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Checking your Fork Truck for Safety
Like any industrial machine, the fork truck should be operated with some care. However, not like a car, steering is done on the rear wheel giving the machinery a different center of balance. Anybody using a fork truck and everybody working in the vicinity of this equipment needs to know safe operating measures and workplace safety guidelines.
Safe operation of a fork truck first involves inspecting the truck prior to driving it. Operators must check for potential dangers like worn tires and fuel leaks. The lifts, forks and the overhead guard should be carefully inspected. The safety handle should be utilized when the forklift is being mounted.
To ensure that they are working correctly, the horns, alarms and lights should be tested on a regular basis while the guages and monitors might have to be adjusted. Safety belt must be fastened and seat adjusted prior to starting the truck.
To prevent tipping the equipment, take turns cautiously and always choose the low rate speed when driving. If the load blocks the operator's vision, the truck should be driven in reverse gear. Be alert of the location of any obstacles and pedestrians when driving.
The driver should always sit within the cage enclosure and keep all parts of the body in the vehicle so as to avoid any risk of injury. The forks should be kept a few inches above the floor while driving. Never raise or lower lifts when you are driving or the truck could become unstable. Do not permit 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 really a good idea to sound the horn before proceeding as well as periodically when operating within aisles. That way, you will warn any approaching individual 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 main objective is to offer optimum visibility with no forward corner posts and huge glass areas unobstructed in order to keep the field of vision clear. The ergonomically designed instrument panel is really comfortable and gently rounded. This specific area has also been designed with an unobstructed clear view of all essential info, in order to keep the operator working as effectively as she or he could.
Due to the insulated mounting to the chassis, vibration levels and overall noise levels are kept low. The hydraulic controls and the operators' seat are all individually adjustable so as to maintain an optimum working position. 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 the window washers, horn, windscreen wipers and gear changing.
A ventilation/heating unit ensure a comfortable 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, cooling and heating. As an extra option, air conditioning could be fitted.
Instrumentation
In the Spirit Delta, the instrument panel has logically grouped units that are all accessible. Standard instrumentation includes: low engine and gearbox lubrication oil pressure, warning lamps, high coolant temperature, low brake pressure, applied parking brake and high gearbox oil temperature. Furthermore, gauges display values for operating time, fuel quantity, engine coolant and gearbox oil pressure.
Among the main options the 8 to 10 tonne trucks can be equipped with is the ECS or Electronic Control System monitoring. This allows for easy supervision of the model. All of the monitoring functions are handled by the ECS or Electronic Control System and incorporated by this system. The full text display and the single warning lamp show any faults which take place and their current values.
