Vestil SPS3 Series, Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Rev. 7/16/2021 

   SPS3 MANUAL 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COPYRIGHT 2021 VESTIL MANUFACTURING CO.                                               PAGE 5 OF 7 

RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION (THE “RECORD”) 

Record the condition and appearance of each of the frame members (steps  and step 

assembly, shelves, handles), casters  and caster receivers, rubber feet, springs, and all fasteners 

(bolts, nuts, etc.)  before putting the cart  into service.  Apply  both caster brakes.  Confirm that 

brakes firmly contact their wheels. Try to push and pull the cart. Describe the effort required to 

move the cart while the brakes are applied. Step on the bottom step. Describe how the handles 

react, i.e. slide through the handle brackets until rubber feet contact the floor. Handles should 

slide freely through the handle brackets. Describe sounds heard as the handles slide. Step off of 

the bottom step. Describe how the springs recoil and lift the handles. Thoroughly photograph the 

cart from multiple angles. Include close range photographs of the rubber feet, caster wheels, 

caster forks, brakes and brake levers,  caster  mounting  hardware, labeling, welds that connect 

steps to handles, handles and handle brackets. Add the photographs to the record. Collect all 

photographs and writings in a single file. This file is a record of the cart in satisfactory condition. 

Compare the results of all inspections to this RECORD to determine whether the cart  is in 

satisfactory condition. Do not use the cart  unless it is in satisfactory condition. Purely cosmetic 

changes, like damaged paint or powdercoat, are not changes from satisfactory condition. 

However, touchup paint should be applied as soon as damage occurs. 

USING THE CART 

 WARNING 

Improper use could result in serious personal injuries.

•

Do not stand on the top shelf. 

•

Do not lean or reach beyond the profile of the cart because the cart might tip and fall over. 

•

Do not exceed the capacity of the cart or of the ladder. The capacity (in pounds) per shelf is 

550 lb. (250kg). Overall capacity of the cart is 1000 lb. (454.5kg). [

NOTE:

 Although each shelf can 

support up to 550 pounds and there are 3 shelves, no more than 1,000 pounds in total can be 

applied to the shelves.] The capacity of the step assembly is 350 lb. (159kg).

•

Each cart receives label 446, which provides the capacity of the cart. See 

LABELING DIAGRAM

on p. 6. The capacity figure provided on label 446 indicates the 

net capacity

 of the cart, i.e. the 

combined weight of everything applied to cart. The combined weight must be less than or equal 

to the capacity of the cart.

Review the 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 on p. 2 before using the cart. Inspect the cart before each 

use for damage  such as significant  wear, deterioration, or rusting/corrosion.  Pay particular 

attention to the condition of the rubber feet!  DO NOT use the cart unless all 4 feet are in 

satisfactory condition.  Tighten loose nuts. If a lock nut has been partially or completely 

unfastened, it must be replaced with a new lock nut.

 Make sure there are no children in the area 

where the ladder is used

or stored

.

ONLY use the cart on even, level, improved surfaces (concrete or asphalt).

 Never use the cart 

on inclined surfaces. Only climb the steps if they are clean and dry. 

ALWAYS lock both swiveling casters (located under the bottom step) before climbing the steps. 

Lock  each  caster by pressing  down on the brake  lever.  A  brake should press firmly against the 

surface of its  caster.  The cart will 

resist

  movement while the brakes are applied. However, the 

brakes do not 

prevent

 the cart from moving. If the cart needs to be immobilized, block/chock the 

wheels or enlist a coworker to hold the cart. No more than 1 person at a time should climb the 

steps. The capacity of the step assembly is 350 pounds (159kg). 

Step onto the bottom step. The handles should slide through the handle brackets and bring the 

rubber feet  on the bottoms of the handles into solid  contact  with  the ground. The rubber feet 

provide additional resistance the movement while the caster brakes are applied. 

Load items onto the shelves of the carts. Items should fit entirely within the shelves without 

hanging over the sides. Center and evenly distribute items on the shelves. Load the cart from the 

bottom up, i.e. fill the lowest shelf first; then the intermediate shelf; then the top shelf. 

!