Chapter 2 — Installing the Forklift Power Supply
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Forklift Power Supply Installation Guide
You should take these lengths and the intended location of your
electronic equipment into consideration when choosing a
mounting location for the power supply.
The mounting surface location must provide 838 to 1032 square
cm (130 to 160 square inches) of metallic surface to sink heat
generated by the power supply. This metallic mounting surface
may be connected to, or actually part of, the forklift chassis as
long as the chassis is not electrically connected to the battery
negative or positive.
Side-Mount Battery With View of Negative (-) and Positive (+)
Direct Versus Isolation Mounting on the Lift
Chassis
Previously, the power supply was placed directly on the lift
chassis. Direct mounting provides both an adequate heat sink
and prevents static charge buildup between the metal of the
power supply, the printer, and the lift chassis.
Directly mounting the power supply is the most straightforward
installation method. This installation is also preferred when
there is little risk for other forklift accessory devices making
electrical contact with the forklift chassis.
Note:
Although you can shorten the input power cable if
necessary, you should not extend the cable on 12V or lower
systems. On higher voltage systems, keep extensions to a
minimum and use a wire of equivalent or lower gauge (larger
diameter). Keep the cable as short as possible.
