Total Source TRP0007 - TRANSPORT AND STORAGE; Secure Parking Procedures; Safe Transportation Methods

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4. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
4.1. Parking the pallet truck
Park the pallet truck securely in a dry and frost-free environment. Do not park on
an inclined surface. Always completely lower the forks. If the pallet truck is parked
for longer than a month, lubricate the necessary parts, follow the instructions in
chapter7.
Safely park the pallet truck by following these steps:
1. Bring the forks to their lowest position by pulling the lever upwards.
2. Store the pallet truck on a firm, flat floor, without any load, and in a dry area.
3. When the pallet truck is stored in a trailer or vehicle, secure the pallet truck to the trailer
or vehicle.
4. The pallet truck is parked.
4.2. Transporting the pallet truck
Make sure that the truck is in a secured and stable position, ensuring that it will not
suddenly move.
Safely transport the pallet truck by following the next steps:
1. Check the type plate to know the weight of the pallet
truck. Select the appropriate material according to the
weight. (lift truck, chains and slings)
2. Attach the slings to the pallet truck as indicated in the
picture on the right.
3. Lift the pallet truck with a crane or lift truck. Only use a
crane or lift truck with sufficient capacity.
4. Put the pallet truck onto a pallet with sufficient capacity.
5. Secure the pallet truck onto the pallet.