8.2 Lifting Equipment Requirements
The following topic describes the minimum equipment requirements for lifting headers.
CAUTION
To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow people to stand in
unloading area.
CAUTION
Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum speci
fi
ed requirements.
Using inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage.
IMPORTANT:
Forklifts are normally rated for a load center
610 mm (24 in.) ahead of back end of the forks. To obtain
the forklift capacity for a load center (A) at 1220 mm
(48 in.) (B), check with your forklift distributor. The
minimum fork length (C) is 1981 mm (78 in.).
Figure 8.16: Minimum Lifting Capacity
A -Load Center of Gravity
B - Load Center 1220 mm (48 in.) from Back of Forks
C - Minimum Fork Length 1981 mm (78 in.)
Table 8.15 Lifting Vehicle Requirements
Minimum Capacity
3178 kg (7000 lb.) at 1220 mm (48 in.) from
back end of forks.
Minimum Fork Length
1981 mm (78 in.)
Table 8.16 Lifting Chain Requirements
Type
Overhead lifting quality (1/2 in.)
Minimum Load
2270 kg (5000 lb.)
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