Load Centre
Always make sure the load is flush against the front vertical face of the forks
(item 3) [4], (or the load backrest if fitted) and that loads that are unbalanced
horizontally are loaded with the heaviest end of the load nearest to the truck.
The vertical load centre (item 4) [4], is equal to one-half the height of the load
when the weight is evenly distributed. For example, a load that is 122 cm (48
in) high has a vertical load centre of 61 cm (24 in).
Always make sure that loads that are unbalanced vertically are loaded with the
heaviest end of the load nearest to the horizontal face of the forks (item 5) [4].
Warning
Make sure the actual horizontal and vertical load centres do not exceed the
maximum load centres stated on the data plate. Failure to do this can cause
the forklift to tip over causing serious injury or death.
You need to consider two types of load centres. The horizontal load centre (item
1) [4], is equal to one-half the depth of the load when the weight is evenly
distributed. For example, a load that is 122 cm (48 in) long has a horizontal load
centre of 61 cm (24 in). The further the load centre is from the fulcrum (item 2)
[4], the less stable the forklift.
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