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Step 2:  Attach the weldment to the main assembly. 

 

 

 

 

   

 

  

 

 
Step 3: Install and position the forks by following R & S model fork installation steps 3 & 4 on p. 8. 
 

Operation Instructions: 

 

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The operating instructions in this manual are meant to 

supplement

 the operation recommendations of ITSDF 

standard B56.10-2006.  According to the standard, the A-Lift is a, “Manually propelled high lift industrial truck”.  Safe 
operation of this type of device is the operator’s responsibility. 

 

  DO NOT operate the winch lift until you read AND understand all of the instructions.  If you do not 

understand an instruction, contact Vestil for clarification. 

 

Review ALL of the safety guidelines on p. 5 before each use; 

 

ALWAYS use proper lifting techniques; 

 

Enlist a coworker to help you lift, load, and unload the A-lift; 

 

DO NOT use the lifter on stairs. 

g.

Fasten the bolts in 

place using a flat washer, 
followed by a lock washer 
and then a nut. 

f.

 Set the four counterweights on the weldment; then insert the 

counterweight retaining bolts beginning with the outermost weight. 

e. 

Bolt

the 

weldment to 
the main 
assembly, and 
then secure 
the bolts with 
nuts.  

d.

 Align the 

bolt holes in 
the weldment 
with the holes 
present in the 
weldment 
brackets 
(circled in 
photos c & d).

c. 

Lay the 

main 
assembly 
- winch 
side up - 
on the 
ground.

 

 

 

 

b. 

Lock both of the castors

a

Summary of Contents for A-LIFT-CB

Page 1: ...Lift S A Lift CB 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 COM ...

Page 2: ... recommended for instruction manuals by the American National Standards Institute ANSI in ANSI standard Z535 6 2006 In accordance with ANSI guidelines this manual identifies personal injury risks and situations that could lead to property damage with SIGNAL WORDS These signal words announce an associated safety message The reader must understand that the signal word chosen to identify a particular...

Page 3: ...les 2 Product Introduction 4 Safety Guidelines 5 Assembly and Operation Instructions 7 11 Maintenance Inspections 12 TABLE OF FIGURES FIG 1A HP EHP Telescoping Mast 5 FIG 1B Diagram of Assembled A Lift 6 FIG 2 Label Placement Diagram 13 ...

Page 4: ... x H Load in Pounds in Pounds A Lift R 24 x 35 x 68 500 227kg 136 62kg A Lift R HP 24 x 35 x 68 400 182kg 140 64kg A Lift S 29 x 43 x 68 500 227kg 140 64kg A Lift S HP 29 x 43 x 68 400 182kg 145 66kg A Lift S EHP 29 x 43 x 79 350 159kg 154 70kg A Lift CB 29 x 47 x 68 500 227kg 396 180kg A Lift CB HP 29 x 47 x 68 400 182kg 418 190kg A Lift CB EHP 29 x 47 x 79 350 159kg 449 204kg A Lift DK Deck Plat...

Page 5: ...orks and DO NOT allow any other person to stand or travel under the forks Inform all persons in the area that you are going to use the Lifter and instruct them to stay clear of the device and the supported load during operation ALWAYS make sure that your clothing and body do not contact the mast structure lifting mechanisms or carriage during operation ONLY operate the lifter from the Operator s P...

Page 6: ...ft CB 17 2 4 Cable Anchor Bolt A Lift 4 1 18 Adjustable Leg A Lift CB 18 2 5 Cable Standard Units Cable HP Units Cable EHP Units A Lift 5 A Lift HP 5 A Lift EHP 5 1 19 5 inch Swivel Castor A Lift CB 19 2 6 Telescoping Mast Frame only HP EHP Units A Lift 6 1 20 Counterweight Support Weldment A Lift CB 20 1 7 Mast Frame A Lift 7 1 21 Castor A Lift R 21 2 8 Decal Plate A Lift 8 1 22 Standard Support ...

Page 7: ...embly b One at a time pull the retaining pegs to allow the legs to slide further into the openings c Slowly release the pegs You may have to wiggle the leg to get the peg to drop d Pull upwards on each of the support legs to verify that they are held in place by the pegs The legs should not be able to slide out of the opening e If a leg comes out of the opening the corresponding peg did not engage...

Page 8: ...otated counterclockwise to lower the forks c b d Instructions as shown in the photographs to the right b Align the holes in the forks with the carriage cross bars 11 then push the forks until they contact the carriage Note It may be necessary to tap the forks into place with a rubber mallet c Slide fork retaining pins 25 through the holes in each of the carriage crossbars d Lock the pins into plac...

Page 9: ...you do not understand an instruction contact Vestil for clarification Review ALL of the safety guidelines on p 5 before each use ALWAYS use proper lifting techniques Enlist a coworker to help you lift load and unload the A lift DO NOT use the lifter on stairs g Fasten the bolts in place using a flat washer followed by a lock washer and then a nut f Set the four counterweights on the weldment then ...

Page 10: ...here it is used Inspect the lifter as recommended in the Maintenance and Inspection section of this manual p 12 13 Use the lifter ONLY IF the lifter passes the inspection and is deemed safe to use by designated inspection personnel Step 1 for S and CB Models Adjust the legs to provide the desired wheel base Set the brake S models or lock the castors CB models Remove the forks and lock the carriage...

Page 11: ...winch handle and turn it clockwise until the load is positioned at a comfortable height Lock the winch handle Remove the load Lower the forks until they are a few inches above the legs b a Slide the connecting channel indicated with an arrow under the lower carriage cross bar Set the connecting channel on top of the lower carriage cross bar let the deck rest on top of the forks After you finish us...

Page 12: ...edures and the following steps should be utilized in conjunction with those recommendations The end user your employer is responsible for selecting and training employees to work on the lifter Work on refers to operating loading cleaning servicing maintaining or repairing the product ONLY trained authorized maintenance personnel or contractors should perform inspection maintenance or repair work S...

Page 13: ...L labels are readable and undamaged Contact Vestil for replacement labels FIG 2 Product label placement Consolidated warning label on back side of warning label plate Product model name and weight label Tip over hazard warning label 13 ...

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