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=Keeping our Forklift happy and ready to roll=
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Purchased refurbished Clark T15 in August 2006.  
We bought our new (refurbished) forklift in August 2006. It is a Clark T15.
 
It should also have another name(remember the L-Wing?).
 
*Your idea here:
 
  
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Vendor: Norlift
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PM contract: see RT ticket 5562
  
 
==Daily checklist==
 
==Daily checklist==
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battery life.
 
battery life.
  
=== To charge the battery ===
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== To charge the battery ==
 
# shut down the forklift completely
 
# shut down the forklift completely
 
# open up and fold back the seat lid over the battery
 
# open up and fold back the seat lid over the battery
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* '''Acid'''
 
* '''Acid'''
 
We do not refill Acid on the battery. This should be done at the forklift repairshop. The PM contract  mechanic will recommend it if needed.
 
We do not refill Acid on the battery. This should be done at the forklift repairshop. The PM contract  mechanic will recommend it if needed.
 
==PM contract==
 
* see RT ticket 5562
 
  
 
=Forklift Vendor=
 
=Forklift Vendor=
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**Office 503 659 5438  
 
**Office 503 659 5438  
  
=Forklift Driver Certification=
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=Forklift Operator Training Points=
The rules for powered industrial trucks(forklifts) is found @
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:Reading forklift instructional manual,
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/pdf/rules/division_2/1910-178.pdf in
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:Oral training, e.g. how to monitor for potential hazards to forklift driving.
Division 2 sub-division N. Forklift operators are not required to have an
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:Driving training: 2 to 4 months of supervised driving.
OR drivers license, nor is an OR/OSHA class needed.
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:All drivers receive regular performance review.
All lift truck drivers have to be trained and evaluated. The duty of the employer is to verify(certify)that the training is accomplished in accordance with the rules.
 
Certification is making sure the individual knows what they are doing
 
and the training is documented :when and who did the training for whom.
 
My recommendations are look at the rules for training operators in
 
1910.178(l),and meet the intent of the rule however it works best for
 
you and your company.  
 
  
 
* current certified drivers and date of training:
 
* current certified drivers and date of training:

Revision as of 09:30, 21 August 2008

Purchased refurbished Clark T15 in August 2006.

Vendor: Norlift PM contract: see RT ticket 5562

Daily checklist

  • Battery Water Level

Check water level every morning before driving. If adding water, record it on the Forklift Maintenance Calendar, which is on the wall above the charger.

  • Wheels

Remove nails or other object that get stuck in the rubber wheels.

  • Forks

Make sure forks are locked in position.


Weekly checklist and maintainance

  • Charging the Battery

When the charge is below 30%, it SHOULD be charged, when the charge is below 20%, it MUST be charged. Always check the water level before charging, even if you checked it that morning.

Deep discharge before charging will prolong battery life & prevent "memory" problems.

How does the charger work? = There is no "ON" switch, just plug it into the battery, & wait about 5 seconds, you'll hear the hum. It will stop by itself.

There is a "STOP" switch if we wanna stop the charge for any reason.

  • Equalizing

Every 5th charge "EQUALIZE" with the normal charge by pushing the equalize button on the charger. If you're not sure how many charges since last "equalize" check calendar above charger.

  • Water

Check the water level in each cell AFTER charging, & after the water has cooled a bit - like the morning after the charge. Adding tap water - with all its minerals & junk - will shorten battery life.

To charge the battery

  1. shut down the forklift completely
  2. open up and fold back the seat lid over the battery
  3. Always check the water level before charging, even if you checked it that morning.
  4. unplug the huge cable from the forklift and plug it into the charger
  5. wait 5 seconds, you'll hear a hum when charger is working
  6. the charger will shut down by it self, reconnect big cable to battery, and fold down the seat. Please make sure the cable doesn't get pinched on the left side of the seat and is fully inserted.

Note: charging the battery produces hydrogen gas bubbles coming out of the battery. DO NOT smoke near the battery when the seat lid is up, especially not while charging is going on.

  • Acid

We do not refill Acid on the battery. This should be done at the forklift repairshop. The PM contract mechanic will recommend it if needed.

Forklift Vendor

Norlift

  • Sales: Kevin Hannum
    • 503-659-LIFT
    • cell 503 209 0987
    • Office 503 659 5438

Forklift Operator Training Points

Reading forklift instructional manual,
Oral training, e.g. how to monitor for potential hazards to forklift driving.
Driving training: 2 to 4 months of supervised driving.
All drivers receive regular performance review.
  • current certified drivers and date of training:
    • Cliff
      • 11/06/06
      • trained by Norlift
    • Dave
      • 11/06/06
      • trained by Norlift
    • Sergio
      • 11/06/06
      • trained by Norlift
    • Liane
      • 11/06/06
      • trained by Norlift
    • Darryl
      • trained by Cliff