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5.4 Decommissioning the Reach Truck
If the Reach Truck is to be decommissioned for more than two months , e.g. For
operational reasons,it must be parked in a frost-free and dry location and all
necessary measures must be taken before, during and after decommissioning as
described.
On decommissioning the Reach Truck must be jacked up so that all the wheels are
clear of the ground. This is the only way of ensuring that the wheels and wheel
bearings are not damaged.
If the Reach Truck is to be out of service for more than 6 months , further measures
must be taken in consultation with the manufactur
er’s service department.
5.4.1Prior to decommissioning
• Thoroughly clean the Reach Truck.
• Check the brakes.
• Check the hydraulic oil level and replenish
as necessary (See 5.3.3 Maintenance
Instructions ).
• Apply a thin layer of oil or grease to any
non-painted mechanical components.
• Lubricate the Reach Truck in accordance
with the maintenance schedule (See 5.3.2
Lubrication Schedule ).
• Charge the battery (See 4.3Charging the
battery ).
• Disconnect the battery, clean it and apply grease to the terminals.
In addition, follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
• Spay all exposed electrical contacts with a suitable contact spray.
Warning
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Charge every months:
– Charge the battery.
Battery powered Reach Trucks:
The battery must be charged at
regular intervals to avoid depletion of
the battery through self-discharge.
The sulfuration would destroy the
battery.
