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FORK EXTENSIONS, SERIES FE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

STANDARD FE ROUNDED FE TRIANGULAR FE

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

URL: WWW.VESTILMFG.COM EMAIL: SALES@VESTIL.COM

NOTE: Compliance with regulations, codes, and/or statutory (non-voluntary) standards enforced in the

location where the fork extensions are used is exclusively the responsibility of the end-user.

Table of Contents Table of Figures

Product Introduction………………………... 2 Fig. 1 “FE assembly breakdown”…….………… ………… 3

Safety Principles……………………............. 3 Fig. 2 “Standard tine loop”………………..………………... 5

Safety Guidelines…………………............... 4 Fig. 3 “Optional removable pin tine lock”…………………. 5

Inspections…………………………………… 4 Fig. 4 “Product markings and labels”……………………… 6

Properly pair fork extensions and

lift truck tines……………………………. 4

Installation…………………………………… 5

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Summary of content (6 pages)

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03/10/03 2/19/2013 FE, manual.doc FORK EXTENSIONS, SERIES FE INSTRUCTION MANUAL STANDARD FE ROUNDED FE TRIANGULAR FE 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 URL: WWW.VESTILMFG.COM EMAIL: SALES@VESTIL.
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03/10/03 2/19/2013 FE, manual.doc PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing fork extensions (“FE’s” or “extensions”) made by Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”). Our extensions are durable, high-quality products rigorously engineered to provide safety-enhancing features while preserving simplicity. Although use and maintenance procedures are intuitively obvious, any person who might use or maintain this product must familiarize him/herself with the instructions provided in this manual.
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03/10/03 2/19/2013 FIG. 1: FE assembly breakdown FE, manual.doc Weld Fork pocket section Standard welded tine loop. Optional removable pin tine lock shown on p. 5. Weld Cast tapered end Superstructure having desired geometry SAFETY PRINCIPLES Vestil manufactures several distinct models of fork extension. Design and performance features that differentiate between models include: geometry of top surface (flat, triangular or rounded), width required of supporting fork, and inclusion of a rear spacer.
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03/10/03 2/19/2013 FE, manual.doc Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before assembling, installing, using, or maintaining the extensions constitutes misuse of the product. 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 installation, use, and inspection procedures explained on p. 4-5.
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03/10/03 2/19/2013 FE, manual.doc should be at least two-thirds of load length.” NOTE: B56.1-2009 is not law, so the recommendations are not compulsory. However, a prior version, B56.1-1969, was incorporated by reference into OSHA regulation, and therefore, is treated as if it were law. 5. Contact the manufacturer of your fork lift to verify that your fork extensions can safely be used with the fork lift.
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03/10/03 2/19/2013 FE, manual.doc FIG. 4: Product markings and labels (per pair) A B: Label #460 B A: Label #697, 698 or 699 Copyright 2010 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.