Joab EcoDrive, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Distributing a Load on a Body
The operator of the hook-lift is responsible for handling it. Care must be taken to
avoid injury or damage. Before operating the hook-lift make sure that you have read
and are fully aware of the warnings in this manual and on the hook-lift.
Before lifting a body with a load, make sure
that:
l
The load does not exceed the hook-lift’s
maximum lifting capacity.
l
The load is evenly distributed.
l
The lifting is done on a level ground.
l
The body’s support rollers rotate.
If a load is unevenly distributed, the lifting capa-
city can be reduced. For example, if the load is
positioned at the front of the vehicle, the lifting
capacity can be reduced by up to 40%.
Another important condition to consider is how
long the body is. The length of the body and the
load on it affect the lifting capability of the hook-
lift.
A short overhang causes an abnormal load. A
correctly designed body for your chassis will dis-
tribute the load correctly.
EcoDrive manual: 13300 Edition 1 | 2019-01-31