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Rev. 10/3/2019 

    

PEL, MANUAL 

                             Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.                      

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PEL-Series Pallet Handlers  

Instruction Manual 

 

 

 

        

    

 

 

 

Receiving instructions:

  

After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the product in a manner that preserves the packaging and 

maintains the orientation of the product in the packaging; then inspect the product closely to determine whether it 

sustained damage during transport. 

If damage is discovered during the inspection, immediately  record a 

complete description of the damage on the bill of lading

. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.

 

 

Notes:

 

1) Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards enforced in the location where the product is 

used

 is exclusively the responsibility of the end-user.

 

 

2) VESTIL is 

not liable

 for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:  

 

a) Instructions in this manual; or b) information provided on product labels. 

 

 

 

 

 

Vestil Manufacturing Corp. 

2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703 

Telephone: (260) 665-7586  -or-  Toll Free (800) 348-0868 

Fax: (260) 665-1339 

Web: 

www.vestilmfg.com

   e-mail: 

info@vestil.com

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents: 

Signal Words……………………………………………..……………………………………………………………..………….. 2  

Safe Use Recommendations……………..……………………………………………..…………………………..…….……… 2  

Specifications…………………………………..…………………………………………………………..………………………. 3 

FIG. 1: PEL-88 & PEL-100 exploded parts diagram & bill of materials…………..……………………………..………...

     

4, 5 

FIG. 2: PEL-88-A & PEL-100-A exploded parts diagram & bill of materials………………………………………………… 6 

FIG. 3: PEL-400-57 & PEL-400-72 exploded parts diagram & bill of materials………...………………….……………..

  

7, 8 

FIG. 4: PEL-100-A-SWA exploded parts diagram and bill of materials………………………………………………………

 

Accessory carriage attachments………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 

Installing accessory carriage attachments……………………………………………………………………………………... 10 

FIG. 5: Electrical circuit diagram………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 

Operation Instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 

Chain tension adjustment procedure (PEL-88 & PEL-100)………………………………………………..………………… 12 

Chain tension adjustment procedure (PEL-400-57 & PEL-400-72)…………………………………………………………. 13 

Battery Charger Operation………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 

Inspections & Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15  

Labeling Diagram…………….....………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 

Limited Warranty…...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…. 17 

 

Aluminum models 

(PEL-88-A & PEL-100-A) 

Steel models 

(PEL-88, PEL-100, & PEL-400) 

Summary of Contents for PEL-100

Page 1: ... to apply either a Instructions in this manual or b information provided on product labels Vestil Manufacturing Corp 2999 North Wayne Street P O Box 507 Angola IN 46703 Telephone 260 665 7586 or Toll Free 800 348 0868 Fax 260 665 1339 Web www vestilmfg com e mail info vestil com Table of Contents Signal Words 2 Safe Use Recommendations 2 Specifications 3 FIG 1 PEL 88 PEL 100 exploded parts diagram...

Page 2: ...ake the lifter unsafe to use and automatically void the Limited Warranty see p 17 DO NOT exceed the capacity of your unit Refer to the Specifications table on p 3 as well as label 287 see Labeling diagram on p 16 on the product for capacity information Inspect the product according to the instructions on p 15 Replace each part that is not in normal condition DO NOT use the product until it is full...

Page 3: ...below Model A B Net Weight Capacity PEL 88 65 5 16 57 172 lb 175 lb PEL 100 80 5 16 72 179 lb 125 lb Model A B Net Weight Capacity PEL 88A 57 70 3 16 144 lb 175 lb PEL 100A 72 85 3 16 157 lb 125 lb Model A B Net Weight Capacity PEL 400 57 67 1 4 57 373 lb 400 lb PEL 400 72 82 1 4 72 392 lb 400 lb PEL 400 57 and PEL 400 72 PEL 88 A and PEL 100 A PEL 88 and PEL 100 ...

Page 4: ...Rev 10 3 2019 PEL MANUAL Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp Page 4 of 17 FIG 1 PEL 88 and PEL 100 exploded parts diagram NOTE Bill of materials appears on following page ...

Page 5: ...ectrical control box 1 11 21 034 025 Flanged inlet sleeve with locking ring 1 12 21 145 008 Specialty hardware eyebolt 2 13 21 024 016 Cap square ribbed inserts 2 14 99 034 013 Strap battery box with buckle 1 15 21 156 002 Control touchpad electronic 1 16 20 042 009 Sprocket drive 1 17 33618 Medium split lock washer 1 4 6 18 21 524 001 Weldment cover top sprocket 1 19 21 024 038 Handle grip flexib...

