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NATIONAL STANDARDS
This product can be used as either a front end attachment when mounted on the forks of a fork truck, or
a below-the-hook lifter when attached to a hoist or other overhead lifting device.
FRONT END ATTACHMENT
According to US Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Rule 1910.178 (29 CFR
1910.178; the "Rule"), this device is a front end attachment for a lift truck whenever it is mounted on the forks of a
lift truck. The Rule incorporates American National Standard ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 (the "Standard") published by the
Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation (ITSDF) on its website (www.itsdf.org). The standard is freely
downloadable at http://www.itsdf.org/cue/b56-standards.html. Before putting this drum mover into service, you
must acquire a copy of the Standard. Apply all relevant parts of Part II: For the User. If instructions provided in this
manual conflict with the Standard, then you should apply the instructions in the Standard. If you find any such
disparities, Vestil request that you immediately share them with our
information for
TECHNICAL SERVICE
BELOW-THE-HOOK LIFTING DEVICE
When attached to an crane, hoist, or other overhead lifting device, the HDDL is a "Below-the-Hook Lifting
Device" (BTH lifter).
ASME standard B30.20
version of the Standard before putting the lifter into service. Follow all use and maintenance/care instructions
provided in the Standard as well as all other relevant provisions for owners and users. If content in this manual
conflicts with any recommendation or mandatory provision in the Standard, apply the provision from the
Standard. Vestil encourages you to immediately contact
USING THE LIFTER
This product can be used either as a below-the-hook lifting device attached to a hoist, or as a forklift
attachment.
Step 1: Make sure that the lifter is wide enough to fit over the top
of your drum. Moving the handle back-and-forth either extends
(widens) or retracts (shortens) the lifter. The orientation of the
ratchet pawl determines whether moving the handle causes
extension or retraction. Push the upper part of the pawl down to
change direction.
Step 2: Set the lifter on top of your drum. The
should slide around the side of the drum so that the telescoping
arms rest on top of the drum.
Step 3: Set the pawl appropriately to retract the lifter (draw the
ends closer together). Move the handle back-and-forth to bring
the two sides of the lifter towards each other. Move the handle
until the lifter is securely clamped to the top of the drum. Inspect
the clamp and make sure that all
drum rim and are firmly pressed against the side of the drum.
Step 4: Connect the lifter to a hoist OR mount it on a fork of your
lift truck.
a. Hoist: attach a chain sling to both
b. Forklift: drive a fork through both fork loops. Attach the
strap
to the carriage of your forklift without slack.
Step 5: Test the clamp by raising the drum just a few inches
above the ground. Watch the drum and lifter for approximately
10 seconds to be certain that the lifter has an adequate clamp
on the rim. If the clamp is adequate, proceed to the next step.
Step 6: Transport the drum to the desired location.
a. Overhead hoist: Lift the drum ~ 5-6 inches above the ground.
Stand to the side of the drum and stabilize it by grasping the
lifter. Minimize drum swing by moving the hoist slowly.
b. Forklift: drive slowly, particularly while turning. Reduce speed
during all turns. Apply the brakes gradually. The lifter should not
slide towards the tip of the fork if the safety strap is attached
properly.
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appears on the cover page of this manual.
(the "Standard") applies to BTH lifters. Acquire a copy of the latest
TECHNICAL SERVICE
drum brackets
4 rim supports
are below the
shackles
& the hoist hook.
Copyright 2023 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
if you discover any conflicts.
Ratchet
pawl (press
down to
change
direction
Ratchet
mechanism
Fork
Shackle
safety
loop
Drum
bracket
Rim support (goes
underneath the drum rim)
HDDL-55, MANUAL
personnel. Contact
Handle
Receiver
Spindle
Telescoping arm
Safety strap
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