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01/11 Rev. 10/13/2022 LM, MANUAL

LM-Series Fork Truck Attachments

Receiving Instructions

After delivery, remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine

whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered, record a complete description of

on the bill of lading. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.

NOTE: The end-user is solely responsible for confirming that product design, use, and maintenance

comply with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product is used.

Technical Service & Replacement Parts

For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts, labels,

and

accessories, call our Technical Service and Parts Department at (260) 665-7586. The department

can also

be contacted online at http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm

Electronic copies of Instruction Manuals

Additional copies of this instruction manual may be downloaded from https://www.vestil.com/page-

manuals.php

LM-HRT &

LM-HRNT

Vestil Manufacturing Co.

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

Web: www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: info@vestil.com

LM-1T &

LM-1NT

LM-OBT &

LM-OBNT

Table of Contents

Page

Signal Words…………….…………………………………………………………………………………….…

Safety Instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………...…

National Standards……..………………………………………………………………………………………..

Fig. 1: LM-1T & -1NT Exploded Views, Parts Lists, Centers of Gravity………………………………..…

3, 4, 5, 6

Fig. 2: LM-OBT & -OBNT Exploded Views, Parts Lists, Centers of Gravity.............................................

7, 8, 9, 10

Fig. 3: LM-HRT & -HRNT Exploded Views, Parts Lists, Centers of Gravity………………………………..

11, 12, 13, 14

Fig. 4: LM-EBT & -EBNT Exploded Views, Parts Lists, Centers of Gravity...............................................

15, 16, 17, 18

Loading & Using the Boom……………………………………………………………………………………..

19, 20, 21

Record of Satisfactory Condition……………………………………………………………………….…….

Load Tests…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……

Inspections…………………..……………………………………………………………………………………..

Maintenance……………….………………………………………………………………………………………

Labeling Diagram……….……………………………………………………………………………………...…

Limited Warranty…………..……..……………………………………………………………………………….

Load Test Record…………………………………………………………………………………………….....…

NOTE: MODELS LM-EBT & EBNT NOT SHOWN.

Summary of content (25 pages)

