Vestil JIB-CB - Manual

09/11/06 JIB-CB, owner’s manual, 28-126-120.doc
V ESTIL M FG . C O . 1
V ESTIL M ANUFACTURING C ORP .
2999 N. Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703
Ph: 260-665-7586 · Fax: 260-665-1339
E-mail: [email protected] · Website: www.vestil.com
M
ODEL
JIB-CB P
ORTABLE
J
IB
C
RANES
( TO BE INSERTED WITH THE JIB - FM OWNER ’ S MANUAL )
Serial number ____________
Assembly, Installation, and Operation Instructions ... pg 2 Design and Counterweight Drawings ..................... pgs 3-4
I MPORTANT N OTES , W ARNINGS AND S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that all employees understand and follow the following.
* Failure to read and understand this owner’s manual before using or
servicing the portable counterbalanced jib crane constitutes a misuse
of the product. All persons who will install, use, or care for this product
must be familiar with this material.
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The portable counterbalanced jib crane must not be used for supporting
or transporting personnel.
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The portable counterbalanced jib crane’s base must be filled with
concrete and must remain on a level, compacted, and improved surface
whenever a load is applied to its boom.
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Before moving the jib crane, remove any load from it and secure the
boom and hoist against movement during transport.
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Always watch the suspended load carefully when the jib crane is in
operation.
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The load must be removed from the horizontal I-beam before any work is
performed on the mast.
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Ensure that all information / safety / warning labels stay in place and
remain legible.
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Do not use the jib crane if any damage or unusual noise is observed.
♦ Do not perform any modifications to the portable counterbalanced jib
crane or its concrete base without the manufacturer’s approval. Failure
to receive authorization for changes to the equipment could void the
warranty.
♦ Maintenance and repairs are to be done only by personnel qualified to
perform the required work. Consideration will not be given for warranty
repair charges without prior written authorization by the manufacturer.
¬ Consult the jib cranes’ owner’s manual for inspection, testing, and
maintenance guidelines.
¬ Consult the jib crane’s owner’s manual for safety label and warranty
information.
WHEN ORDERING
REPLACEMENT PARTS :
We take pride in using quality
parts on the equipment we
manufacture. We are not
responsible for equipment
problems resulting from the use
of unapproved replacement
parts.
To order replacement or
spare parts for this equipment,
contact the factory.
In any communication with
the factory please be prepared
to provide the machine’s serial
number, which is indicated on
the machine dataplate.
R ECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
It is possible that this product
could incur damage during
transit.
Inspect the unit closely when
it arrives. If you see evidence
of damage or rough handling to
either the packaging or to the
product when it is being
unloaded, immediately make a
note of it on the Bill Of Lading!
It is important that you
remove the product’s packaging
upon its arrival to ensure that
there is no concealed damage
or to enable a timely claim with
the carrier for freight damage.
Also verify that the product
and its specifications are as
ordered.
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