Safety Section
15
Fire or Explosion Prevention
All fuels, most lubricants and some coolant mixtures
are flammable.
Do not smoke in areas where batteries are charged,
or where flammable materials are stored.
Clean and tighten all electrical connections. Check
daily for loose or frayed electrical wires. Have all
loose or frayed electrical wires tightened, repaired or
replaced before operating the lift truck.
Keep all fuels and lubricants stored in properly
marked containers and away from all unauthorized
persons.
Store all oily rags or other flammable material in a
protective container, in a safe place.
Do not weld or flame cut on pipes or tubes that
contain flammable fluids. Clean them thoroughly
with nonflammable solvent before welding or flame
cutting on them.
Remove all flammable materials such as fuel, oil
and other debris before they accumulate on the lift
truck.
Do not expose the lift truck to flames, burning brush,
etc., if at all possible.
Do not operate in areas where explosive gases exist
or are suspected.
Fire Extinguisher
Have a fire extinguisher-type BC and 1.5KG
minimum capacity-on rear overhead guard leg with
latch and know how to use it. Inspect and have it
serviced as recommended on its instruction plate.
Lines, Tubes and Hoses
Do not bend or strike high pressure lines. Do not
install bent or damaged lines, tubes or hoses.
Repair any loose or damaged fuel and oil lines,
tubes and hoses. Leaks can cause fires. Contact
your DOOSAN dealer for repair or replacement.
Check lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use
your bare hand to check for leaks. Use a board or
cardboard to check for leaks. See Fluid Penetration
in the Safety Section for more details. Tighten all
connections to the recommended torque. Replace if
any of the following conditions are found.
End fittings damaged or leaking.
Outer covering chafed or cut and wire
reinforcing exposed.
Outer covering ballooning locally.
Evidence of kinking or crushing of the flexible
part of hose.
Armoring embedded in the outer cover.
End fittings displaced.
Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields
are installed correctly to prevent vibration, rubbing
against other parts, and excessive heat during
operation.
Tire Information
Explosions of air-inflated tires have resulted from
heat-induced gas combustion inside the tires. The
heat, generated by welding or heating rim
components, external fire, or excessive use of
brakes can cause gaseous combustion.
A tire explosion is much more violent than a blowout.
The explosion can propel the tire, rim and axle
components as far as 500 m (1500 ft) or more from
the lift truck. Both the force of the explosion and the
flying debris can cause personal injury or death, and
property damage.
Do not approach a warm tire closer than the outside
of the area represented by the shaded area in the
above drawing.
Dry nitrogen (N2) gas is recommended for inflation
of tires. If the tires were originally inflated with air,
nitrogen is still preferred for adjusting the pressure.
Nitrogen mixes properly with air.
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