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S-Fok-4-AT manual 07/19/11

S-FORK-4-AT HOIST HOOK FORK TRUCK ATTACHMENT

USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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

Website

: www.vestilmfg.com Email: sales@vestil.com

Receiving Instructions: Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards (i.e. standards

either written into the text of law, or incorporated by reference into law; standards published by ANSI, CS

ISO, etc. are NOT law unless incorporated by reference) enforced in the location where the device is used is

exclusively the responsibility of the end-user. If law enforced where the fork attachment is used contradicts all

or part of at least one instruction and requires you to depart from these directions, Vestil is not responsible for

any consequential damages sustained as a result.

Table of Contents Table of Figures

Product Introduction …………………….. 2 FIG. 1 “S-Fork-4-AT Exploded Parts Diagram”……………….…………..3

Safety Principles ………………………… 2 FIG. 2 “Label placement diagram”..........................................................6

Safety Guidelines ……………………….. 2 - 3

Use Instructions………………………….. 4

Inspections & Maintenance………………5

Limited Warranty…………………………. 7

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S-Fok-4-AT manual 07/19/11 S-FORK-4-AT HOIST HOOK FORK TRUCK ATTACHMENT USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 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 Website: www.vestilmfg.com Email: sales@vestil.com Receiving Instructions: Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards (i.e.
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S-Fok-4-AT manual 07/19/11 Product Introduction Thank you for purchasing an S-Fork-4-AT model fork attachment. Our S-Forks are durable, high-quality products that integrate safety-enhancing features. Although use is relatively intuitive, all persons who might use, maintain or repair this device should familiarize themselves with the instructions provided in this manual.
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S-Fok-4-AT manual 07/19/11  DO NOT attempt to lift a load that weighs more than the rated load of the attachment OR the lift truck, whichever is smaller. ALWAYS make sure that the net weight applied to the fork attachment does not exceed the rated load of the attachment OR the lift truck, whichever is smaller.  DO NOT lift a load higher than necessary. (See “Use Instructions” on p. 4).  DO NOT raise a load above a person(s) or allow anyone to stand or reach beneath a suspended load.
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S-Fok-4-AT manual 07/19/11 Use Instructions: Only trained, designated persons should use the fork attachment. “Designated person” means someone selected by his employer to use the device. Trainees under the direct supervision of a designated person also may use the S-Fork. Maintenance personnel also may use the S-Fork when necessary to perform employment duties. Step 1: Inspect the S-Fork. The user should perform an “Inspection[s] Before & During EVERY Lift” on p.
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S-Fok-4-AT manual 07/19/11 Maintenance & Inspections: A designated person must verify that the S-Fork complies with all regulations, codes, and standards that apply to hoisting devices in the location where it is used. A person designated to conduct inspections by your employer must do so before the S-Fork is used for the first time and prior to EACH use thereafter. Inspections: DO NOT use an S-Fork that is structurally damaged.
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S-Fok-4-AT manual 07/19/11 Markings: Only use the device if ALL labels shown in FIG. 2 below are readable and undamaged. Contact Vestil for replacement labels if necessary. DO NOT use the S-Fork until all replacement labels are affixed to the device. FIG. 2: Label placement diagram B: Label #675 A: Label #218 A (on top surface) B (on right side) C (on left side) D (on left side) C: Label #203-1 D: Label #287 Page 6 of 7 Copyright 2011 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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S-Fok-4-AT manual 07/19/11 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.