Product Manual
Rev. 10/28/13 PAL, manual
Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Co. Page 2 of 5
Product specifications
The standard GR-series system is NOT designed for installation on public streets or highways. [Guard rail systems that
comply with Department of Transportation requirements are available as special orders.] Rail-mounting hardware is included
with each post. Concrete anchor kits are sold separately.
Dimensions and other product specifications appear in the following table:
Model Description Pulling capacity Jaw height
Jaw
opening
Net weight
PAL-12 Single scissor 5,000
2¾in.
(~7cm)
7in.
(~17.8cm)
14lb.
(6.4kg)
PAL-16 Single Scissor (heavy duty) 6,000
2in.
(~5cm)
5in.
(~12.7cm)
16lb.
(7.3kg)
PAL-21 Double scissor 5,000
2¾in.
(~7cm)
3in.
(~7.5cm)
25lb.
(11.4kg)
PAL-LP Double Scissor (low profile) 5,000
2in.
(~5cm)
3¼in.
(~8.3cm)
24lb.
(10.9cm)
Safety Principles
This manual will acquaint persons authorized to install and/or maintain this guard rail with proper installation and
maintenance procedures. Therefore, each person involved in installing or maintaining the guard rail system should read and
understand every instruction BEFOREHAND. Users should have access to the manual at all times and should routinely review
the directions.
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to classify personal injury risks and situations that might lead to property damage, as
well as to draw attention to safety message(s). The reader must understand that each signal word indicates the seriousness of
the identified hazard.
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 assembly, installation, etc.
that might unnecessarily damage the guard rail.
Employers are responsible for training employees to use the product properly. If you do not understand an instruction, ask
your supervisor or employer for assistance, because failure to follow the directions in this manual might result in serious
personal injury or even death. Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to
apply either: 1) the instructions in this manual; or 2) the information provided on labels affixed to the product (if applicable).
Safety Considerations
Material handling is inherently dangerous. Improper use might result in death or serious personal
injury.
ONLY use to PULL pallets. DO NOT use as a below-the-hook lifting device.
DO NOT exceed maximum rated load.
DO NOT use to pull top-heavy or unstable loads.
DO NOT use to pull broken or damaged pallets.
Pull ONLY 1 pallet at a time.
Use Instructions:
The operating instructions in this manual supplement the operation rules applied at your workplace. Safe use
of this device is the operator’s responsibility.
1. Engage the stringer (not the deck boards) of a pallet or skid with the jaws of the puller.
2. Attach the chain or shackle to a fork truck and slowly drive the truck in reverse. As force is applied, the jaws
tightly grip the stringer.
3. When the pallet is in position to be directly engaged by the forks of your lift truck, reverse direction
momentarily; then uncouple the puller from the fork truck. Open the jaws of the puller to release the pallet.