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OPERATING THE TRUCK
RECOMMENDATIONS TO AVOID CONDENSATION
• If you have to leave the cold storage, stay outside long enough to
allow the truck to dry completely. This time can be shortened by
blowing hot air over the truck with big ventilators (fans).
• If you frequently have to go in and out of the cold storage, make the
stays inside as short as possible and the stays outside as long as
possible so that the temperature of the truck never goes below 0°C
(32°F). i.e. doesn't cause water to freeze.
• Or spend as much time as possible inside and as little time as
possible outside, but observe that the temperature of the truck
doesn't go above 0°C (32°F). i.e. doesn't cause ice to melt.
• When charging batteries observe the above.
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
There are certain hazards that cannot be avoided solely by mechanical
means in the everyday use of material handling trucks. Only the
intelligence, good sense, and care of the operator, along with proper
maintenance, will assure that the trucks are operated properly. It is
important to have trained, reliable personnel operating your units. If,
at any time, the operator nds that the unit is not performing properly,
discontinue operation of the truck and report the condition to your
supervisor for correction.
When operating the forklift under severe climatic conditions such as
high temperature, high altitudes, in cold storages, and when handling
explosives and combustibles, and in areas where the forklift is apt to
cause radio interference, make sure that the forklift is manufactured
and approved as conforming to the local specications, laws and
regulations.
Proper operation of this unit is with the forks (load carrying device) in the
fully raised position, except when parked and when entering or leaving
a pallet. Always look in the direction of travel.
Operate the unit from the operator’s position after assuring that the
operation will not endanger the operator or any other person. Do not
operate a truck in hazardous areas. Make sure that the forks and/or
load have clearance to lower and do not “hang-up”.
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