Glass and Material Lift
GML 800+
Load Positioning
Positioning and securing the load.
WARNING:
Positioning the load centre of a load outside of the load centre zone may lead to accidents that result in death or serious injury!
Distance to
load centr
e
Mast system
Carriage
Lifting fork
Load Centre Instructions
A load centre is defined as the balancing point (centre of
gravity) of a load. The load centre must always be positioned
within the load centre zone as prescribed in the load centre
chart!
Ensure that the load being lifted does not exceed the
maximum load carrying capacity relative to the current
load centre.
Always obey the specifications on the load carrying
capacity chart. Do not ever exceed the prescribed
specifications - under any circumstances!
Load centr
e zone
Load centr
e zone
Max.
Distance
Facing
forward
Facing
backwards
Position the load correctly on the loading accessory being used.
Ensure that the load is adequately secured! Incorrectly positioned
and/or incorrectly secured loads may lead to accidents that result
in death or serious injury!
Load Positioning Instructions
1. Determine the weight of the load and identify the location
of its load centre.
2. Position the load
a) with it´s load centre as close as possible to the mast
system/carriage
b) in the centre of the loading accessory
3. Measure the distance between the mast sytem/carriage
and the load centre of the load that is positioned on the
loading accessory.
4. Always refer to the load centre chart to ensure that the lift
is capable of lifting the load in its current position.
5. Ensure that the load is adequately secured.
6. Always align the large swivel casters on the chassis so that
the maximum distance possible between them is achieved
when working with the maximum allowed load.
On both sides of the chassis
1. The front caster has to face FORWARD.
2. The rear caster has to face BACKWARDS.
Ensure that the loads are centered and secured to the loading accessory before lifting.
The safety brakes must be engaged before lifting.
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Operation Manual
GML 800+
GML 800+
