Product Manual

LM-series fork-mountable booms 01/11

 Loose bolts or rivets.

 Worn, cracked or distorted parts such as pins, shackles, hooks.

Boom not in regular use:

For each of the 3 bullet points below, in addition to the inspections, any

boom, which has been idle for a period of

a month or more due to shutdown or storage of the boom, must be given a thorough inspection before it is used

again. An appointed person, whose approval is required before the boom may be used, must inspect the boom for

all types of deterioration. A certification record must be available for inspection. The record must include at least

the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier for the rope

inspected.

 A boom which has been idle for a period of 1 month (or longer), but less than 6 months, shall be

given a “Frequent inspection” before returning it to service.

 A boom which has been idle for longer than 6 months shall be given a “Periodic [complete]

inspection” before placing it in service.

 Standby booms shall be given a frequent inspection at least semi-annually (twice per year; 1

inspection each 6 months).

Annual performance evaluation: At least once per year, authorized inspection personnel should verify the

soundness of the boom. Use the LM to lift a maximum rated load. Afterwards, conduct a “Frequent inspection” to

verify that the product is in normal operating condition.

Maintenance:

The end-user

, i.e. operators and operators’ employer, must implement a maintenance program to ensure that the

product functions properly and is adequately maintained. OSHA “General Industry” standards applied to

“Overhead and gantry cranes,” 29CFR 1910.179, describe official, recommended maintenance procedures. The

following steps should be utilized in conjunction with those recommendations.

The end-user is responsible for selecting and training employees to work on the boom. “Work on”

refers to operating, loading, cleaning, servicing, maintaining, or repairing the product. ONLY trained, authorized

maintenance personnel or contractors should perform inspection, maintenance, or repair work.

Step 1: Tag the boom, “Out of Service.”

Step 2: Remove any dirt or other matter from all surfaces.

Step 3: Conduct a “Before each use” inspection. If deformity, corrosion, rusting, or excessive wear of structural

members is found, DO NOT use the product.

Step 4: Perform all other necessary adjustments, replacements and/or repairs. DO NOT modify the boom.

The reader should understand the significant difference between necessary adjustments and

repairs, and modifications.

An “adjustment” is a simple correction that restores the boom to normal operating condition, such as tightening

loose fasteners, or removing dirt or other debris from the surface. “Repair” refers to removing worn parts and

installing replacement parts.

 DO NOT use the Lift-Master boom if adjustments and/or repairs are incomplete! Return it to service ONLY

after finishing all necessary repairs and adjustments.

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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