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01/11 Rev. 10/13/2022 LM, MANUAL Vestil Manufacturing Co. 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 Web: www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: info@vestil.com LM-Series Fork Truck Attachments LM-HRT & LM-HRNT LM-OBT & LM-OBNT LM-1T & LM-1NT NOTE: MODELS LM-EBT & EBNT NOT SHOWN. Receiving Instructions After delivery, remove the packaging from the product.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL SIGNAL WORDS SIGNAL WORDS in this manual draw the reader’s attention to important safety-related messages. ! ! ! DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE 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.
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01/11 Rev. 10/13/2022 LM, MANUAL FIG. 1A: LM-1T-3-24 & LM-1T-4k Exploded View & Bill of Materials Item 1 2 Part No.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 1D: LM-1T- 4k, 6k & 8k Centers of Gravity (CoG) and Maximum Load Ratings for Varying Load Attachment Point and Boom Extension Combinations J I H G Hook position F A E B D C C D B A E F G H I Distance from end of 36” 48” 60” 72” 84” 96” 108” 120” 132” boom 91 cm 122 cm 152 cm 183 cm 213 cm 244 cm 274 cm 305 cm 335 cm Maximum rated load. Load suspended from a single hook located at the corresponding hook position. 3000 lb. 2750 lb.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 1F: LM-1NT-4k Exploded View & Bill of Materials Item Part No.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 1J: LM-1NT- 4k, 6k & 8k Centers of Gravity and Maximum Load Ratings for Varying Load Attachment Points HCG VCG E D C B Hook position A A B C D E Distance from end of boom in 36” 48” 60” 72” 84” inches (cm) 91 cm 122 cm 152 cm 183 cm 213 cm Maximum rated load of a load suspended from a single hook located at the corresponding “Hook position”. 4000 lb. 3750 lb. 3500 lb. 3250 lb. 3000 lb. LM-1NT-4k 1820 kg 1705 kg 1590 kg 1477 kg 1363 kg 6000 lb.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 2A: LM-OBT-3-24 & LM-OBT-4k Exploded View & Bill of Materials Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Part No.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 2F: LM-OBNT-4k Exploded View & Bill of Materials Item 1 2 3 4 5 Part No.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 2J: LM-OBNT- 4k, 6k & 8k Centers of Gravity and Maximum Load Ratings for Varying Load Attachment Points E D C B A Hook position A B C D E Distance from end of boom in 36” 48” 60” 72” 78” inches (cm) 91 cm 122 cm 152 cm 183 cm 198 cm Maximum rated load of a load suspended from a single hook located at the corresponding “Hook position”. 4000 lb. 3750 lb. 3500 lb. 3250 lb. 3000 lb. LM-OBNT-4k 1820 kg 1705 kg 1590 kg 1477 kg 1363 kg 6000 lb.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 3A: LM-HRT-4k Exploded View & Bill of Materials (08-006-005) Item Part No.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 3C: LM-HRT- 4k & 6k Centers of Gravity and Maximum Load Ratings for Varying Load Attachment Point and Boom Extension K J Hook position Distance from end of boom A B 30” 76 cm 36” 91 cm C I H G F E D C B A D E F G H I J K 42” 48” 54” 60” 66” 72” 78” 84” 90” 107 cm 122 cm 137 cm 152 cm 168 cm 183 cm 198 cm 213 cm 229 cm Maximum rated load of a load suspended from a single hook located at the corresponding “Hook position”. 4000 lb. 3750 lb.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 3E: LM-HRNT-4k Exploded View & Bill of Materials Item Part No. Description Frame, boom + base weldment: LM-HRNT-4-24 LM-HRNT-4-30 LM-HRNT-4-36 2-ton hook Quantity 2 08-514-007 08-514-341 08-514-343 08-145-001 3 08-145-010 Specialty hardware: 2-ton shackle 1 4 08-145-041 5/16in. snap hook 1 5 99-145-037 5/16in. x 36in. chain 1 6 99-145-084 Lap link 1 7 99-645-019 2-ton hook and shackle 1 1 1 1 1 1 FIG.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 3G: LM-HRNT- 4k & 6k Centers of Gravity and Maximum Load Ratings for Varying Load Attachment Points Hook position Distance from end of boom in inches (cm) A B C D 30” 76 cm 36” 91 cm 42” 107 cm 48” 122 cm D C B A Maximum rated load in pounds (kg) of a load suspended from a single hook located at the corresponding “Hook position”. 4000 lb. 3750 lb. 3500 lb. 3250 lb. LM-HRNT-4k 1820 kg 1705 kg 1590 kg 1477 kg 6000 lb. 5000 lb. 4500 lb. 4000 lb.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 4A: LM-EBT-4k Exploded View & Bill of Materials Item 2 08-514-261 3 08-025-004 Description Weldment, frame, base: LM-EBT-4-11 LM-EBT-4-24 LM-EBT-4-30 LM-EBT-4-36 Weldment, inner tube/boom: X-handle, locking bolt 4 08-145-041 5/16” 5 99-145-084 Lap link 1 6 99-145-037 5/16” chain 36” long 1 7 08-145-001 Swivel hook, 2-ton 1 8 08-145-010 1/ ” 2 1 9 99-645-019 2-ton hook-and-shackle 1 Part No.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 4F: LM-EBNT-4k Exploded View & Bill of Materials Item Part No. Description Quantity Weldment, frame, boom/base: LM-EBNT-4-11 1 LM-EBNT-4-24 1 LM-EBNT-4-30 1 LM-EBNT-4-36 1 5/16” snap hook 1 2 08-514-287 08-514-003 08-514-288 08-514-289 08-145-041 3 99-145-084 Lap link 1 4 99-145-037 1 5 08-145-001 Swivel hook, 2-ton 1 5/16” x 36” chain 6 08-145-010 7 99-645-019 2-ton hook and shackle 1/2” 2-ton shackle 1 1 1 FIG.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL FIG. 4J: LM-EBNT- 4k, 6k & 8k Centers of Gravity and Maximum Load Ratings for Varying Load Attachment Points E D C B Hook position A A B C D E Distance from end of boom in 36” 48” 60” 72” 79” inches (cm) 91 cm 122 cm 152 cm 183 cm 200 cm Maximum rated load of a load suspended from a single hook located at the corresponding “Hook position”. 4000 lb. 3750 lb. 3500 lb. 3250 lb. 3000 lb. LM-EBNT-4k 1820 kg 1705 kg 1590 kg 1477 kg 1364 kg 6000 lb.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL LOADING AND USING THE BOOM Periodically review the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on p. 2. 1. Drive the forklift forward and insert the tines into the fork pockets. Drive as far forward as possible. Lower the forks completely. The drawings below demonstrate this step: Fork truck Snap hook Fork pocket Safety chain wrapped around fork carriage & snap hook fastened to chain Lower the forks against the bottoms of the fork pockets 2.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL 4. [OBT models only] Adjust the boom angle, if necessary, to accommodate the load. To safely perform the adjustment process requires at least 2 people: d. Person 1 grasps the (red) angle adjustment handle with one hand e. While Person 2 pulls out the locking pin; then f. Both 1 & 2 press down on the adjustment handle until the desired angle is achieved. g. One of the participants reinserts the locking pin.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL Test the stability of the load in the rigging. Raise the forks slowly to minimize load movement. Raise the forks until the load is entirely suspended from the boom. Watch the load and boom closely for either of the following issues: 1) Load movement in rigging; or 2) Boom sliding towards tips of forks. If you notice either issue, immediately lower the forks and adjust the rigging.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL the weight of the truck and boom combination, and show the capacity of the truck with the boom at maximum elevation with the load laterally centered. Use the LOAD TEST RECORD page at the end of this manual to record the weight used to load test your boom based on the rerated capacity. INSPECTIONS Inspections and repairs should only be performed by qualified persons. Compare the results of each inspection to the RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION (the “RECORD”).
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL LABELING DIAGRAM The unit should be labeled as shown in the diagram. However, label content and location are subject to change so your product might not be labeled exactly as shown. Compare this diagram to your RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION. Replace all labels that are damaged, missing, or not easily readable (e.g. faded). Order replacement labels by contacting the PARTS DEPARTMENT online at http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL LIMITED WARRANTY Vestil Manufacturing Company (“Vestil”) 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 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.
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Table of Contents Rev. 10/13/2022 LM MANUAL LOAD TEST RECORD Document each load test performed on your boom. Date of load test: _________________________________ Date of load test: _________________________________ Boom serial no. ___________________________________ Boom serial no.