Total of Contents Rev. 2/10/20 CRL-4-12-3000, MANUAL
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SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to draw attention to uses of the product that could result in personal
injuries, as well as the probable seriousness of those injuries. Other signal words call attention to uses
likely to cause property damage. Signal words used in this manual appear below along with the definition of
each word.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that
might damage the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify all foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However,
material handling is dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. Ultimately, the most
effective way to prevent injury is to apply sound judgment whenever using this device.
Material handling is dangerous and could result in serious personal injuries or death.
• Read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using, or servicing the
cylinder lifter. DO NOT operate this device until you read and understand the entire instruction manual.
Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
• This lifting device must only be used by designated persons and lifting device inspectors. Maintenance
and test personnel should only use this device when necessary to perform their duties.
• DO NOT use this lifter if it is damaged, malfunctioning, or missing parts.
• DO NOT modify the product in any way without first obtaining written approval from Vestil. Unapproved
modifications automatically void the LIMITED WARRANTY and might make the product unsafe to use.
• Inspect the lifter before each use. See INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE on p. 4.
• Only attach the lifter to a properly functioning safety hook, i.e. a hook with a spring latch.
• DO NOT remove or obscure any label. Confirm the placement and legibility of all labels as shown
below in “Labeling diagram”. If a label is damaged or unreadable, immediately replace it. DO NOT use
this device UNLESS all labeling applied to the lifter is readable and undamaged. See LABELING
DIAGRAM on p. 6.
• Follow loading instructions in USING THE LIFTER on p. 4. ONLY use the lifter to lift properly sized
reels of material. DO NOT use this lifter to move a reel if the reel core is more than 4” (10.2cm) in
diameter. The lifting arm must overlap the material by at least 2 inches on BOTH sides of the core.
• Make sure that all straps and chains are not kinked or twisted.
• DO NOT lift more than 1 reel at a time.
• Center the hoist above the reel core to minimize load swing as the lifter rises off of the ground. DO NOT
side load the hoist. DO NOT lift a reel lying on its side. The core must face up to engage it with the lifter.
• DO NOT sit, or ride, on a suspended reel or the lifter.
• DO NOT exceed the rated load/capacity of your lifter. Capacity figures are provided in the
SPECIFICATIONS section (p. #) and on product labeling. See LABELING DIAGRAM on p. 6.
• Carefully eliminate slack in the hoist line before raising the load. Lift and lower the load slowly and
steadily. Avoid jolting the load.
• Slowly raise the loaded lifter a few inches above the ground to determine whether the load is stable.
• DO NOT lift a load higher than necessary. (See “Using the lifter” on p. 4).
• DO NOT raise the load over your feet or any other part of your body. NEVER lift material over yourself
or other people. NEVER lift people or lift suspended loads over people.
• Avoid contact with the load while it is suspended. Watch the load carefully while lifting and moving it.
The load could swing or spin while elevated.
• DO NOT leave a suspended load unattended.
• DO NOT pull, drag, or slide loads with the lifter.
• DO NOT lift loads any higher than necessary. Keep the suspended load as close to the ground as
possible while moving it. Avoid obstructions while moving the load.
