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Inspecting your Fork Truck for Safety
A fork truck, similar to any industrial equipment, should be used with care. Not like an automobile, a fork truck is steered from the rear wheel and thus has a different center of balance. Anybody working within the vicinity of a fork truck and anybody utilizing this particular machine should know workplace safety guidelines and safe operating measures.
Safe operation of a fork truck initially involves inspecting the truck before driving it. Operators should inspect for potential dangers such as worn tires and fuel leaks. The forks, lifts and the overhead guard should be thoroughly checked. The safety handle must be utilized when the forklift is being mounted.
The horns, alarms and lights must be tested to ensure that they are operating properly. Monitors and gauges must be adjusted properly. The seat must be adjusted and safety belt fastened before starting the truck.
To avoid 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 must be driven in reverse gear. Always be alert of the location of any obstacles and pedestrians when driving.
To avoid any chance of injury, the driver should always sit inside the cage enclosure and keep all parts of the body inside. The forks must be kept several inches above the ground when 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 a great idea to sound the horn before proceeding as well as occasionally when operating within aisles. That way, you would 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 specific design of the cab comes as a result of extensive study into the operators working conditions. The most important goal is to provide optimum visibility with no forward corner posts and large glass areas unobstructed to keep the field of vision clear. The instrumental panel is ergonomically designed and is gently rounded and really comfortable. This area has also been designed with an unobstructed clear view of all essential information, in order to keep the operator working as efficiently 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 so as to maintain an optimum working position. In addition, the steering wheel and related panel is adjustable for utmost comfort. There are 2 simple to operate, ergonomically positioned multi-functioned levers which are provided for the horn, window washers, gear changing and windscreen wipers.
To guarantee a comfortable cab temperature for the operator, a ventilation/heating unit provides incoming air which 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 cooling, heating, defrosting and recirculation. As an additional option, air conditioning can be fitted.
Instrumentation
In the Spirit Delta, the instrument panel has logically grouped units that are all within easy reach. Standard instrumentation consists of: low brake pressure, high coolant temperature, low engine and gearbox lubrication oil pressure, warning lamps, high gearbox oil temperature and applied parking brake. In addition, gauges display values for fuel quantity, operating time, gearbox oil pressure and engine coolant.
The ECS or Electronic Control System monitoring is among the important options on the 8 to 10 tonne trucks. These models make it easier to supervise the equipment. All of the monitoring functions are handled by the ECS or Electronic Control System and incorporated by this system. The single warning lamp and the full text display show any faults which occur and their current values.
