Fig. 1: fe assembly breakdown – Vestil FE series User Manual

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AFETY

RINCIPLES

Vestil manufactures several distinct models of fork extension. Design and performance

features that differentiate between models include: geometry of top surface (flat, triangular or rounded), width required of
supporting fork, and inclusion of a rear spacer. Each fork extension conforms to the generalized specifications disclosed
in this manual and fulfills our demanding standards for quality, safety and durability.

Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety. Each person who might participate

in the assembly, installation, use or maintenance of the product must read this manual and fully understand the
directions BEFORE using the product and before performing maintenance on it. Failure to adhere to the
directions in this manual might lead to serious personal injury.

Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to heed either: 1) the

instructions that appear in this manual; or 2) the information provided on labels affixed to the product. Furthermore, failure
to exercise good judgment and common sense may result in property damage, serious personal injury or death. Such
failure is solely the fault of the person(s) who acted without good judgment; it is not yet another liability of Vestil.

This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to classify personal injury risks or situations that might lead to property damage,

as well as to draw attention to safety message(s). The reader must understand that each signal word indicates the
seriousness of the described hazard.

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.

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE
injury.

Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might damage the

fork extension(s).

FIG. 1: FE assembly breakdown

Weld

Standard welded
tine loop. Optional
removable pin tine
lock shown on p. 5.

Fork pocket section

Weld

Cast
tapered
end

Superstructure
having desired
geometry