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This includes changes affecting, for example, braking, steering, visibility and the addition of
removable attachments. When the manufacturer or his successor approves a modification or
alteration, the manufacturer or successor shall also make and approve appropriate changes to
the capacity plate, decals, tags and operation and maintenance handbooks.
28. In the event the truck manufacturer is no longer in business and there is no successor in the
interest to the business, the user may arrange for a modification or alteration to a powered
industrial truck manufacturer and the user shall:
(1) Arrange for the modification or alteration to be designed, tested and implemented by an
engineer(s) expert in industrial trucks and their safety;
(2) Maintain a permanent record of the design, test(s) and implementation of the modification or
alteration;
(3) Approve and make appropriate changes to the capacity plate(s),decals, tags and instruction
handbook;
(4) Affix a permanent and readily visible label to the truck stating the manner in which the truck
has been modified or altered together with the date of the modification or alteration, and the
name and address of the organization that made the modification or alteration.
