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Table of Contents

 

Rev. 4/22/2019 

   FMDL MANUAL 

 

Table of Contents

 

Copyright 2019   Vestil Manufacturing Corp.  

 

Page 11 of 16 

Using the lifter:

 

Step 1: Adjust the positions of the forks on the carriage of your lift truck to match the fork pockets.  

Step 2: Mount the drum lifter on the forks of your lift truck by slowly driving forward until the forks contact the ends of the 

pockets. 

Step 3: Attach the safety chain to the fork carriage.  Wrap the chain around the carriage. Fasten the snap hook to the 

chain or quick link  (see exploded parts diagrams) 

without  slack

.  The chain must not be able to disconnect from the 

carriage during use, i.e. slide off of the carriage. 

 

 

  The  chain  is an essential safety-enhancing feature. Use the chain  to  connect the drum lifter  to the 

carriage

 of your fork truck. Wrap the chain around the carriage and fasten the free end to the chain 

with no slack

.

 The 

chain will not prevent the drum lifter from sliding off of the forks if it is improperly connected to the fork carriage

 

Slowly lower the forks to

 

avoid damaging impacts between the floor/ground and the drum or lifter.                     

 

FMDL-1

 and 

FMDL-2

 Eagle Beak™ and 

DFDL-3

 models:

 

NOTE:

 In order for the Eagle Beak™ mechanism to work properly, the drum and its contents must weigh AT LEAST 50 

lbs. (~22.7kg).

 

Step 4 Engage the selected drum with the lifter:  Raise the forks just a few inches off of the ground/floor, and tilt the mast 

of you fork truck forward.  Drive slowly towards the selected drum until the lower jaw of the Eagle Beak™ (item no. 10, 

p. 

3

) contacts the side of the drum directly beneath the lip of the drum. 

Step 5 Grasp the lip of the drum: Slowly raise the forks until the upper jaw engages the top of the drum lip.  Continue to 

raise the forks until the drum is elevated a few inches above the floor/ground.  Attach one end of the ratchet strap to a 

loop on the drum saddle (Item 9, 

p. 3

).  Attach the other end of the ratchet strap to the loop on the other side of the 

saddle; then work the ratchet mechanism until the strap is tight. 

Step 6 Transport the drum: Straighten the mast and transport the drum to the desired unloading location.  Raise the forks 

when/as required by conditions along the travel path. 

Step 7 Release the drum: Lower the forks until the drum is just a few inches above the floor, and then remove the ratchet 

strap. Tilt the fork truck mast forward. Slowly lower the forks until the Eagle Beak™ disengages the lip of the drum and the 

drum is fully supported by the floor/ground. 

 

FPDL-11-H

 and 

DFDL-3

 models:

 

Step 4  Position the  fork lift and drum lifter:  Raise the forks and adjust the location of the fork lift to position the drum 

grippers above the top of the drum.  Tilt the mast forward, i.e. point the forks toward the floor. 

Step 5 Position drum grippers: Lower the forks; the drum grippers will slide over the lip of the drum.   Position the grippers 

below the lip or the middle rim as desired. 

Step 6 Transport the drum: Straighten the mast and raise the forks until the gripper engages the lip or rim, and then slowly 

raise the forks until the drum is elevated a few inches above the floor.  Tilt the mast back; then transport the drum to the 

desired location. 

Step 7 Release the drum: First tilt the mast forward and then slowly lower the forks until the drum is fully supported by the 

floor.  To finish disengaging the drum, back the fork truck away from it.  

 

FPDL-8-L

 and 

DFDL-3

 models:

 

Step 4  Position fork lift and drum lifter:  Adjust  the mast position so that the drum grippers are parallel to the ground. 

Slightly elevate the forks above the floor. 

Step 5 Prepare the engage the drum: Adjust the position of the fork truck to center the drum lifter on the drum; then drive 

forward until the side of the drum contacts the upper side wall support weldment. See Item no. 12, 

p. 7

. 

Step 6 Transport drum: Raise the forks until the lower drum gripper weldments (item nos. 2 & 16, 

p. 7

) engage the base of 

the drum. Raise the drum a few inches above the ground; secure it to the lifter by attaching the ratchet strap to the loops 

on the side wall support (item no. 12, 

p. 7

); then transport it to the desired unloading point. 

