Gator Grip Fork Mounted Drum Grab With

Auto Grip Lock GG-F1 & GG-F2

(Part # 240096 & 240097)
Industrial Products, Inc. Assembly Procedure and Operating Instructions
ATTENTION: TO INSURE SAFE AND EASY USE OF WESCO GATOR GRIP FORK TRUCK
MOUNTED DRUM GRAB, READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Description Warranty Repairs

The Wesco Gator Grip Fork Truck Mounted If the unit does not work properly, contact
Drum Grab is designed specifically for lifting your dealer or the factory (215-699-7031) for
and transporting 30 and 55 gallon steel, fiber units less than 90 days old.
and poly drums.
Non-Warranty Service
This product is distributed by: If units are older than 90 days, repairs can be made easily on
Wesco Industrial Products, Inc site with factory supplied parts.
1250 Welsh Road NOTE: Do not send units to the factory for service without
North Wales, PA 19454 first obtaining a “Return Merchandise Authorization” (RMA)
Tel: 215-699-7031 Fax: 215-699-3836 number from the customer service department. We will not
be responsible for merchandise returned without proper
Contact the factory for parts information and ordering. authorization.
Visit us on the web at www.wescomfg.com
Operating Instructions
Unpacking (1) Place unit on floor or flat surface easily accessible to fork
When unpacking the Wesco Product, check carefully for truck. Be sure that “T” handles are sufficiently unthreaded
shipping damage and missing parts. If damage has occurred to allow forks to enter pockets.
or any parts are missing, file a claim with the delivering carrier (2) Carefully slide forks (do not use fork extensions) into
within 24 hours and notify the dealer from whom the unit was drum grab’s fork pockets as far as possible.
purchased. (3) Hand tighten “T” handles to secure unit to forks (hand tool
may be used but not necessary). Recheck bolts
General Safety Information periodically during use for tightness.
Warning: The Wesco Gator Grip Fork Truck Mounted (4) Set angle of forks or carriage plate so that units are
Drum Grab is intended for specific functions. Please vertical or inclined slightly forward.
adhere to the following instructions to insure safe and (5) For lifting (2) drums, loosen the clamp bolts and slide the
proper use. carriages outward to approximately one drum diameter
(1) Maximum capacity – 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) per drum apart, clamp bolts prior to use )or single drum, center
(2) Do not exceed rated capacity. Injury to persons or carriage on base unit.
property may result from overloading and misuse. (6) Move unit towards drum until the Gator Grip firmly
(3) Follow all OSHA requirements, particularly Section contacts the side wall of the drum.
1910.178a (5) regarding powered industrial trucks. Note: three sets of holes in the top of the carriage allow
(4) Adhere to all local codes regarding drum use and for height adjustments of the Gator Grip to grab a drum.
storage.
(5) Before using this product, contact manufacturer of your (7) Raise unit until the Gator Grip hook extends and clamps
industrial truck and obtain their written approval that the the chime of drum.
truck has the capacity to be used with this attachment. (8) Move the drum(s) to the desired location and lower them
(6) DO NOT use to lift personnel or carry loads over people. to the floor. The Gator Grip will automatically release
(7) DO NOT leave with a load suspended in air unattended. when the drums are on the floor.
(8) DO NOT remove or obscure capacity/warning labels.
(9) Keep hands clear of drum clamping head.
(10) Clamping head must be in full contact with drum rim
prior to lifting.
(11) Be certain rim of fiber or plastic drum is able to withstand
the stress of drum lifting procedure.
(12) Transport at lowest practical height possible.
(13) Use extreme care when traveling on uneven floors.
(14) DO NOT modify this product in any way.
(15) Periodically inspect for damage and remove any
damaged or malfunctioning unit from service
immediately until repairs have been made.
Figure 1 (240096) Figure 2 (240097)

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 Gator Grip Fork Mounted Drum Grab With
Auto Grip Lock GG-F1 & GG-F2
(Part # 240096 & 240097)
Industrial Products, Inc. Assembly Procedure and Operating Instructions
ATTENTION: TO INSURE SAFE AND EASY USE OF WESCO GATOR GRIP FORK TRUCK
MOUNTED DRUM GRAB, READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Fork Mounted Base & Single Carriage Unit Gator Grip Assembly (Item 4 From Left)
Item Part No. Description Qty. Item Part No. Description Qty.
1 054017 Base (Double) 1 1 055076 Gator Grip Weldment 1
2 052974 “T” Handle 2 2 055073 Lower Frame Link 1
3 054110 Carriage 1 3 055075 Upper Frame Link 1
4 055079 Gator Grip Assembly 1 4 055227 Link 2
5 055272 Slide Block 2 5 051936 Finger Grasp 1
6 054099 Clamp Rod 1 6 055029 Pawl Pin 1
7 055234 Adjustment Pin 1 7 055030 Hook Pin 1
8 054101 Bottom Clamp Plate 1 8 055019 Jaw Link Pin 2
9 108853 ¾-10 Hex Nut 1 9 055070 Extension Spring 1
10 108204 ¾ Flat Washer 1 10 108945 Extension Spring 1
11 108944 Circle Cotter Pin 1 11 108829 Hook 1
Note: Location of corner radius undercut critical 12 108828 Pawl 1
13 108940 Pawl Flat Washer 2
14 108942 Cotter Pin 6
4 15 108856 Compression Spring 1
5 16 055011 Locking Pin 2
17 108879 Washer 2
18 108936 Spring Pin 2
19 108827 Release Cam 2
11 20 108103 Pan Head Screw 4

9 20 19 1 11
7
10
2
12
3 3
8 8 17 18

15 16
9
6 5

2 7
1
4 10 8 6 13 14

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WESCO INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS (WESCO) warrants to the purchaser of this product for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase that this product shall be free of
defects in material and/or workmanship, as follows:
1. WESCO will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements for any part that fails through a defect in material and/or workmanship during the warranty period. To obtain warranty
service, you must deliver the product prepaid, to the WESCO factory.
2. This warranty does not cover any product or product part which has been subject to accident, misuse, abuse or negligence. WESCO shall only be liable under this warranty if the
product is used the manner intended by the manufacturer as specified in the written instructions furnished with this product.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED IN
THIS WARRANTY DOCUMENT, AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT THAT, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW,
IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WESCO BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, A BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long any implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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