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1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL HEAVY DUTY PIPE GRABS MODEL PG CAST IRON amp STEEL FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW MODEL No SERIAL No VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP 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 URL WWW VESTILMFG COM EMAIL SALES VESTIL COM We produce several models of heavy duty pipe grab so that our customers may select a product that satisfies specific requirements The products identified on the front page conform to the generalized performance specifications disclosed in this manual Each model fulfills our demanding standards for quality safety and durability SAFETY PRINCIPLES Vestil Manufacturing Corp recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety Each person who might participate in the assembly use operation or maintenance of the product must read this manual Read the entire manual and fully understand the directions BEFORE assembling using or maintaining the pipe grab If you do not understand an instruction contact Vestil for clarification Failure to adhere to the directions in this manual may 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 the safe operation and maintenance procedures explained in this manual or that appear on safety warning labels affixed to the product Failure to exercise good judgment and co2. 2 5 28014 198 LinkArm Frame y 4 26351 Socket Head Shoulder Bolt 1 2 x 1 1 4 m with 14 Hex 3 8 16UNC Threads 7 87024 3 8 NylockInsertNut 8 8 33008 3 8 USS Flat Washer Z Plated 6 9 28112 024 LowerFramePin OO 4 dt 111090 3 8 16x1 1 2ZPlated 6o FIG 3 Exploded Parts View for Models PG C 100 PG S 100 PartNo Description Quantity 26351 Socket Head Shoulder Bolt 1 2x1 1 4 with 14 Hex 3 8 16 UNC Threads 3 8 USS Z plated Flat Washer FIG 4 Exploded Parts View for Models PG C 140 and PG S 140 PartNo Description 28 514 168 Lever Arm Weldmentwith Stop Block lt 26351 Socket Head Shoulder Bolt 72 x 1 1 4 with Hex 3 8 16 UNC Threads 28 112 024 12 28 112 025 Upper Frame Pin 33012 V gt Z plated USS Flat Washer FIG 5 Exploded Parts View for Models PG C 200 and PG S 200 F3 Item No PartNo Description 1 28 014 205 Lever Arm Frame 28 016 096 ArmLinkBracket TA 4 28014206 TopLink Frame dg 28 112 023 UpperFramePin qt 28 016 097 Formed Hook Bracket Qt 28 514 045 28 516 046 Socket Head Shoulder Bolt 5 8x1 3 4 with 5 16 Hex 2 13 UNC Threads V gt Z plated USS Flat Washer V gt 13 Nylock Insert Lock Nut Socket Head Shoulder Bolt 1 2x1 1 4 with 14 Hex 3 8 16 UNC Threads 37024 3 8 Nylon Insert Lock Nut R 10 Use Instructions NG FICE The operating ins
3. or excessive wear of any part of the pipe grab 2 Operating mechanisms for conditions that interfere with proper function AND OR 3 Loose or missing fasteners stops or nameplates Periodic Inspections complete visual inspections performed AND recorded by a qualified person The inspection should specifically look for 1 Loose bolts or fasteners 2 Excessive wear of friction pads linkages and other mechanical parts AND OR 3 Excessive wear at the points where the grab connects to the hoist hook and load support clevises or pins Maintenance the end user must implement a maintenance program to ensure the proper function and safety of the pipe grab A qualified person may establish a program that is used in preference to the maintenance procedures described below However if you apply the procedure below complete EVERY step each time maintenance is performed AWARNING ONLY qualified persons may perform maintenance on the pipe grab Step 1 All sources of power must be disconnected locked out and tagged Out of Service Step 2 Disconnect the pipe grab from the hoist hook and tag it as Out of Service Step 3 Perform all adjustments identified as necessary during any inspection every lift frequent or periodic Consult ASME B30 20 paragraph 20 1 3 1 through 20 1 3 5 for recommended inspection procedures Step 4 If other conditions exist which require new replacement parts to repair contact Vestil to order
4. damage situations CAUTION appears exclusively in conjunction with the safety alert symbol to identify injury risks NO TICE Identifies practices not related to personal injury such as operation that could damage the table No safety alert symbol equilateral triangle enclosing an exclamation point accompanies this signal word TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Principles Product Introduction Safety Guidelines Use Instructions Maintenance amp Inspections Product Labeling TABLE OF FIGURES FIG 1 Labeled Photograph FIG 2 Exploded Parts Diagram for PG C S 045 amp PG C S 060 FIG 3 Exploded Parts View for Models PG C 100 PG S 100 FIG 4 Exploded Parts View for Models PG C 140 and PG S 140 FIG 5 Exploded Parts View for Models PG C 200 and PG S 200 FIG 3 Product Safety Label Placement 0O RD 11 13 14 15 15 a O N O CM PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Heavy Duty Pipe Grab pipe grab or simply the grab made by Vestil Manufacturing Corporation Vestil or Manufacturer Each pipe grab is a durable high quality product that combines safety features and superior lifting capabilities Despite ease of use all personnel must familiarize themselves with the safe operation instructions provided in this manual rest We produce 2 main types of heavy duty pipe grab the PG C and PG S PG G s are constructed of cast iron PG S s are made of steel Additionally we o