Step 7 Release the drum: First tilt the mast forward; then slowly lower the forks until the drum is fully supported by the 

ground/floor.  Slowly back the fork lift away from the drum until the drum and lifter disengage.   

 

Record of Original Condition

     Before putting the drum lifter into service, record its condition. Thoroughly photograph the unit from multiple 

angles. Take close-range photographs of the drum gripping mechanism, the labels, all pivot points, the drum 

saddle(s), the safety chain and snap hook, and fork/tine locks (if applicable). Use the lifter to lift a drum. Describe 

how the drum grasping mechanism engages the drum. Describe all sounds produced by the lifter under load. 

Collate the photographs and writings into a file. Mark the file “Record of Original Condition”. Compare the results of 

all inspections to this record to determine whether the lifter is in original condition. Do not use the lifter unless it is in 

Summary of Contents for DFDL-3

Page 1: ...andards applied where the product is used Technical Service and Replacement Parts For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts labels and accessories call our Technical Service and Parts Department at 260 665 7586 The department can also be contacted online at http www vestilmfg com parts_info htm Table of Contents Table of Diagrams Specifications 2 F...

Page 2: ...r be beneath any part of the lifter or drum while it is elevated DO NOT use the lifter to transport anything but drums matched to your lifter See Specifications above Transport drums slowly Avoid rough terrain when transporting drums Jostling might disrupt the grasp on the rim DO NOT transport drums over rough terrain UNLESS they are secured to the lifter with a ratchet strap DO NOT modify the dru...

Page 3: ...locking quick release 1 15 28 112 031 Pin clevis 3 4 x 41 4 2 5 09 145 018 5 16 chain 56 long 1 16 40 612 006 Weldment pin cradle retainer 1 6 08 145 041 Specialty hardware snap hook 5 16 1 17 40 514 011 Weldment pin bracket 1 7 33 112 023 Pin clevis 1 18 40 014 054 Weldment channel 1 8 40 145 008 Strap with ratchet 6 long 2 hooks 1 19 40 146 001 Spring tension 61 2 1 9 40 014 093 Drum cradle 1 20...

Page 4: ...assembly 2 15 40 016 053 Lower jaw Eagle Beak 2 4 40 516 008 Weldment bracket mounting bar 1 16 40 514 011 Weldment pin bracket 2 5 65125 Cotter pin zinc plated 3 16 x 11 2 4 17 40 014 054 Weldment channel 2 6 99 112 004 Pin self locking quick release 2 18 28 112 031 Pin clevis 3 4 x 41 4 4 7 09 145 018 5 16 chain 56 long 1 19 40 612 006 Weldment pin cradle retainer 2 8 40 145 008 Specialty hardwa...

Page 5: ...ing 2 40 514 016 Left side upper drum gripper casting 3 40 512 002 Left side hinge casting 4 40 112 001 1 in diameter 8 5 8 in main clevis pin 5 15 112 014 1 in diameter x 4 in pin 6 N A Fork pockets 7 65125 3 16 in x 1 in cotter pin 8 37 145 004 5 16 in x 48 in chain 9 65125 3 16 in x 1 in cotter pin 10 40 514 017 Right side upper drum gripper casting 11 40 512 001 Right side hinge casting 6 10 1...

Page 6: ... head bolt 6 37018 in 20 UNC nylock hex nut 7 11219 in 13 UNC x 4 in hex head bolt 8 37030 in 13 UNC nylock hex nut 9 SPMSIRJ in outer diameter x in inner diameter 8 5 8 in axle sleeve tube 10 40 112 001 1 in diameter x 8 5 8 in main clevis pin 11 65125 3 16 in x 1 in cotter pin 12 40 514 021 Upper side wall support weldment 13 15 115 014 1 in diameter x 4 in retaining pin 14 N A Fork pockets 15 3...

Page 7: ...y see items 4 9 16 17 on p 7 4 40 514 013 Left side lower drum gripper assembly see items 2 9 on p 7 5 40 514 014 Right side upper drum gripper assembly see items 5 9 11 on p 6 6 40 514 015 Left side upper drum gripper assembly see items 2 3 5 9 on p 6 7 n a Fork pocket 8 37 145 004 5 16 in x 48 in chain not shown 9 40 112 001 1 in diameter x 8 5 8 in main clevis pin 10 n a 3 16 in x 1 in cotter p...