Page 6: ... 22 21 034 004 Circuit breaker 1 7 16 132 164 Caster swivel PP 3 1 25 STM 2 23 42 111 001 Bearing sleeve 1 8 37024 Nylon insert lock nut grade 2 zinc finish 3 8 16 4 24 42 024 002 Cover guard top cap 1 9 42 110 001 Bearing roller 4 25 33618 Medium split lock washer 1 4 2 10 24213 Flat head socket cap screw 10 32x1 6 26 33004 Flat washer USS zinc plated 1 4 2 11 37015 10 32 lock nut zinc plated 4 2...

Page 7: ...Rev 10 3 2019 PEL MANUAL Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp Page 7 of 17 FIG 3 PEL 400 57 and PEL 400 72 exploded parts diagram NOTE Bill of materials appears on following page ...

Page 8: ... bolt grade A zinc plated 1 4 20 x 3 4 4 12 37018 Nylon lock nut grade 2 zinc finish 1 4 20 3 13 21 034 010 Accessory electric battery charger 24V 1 14 21 156 004 Control motor electronic 1228 1 15 27402 RHSMS 8 32 x 1 long 2 16 01 022 001 Limit switch with roller arm 1 17 22804 Flat countersunk head elevator bolt plain finish 1 4 20 x 11 2 1 18 21 641 002 Leeson motor gearbox 1 19 21 156 002 Cont...

Page 9: ... Wheel PP 4 1 25 W 4 5 11105 3 8 16 x 1in hex head bolt 4 19 11109 3 8 16 x 4 HHCS 2 zinc plated hex head bolt 2 6 37024 3 4 lock nut 6 20 37018 1 4 20 lock nut 2 7 21 135 001 Motor 1 21 37030 1 2 13 lock nut 4 8 21 156 002 Electronic touchpad control 1 22 20 538 002 Assembly carriage stretch wrap carrier 1 9 21 034 010 24V battery charger 1 23 20 016 076 Bracket roller 2 10 21 139 001 12V battery...

Page 10: ...ep 1 The correct top to bottom orientation of each attachment is indicated in the Accessory carriage attachments section above Attachment PEL RR shown Mounting plate PEL DSPIN Weight 20 lb Capacity PEL 88 PEL 88 A 175 lb PEL 100 PEL 100 A 125 lb PEL 400 57 72 400 lb PEL HOOK Weight 9 lb Capacity PEL 88 PEL 88 A 175 lb PEL 100 PEL 100 A 125 lb PEL 400 57 72 400 lb PEL PAIL Weight 20 lb Capacity 125...

Page 11: ...Rev 10 3 2019 PEL MANUAL Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp Page 11 of 17 FIG 5 Electrical circuit diagram ...

Page 12: ...ll Chain tension adjustment procedure NOTES Unload the deck before beginning the adjustment PEL 88 PEL 100 model lifters 1 Raise the deck halfway 2 Locate the tensioning bolts A bolt is present at each end of the chain 3 Using 7 16 crescent wrenches loosen the 2 jamb nuts 2 by turning them counterclockwise Loosen the jamb nuts so that they are close to the ends of the bolts 4 Raise the deck to the...

Page 13: ...d them further onto the bolts Turn all of the nuts equally Tighten the nuts until the chains can only be pulled 2 5 inches from the front of the mast Slack in both chains should be equal 12 Lower the deck by pressing the LOWER button Continue to hold the button for 2 seconds after the deck reaches the lower travel limit and stops moving If the chain jumps on the sprocket raise the platform to the ...

Page 14: ...ry DC powered PEL is equipped with an onboard battery charger with a flanged electrical inlet The charger is current limited and will not exceed its rated output even if loads are placed on the battery while it is charging The charger fuse will break if it is connected in reverse polarity To charge the battery 1 Plug the charger into an 115V 60 Hz receptacle by connecting the flanged inlet on the ...

Page 15: ...and cracked links Check chain tension and inspect the hardware fastening each chain to the lifting carriage see pages 12 13 8 Labels see Labeling diagram p 16 confirm that all labels are in place and easily readable 9 Surfaces remove dirt and debris Remove rust with a steel bristle brush and apply touchup paint to the affected areas Maintenance Implement a maintenance program to ensure the proper ...

Page 16: ...l times as shown in the diagram below Replace any label that is damaged and or not easily readable Numbers below label images in the diagram correspond to the identification number of each label A A Label 287 B Label 454 A B E C C Label 208 E Label 527 D D B C D Label 212 E PEL 88 A PEL 100 A PEL 88 PEL 100 PEL 400 F Label 295 F F ...

Page 17: ...n the following original dynamic components motors hydraulic pumps electronic controllers switches and cylinders It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions wearing parts bearings hoses wheels seals brushes batteries and the battery charger How long is the warranty period The warranty period for original dynamic components is 1 year For wearing parts the warran...

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