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5.4.2 Restoring the Reach Truck to operation after decommissioning
• Thoroughly clean the Reach Truck.
• Lubricate the Reach Truck in accordance with the maintenance schedule (See 5.3.2
Lubrication Schedule ).
• Clean the battery, grease the terminals and connect the battery.
• Charge the battery
(See 4.3Charging the battery ).
• Check hydraulic oil for condensed water and replace if necessary.
• Start up the Reach Truck (see 3.2Operate and run the Reach Truck ).
If there are switching problems in the electrical system, apply contact spray to the
exposed contacts and remove any oxide layers on the contacts of the operating
controls by applying them repeatedly.
Perform several brake tests immediately after re-commissioning the Reach Truck.
5.5 Safety checks to be performed at regular intervals and following any
unusual incidents
Carry out a safety check in accordance with national regulations. EP has a special
safety department with trained personnel to carry out such checks. The Reach Truck
must be inspected at least annually (refer to national regulations) or after any unusual
event by a qualified inspector. The inspector shall assess the condition of the Reach
Truck from purely a safety viewpoint, without regard to operational or economic
circumstances. The inspector shall be sufficiently instructed and experienced to be
able to assess the condition of the Reach Truck and the effectiveness of the safety
mechanisms based on the technical regulations and principles governing the
inspection of Reach Trucks.
A thorough test of the Reach Truck must be undertaken with regard to its technical
condition from a safety aspect. The Reach Truck must also be examined for damage
caused by possible improper use. A test report shall be provided. The test results
must be kept for at least the next 2 inspections.
The owner is responsible for ensuring that faults are immediately rectified.
A test plate is attached to the Reach Truck as proof that it has passed the safety
inspection. This plate indicates the due date for the next inspection.
5.6 Final de-commissioning, disposal
Final, proper decommissioning or disposal of the Reach Truck must be performed in
accordance with the regulations of the country of application. In particular, regulations
governing the disposal of batteries, fuels and electronic and electrical systems must
be observed.
