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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, MANUAL

WTJ-4 Series Vehicle Mounted Jib Cranes

Instruction Manual

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 it 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, installation, use, and maintenance

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

Table of Contents

Specifications……….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2

Exploded Parts Diagram…….………………………………………………………………………………………………... 3

Bills of Materials………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 - 5

Signal words……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5

Hazards of improper use………………………………………………………………..…………………………………….. 5

Assembling the Crane…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6

Installing the Crane in a Fixed Location (not in a Vehicle)...………………………………………………………………. 7

Installing the Crane on a Vehicle………………………………………………………………………………………………7

Raising and Lowering the Boom……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

Boom Length Adjustments……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8

Using the crane…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 - 9

Inspections………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9

Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………………………................................... 10

Labeling Diagram………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………10

Limited Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11

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:

HUinfo@vestil.comU

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, 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 HU U WTJ-4 Series Vehicle Mounted Jib Cranes Instruction Manual Receiving instructions: After delivery, remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine whether it sustained damage during transport.
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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, MANUAL Specifications: Crane dimensions, capacity, and net weight appear in the diagram and table below. All figures are subject to change without notice. WTJ-4 Mounting plate dimensions 3D model shown for reference Fixed hook Winch hook Fixed hook capacities: Boom extended (“long”) = 1,000 lb. (454.5 kg) Boom retracted (“short”) = 2,000 lb. (909.1 kg) Winch & winch hook capacity = 500 lb. (227.
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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, MANUAL WTJ-4 Exploded Parts Diagram (Bills of Materials on p. 4 & 5) Boom configuration Fixed hook capacity Winch hook capacity A (short boom) 2,000 lb. (909.1 kg) 500 lb. (227.3 kg) B (long boom) 1,000 lb. (454.5 kg) 500 lb. (227.3 kg) B (“long boom” configuration) A (“short boom” configuration) Cable clamp (18) Saddle U-bolt Hex nut Winch hook (19) installation Dead end side of cable U-bolt Saddle Hex nut Handle socket Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, MANUAL WTJ-4 Bill of Materials: Item Part no. Description Qty. Item Part no. Description Qty. 1 WTJ-4-11-1 Winch without handle 1 23 WTJ-4-11-23 Washer, lock, M16 2 WTJ-4-11-2 Cable, winch 1 24 WTJ-4-11-24 Washer, flat, M16 3 WTJ-4-11-3 Bushing (not used after 2010) 1 25 WTJ-4-11-25 Jack, hydraulic, 3-ton 4 WTJ-4-11-4 Pulley, large 1 26 WTJ-4-11-26 Bolt, hex head, M16-2.0x90 5 WTJ-4-11-5 Post, main (“mast”) 1 27 WTJ-4-11-27 Bolt, hex head, M12-1.
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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, MANUAL WTJ-4-SS Bill of Materials: Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Part no.
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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, MANUAL Assembly Instructions: Refer to exploded parts diagram on p. 3 and bills of materials (p. 4 or p. 5). Numbers in parentheses () correspond to item numbers in the diagram. 1) As shipped, the receiver (32), turntable locking knob and bolt (33 & 34), bearing cup (30), tapered roller bearing (29), bushing (43), and turntable (28) are assembled.
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Rev. 1/24/2018 Installing the Crane in a Fixed Location (not in a vehicle) Boom shown in “long” configuration 8 WTJ-4, MANUAL Step 1: Create a foundation for the crane. The necessary minimum foundation requirements are shown in the diagrams. When the foundation is adequately cured, install a 7/8” jam nut on each anchor bolt. Wind the nuts to the surface of the foundation. Level across opposite jam nuts by raising or lowering specific nuts until all of the nuts are level.
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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, MANUAL Raising and lowering the boom: Refer to “Crane features” & “Operation of Relief Valve” diagrams on p. 7. The crane includes a manual hydraulic pump to raise and lower the boom. Raising the boom: Remove the pump handle from its holder. At one end of the handle is a (black) hand grip. Grasp the handle by the grip. At the other end of the handle are rectangular notches. Slide this end of the handle over the relief valve. The spring pin will seat into the notches.
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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, MANUAL 5. Attach the load rigging to the selected hook (fixed or winch). a. Fixed hook: Lower the boom sufficiently to attach it to the load rigging. b. Winch hook: Turn the winch handle counterclockwise until the hook is low enough to attach the rigging. 6. Tighten the locking bolt tightly against the turntable. Turn the winch handle clockwise to raise the load just above the vehicle bed/floor. 7. Loosen the locking bolt.
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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, MANUAL Troubleshooting: Always unload the crane and disconnect the winch from the power supply before troubleshooting an issue. Problem 1) Cable jumps or lurches as the winch operates Possible causes a. Poor spooling on winch reel/drum b. Kink in cable 2) Mast does not rotate without great effort c. Locking bolt tightened. d. Bearing overly worn. Solutions a. Spool out the cable and inspect it for kinks, etc. Respool cable onto winch reel. Replace cable if damaged. b.
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Rev. 1/24/2018 WTJ-4, MANUAL LIMITED WARRANTY Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”) warrants 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 if the part is 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.