82cm) in. (~34cm) LM-1T-6k in. (~123cm) in. (~78cm) in. (~31cm) LM-1T-8k 47 in. (~119cm) 31 in. (~79cm) 15 ½ in. (~cm) Page 6 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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LM-1NT-4k & 6k: ½” – 13 UNC hex nut 36110 LM-1NT-8k: ½” -13 Z-plated hex nut Front support leg 08-014-134 LM-1NT-4k & 6K: casting 08-514-117 LM-1NT-8K: weldment 99-145-025 3/16” x 36” safety chain Page 7 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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(HCG) is located 31 inches (~79 cm) from the outer edges of the fork pockets. Model LM-1NT-4k in. (~73cm) 10 in. (~27½ cm) LM-1NT-6k 27 in. (~69cm) in. (~27½ cm) LM-1NT-8k in. (~77cm) 11 ¾ in. (~30cm) Page 8 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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RHCG LM-OBT-4k in. (~120cm) in. (~81cm) 14 in. (~36 ½ cm) LM-OBT-6k in. (~112cm) 31 in. (~79cm) in. (~36 ½ cm) LM-OBT-8k in. (~131cm) 35 in. (~89cm) 15 ¼ in. (~39cm) Page 10 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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(HCG) is located 35-7/8 inches (~91 cm) from the outer edges of the fork pockets. Model LM-OBNT-4k 26 ¾ in. (~68cm) in. (~29 ½ cm) LM-OBNT-6k 26 ¾ in. (~68cm) in. (~29 ½ cm) LM-OBNT-8k in. (~77cm) in. (~29cm) Page 12 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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38 inches (~97 cm) from the bottom edges of the fork pockets. Similarly, the horizontal center of gravity (HCG) is located 8 inches (~20cm) from the front edge of the vertical support. Model LM-HRNT-4k in. (~31cm) in. (~94 ½ cm) LM-HRNT-6k in. (~31cm) in. (~94 ½ cm) Page 16 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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36 in. (~91 ½ cm) in. (~11 cm) LM-EBT-6k in. (~143 ½ cm) 36 in. (~91 ½ cm) in. (~11 cm) LM-EBT-8k in. (~145 cm) 38 in. (~96 ½ cm) in. (~12cm) Page 18 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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(HCG) is located 35-7/8 inches (~91 cm) from the outer edges of the fork pockets. Model LM-EBNT-4k in. (~81 ½ cm) in. (~10 cm) LM-EBNT-6k in. (~76 ½ cm) in. (~9 cm) LM-EBNT-8k 32 ¼ in. (~82 cm) in. (~10 cm) Page 20 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
[LM-OBT-4k, 6k & 8k Models] Adjust the pitch of the boom as required by the size/shape of the intended load. To safely perform the adjustment process requires at least 2 people: Page 22 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
DO NOT connect a load to only 1 hook, if the load is likely to rotate during lifting and/or transport operations. A load should connect to both hooks simultaneously: Attaching load to both hooks limits load rotation Single-hook (circled) load likely to rotate Load Load (continued from p. 19) Page 23 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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NOTE: Users of OBT and OBNT model booms should return the boom to the fully lowered (horizontal) position by reversing Step 4 on p. 23 BEFORE backing out of the fork pockets. Page 24 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
Perform all of the applicable “Frequent inspection” steps and carefully examine the boom for any the problems that appear below () to determine whether they constitute a safety hazard: Deformed, cracked, or corroded members. Page 25 of 27 Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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A “modification” is a change that alters the boom from normal operating condition, like bending the structural members or removing a part or several parts. NEVER modify the boom without the express, written approval of Vestil. Modifications may render the device unsafe to use. Step 5: Make a dated record of any repairs, adjustments and/or replacements.
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