Product Manual
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VESTIL MFG. CO. 3
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS – UNI
o Consult ANSI MH29.2 - 2000, Safety Requirements for Industrial Tilters, Section 12, for the owner’s / user’s
responsibilities regarding the operation, care, and maintenance of this machine.
o Ensure that all employees involved in the operation of this machine understand and follow these instructions!
The standard model UNI (stationary) and UNI-P (portable) is suitable for use indoors in most industrial locations and
many commercial locations. It is intended to be used to lift and tilt stable, non-hazardous loads and containers having
a size or footprint approximately the same size as the platform.
Loading:
The load rating, in pounds, is shown on the machine dataplate located on the right front corner of the loading
(opposite the backstop) side of the platform . It indicates the net capacity of the machine, with a static load that is
centered and evenly distributed on the platform and having a vertical center of gravity not more than 20” above the
platform surface.
For applications involving side loading or loads with higher centers of gravity, consult the manufacturer.
The standard design Uni-Tilt is intended to be loaded with a fork truck or similar material handling equipment.
Always center the load, and place it up against the back cradle of the platform to prevent sudden load shifting when
the platform is tilted.
Do not exceed a rate of two feet per second when moving loads onto the platform.
Note: The addition of any ancillary equipment to the platform by third parties must be taken into account when
determining the maximum working load to be placed on the platform.
Warning: Do not exceed the Uni-tilt’s load ratings. Injury to personnel or permanent damage to the structure could
result from exceeding the listed capacity.
Operation:
Warning: Keep all personnel clear of the machine when it is in operation. Be certain no part of any person or object is
under any part of the platform before lowering the unit.
Caution: Always carefully watch the container and any load in it when it is in operation.
To raise or tilt the platform back toward the operator, press the “UP” pushbutton.
To lower or tilt the platform toward the floor, press the “DN” pushbutton.
When a pushbutton is not being pressed, the unit will hold its position wherever it is in its travel range.
The Uni-tilt can be operated in either one of two movement sequences.
• Sequence #1:
• Starting with the platform in the fully lowered position, press and hold the “UP” pushbutton while you push the
sequence selector pedal in against the frame of the table with your foot. After about five seconds, the pedal can
be released.
• The platform will tilt back toward the operator until it reaches a tilt angle of 40° to the floor. It then will lift
vertically until the bottom of the cradle reaches a height of 16½” above the floor.
• To lower the platform, press and hold the “DN” pushbutton. The platform will drop vertically until the bottom of
the cradle is about 12” above the floor, and then the platform will tilt down away from the operator until it is
again fully collapsed and level with the floor.
• Sequence #2:
• Again starting with the platform in the fully lowered position, press and hold the “UP” pushbutton. (Do not press
the sequence selector pedal.) The platform will rise and tilt back at the same time, until it reaches a height of 19”
from the floor to the bottom of the cradle and a tilt angle of 35°.
• To return to the fully collapsed position, press and hold the “DN” pushbutton. The platform will both lower and
tilt down towards the floor concurrently until the unit is again fully collapsed and level with the floor.
On DC-powered units, attempting to raise the lift when the battery is low will cause the motor relay protection to
prevent the motor’s operation. Adequate battery voltage is indicated by a green LED on the motor relay. See the next
page for more notes regarding operation of battery-powered units.
Ensure that all safety and warning labels stay in place and are legible. Refer to the labels page in this manual.