Safety Section
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Lift Truck Stability Base
For the lift truck to be stable (not tip over forward or
to the side), the CG must stay within the area of the
lift truck stability base – a triangular area between
the front wheels and the pivot of the steer wheels. If
the CG moves forward of the front axle, the lift truck
will tip forward. If the CG moves outside of the line
on either side of the stability base, the lift truck will
tip to the side.
WARNING
Dynamic forces (braking, acceleration, turning)
also affect stability and can produce tipover
even when the CG is within the stability
triangle.
Capacity Load (Weight and Load Center)
The capacity load of the lift truck is shown on the
capacity/nameplate riveted to the truck. It is
determined by the weight and load center. The load
center is determined by the location of the CG of
the load.
The load center shown on the nameplate is the
horizontal distance from the front face of the forks,
or the load face of an attachment, to the CG of the
load. The location of the CG in the vertical direction
is the same as the horizontal dimension.
Remember that, unless otherwise indicated, the
capacity load shown on the nameplate is for a
standard lift truck with standard backrest, forks and
mast, and having no special-purpose attachment.
In addition, the capacity load assumes that the load
center is no further from the top of the forks than it
is from the face of the backrest. If these conditions
do not exist, the operator may have to reduce the
safe operating load because the truck stability may
be reduced. The lift truck should not be operated if
its capacity/nameplate does not indicate capacity
load.
NOTE:
If the load is not uniform, the heaviest
portion should be placed closer to the
backrest and centered on the forks.
NOTICE
1.
Capacity/Nameplates originally attached to
forklifts sold by DAEWOO shall not be removed,
altered or replaced without DAEWOO’s approval.
2.
DAEWOO assumes no responsibility for lift
trucks placed in service without a valid DAEWOO
Nameplate.
3.
If necessary to change your specification, contact
your DAEWOO lift truck dealer.
