Vestil DRUM-55S Portable Drum Jack User Manual

OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL
PORTABLE DRUM JACK (DRUM-55S)

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.
2999 NORTH WAYNE STREET, P.O. BOX 507, ANGOLA, IN 46703
TELEPHONE: 260-665-7586 -OR- TOLL FREE 800-348-0868
FAX: 260-665-1339
URL: WWW.VESTILMFG.COM EMAIL: SALES@VESTIL.COM

Introduction

Read and follow the instructions contained in this operating manual.

Only trained, well-informed personnel, who have been instructed in accordance with this operation manual, may use or work on the drum jack.
This unit has a unique grapple to hold 55-gallon drums securely into the steel saddle prior to lifting it vertically. The drum is held in this position during transit,  enabling open drums to be handled without spillage.

Liability or guarantee is waived if:

• The instructions in this operating manual are not observed.
• The high-lift stacking truck is operated, cleaned or maintained incorrectly.
• Alterations to the functions are carried out without the consent of manufacturer.
• Original spare parts are not used.

Safety instructions
This chapter informs the user about residual dangers relating to the correct use of the products. It contains generally valid safety instructions which must be observed.
Safety instructions relating to specific actions or situations are listed prior to the respective action and/or description of the situation in the chapter.
Principles
This product complies with state-of-the –art technical standards and recognized safety regulations, but there are still dangers which may occur which must be considered.
Only operate the product in a perfect condition and observing the information contained in the operating manual.
The operator is responsible for integrating the product with as little risk as possible into his working environment. This obligation continues through every phase of the  products lifespan, beginning at the planning stage. Residual dangers are to be minimized.
Only trained, competent personnel who have been instructed using the operating manual and the product are permitted to work with the truck.
The operating manual must be understood (responsibility, checking)

Specification

Receiving Instructions
Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected prior to shipment. However, it is possible that the unit may incur damage during transit. If you see damage when  unloading, make a note of it on the SHIPPER RECEIVER.
Remove all packing & strapping material, inspect for damage. IF DAMGE IS EVIDENT, FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CARRIERIMMEDIATELY! Also, check fork  size, type of power unit, etc., to see that the unit is correct for the intended application.

Warnings & Safety Instructions
Insure that all employees understand and follow the following instructions

• Read and understand the owner’s manual before using or servicing the drum jack.
• Do not use the drum lifter if any damage or unusual noise is observed.
• Improper use of this drum lifter could result in injury and damage to load or equipment.
• Always watch the drum lifter and any load on it carefully when it is being used or moved.
• Do not overload this drum jack. Check capacity plate for loading weight and lifting height. Do not handle unstable loads.
• Operate truck only from designated operating load position.
• Make sure that the drum has been exactly clamped when to lift.
• Avoid sudden stops or quick turns to prevent accidental tipping of the load.
• Park drum lifter on level surfaces and not in the way of other products
• When parked, lower the carriage completely and make sure handle is in vertical position.
• Travel slowly and with caution on slopes, always travel with load end down grades.
• Do not perform any modifications to the drum lifter without manufacturer’s approval. Failure to receive authorization for changes to the equipment could void the warranty.
• Do not use brake fluid or jack oil in the hydraulic system. If oil is needed, use an anti-wear hydraulic oil with a viscosity grade of 150 SUS at 100°F, (ISO 32 @  40°C), or a non-synthetic transmission fluid.
• Use only replacement parts either supplied or approved by the manufacturer.

OPERATION

1. Before lifting the load, follow these stages:
   a. Maneuver the unit to 55-gallon drum, secure drum in the steel (saddle) carriage of drum jack.
   b. Pump the handle, saddle clamp will grapple 55-gallon drum securely in the carriage (6-7 pumps).
   c. Keep pumping the handle to lift the drum off of ground (10-12 pumps to full height).
   d. To lower the drum & release secure grip around the drum press release lever on the handle until drum is fully lowered and released.

2. Park drum jack in a protected, leveled and solid place.

MAINTENANCE

1. Only qualified and authorized personnel should be permitted to maintain, repair, adjust and inspect the stacker.

2. The work area should be clean, properly ventilated and the floor should be kept dry.

3. All parts of the lifting or rotate mechanism should be carefully and regularly inspected and maintained in a safe operating condition.
   All hydraulic systems should be regularly inspected and maintained in conformance with the maintenance schedules. Lift cylinders, valves and other similar parts  should be checked to assure that “drift” has not developed to the extent that it would create a hazard.