5. T attempt to resolve any problems with the pipe grab unless you are certain that it will be safe to use afterwards but you must NEVER modify the product in any way without the express written approval of Vestil A DANGER e Electrocution Risk DO NOT contact live electrical wires with the pipe grab or the load e Consult the safety messages included in the manual for the crane trolley hoist and any other device used in conjunction with the pipe grab e The pipe grab DOES NOT have a latch for holding the grab in an open or closed position To open the grab lift one of both of the pipe guide weldments DO NOT lift either arm while using the grab to lift and or move material e ALWAYS inspect the coil hook before each use according inspection procedures described in ASME B30 20 B30 20 also recommends frequent and periodic inspections A brief synopsis of the inspection recommendations appears p 12 of this manual e Properly maintain the pipe grab according to the maintenance procedures on p 12 13 These procedures were developed to supplement suggested maintenance practices of the ASME B30 20 The pipe grab must ALWAYS be attached to a safety hook e g a chain or rope hoist that has a safety hook attached to the end of the chain or rope or to a connection that includes safety features for preventing accidental unintended detachment from the hoist DO NOT use the pipe grab on a hook that might release the grab DO NOT connect the
6. ffer several models of cast iron and steel grabs which are distinguishable by lifting capacity Lifting capacity varies from 450lbs to 2 000lbs All models incorporate 2 pipe guide weldments that engage the top of the pipe load These arms provide greater control of the load and the ability to easily release the load Vestil Manufacturing Corp created this manual to acquaint owners and users of our pipe grabs with safe use and maintenance procedures Employers are responsible for instructing employees to use the product properly Therefore employees and any other persons who might foreseeably use install or perform maintenance on the pipe grab must read and understand every instruction before using the pipe grab Persons who use the pipe grab should have access to the manual at all times and in particular should consult the directions before each use Contact Vestil for answers to any question you have after reading the manual Although Vestil strives to identify hazardous situations that could arise during the use of its products this manual cannot address every conceivable danger The end user is responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times SAFETY GUIDELINES Read the entire manual before attaching the pipe grab to a lifting device or using it for the first time Refer to the manual for safe use and maintenance procedures p 12 13 If questions remain after you finish reading the manual contact Vestil for answers DO NO
7. grab to a safety hook that does not function properly or that is damaged e DO NOT grab a load that has any debris or surface contamination on it Remove debris including but not limited to oil grease dirt or other material that might affect the quality of the connection between the grab and the load e Clear all debris including fluids from the path of travel if the job requires moving the load to a new location as opposed to picking up the load and setting in down in the same position Clear all such debris BEFORE picking up the load If moisture is present in the path of travel absorb the liquid before using the grab to reposition the load e Make sure that no person is in the travel path of the load e Verify the placement and legibility all safety warning labels as shown in FIG 3 on p 12 If any labels become damaged or unreadable contact Vestil for replacement s DO NOT use the hook UNLESS all labels are attached and readable e DO NOT attempt to lift an unbalanced load Always use enough grabs to balance the load before attempting to lift and or move the load e DO NOT sit on the load or apply any weight pressure to a load grasped by the pipe grab e DO NOT attempt to lift material that weighs more than the rated load of the grab ALWAYS make sure that the load weighs no more than the rated load of the pipe grab e DO NOT lift a load higher than necessary See Use Instructions on p 8 10 e DO NOT raise the load over y
