INSTRUCTION MANUAL MOBILE LADDER STAND LAD-RF MODEL NO. ________________________ SERIAL NO. ________________________ 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.
We produce several models of ladder stand so that our customers may select a product that satisfies specific requirements. The products identified on the front page conform to universal performance specifications disclosed in this manual, and each model fulfills our demanding standards for quality, safety and durability. SAFETY PRINCIPLES Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Principles Product Introduction Safety Guidelines Product Assembly Safety Warning messages LAD-RF Parts List Procedure to Collapse Ladder Safety Warning Messages Proper Use Procedures Safety Warning Messages Maintenance Procedures Product Warranty and Service Agreement 2 4 5 7 -13 7 8 13 -14 13 14 -15 14 -15 16 18 TABLE OF FIGURES FIG. 1A: Labeled Picture FIG. 1B: Collapsed FIG. 2: Ladder Step Surfaces FIG.
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a mobile ladder stand made by Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”). We design each ladder to combine solid construction with dependability. Our ladders are durable, highquality products that require minimal maintenance. MM and RF model ladder stands are rollable, meaning that they have only 2 wheels, as shown on the front cover. You can reposition the ladder by first lifting the front legs off of the ground and then rolling it to the desired location.
SAFETY GUIDELINES Read the entire manual before you assemble the ladder stand or use it for the first time; refer to it for manufacturer-approved safe maintenance procedures (p. 15-16). If you have questions after reading the manual, contact Vestil for answers. DO NOT attempt to resolve any problems with the ladder stand unless you are certain 1) that you can do so without risk to yourself and others, AND 2) that the ladder will be safe to use afterwards.
FIG. 1A: LAD-RF Handrail support tube Top Platform Handrail Central Support Back Leg Weldment Handrail weldment Siderail 10 Inch Semipneumatic wheel Step Horizontal Brace Back Step Support FIG. 1B: LAD-RF Collapsed Disconnecting horizontal braces (shown rotated 90º and resting against vertical back leg supports) from stair frame brackets allows the ladder to collapse into a more easily stored configuration.
FIG. 2: LADDER STEP SURFACES P (Perforated) G (Grip-Strut) RECEIPT & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS You should visually inspect the ladder prior to assembly and use. Look at each part of the ladder immediately after you receive the package from the shipper. Look for damage that might have occurred during shipping.
LAD-RF Parts List (Editing in progress) PLATFORM Axle End Bolt End 5 1 3 2 C B (actual size) (actual size) 6 A 7 (actual size) G F E D Structural Elements Id Symbol 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hardware Package 7 A B C D E F G Replacement Part No.
Instruction 1: Position the step weldment (1) face down. Install a plastic plug (F) into each front leg of the step weldment (1) as shown in the photographs below. The front legs are circled in the first picture. 2 1 Stair frame bracket 3 Instruction 2: Slide a square cap (E) over each front leg. Use a rubber mallet to tap the cap firmly into place. Do not damage the plugs or the caps. Plugs prevent the front legs from penetrating through the caps when weight is applied to the ladder.
Instruction 4: Insert the axle into the axle-receiving opening of the back leg weldment as shown. A few inches of the axle should protrude from the opening at each end of the leg weldment. Examine the horizontal braces (3); notice that each brace has an end with a large hole (circled) and a small hole. Attach the horizontal braces to the axle through the large hole. Axle receiving opening Back Leg Weldment Horizontal Brace Axle 2 3 Instruction 5: Attach each of the 10in.
Instruction 7: Rotate the free ends of the horizontal braces until they are parallel to the back legs. Secure the braces to the legs using the self-fastening straps. The strap should be fastened near the top of the brace. Horizontal brace Back leg Self-fastening strap Instruction 8: Turn the ladder over (step weldment face up). Install the handrails by first inserting the leg portion into the handrail bracket (dotted circle) on the platform.
Instruction 10: Rotate the ladder so that it rests on one side; then rotate the back leg assembly away from the step weldment as shown in photos 1-8 below. The wheels should rest against a solid wall to prevent rolling. The wall must be at least 8 ft. high. Remove the self-fastening straps so that the free ends of the horizontal braces can rest on the ground.
The braces can be attached to either the inside or outside of the step frame brackets. Photos 5 and 6 demonstrate attachment to the outer side of a bracket; photos 7 and 8 show a brace fastened to the inner side of a bracket. 7 8 Check all of the lock nuts prior to use. Tighten any nuts that are loose. To Raise & Collapse the Ladder: We recommend that at least 4 persons work together to collapse the ladder. If too few people participate, the ladder may not be controllable as it lowers.
7. Wrap the self-fastening straps around the brace and back leg on both sides. 8. Turn the ladder on its side, and fold the back legs to the steps. 9. Turn the ladder over onto the wheels. Roll the ladder to the intended storage location. Self-fastening strap Store the 3/4in bolts and corresponding lock nuts someplace where you will be able to find them when the ladder is needed again.
Although ladders are simple mechanisms, improper use can result in serious injuries. OSHA regulation 1910.26(c)(2)(vi) requires immediate inspection if any of the following events occur: • The ladder tips over: inspect ladder for dents or bends in the side rails, and for excessively dented rungs; check all rung-to-siderail connections; check hardware connections; check rivets for shear. 1910.
Maintenance Procedures: Proper maintenance is an essential responsibility of the ladder owner and end-user. Failure to adopt and implement regular maintenance procedures could lead to serious personal injuries and/or death. We recommend that every owner/end-user perform regular inspections and maintenance on the ladder. 1. Visual inspection after assembly and before each use: personnel who intend to use the ladder MUST inspect it for signs of sustained damage.
FIG. 3: Safety Label Placement ANSI A14.7-2006 Chapter 7, p. 12.
Serial No. __________________ Model: ____________________ Enter information after receipt of product LIMITED WARRANTY Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (Vestil) warrants each LAD-MM and LAD-RF model mobile ladder stand to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. The warranty obligation is limited to providing replacement parts after a proper request for warranty service is made.