Rev. 7/16/2021
SPS3 MANUAL
COPYRIGHT 2021 VESTIL MANUFACTURING CO. PAGE 2 OF 7
SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood of personal injuries, as well as the probable
seriousness of those injuries, if the product is misused in the ways described. Other signal words call attention
to uses of the product likely cause property damage. The following are signal words used in this manual and
their definitions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, no
manual can address every conceivable risk. To minimize the likelihood of being injured as a result of using
this device, inspect and maintain the product as instructed in
INSPECTIONS & MAINTNENANCE and
exercise
sound judgment whenever using this device.
WARNING
Risks of serious personal injuries or death.
•
Read this manual in its entirety before assembling, using, inspecting or servicing the product
.
Read the
manual to refresh your understanding of use, inspection, and maintenance procedures as necessary. A
copy of this manual should always be available to all persons who assemble, use, inspect and/or maintain
this device.
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DO NOT exceed the capacity. Capacity figures are provided on label 446, which is shown in
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Overall capacity of the cart is 1000 pounds (454.5kg).
o
Each shelf has a capacity of 550 pounds (250kg). Although SPS3-series carts have 3
shelves, no more than 1,000 pounds in total can be applied to them.
o
The capacity of the step assembly is 350 pounds (159kg).
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All items loaded on the cart must fit within the shelves. Loads must not hang over the shelves.
Only use the cart to transport stable, evenly distributed, non-hazardous loads.
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Use this cart ONLY on even, level surfaces.
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DO NOT climb the steps unless both caster brakes are firmly engaged and all 4 rubber feet are
in satisfactory condition. See applicable
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DO NOT modify the product in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from Vestil.
Unapproved modifications automatically void the Limited Warranty and might make the product
unsafe to use.
•
DO NOT use this device UNLESS all product labels are readable and undamaged. See
on p. 6.
•
Inspect the product before each use. Do not use it unless it is in
. See
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION
and
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Always properly load the cart:
o
If the load might roll or slide off of the deck, strap it to the deck before moving the cart.
o
Evenly distribute loads on the shelves. DO NOT concentrate loads on the sides.
o
Load the bottom shelf first; then load the top shelf. Label 446 in the
indicates the capacity per shelf as well as the total capacity of the cart.
Proper maintenance and storage are essential for this product to function properly.
o
instructions on p. 6 of this manual.
o
Keep the product clean & dry. Always store it inside.
DANGER
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations
.
WARNING
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
NOTICE
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation
that might damage the product
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