Product Manual

rev. 7/11/2016 PLC-P-FM, MANUAL.doc

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.

Each person who assembles, installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual and fully

understand the directions in advance. If after reading the manual you do not understand an instruction, ask your

supervisor or employer for clarification, because failure to adhere to the directions in this manual might result in

serious personal injury.

Safe use recommendations:

Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material handling is

inherently dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The end-user ultimately is responsible for

exercising sound judgment at all times.

Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using and

servicing the product is a misuse of the product. If this product is used improperly or carelessly, the operator

and/or bystanders might sustain serious personal injuries. To reduce the likelihood of injury:

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

modifications automatically void the Limited Warranty and might make the product unsafe to use.

 Read the manual periodically to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.

 DO NOT exceed the 250 pound capacity (also see Label 287 in “Label placement diagram” on p. 6).

 Anchor the unit to the ground or lock the casters BEFORE using it.

 Keep clear of the platen and pinch points while using the pail closer.

 Center pails beneath the press platen before applying a lid.

 Be sure that the burper plug (item no. 10 on p. 4) contacts the top of each lid before the platen. Adjust the plug

according to the instructions provided on p. 5.

 Adjust the elevation of the pail support to a comfortable height following the instructions on p. 5.

 DO NOT continue to use the pail closer if you observe abnormal motion or hear unusual noises. Immediately tag

the unit “Out of service”. Restore the unit to normal operating condition before returning it to service.

 DO NOT attempt to resolve any problem(s) with the product unless you are both authorized to do so and certain

that it will be safe to use afterwards.

 DO NOT use this device UNLESS all product labels (see “Label Placement Diagram” on p. 6) are readable and

undamaged.

Proper use, maintenance, and storage are essential for this product to function properly.

o Periodically lubricate pivot points.

o Keep the product clean & dry.

o Vestil uses only quality parts to make the equipment we manufacture. Vestil bears no responsibility for problems

that result as a consequence of using unapproved replacement parts. Contact Vestil to order authorized

replacements and spare parts for this equipment.