Intermec PB50

Chapter 2 — Installing the Forklift Power Supply
PB50 and PW50 Forklift Power Supply Installation Guide 15
Installing the Power Cable
Follow these guidelines and other instructions closely when
installing power cables.
• Completely install power cables before making connections to
equipment.
• Route the power cables from the general area where the power
supply will be mounted.
• Use a snap-in bushing (requires a 1.43 cm or 9/16-inch hole)
if the power cable passes through a firewall or other sheet
metal.
• Make sure that cable routing does not interfere with other
equipment or forklift controls.
• Ensure that cable routing does not invite damage to the cable.
• Secure the cables at least every 46 cm (18 inch) throughout
the cable run. Use adjustable clamps (see the last page in this
chapter) or wire-tie to existing forklift cable runs.
Never work on a powered (hot) system.
If this installation will be on a gas-powered forklift,
you MUST install either an On/Off switch
(minimum 15A dc rating such as ITW P/N 163-
900-034) or an automatic shut-off device in series
with the in-line fuse holder.
These devices prevent discharge of the forklift
battery while the lift is off the holder.
Charge Guard, Inc. 400 Highland Avenue, Altoona,
PA 16602 (814.941.4100) manufactures a
CHARGE GUARD™ device for this purpose.