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CPC-SERIES PLATE CLAMPS

USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Receiving instructions:

After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the product in a manner that preserves the packaging;

then inspect the product closely to determine whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is

discovered during the inspection, immediately record a complete description of the damage on the bill of

lading. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.

NOTES:

1) Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the location where the

product is used is exclusively the responsibility of the owner/end-user.

2) VESTIL is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:

a) Instructions in this manual; or

b) Information provided on labels affixed to the product. Neither is Vestil responsible for any consequential

damages sustained as a result of failing to exercise sound judgment while assembling, installing, using or

maintaining this product.

Table of Contents

Product Specifications…………………………………..……………………………………………….………….. 2

Hazard Identification: Explanation of Signal Words….……………………………………………..……………. 2

Safety Recommendations…………………………………………………………..………………..……………… 2 - 3

FIG. 1: CPC-series plate clamps exploded parts diagram & bill of materials…………………………….…….. 4

Use instructions…………………………………………………………………………….………………………… 5 - 8

Inspections & Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………….……….… 9

Label Placement Diagram……...………………………………………………………………………..………….. 10

Limited Warranty…...……………………………………………………………………………..………………….. 11

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.

2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703

Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868

Fax: (260) 665-1339

www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: sales@vestil.com

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP. 2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703 Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868 Fax: (260) 665-1339 www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: sales@vestil.com CPC-SERIES PLATE CLAMPS USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Receiving instructions: After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the product in a manner that preserves the packaging; then inspect the product closely to determine whether it sustained damage during transport.
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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc Product specifications: Vestil offers 4 models of locking plate clamp: CPC-10, CPC-20; CPC-40; and the CPC-60. Each clamp is made from steel and is powder coated to prevent rusting. All models incorporate a heavy duty formed shackle for easy use with overhead hoists. Specifications for each model are presented in the following table: Model CPC-10 CPC-20 CPC-40 CPC-60 Minimum plate thickness 0 in. 0 in. 0 in. 0 in. Maximum plate thickness 0.6 in. 0.8 in. 1 in. 1.1875 in.
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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc (continued from p.2)  DO NOT grip material that has any debris or surface contamination on it that might affect the quality of the connection between the clamp and the load. Remove all debris, such as oil, grease, water and dirt, before gripping the material with the plate clamp.  Clear all debris, including fluids, from the path of travel if the job requires moving the material to a new location BEFORE picking up the load.
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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc FIG. 1: CPC-series plate clamp exploded parts diagram Clamping Arm Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Clamping Arm Description Quantity Cover Assembly Latch Lever Cam Heavy Bolt Lock Nut Axis Pin Spring Pin Gripper Connecting Link Gripper Pin Spring Pin Spring Pin Move Pin 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Part No.
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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc Use Instructions: The operating instructions in this manual are meant to supplement the operation recommendations of ASME standard B30.20. Only trained, designated persons should use the plate clamp. “Designated person” means someone selected by his or her employer, or by a representative of the employer, as competent to use the plate clamp. Trainees under the direct supervision of a designated person may use the clamp.
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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc Step 4: Engage the sheet with the clamp. Press down firmly on the clamp until the top of the sheet material contacts the back of the clamp mouth (photos 4a & 4b). Lock the clamp by rotating the latch lever (2) upwards. 3 4b 4a Latch the clamp The top of the sheet contacts the back of the clamp mouth (arrow). Step 5: Test the balance of the material in the clamp.
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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc (Continued from p. 6) 3. Always stand at arm’s length to the side of the material and properly grasp the clamp as shown in photo 7. If you must use two clamps to balance the load, grasp plate clamp #2. This is demonstrated in the, “Properly grasp the second clamp” diagram below. Make sure that your clothing, feet, and the rest of your body stay out from underneath the load. This stance allows the operator to exercise some control of the load and optimizes safety. 4.
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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc Step 7: Lower the material. Make sure that the load is not swinging or rotating. Slowly lower the hoist until the load contacts the ground or other supporting surface. Lower the load sufficiently to create slack in the clamp chain. The hoist hook and the pear link (item #25 in Fig. 1 on p. 4) should remain in contact (see Photos 10 and 11).
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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc Inspections & Maintenance: A designated person must verify that the clamp complies with all regulations, codes, and standards that apply to “Under-the-Hook Lifting Devices” in the location where the clamp is used. The person(s) designated to conduct inspections by your employer must do so before the clamp is used for the first time, and EACH time it is installed for use. Inspections: The end-user is responsible for performing inspections as recommended in ASME B30.20.
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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc Label placement diagram: Only use the clamp if ALL labels are in place as shown below, readable and undamaged. Contact Vestil to order replacement labels when necessary. Label 675 (applied to back of tag 023): hazards of improper use Tag 023 (connected to pear link via cable tie): rated load information & BTH service class CPC data tag Copyright 2014 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
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Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc LIMITED WARRANTY Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. Our warranty obligation is to provide a replacement for a defective original part if the part is covered by the warranty, after we receive a proper request from the warrantee (you) for warranty service. Who may request service? Only a warrantee may request service.