4. Please check the oil level every six months. Use anti-wear hydraulic oil with a viscosity grade of 150 SUS at 100°F (ISO 32 @ 40°C) or a non synthetic transmission fluid.

5. Use only replacement parts either supplied or approved by the manufacturer.

OREDRING REPLACEMENT PARTS
We take pride in using quality parts on the equipment. 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 plate.

ADJUSTING RELEASE LEVER
On the handle of this drum jack, you can find control lever (part # 1) which can be adjusted in three positions Raise – lever down (as shown in the photo)

Drive – Neutral position lever in the center (as shown in the photo)

Lower – lever up (lever moves back to drive position when released)

If however the settings has been changed , you can adjust according to the following steps:
A – If the drum jack elevates while pumping in the DRIVE position, turn the adjusting nut (part # 18) on the adjusting bolt (part # 17) clockwise until pumping action  doesn’t raise the jack and the DRIVE position functions properly.

B – If the jack descends while pumping in the DRIVE position, turn the nut (part # 18) counter-clockwise until the forks don’t lower.
C – If the jack don’t descend when control lever (part # 1) is in the LOWER position, turn the nut (part # 18) clockwise until raising the control lever (part # 1) lowers  the forks. Then check the DRIVE position according to item A and B to be sure the nut (part # 18) is in the proper position.
D – If the jack don’t elevate while pumping in the RAISE position, turn the nut (part # 18) counter-clockwise until the jack elevate while pumping in the RAISE  position. Then check the LOWER and DRIVE position according to item A,B, & C.

Maintenance and repair

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE –
Warning: Before performing any task, always block drive wheel off of the ground.
Consult the factory for problems at time of installation, or for any problems not addressed below.

hydraulic oil when carriage is all the way down.
Unit jerks when lifting| Air in the system| Open vent screw on the lift cylinder with carriage lowered all the way down. Lift carriage with vent screw open until oil is free from air bubbles. Close the vent screw
Carriage can’t be lifted up| Without hydraulic oil Oil has impurities| Fill the oil Change the oil
Carriage can’t be lowered| Oil has impurities Piston rod & pump body is deformed.| Change the oil and clean drift valve Replace piston rod or pump body
Oil leakage| Seals worn, cracked or damaged.| Replace with new one.

PARTS DRAWING

PARTS LIST

PART NUMBER| DESCRIPTION| QTY| PART NUMBER| DESCRIPTION| QTY
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DRUM-55-S-05-1| Discharge Handle| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-51| Support Seat| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-2| Steel Ball| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-52| Shaft| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-3| Spring| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-53| Spring Pin| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-4| Steel Ball| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-54| C-Ring| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-5| Cover| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-55| Wheel Shaft| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-6| Spring Pin| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-56| Bearing| 4
DRUM-55-S-05-7| Handle| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-57| Wheel| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-8| Spring Pin| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-58| C-Ring| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-9| Shaft| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-59| Spring Pin| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-10| Bushing| 2| DRUM-55-S-05-60| Cart Holder| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-11| Press Guide| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-61| Spring Column Pin| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-12| Bushing| 2| DRUM-55-S-05-62| Bushing| 4
DRUM-55-S-05-13| Set Screw| 2| DRUM-55-S-05-63| Beam Assembly| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-14| Shaft| 2| DRUM-55-S-05-64| Bushing| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-15| Draw Rod| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-65| Spring Column Pin| 4
DRUM-55-S-05-16| Chain| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-66| Shaft| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-17| Head Chain| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-67| Hex Cap Bolt M12| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-18| Set Nut| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-68| Release Rod| 4
DRUM-55-S-05-19| Pump Piston| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-69| Flat Washer| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-20| Spring Seat| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-70| Spring Washer| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-21| Spring| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-71| Hex Cap Nut M12| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-22| Dust Cover| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-72| Draw Rod| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-23| Oil Seal| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-73| Lift Piston Cylinder| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-24| Oil Pipe| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-74| Piston| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-25| Lift Piston| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-75| DH 50 Oil Seal| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-26| Dust Cover| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-76| Spring| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-27| Oil Seal| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-77| Piston Cover| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-28| Oil Seal| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-78| Cir-Nut M32| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-29| Screw Plug| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-79| Support Board| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-30| O-Ring| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-80| Cir-Screw M4| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-31| Spring| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-81| Sheet Iron| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-32| Valve| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-82| Shaft| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-33| O-Ring| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-83| Arc Clamp| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-34| Valve Cover| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-84| Spring| 1
DRUM-55-S-05-35| Steel Ball| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-85| Shaft| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-36| Hex Cap Plug| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-86| Wheel Holder| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-37| O-Ring| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-87| Shaft| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-38| Valve| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-88| C-Ring| 4
DRUM-55-S-05-39| Spring| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-89| C-Ring| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-40| Top Rod| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-90| Bearing| 4
DRUM-55-S-05-41| O-Ring| 2| DRUM-55-S-05-91| Wheel| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-42| Spring Pin| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-92| Shaft| 2
DRUM-55-S-05-43| Discharge Board| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-CYL| Clamping Cylinder|
DRUM-55-S-05-49| Washer| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-HCA| Complete Handle Assembly|
DRUM-55-S-05-50| Bearing| 1| DRUM-55-S-05-SK| Pump Seal Kit|
| | | DRUM-55-S-05-CPA| Complete Pump Assembly|

