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Checking your Fork Truck for Safety
Like any industrial machine, the fork truck should be utilized with some care. However, not like a car, steering is done on the back wheel giving the machine a different center of balance. Anybody working within the vicinity of a fork truck and anyone operating this particular equipment has to know workplace safety guidelines and safe operating procedures.
Safe operation of a fork truck first includes inspecting the truck before using it. Operators must inspect for potential dangers like fluid leaks and worn tires. The lifts, forks and the overhead guard should be carefully inspected. The safety handle must be utilized just when the forklift is being mounted.
To ensure that they are operating correctly, the alarms, lights and horns must be checked on a regular basis whilst the guages and monitors might have to be adjusted. The seat must be adjusted and safety belt fastened before starting the truck.
To avoid tipping the machinery, take turns cautiously and always choose the low rate speed when driving. If the load blocks the driver's vision, the truck should be driven in reverse gear. Be alert of the location of any obstacles and pedestrians when driving.
The operator must always sit inside the cage enclosure and keep all body parts inside the vehicle so as to avoid any possibility of injury. The forks should be kept a few inches above the ground while driving. Never lower or raise lifts when you are driving or the truck can become unstable. Never allow anybody to walk under lift when the engines are running.
Stopping at intersections and watching for approaching traffic are basics for driving safely. It is a good idea to sound the horn before proceeding as well as periodically when operating in aisles. That way, you would alert any approaching person to your presence.
Operator Environment
Operators have a safe and efficient place to work from in the Spirit Delta cab. The particular design of the cab comes as a result of extensive research into the operators working conditions. The most important objective is to provide optimum visibility with no forward corner posts and big glass areas unobstructed in order to keep the field of vision clear. The instrumental panel is ergonomically designed and is really comfortable and gently rounded. This area has also been designed with an unobstructed clear view of all important info, in order to keep the operator functioning as efficiently as she or he could.
Noise levels and vibration controls are kept low thanks to the insulated mounting on the chassis. In order to maintain an optimal working position, the operator seat and hydraulic controls are all independently adjustable. In addition, the steering wheel and related panel is adjustable for maximum comfort. There are 2 ergonomically positioned multi-functioned and simple to operate levers which are provided for gear changing, windscreen wipers, the horn and window washers.
A ventilation/heating unit ensure a comfy cab temperature for the operator. The incoming air is replaced by an air filter. This is easily replaceable and the unit slides out afterwards to make serviceability an easy option. The machine has a robust 3-speed fan for defrosting, recirculation, heating and cooling. As an extra option, air conditioning can be fitted.
Instrumentation
The instrument panel in the spirit delta cab has been logically grouped and are all accessible. The standard instruments which comprise: warning lamps, low engine and gearbox lubrication oil pressure, high coolant temperature, low brake pressure, high gearbox oil temperature and applied parking brake. Moreover, gauges display values for engine coolant, gearbox oil pressure, fuel quantity and operating time.
Amongst the key options the 8 to 10 tonne trucks could be equipped with is the ECS or also called Electronic Control System monitoring. This allows for easy supervision of the unit. All of the monitoring functions are handled by the ECS and incorporated by this system. The full text display and the single warning lamp show any faults that take place and their current values.
