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Table of Contents

 

Rev. 4/22/2019 

   FMDL MANUAL 

 

Table of Contents

 

Copyright 2019   Vestil Manufacturing Corp.  

 

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original condition. Purely cosmetic changes, like damaged paint or powdercoat are not changes from original 

condition. However, touchup paint should be applied to all affected areas as soon as the finish is damaged. 

 

Inspections & Maintenance: 

Regular inspections and maintenance are necessary for the lifter to remain in normal condition. Before using it 

for the first time, create a written record that describes the appearance of the drum gripping mechanism, drum 

cradle, pins, fork pockets, the safety chain, and the frame. Install the lifter on the forks of your forklift and use it to lift 

a drum..  Record your observations about how the gripping mechanism engages the drum. Lower the drum  and 

record your observations. This written record establishes “normal condition”. When conducting future inspections 

compare those observations with the written record to determine whether a component is in normal condition or 

requires repair or replacement. 

Before each use, inspect the following components: 

1.  Safety chain and snap hook (attached to the free end of the safety chain): confirm that the spring latch 

automatically closes securely against the hook.  DO NOT use the lifter if the hook, chain, cold shut (the loop 

welded to the lifter frame, which connects to one end of the chain), or ratchet strap loop castings are damaged. 

2.  Labels: all labels should be readable and located as shown in th

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 significant corrosion.  Do not use the lifter if 

the fork pockets are structurally unsound 

3.  Welds: confirm that all welds are intact. 

4.  Drum grippers, Eagle Beak® upper and/or lower jaw, fork pockets, and supporting frame: must be undamaged. 

For example, no deformations, warps, or cracks. 

5.  Overall condition of drum lifter: the structure should be clean, square and rigid, and free of rust and corrosion.  

Remove dirt and debris. Do not use the lifter if the supporting frame and/or one or both grippers are excessively 

rusted or corroded. 

 

Labeling diagram: 

The unit should be labeled as shown in the diagram. However, label content and location are subject to 

change so your product might not be labeled exactly as shown. Compare this diagram to your 

Record of Original 

Condition

. Replace all labels that are damaged, missing, or not easily readable (e.g. faded). Order replacement 

labels by contacting the 

Replacement

 

Parts Department

  online at 

http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm

. 

Alternatively, you may request replacement parts and/or service by calling (260) 665-7586 and asking the 

operator to connect you to the Parts Department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 B: Label 218 (on fork pocket) 

 

 C:  Label 287 (on fork pocket) 

 

 

 A: Label 485  

 

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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