LIMITED WARRANTY

Vestal Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestal”) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. Our warranty  obligation is to provide a replacement for a defective original part if the part is covered by the warranty, after we receive a proper request from the warrantee (you) for  warranty service.
Who may request service?
Only a warrantee may request service. You are a warrantee if you purchased the product from Vestal or from an authorized distributor AND Vestal has been fully paid.
What is an “original part”?
An original part is a part used to make the product as shipped to the warrantee.
What is a “proper request”?
A request for warranty service is proper if Vestal receives: 1) a photocopy of the Customer Invoice that displays the shipping date; AND 2) a written request for  warranty service including your name and phone number. Send requests by any of the following methods:

Mail
Vestal Manufacturing Corporation
2999 North Wayne Street, PO Box 507
Angola, IN 46703| Fax
260-665-1339
Phone 260-665-7586| Email
sales@vestil.com
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In the written request, list the parts believed to be defective and include the address where replacements should be delivered.
What is covered under the warranty?
After Vestal receives your request for warranty service, an authorized representative will contact you to determine whether your claim is covered by the warranty.  Before providing warranty service, Vestal may require you to send the entire product, or just the defective part or parts, to its facility in Angola, IN. The warranty covers  defects in the following original dynamic components: motors, hydraulic pumps, electronic controllers, switches and cylinders. It also covers defects in original  parts that wear under normal usage conditions (“wearing parts”): bearings, hoses, wheels, seals, brushes, batteries, and the battery charger.
How long is the warranty period?
The warranty period for original components is 30 days.
The warranty period begins on the date when Vestal ships the product to the warrantee. If the product was purchased from an authorized distributor, the period begins  when the distributor ships the product. Vestal may extend the warranty period for products shipped from authorized distributors by up to 30 days to account for shipping time.
If a defective part is covered by the warranty, what will Vestal do to correct the problem?
Vestal will provide an appropriate replacement for any covered part. An authorized representative of Vestal will contact you to discuss your claim.
What is not covered by the warranty?

1. Labor;
2. Freight;
3. Occurrence of any of the following, which automatically voids the warranty:
   • Product misuse;
   • Negligent operation or repair;
   • Corrosion or use in corrosive environments;
   • Inadequate or improper maintenance;
   • Damage sustained during shipping;
   • Collisions or other incidental contacts causing damage to the product;
   • Unauthorized modifications: DO NOT modify the product IN ANY WAY without first receiving written authorization from Vestal. Modification(s) might make the product unsafe to use or might cause excessive and/or abnormal wear.

Do any other warranties apply to the product?
Vestal Manufacturing Corp. makes no other express warranties. All implied warranties are disclaimed to the extent allowed by law. Any implied warranty not disclaimed is limited in scope to the terms of this Limited Warranty.

Copyright 2016 Vestal Manufacturing Corp.

References

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