8. mmon sense may result in property damage serious personal injury or death and are not the responsibility of Vestil This manual applies the hazard identification methods suggested for instruction manuals by the American National Standards Institute ANSI in ANSI standard Z535 6 2006 In accordance with ANSI guidelines for hazard warning language this manual identifies personal injury risks and situations that could lead to property damage with SIGNAL WORDS These signal words announce an associated safety message The reader must understand that the signal word chosen to identify a particular safety hazard categorizes the seriousness of that hazard according to the following convention 4A DANGER Identifies a hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY Use of These symbols this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations identify hazards that may result in personal injury AWARNING Identifies a hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY ACAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE injury Although Z535 6 2006 approves the use of CAUTION without an accompanying safety alert symbol black equilateral triangle with yellow exclamation point as an alternative to NOTICE this manual differentiates between hazards that pose a risk of personal injury and those that create mere property
9. n where the pipe grab is used The person designated to conduct inspections must do so before the pipe grab is used for the first time and EACH time the grab is installed for use Inspections The end user is responsible for performing inspections as recommended in ASME B30 20 which categorizes examinations based on regularity of performance Highlights of the recommended inspection procedures appear below The reader must recognize that Vestil has merely reproduced an outline of the ASME recommendations and the full explanations as given in the published standard must be used AWARNING DO NOT use a pipe grab that bears structural damage such as bent jaws deformation of the clevis or support pin s damaged pipe guide weldments Restore the grab to normal operating condition BEFORE using the grab again Inspections Before amp During EVERY lift visual examination must be performed by the operator prior to AND during each lift In particular the operator should inspect for 1 Debris on the load surfaces AND 2 Condition and operation of the controls Frequent Inspections the specific meaning of frequent varies from daily to monthly depending on the service classification normal heavy severe and special infrequent of the pipe grab Definitions of the service classifications appear in ASME B30 20 The operator or other designated person s should visually inspect the pipe grab for 1 Deformation cracking
10. our feet or any other part of your body DO NOT use the pipe grab to lift material over people e DO NOT use the pipe grab to lift any apparatus that is used to support people such as a platform or scaffold e Always orient yourself so that the load is visible to you You are less likely to be injured by the load if it remains within sight at all times Standing to one side of the load next to the pipe grab will allow you to stabilize the load as you move it to the desired location You should hold onto the hoist safety hook with one hand and to the load with the other hand if the lifting device is manually operated or to the hoist hook with one hand if the lifting device is electronic motor driven e DO NOT leave a suspended load unattended Always use the pipe grab to move a load to its desired location then set the load down and properly immobilize it then disengage the grab from the load BEFORE leaving the work area An unattended suspended load creates a risk of injury to yourself and others FIG 1 Labeled PG C amp PG S photographs Formed Ka Hook m Bracket ais Upper frame pin Pipe Guide Weldment Lower frame pin l a Load engaging portion of pipe 3 guide weldment N 7 Arm Frame FIG 2 Exploded Parts View for Models PG C 045 PG C 060 PG S 045 PG C 060 Description Lever Arm Frame 1 28 014 196 28 014 199 2 Top Link Frame 3 Formed Hook Bracket 4 25516 043 Pipe GuideWeldmet
11. replacement parts Deformity corrosion rusting or excessive wear of fasteners jaws pipe guide weldments or the clevis warrants immediate replacement of the affected part s AWARNING The reader should understand the significant difference between Adjustments and repairs and modifications An adjustment or repair refers to a simple correction that restores the grab to normal operating condition such as tightening loose fasteners or removing debris from the surface of the grab A modification is a change that alters the grab from normal operating condition like bending the 14 AWARNING Continued from previous page structural members or removing the pipe guide weldments NEVER modify the pipe grab without the express written approval of Vestil Modifications may render the pipe grab unsafe to use DO NOT use the pipe grab if adjustments and or repairs are incomplete Return the grab to service ONLY after finishing all necessary repairs and or adjustments Step 5 Perform a periodic inspection as recommended in ASME B30 20 Step 6 Make a dated record of the repairs adjustments and or replacements made Product Labeling Only use the pipe grab if ALL of the labels are readable and undamaged Contact Vestil for replacement labels FIG 3 Product safety label placement Made in USA Made in label USA label Manufacturer s Maximum Name label Capacity label 15
