Vestil WTJ - Manual (Page 4)

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS - WTJ, WTJ-E, VAN-J
Note: The powered winch is not equipped with independent overload protection. Always pay close attention to the
sound of the winch and to the load that is being raised. If the cable tension increases suddenly, indicating a bind,
stop the winch immediately.
Warning: The vehicle to which the lifting jib is mounted must be level and unable to move or tip. If the lifting jib is
mounted on a trailer, chock the trailer’s wheels before operating the lifting jib.
Warning: Keep all personnel clear of the lifting jib whenever it is loaded or being rotated. Never allow personnel to be
under any part of the suspended load.
Caution: Ensure that at least three turns of cable remain on the winch reel at all times.
Caution: Always carefully watch and constantly supervise any load suspended from the lifting jib.
Caution: Never use the lifting jib or winch if any damage or unusual noise is observed, if it is in need of repairs, or if it
seems to be malfunctioning.
VAN-J MODELS:
The VAN-J model lifting jib uses a hand crank to raise and lower the load hook.
When standing at the handle side of the winch, rotating the handle counterclockwise will raise the hook, and rotating it
clockwise will lower the hook.
The DC-powered VAN-J-DC model is furnished with a constant-pressure (dead-man style) pushbutton control.
Connect the winch’s power cord to the appropriate power supply. AC-powered units must be connected to a 115V
supply circuit that is effectively grounded and that provides GFCI protection.
Pressing the “UP” button will turn on the winch to retract the cable and therefore raise the hook and any connected load.
The winch will operate only while the button is pressed. Upon releasing the pushbutton, the winch will stop and
hold its position.
Pressing the “DOWN” button will turn on the winch to allow cable to spool off the winch drum and therefore lower the
hook and any connected load. Again, releasing the button will stop the winch movement, and the winch will hold its
position.
When you are finished using the VAN-J, winch the lifting hook up to the end of the jib arm. Rotate the outer jib arm so
that it folds alongside the inner arm. Rotate the entire, folded jib arm around so that the outer arm is against the
inside wall of the van. Tighten the mast’s securing bolt so that the jib arm cannot swing.
Ensure that all safety and warning labels stay in place and are legible. Refer to the labels page in this manual.
WTJ MODELS WITH A POWERED WINCH:
Note: The auxiliary handle provided with the AC winch is provided for emergency use only. Always remove this handle
when it is not in use. Do not operate the winch motor or allow the winch to spin freely with the handle attached.
• The DC-powered WTJ is furnished with a constant-pressure (dead-man style) pushbutton control.
• The AC-powered WTJ has a toggle switch located on the winch body.
Connect the winch’s power cord to the appropriate power supply. AC-powered units must be connected to a 115V
supply circuit that is effectively grounded and that provides GFCI protection.
Pressing the “UP” button will turn on the winch to retract the cable and therefore raise the hook and any connected
load. The winch will operate only while the button is pressed. Upon releasing the pushbutton, the winch will stop
and hold its position.
Pressing the “DOWN” button will turn on the winch to allow cable to spool off the winch drum and therefore lower the
hook and any connected load. Again, releasing the button will stop the winch movement, and the winch will hold
its position.
Note: Unplug the winch cords when not in use, and store them with the vehicle.
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Press the “DOWN” button to lower the load hook away from the end of the jib arm.
• Raise the jib arm to the desired angle:
(WTJ-E) pull the jib arm retaining pin from the end of the jib arm support. Raise the jib arm to the desired
angle, align the hole in the end of the jib arm support with the nearest hole in the bracket on top of the arm,
and reinsert the jib arm retaining pin, or;
(WTJ) pull the jib arm retaining pin from the middle hole in the front of the jib head. Raise the jib arm to the
desired angle, align the jib arm hole with whichever hole it is nearest to at the front of the jib’s head, and
reinsert the jib arm retaining pin.