03/10/03
rev. 3/6/2017
WP, MANUAL
Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
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Step 2:
Fasten the nylon safety strap to the fork carriage.
The nylon strap is an essential safety-
enhancing feature. If the forks are accidentally tilted towards
the ground, the strap will not prevent the platform from sliding
off of the fork lift if it is improperly connected to either the
platform or the fork lift. Use the strap to connect the work
platform to the
carriage
of your fork truck. Wrap the strap
around the carriage
with no slack
at one of the points
indicated by dotted arrows in Fig. 6 (vertical midpoint of
carriage).
As delivered to you (end-user) the safety strap is connected to
the midrail. Each time the platform is engaged by a fork lift,
the other end of the nylon strap must be connected to the fork
carriage.
For all other WP-series platforms, the maximum rated load
is 1,000 pounds (455kg). The load rating is posted on the
Sign 080 fastened to the mast guard (see “Labeling diagram”
on p. 11, 14, & 15). Only use the platform to lift one or two
people along with necessary light tools and equipment.
Maximum occupancy is two persons.
The maximum rated load of SP-series platforms is
1,000 pounds (455kg). These platforms are designed to
lift only one person as well as a skid supported by the
fork tubes. This arrangement allows the platform
occupant to either remove stock from, or place stock
onto, shelves. The weight of the skid loaded supported
by the fork tubes must not produce a horizontal load
center more than 20 inches (~51cm) from the front of the
stock platform (see diagram below)
.
Use instructions:
The platform user, fork truck operator, and/or bystanders might sustain serious personal injuries or could
be killed if the WP or SP is misused. Occupant(s) or fork truck operators, who disregard obvious hazards, commit
product misuse and bear sole responsibility for the consequences.
To reduce the likelihood of harmful consequences:
Both the
WP-series and SP-series
products are
medium-duty
rated platforms. ONLY use with sit-down rider, high
lift fork trucks having a minimum load capacity of 3,000 pounds at a 24” load center.
ALWAYS review the “Warnings and Safety Instructions” on p.1 before each use.
ALWAYS apply the operation recommendations of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard
1910.178 “Powered industrial trucks”. (See 29 CFR 1910.178 at
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-
idx?c=ecfr&sid=41e086cb8bf5a6958eb8533944227b80&rgn=div8&view=text&node=29:5.1.1.1.8.14.37.3&idno=29
).
Apply ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005, “Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks,” suggestions regarding the use of
fork-mounted work platforms. The publication is freely downloadable:
http://www.itsdf.org/pB56.asp
When raised 4 feet (~1.2m) or higher
,
any person who occupies the platform
must wear a safety harness and lanyard.
SP models: The platform occupant MUST
attach a lanyard to an anchoring point.
[WP models] Maximum occupancy is 2
persons;
only 1 person per anchoring
point
.
[
Anchoring points are present at each end of
the anchoring weldment. Features are
identified in the drawings to the right
.]
Do not lean against the handrails or safety
chains.
Only use the work platform on smooth, level, finished surfaces capable of supporting the combined weight of the
person(s) occupying the platform and all equipment and/or material present on the platform, the platform, and the
fork lift.
Mast
Carriage
Fork
(tine)
[Rear view]
Anchoring
points
Anchoring
weldment
Safety
placard
Anchoring
points
Proper loading (SP-series)
Fork tubes: use
to support & lift
only 1 skid at a
time.
Combined weight of skid
and load must not
produce load center more
than 20 inches from front
of work platform. (Front of
platform indicated by solid
line; 20in. in front of
platform indicated with
dashed line.)
FIG. 6:
Proper attachment of nylon safety strap
