Product Manual

Rev. 5/23/2014 CPC, manual.doc
Copyright 2014 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
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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
Minimum
plate
thickness
Maximum
plate
thickness
Minimum
uniform plate
weight
Uniform
working
load limit
Throat
depth
Bale
opening
Net weight
CPC-10 0 in. 0.6 in. 200 lb. 1,000 lb. 1.25 in. 2.25 in. 9 lb.
CPC-20 0 in. 0.8 in. 400 lb. 2,000 lb. 3 in. 3.00 in. 17 lb.
CPC-40 0 in. 1 in. 800 lb. 4,000 lb. 3 in. 3.75 in. 23 lb.
CPC-60 0 in. 1.1875 in. 1,320 lb. 6,600 lb. 3 in. 5.25 in. 35 lb.
Hazard Identification--Explanation of SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood of personal injuries, as well as the probable
seriousness of those injuries, if the product is misused in the ways described. Other signal words call
attention to uses of the product likely cause property damage. The signal words used appear below along
with the meaning 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.
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.
Each person who assembles, installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual in
advance and fully understand the directions.
Safety Recommendations:
We strive to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of our products. However, material handling is
inherently dangerous and no manual can address every risk. The end-user ultimately is responsible for exercising
sound judgment at all times.
Electrocution Risk: DO NOT contact live electrical wires with the clamp or the load!
Improper or careless use of this product might result in serious personal injuries sustained by the
operator and bystanders. Always apply proper cylinder handling techniques learned during training and use
the product properly:
 Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, using or servicing the product
constitutes misuse. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance
procedures as necessary
 Review the instructions and safety messages included in the manuals for your crane, trolley, hoist, and any
other device used in conjunction with the clamp.
 DO NOT open the clamp while lifting or moving material. BEFORE opening the clamp, be certain that the
sheet material is fully supported by the ground or other surface, and is fully immobilized (can’t fall over, roll,
slide, or move in an uncontrolled manner). If a second person is needed to immobilize the material, find
someone to help you. DO NOT open the clamp while using it to lift or move sheet material.
 ALWAYS inspect the plate clamp before each use according to the inspection procedures described in the
most recent revision of ASME B30.20. B30.20 also recommends “frequent” and “periodic” inspections.
 Properly maintain the plate clamp according to the maintenance procedures on p. 9 of the manual. Vestil
developed these procedures to supplement the maintenance practices of ASME B30.20.
 ALWAYS attach the plate clamp to a safety hook (e.g. a hoist that has a safety hook attached to the end of the
chain or rope), or to a connection that includes safety mechanisms to prevent accidental/unintended
detachment from the hoist. DO NOT use the device on a hoist hook that might accidentally/unintentionally
release the clamp. DO NOT connect the clamp to a safety hook that does not function properly or that is
damaged.