Vestil WP User Manual

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Step 2: Fasten the nylon safety strap to the fork carriage.

The nylon strap is an essential safety-

enhancing feature. If the forks are accidentally tilted towards
the ground, the strap will not prevent the platform from sliding
off of the fork lift if it is improperly connected to either the
platform or the fork lift. Use the strap to connect the work
platform to the carriage of your fork truck. Wrap the strap
around the carriage with no slack at one of the points
indicated by dotted arrows in Fig. 6 (vertical midpoint of
carriage).

As delivered to you (end-user) the strap is connected to the
mid-rail. Each time the platform is engaged by a fork lift, the
other end of the nylon strap must be connected to the fork
carriage.

WP-3737-FD platforms
For all other WP-series platforms, the maximum rated load

is 1,000 pounds (455kg). The load rating is posted on the
“Warning” placard fastened to the mast guard. Only use the
platform to lift one or two people along with necessary light
tools and equipment. Maximum occupancy is two persons.

The maximum rated load of SP-series platforms is

1,000 pounds (455kg). These platforms are designed to
lift only one person as well as a skid supported by the
fork tubes. This arrangement allows the platform
occupant to either remove stock from, or place stock
onto, shelves. The weight of the skid loaded supported
by the fork tubes must not produce a horizontal load
center more than 20 inches (~51cm) from the front of the
stock platform (see diagram below)

Use instructions

The platform user, fork truck operator, and/or bystanders might sustain serious personal injuries or could

be killed if the WP or SP is misused. Occupant(s) or fork truck operators, who disregard obvious hazards, commit
product misuse and bear sole responsibility for the consequences.

To reduce the likelihood of harmful consequences:

 Both the WP-series and SP-series products are medium-duty rated platforms. ONLY use with sit-down rider, high

lift fork trucks having a minimum load capacity of 3,000 pounds at a 24” load center.

 ALWAYS review the “Warnings and Safety Instructions” on p.1 before each use.

 ALWAYS apply the operation recommendations of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard

1910.178 “Powered industrial trucks”. (See 29 CFR 1910.178 at

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-

idx?c=ecfr&sid=41e086cb8bf5a6958eb8533944227b80&rgn=div8&view=text&node=29:5.1.1.1.8.14.37.3&idno=29

 Apply ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005, “Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks,” suggestions regarding the use of

fork-mounted work platforms. The publication is freely downloadable:

http://www.itsdf.org/pB56.asp

 When raised 4 feet (~1.2m) or higher,

any person who occupies the platform
must wear a safety harness and lanyard.

SP models: The platform occupant MUST

attach a lanyard to an anchoring point.

[WP models] Maximum occupancy is 2

persons; only 1 person per anchoring
point.

[Anchoring points are present at each end of
the anchoring weldment and these features
are identified in the drawings to the right.]

 Do not lean against the handrails or safety

chains.

 Only use the work platform on smooth, level, finished surfaces capable of supporting the combined weight of the

person(s) occupying the platform and all equipment and/or material present on the platform, the platform, and the
fork lift.

Mast

Carriage

Fork

(tine)

[Rear view]

Anchoring

points

Anchoraing

weldment

Safety
placard

Anchoring
points

Proper loading (SP-series)

Fork tubes (see
arrows): use to
support & lift
only 1 skid at a
time.

Combined weight of skid
and load must not
produce load center more
than 20 inches from front
of work platform. (Front of
platform indicated by solid
line; 20in. in front of
platform indicated with
dashed line.)

FIG. 6: Proper attachment of nylon safety strap