User Manual

03/10/03 9/7/2017 HDD, MANUAL

Signal Words:

This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood of personal injuries, as well as the probable seriousness

of those injuries, if the product is misused in the ways described. Other signal words call attention to uses of the

product likely cause property damage. The signal words used appear below along with the meaning of each word:

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS

INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS

INJURY.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or

MODERATE injury

Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might

damage the product.

Safe Use Recommendations:

We strive to identify all hazards associated with the use of our products. However, material handling is dangerous and

no manual can address every risk. Ultimately, the most effective way to avoid injury is to exercise sound judgment

whenever using this product.

Improper or careless operation of this drum dumper might result in serious personal injuries.

 Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, using or servicing the product

constitutes misuse. Read the manual whenever necessary to refresh your understanding of proper use and

maintenance procedures.

 ONLY use the dumper as a means for mechanically emptying drum. ALWAYS properly load the dumper

according to the directions on p. 11.

 DO NOT use a damaged dumper. Examples of structural damage include: broken container restraining tube,

broken fork pockets, and holes caused by rust or corrosion. Inspect the dumper before each use according to the

inspection instructions on p. 11-12. DO NOT use the HBD unless it passes every element of the inspection, or until

authorized maintenance personnel approve the dumper for service.

 Inspect the unit before each use according to the inspection instructions on p. 11-12.

 DO NOT stand beneath or travel under the dumper chute while it is elevated.

 DO NOT use this dumper UNLESS every label shown in the “Labeling diagram” on p. 24 is in place, undamaged,

and easily readable.

 DO NOT exceed the capacity of the dumper. The capacity of each model appears in the tables on pp. 2-3 as well

as on label 287 (see “Labeling diagram” on p. 24). The weight of the container to be dumped plus the weight of its

contents must not exceed the capacity.

 DO NOT modify the dumper in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from Vestil. Modifying the

dumper without first receiving approval automatically voids the limited warranty and might make the dumper unsafe

to use.

DO NOT fill the hydraulic system with brake fluid or jack oils. Only fill the hydraulic system with

either anti-wear hydraulic oil, viscosity grade 150 SUS at 100°F (ISO 32cSt at 40°C) or Dexron transmission fluid.