Vestil WTJ - Manual (Page 3)

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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS - WTJ, WTJ-E, VAN-J
• Observe all pertinent DOT regulations regarding the installation, transportation and use of the lifting jib .
• Ensure that all employees involved in the operation of this lifting jib understand and follow these instructions!
The standard model lifting jib is suitable for being mounted on many pickup trucks and trailers. It is intended to be
used to pick up static, non-hazardous loads from the ground and load them onto the vehicle to which the jib is mounted,
or vice versa.
Caution: Do not allow the lifting jib to be used by children or unauthorized personnel. Always fold the jib arm down,
secure it alongside the jib mast, and disconnect the winch from its power supply when not in use.
• LOADING:
The load rating, in pounds, is shown on the machine dataplate located on the side of the rotating head of the jib. It
indicates the net capacity of the jib lifting a load that has a center of gravity directly below the jib pulley.
Note: The addition of any ancillary equipment to the lifting jib by third parties must be taken into account when
determining the maximum working load to be placed on the load hook.
Warning: Do not exceed the lifting jib’s load ratings. Injury to personnel or permanent damage to the jib or winch could
result from exceeding the listed capacity.
Warning: Only lift loads that are directly below the hook. Do not use the lifting jib in any application that will create side-
loading of the winch cable or jib arm. Never use the jib to pull or drag loads.
Warning: The load hook’s safety latch must be closed before lifting a load.
Warning: Loads must be lifted using only the winch load hook. Do not use straps or rigging over the top of the jib arm.
Do not attempt to lift any load using the cable end hook. The cable end hook is to be connected to the bracket under
the end of the jib arm at all times.
Warning: Loads must be connected to the lifting jib’s load hook with appropriate lifting rigging and devices.
Caution: Ensure that at least three turns of cable remain on the winch reel at all times.
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JIB ARM
POSITION
20°
40°
60°
20°
40°
60°
15°
25°
40°
FULLY
RETRACTED
1,000 LBS.
1,250 LBS.
2,000 LBS.
1,500 LBS.
1,850 LBS.
1,850 LBS.
1,110 LBS.
1,250 LBS.
1,500 LBS.
FULLY
EXTENDED
600 LBS.
780 LBS.
1,200 LBS.
850 LBS.
1,050 LBS.
1,800 LBS.
550 LBS.
650 LBS.
800 LBS.
MIDDLE
POSITION
770 LBS.
950 LBS.
1,500 LBS.
1,200 LBS. / 1,000 LBS.
1,450 LBS. / 1,250 LBS.
2,000 LBS. / 1,900 LBS.
650 LBS.
850 LBS.
1,150 LBS.
FULLY
RETRACTED
FULLY
EXTENDED
SECOND POSITION /
THIRD POSITION
JIB ARM
POSITION
FULLY
RETRACTED
FULLY
EXTENDED
MIDDLE
POSITION
JIB ARM
POSITION
WTJ-20-3- . . . JIB CAPACITY CHART
WTJ-20-4- . . . JIB CAPACITY CHART
WTJ-E-15-3- . . . JIB CAPACITY CHART