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Inspecting your Fork Truck for Safety
A fork truck, similar to any industrial machinery, should be utilized carefully. Not like a car, a fork truck is steered from the rear wheel and thus has a different center of balance. Anyone utilizing a fork truck and everybody working within the vicinity of this equipment needs to understand workplace safety guidelines and safe operating procedures.
Safe operation of a forklift before utilizing it would involve a visual inspection. Fluid leaks and worn tires are potential dangers that an operator needs to inspect. The forks, lifts as well as the overhead guard should be inspected carefully. The safety handle must be used just when the forklift is being mounted.
To guarantee that they are operating properly, the horns, alarms and lights must be checked regularly while the monitors and gauges may have to be adjusted. The seat must be adjusted and safety belt fastened before starting the truck.
Taking careful turns and choosing a lower rate of speed would help the operator avoid tipping the equipment. If the load blocks the operator's vision, the truck must be driven in reverse gear. Always be alert of the location of any pedestrians and obstacles while driving.
The operator should always sit within the cage enclosure and keep all body parts inside the vehicle so as to prevent any chance of injury. The forks must be kept several inches above the ground while driving. Never raise or lower lifts when you are driving or the truck could become unstable. Do not allow anyone to walk under lift when the engines are running.
Basic driving safety includes stopping at intersections and watching for approaching traffic. It is really a great idea to sound the horn occasionally and before proceeding when operating in aisles. That way, you would warn any approaching person to your presence.
Operator Environment
Operators have an efficient and safe place to work from in the Spirit Delta cab. The specific design of the cab comes as a result of extensive research into the operators working conditions. The main objective is to be able to offer optimum visibility with no forward corner posts and large glass areas unobstructed so as 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 important info, in order to keep the operator functioning as effectively as possible.
Thanks to the insulated mounting to the chassis, vibration levels and overall noise levels are kept low. The controller's seat and the hydraulic controls are all individually adjustable in order to maintain an optimum working position. In addition, the steering wheel and related panel is adjustable for utmost comfort. There are 2 multi-functioned ergonomically positioned and easy to operate levers which are provided for windscreen wipers, gear changing, the window washers and horn.
A ventilation/heating unit guarantees 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 equipment has a robust 3-speed fan for defrosting, recirculation, heating and cooling. As an extra option, air conditioning can be fitted.
Instrumentation
In the Spirit Delta, the instrument panel has logically grouped units that are all within easy reach. Basic instrumentation includes: high coolant temperature, low brake pressure, low engine and gearbox lubrication oil pressure, warning lamps, applied parking brake and high gearbox oil temperature. Additionally, gauges display values for engine coolant, gearbox oil pressure, operating time and fuel quantity.
One of the key options the 8 to 10 tonne trucks can be outfitted with is the ECS or also called Electronic Control System monitoring. This enables for easy supervision of the unit. 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.
