Vestil CH series - Manual (Page 8)

Step 4: Move the coil hook into position above the load. Lower the hook and adjust the location so that
the bracket weldment passes through the center of the coil/load.
DO NOT push or pull the coil hook so that the hoist chain/rope is not (deflects from)
vertical. All horizontal adjustments to the position of the coil must be accomplished by moving the trolley.
This is important because any deflection of the chain/rope (from straight up-and-down) will cause the load
to swing when lifted. A swinging load may cause serious personal injuries.
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Step 5: Make sure that the load will remain stable when lifted. Grasp the hook, preferably by the handle
to avoid the possibility that the load may contact and injury your fingers. You may grasp the hook as
shown in photo 1 IF you are certain that the load cannot injury your hand. Raise the load just a few
inches off of the ground (or other supporting surface) to see if it slides on the hook jaw (see Step 2 on p.
7). If the load slides, return it to the ground/supporting surface and immobilize it. Reposition the hook to
prevent sliding; then raise the object again to check the stability of the load. DO NOT proceed to the next
step until the load is properly stabilized. “Properly stabilized” means that the load does not slide when
lifted.
Step 6: Engage the object. Pass the hook through the center of the coil until the bracket weldment
extends beyond the other side of the load as shown in photo 3 (next page). Steady the hook and load by
grasping the handle. Lift the load to approximately waist height, and maintain a grasp on the handle
(photo 4).
Review all hazard safety messages (p.5) and always follow these rules when using the coil hook:
1. NEVER lift material over yourself or other persons. Inform persons in the area that you will be using the
hook and make sure that no one is in the starting point, path of travel, and end point.
2. DO NOT press down on the object. Grasp ONLY the handle to stabilize the load while raising, lowering
and/or moving to a new location.
3. Always stand at arm’s length to the side of the load and hold onto the handle as shown in photos 4-6.
Make sure that your clothing, feet, and all other body parts stay out from underneath the load. This stance
allows the operator to exercise some control of the load while maximizing safety.
4. If the object has to be removed from a container or be lifted over an obstacle, continue gripping the handle.
You MUST use a different method if you will not be able to maintain the safe stance described in Rule 3
(DO NOT get underneath the load, hold the handle, and stand to the side of the hood and load).
If you are using a motorized trolley to reposition the object:
• DO NOT push or pull on the handle. Allow the trolley to supply all movement. Your hold on the handle
is a means ONLY for stabilizing the load.
If you are using a manual trolley,
• Grasp the handle with one hand. Contact the top of the load with your other hand, but DO NOT press
down. Use the second hand only to steer the load. DO NOT pull the object in the direction of travel.
Use the hand that grasps the hoist hook to move the trolley in the intended direction.
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