Table of Contents Rev. 2/19/2024 SBM MANUAL
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SIGNAL WORDS
SIGNAL WORDS in this manual draw the reader’s attention to important safety-related messages.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. Material handling is
dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The end-user must exercise sound judgment
at all times. ASME B30.20 is a US national standard that applies to below-the-hook (BTH) lifting devices. If
your DRUM-LUG lifter will be used as a BTH lifting device, then you should acquire a copy of the current
revision of ASME B30.20 and apply all relevant instructions for users of mechanical BTH lifting devices.
WARNING
Material handling is dangerous and could result in serious personal injuries or death.
Read and understand the entire manual before using or servicing this lifter. DO NOT use 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
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.
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 in the
LABELING DIAGRAM on p. 9. DO NOT use this device UNLESS all labeling is readable and undamaged.
Inspect the lifter before each use. See INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE on p. 9.
Review safety messages in the manuals for your crane, trolley, hoist, rigging, and all other devices used in
conjunction with this spreader beam.
Tighten shackle pins before each use. See “Hook with Shackle” Exploded Views on p. 4, 5, 6, & 7.
Make sure your travel path is clear before picking up a load.
DO NOT use this lifter to move a load item if the item does not balance when it is elevated. The beam
should be horizontal/level when the load is elevated.
DO NOT lift more than 1 item at a time.
DO NOT lift people. This device must only be used to lift materials.
Center the hoist above the load item before connecting it to a load. Centering minimizes load swing as
the load lifts off of the ground. DO NOT side load the hoist/lifter.
DO NOT sit, or ride, on the load item or the lifter.
DO NOT exceed the rated load/capacity of your lifter. Capacity figures are provided in SPECIFICATIONS
tables on p. 4, 5, 6, and 7, as well as on product labeling. See LABELING DIAGRAM on p. 9.
Carefully eliminate slack in the hoist line and rigging before raising the load. Lift and lower loads slowly
and steadily. Avoid jolting the loads. Slowly raise the load just a few inches above ground to determine
whether the lifter securely load.
DO NOT lift a load higher than necessary. See USING THE LIFTER on p. 8. Keep the suspended load as close
to the ground as possible while moving it and avoid obstructions.
Avoid contact with the load item while it is suspended. DO NOT get in front of or behind a suspended
load. Avoid putting your feet and other parts of your body beneath the load item. NEVER lift material over
yourself or other people.
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.
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.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as
operation that might damage the product.