12. s balanced Lift the load just a few inches off of the ground or supporting surface to see if it remains horizontal If the load dips on one side of the grab lower the load until it fully rests on the ground supporting surface and immobilize it Release the load by lifting up on one of the pipe guide weldments Move the grab slightly towards the end of the load that hung lower when lifted Raise the object again just a few inches into the air to check the balance of the load Once the load is properly balanced proceed to step 6 Proper balance means that the load is level both ends of the load stay at the same height when raised Step 6 Raise the load and move it to the desired location Once proper balance is established grasp the hoist hook as shown in photo 8 and raise the load to waist height If the object has to be removed from a container or lifted over an obstacle raise the load ONLY as high as necessary We recommend elevating the load to approximately waist height AWARNING Review all hazard safety messages p 5 and always follow these rules when using the pipe grab e NEVER lift material over yourself or other persons Inform persons in the area that you will be using the grab and make sure that no one is in the starting point path of travel and end point e DO NOT press down on the object Grasp the hoist hook to stabilize the load while elevated and or traveling to a new location If you are using a motorized trolley
13. to reposition the object DO NOT pull on the hoist hook Allow the trolley to do all of the movement Your hold on the hoist hook is a means ONLY for stabilizing the load e Always stand at arm s length to the side of the load and hold onto the hoist hook as shown in photos 8 10 Make sure that your clothing feet and all other body parts stay clear of the load This stance allows the operator to exercise some control of the load while maximizing safety If you are using an unmotorized trolley e Grasp the hoist hook with one hand Contact the top of the load with your other hand but DO NOT press down Use the second hand only to steer the load DO NOT pull the object in the direction of travel Use the hand that grasps the hoist hook to move the trolley in the intended direction of travel _ 2 Step 7 Lower the load to the ground supporting surface photos 11 and 12 Position the object above the surface that will receive it ground pallet work platform etc Make sure that the load is motionless before beginning to lower it Step 8 Once the load has been fully lowered immobilize it Disengage the pipe grab by lifting one or both of the pipe guide weldments Raise the grab so that it is completely free of the load 15 Maintenance and Inspections A designated person must verify that the device complies with all regulations codes and standards that apply to Under the Hook Lifting Devices in the locatio
14. tructions in this manual are meant to supplement the operating recommendations of the ASME that appear in B30 20 Only trained designated persons should use the Pipe grab Designated person means someone selected by his or her employer or by a representative of the employer as competent to use the pipe grab Trainees under the direct supervision of a designated person may use the device Maintenance and personnel who perform tests also may use the pipe grab when necessary for the performance of their employment duties Step 1 Connect the Pipe Grab to the hoisting device that will be used The pipe grab should be connected to the hoist with a safety hook to prevent accidental detachment from the hoist Safety Hook Properly functioning safety latch NG pa K s Step 2 Test the pipe grab for normal function Lift each of the stabilizing releasing arms to verify that the grab opens and closes smoothly Step 3 Move the Step 4 Grasp the object Lift one of the pipe guide weldments to open the grab photo 5 and while open lower the grab around the object photo 6 Lower the pipe guide weldment until the load engaging portions of both arms identified in FIG 1 contact the top of the load material circled in photo 7 r 7 ge ve Mii r a p a f aag a i om m p me 8 a aa m e x A _ P 11 Step 5 Make sure that the load i
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