Product Manual

LM-series fork-mountable booms 01/11
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Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
Vestil manufactures 5 models of Lift Master booms. The 5 variants are distinguishable by boom length, whether the
boom length is adjustable or fixed, and maximum rated load. Each unit conforms to the generalized specifications
disclosed in this manual and fulfills our demanding standards for quality, safety and durability.
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety. Each person who might participate
in the operation or maintenance of the product must read this manual. Read the entire manual and fully understand
the directions BEFORE using or performing maintenance on the boom. If you do not understand an instruction,
contact Vestil for clarification. Failure to adhere to the directions in this manual might lead to serious personal
injury or even death.
Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either: 1) the
instructions that appear in this manual; or 2) the information disclosed on labels affixed to the product. Furthermore,
failure to exercise good judgment and common sense may result in property damage, serious personal injury or death,
and also are not the responsibility of Vestil.
This manual classifies personal injury risks and situations that could lead to property damage with SIGNAL WORDS.
These signal words announce an associated safety message. The reader must understand that the signal word chosen
indicates the seriousness of the described hazard.
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 boom.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before using or servicing the boom constitutes
misuse. Study the entire manual before you use the product for the first time and before each subsequent use
.
Read the manual to refresh your understanding of the safe operation, inspection and maintenance procedures explained
on p. 25-26. If questions remain after you finish reading the manual, contact Vestil for answers. DO NOT attempt to
resolve any problems with the boom unless you are authorized to do so and are certain
that it will be safe to use
afterwards.
Electrocution might result if the boom contacts electrified wires. Reduce the likelihood that an operator or
bystander might be electrocuted by applying common sense:
 DO NOT contact electrified wires with the boom;
 DO NOT use the boom in an area where it will contact electrified wires;
 DO NOT operate the boom close to electrified wires or other sources of electricity;
 Before using the boom, always inspect the usage area for unusual conditions that require special precautions.
Material handling is dangerous. Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries
sustained by the boom operator(s) and bystanders. Your use of the boom must always conform to OSHA material
handling regulations (29 CFR section 1910 Subpart N). Subpart N includes 2 sections that regulate the use of fork-
mounted boom-type devices: section 1910.178, “Powered industrial trucks,” and section 1910.179, “Overhead and gantry
cranes” (see http://www.osha.gov/). In addition to regulatory requirements, boom operators should conform to the
following:
 DO NOT use a damaged boom. Inspect the boom before each use according to the inspection instructions on p. 22-23.
DO NOT use the boom unless it passes every part of the inspection.
 DO NOT use the boom if the safety chain/strap is damaged or absent.
 DO NOT use a malfunctioning or structurally compromised boom.
 DO NOT lift the boom until it is securely connected to the carriage of the fork truck with the restraint strap.
 DO NOT attempt to lift a load weighing more than the boom’s maximum rated load (see Table, p. 2).
 DO NOT stand beneath or travel under the boom at any time, and especially not when a load is suspended. DO NOT
permit any person to stand beneath or travel under the boom or the load.
 Inform all persons in the area that you are going to use the boom; instruct them to stay clear of the device and the
supported load during operation.
 Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before using or servicing the boom constitutes
misuse
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 DO NOT allow people to ride on either the boom or the load.