Page 8: ... inches from the outermost edges of the fork pockets dotted line in first graphic above Vertical center of gravity 65 16 inches 16 0 cm from the top of the fork pockets Horizontal center of gravity HCG 281 16 inches 71 3 cm from the open ends of the fork pockets middle graphic above and 205 8 52 4 cm from the outermost edges of the drum carrier dotted line in first graphic above Vertical center of...

Page 9: ...of the fork pockets and 14 inches 36 2cm from the outer edge of each fork pocket halfway between the fork pockets Vertical center of gravity 9 inches 22 9cm from the bottom of the fork pockets Horizontal center of gravity HCG 24 inches 61cm from the open ends of the fork pockets and 14 inches 36 2cm from the outer edge of each fork pocket halfway between the fork pockets Vertical center of gravity...

Page 10: ...of the fork pockets and 13 inches 33 7cm from the outer edge of each fork pocket halfway between the fork pockets Vertical center of gravity 11 inches 23cm from the bottom of the fork pockets Horizontal center of gravity HCG 25 inches 64 8cm from the open ends of the fork pockets and 13 inches 33 7cm from the outer edge of each fork pocket halfway between the fork pockets Vertical center of gravit...

Page 11: ... drum and the drum is fully supported by the floor ground FPDL 11 H and DFDL 3 models Step 4 Position the fork lift and drum lifter Raise the forks and adjust the location of the fork lift to position the drum grippers above the top of the drum Tilt the mast forward i e point the forks toward the floor Step 5 Position drum grippers Lower the forks the drum grippers will slide over the lip of the d...

Page 12: ... or ratchet strap loop castings are damaged 2 Labels all labels should be readable and located as shown in the Labeling Diagram If a label is unreadable or missing contact the Parts Department to order a replacement At least once per month inspect 1 Fasteners hardware Bolts nuts washers pins cotter pins Chain and snap hook 2 Fork pockets confirm that each pocket is structurally sound i e no signif...

Page 13: ... 1 2 40 514 105 Frame subassembly 1 3 99 112 004 Pin self locking quick release 1 4 09 145 018 Chain 5 16 x 56 1 5 08 145 041 Snap hook 5 16 1 6 33 112 023 Pin clevis 1 7 65125 Cotter pin z plated 3 16 x 1 1 2 1 8 40 001 098 Saddle bumper belt assembly 1 Bumper belt subassembly exploded view provided on p 14 Item Part no Description Qty 1 40 514 008 Weldment frame 1 2 44 112 001 Pin main clevis 4 ...

Page 14: ...1 2 13 4 9 40 145 014 Roller washer 4 5 37021 Nylock nut gr 2 zinc finish 5 16 18 6 10 40 612 011 Weldment pin belt 2 11 65078 Extended prong cotter pin z finish 1 8 x11 2 2 Drum Saddle Roller Subassembly 40 001 097 in Exploded Views on p 15 Item Part no Description Qty Item Part no Description Qty 1 40 145 012 Roller keel 3 6 65127 Cotter pin zinc plated 3 16 x 2 2 2 40 514 102 Weldment frame rol...

Page 15: ...Pin clevis 1 7 65125 Cotter pin z plated 3 16 x 11 2 1 8 40 001 097 Drum saddle roller subassembly 1 Roller subassembly Exploded View provided on p 14 Item Part no Description Qty 1 40 514 008 Weldment frame 1 2 40 112 001 Pin clevis 4 3 40 514 105 Frame subassembly 2 4 40 516 008 Weldment bracket mounting bar 1 5 65125 Cotter pin z plated 3 16 x 11 2 4 6 99 112 004 Pin self locking quick release ...

Page 16: ...draulic pumps motor controllers and cylinders It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions wearing parts such as bearings hoses wheels seals brushes and batteries How long is the warranty period The warranty period for original dynamic components is 90 days For wearing parts the warranty period is 90 days Both warranty periods begin on the date Vestil ships the ...

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