Vestil DCT-85 Operating Instructions

Overhead Drum Carrier / Tilter Operating Instructions
Model DCT-85

IMPORTANT

1. Please read all instructions
THOROUGHLY before attempting to
operate your new drum carrier / tilter.
2. The model DCT-85 has a maximum
capacity rating of 1,500 lbs (680
kilograms) with a full drum and 900 lbs.
(408 kilograms) with a half-full drum.
This product is intended for lifting and
tilting drums of sized and type noted
above. DO NOT exceed these ratings as
the unsafe condition that may result could
cause damage, excessive wear or make
the product awkward to handle.
3. When operating, loading, unloading or
maintaining your drum carrier / tilter,
always have good footing and a firm hold
while using car and good judgment at all
times. Keep hands, loose clothing, etc.
clear and always from all moving parts.
Never allow anyone to be below any part
of a raised drum carrier / tilter or drum.
Read operating instructions before
operating.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Securely attach overhead hoisting hook to
loop of drum carrier / tilter.
2. Ensure carrier / tilter saddle is in the
horizontal position before loading or
unloading drum.
3. Open carrier / tilter saddle completely.
4. Lock drum in place by cinching chain
with ratchet tightener.
5. Ensure drum is in the vertical position for
safe transport.
6. To pour contents of drum: Pull on chain
to rotate drum to angle required to pour
contents. For best control of drum
pouring angle, pay out one side of the
chain loop while pulling in the other side.
7. After pouring, rotate drum back to
vertical position for safe transportation.

CAUTION!

- DO NOT exceed rated weight capacity of
1,500 lbs (680 kilograms) with a full
drum and 900 lbs (408 kilograms) with a
half-full drum.
- ALWAYS transport drum in the vertical
position.
- DO NOT allow drum to impact on floor
ground, dumping station, etc for possible
damage to drum and / or drum carrier /
tilter

MAINTENANCE

1. Lubricate gear-train once a month with a
high grade oil.
2. Oil saddle hinges, ratchet, pawl, chain
and other moving parts periodically.
3. Periodically inspect all moving parts,
framework and contact areas for signs of
wear, fatigue or loosening. Tighten,
adjust or replace parts as necessary to
prevent failure and maintain proper
function.