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Recommissioning
The truck may only be recommissioned after cleaning or repair work, once the
following operations have been performed.
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Test horn.
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Test brake.
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Lubricate the truck in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
5.4 Decommissioning the industrial truck
If the industrial truck is to be decommissioned for more than two months , e.g. For
operational reasons,it must be parked in a frost-free and dry location and all
necessary measures must be taken before, during and after decommissioning as
described.
On decommissioning the truck must be jacked up so that all the wheels are clear of
the ground. This is the only way of ensuring that the wheels and wheel bearings are
not damaged.
If the truck is to be out of service for more than 6 months , further measures must be
taken in consultation with the manufacturer’s service department.
5.4.1 Prior to decommissioning
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Thoroughly clean the truck.
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Check the brakes.
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Check the hydraulic oil level and replenish as necessary (See 5.3.3 Maintenance
Instructions ).
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Apply a thin layer of oil or grease to any non-painted mechanical components.
•
Lubricate the truck in accordance with
the maintenance schedule (See 5.3.2
Lubrication Schedule ).
•
Charge the battery (See 4.3 Charging
the battery).
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Disconnect the battery, clean it and
apply grease to the terminals.
In addition,follow the battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
•
Spay all exposed electrical contacts
with a suitable contact spray.
5.4.2 Restoring the truck to operation after decommissioning
•
Thoroughly clean the truck.
•
Lubricate the truck in accordance with the maintenance schedule (See 5.3.2
Lubrication Schedule).
Warning
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Charge every months:
– Charge the battery.
Battery powered trucks:
The battery must be charged at
regular intervals to avoid depletion of
the battery through self-discharge.
The sulfatisation would destroy the
battery.
