Forklift Electrical Parts - Lift trucks could be purposely marked to be used in dangerous sites. A marked lift truck indicates the design has met the minimum standards of ANSI/UL 558 intended for engine powered trucks or ANSI/UL 583 for electric lift trucks for the type of label attached.
The use for labels used for lift forklifts may be found in National Fire Protection Association NFPA 505 - Powered Industrial forklifts including: Areas or Use, Maintenance and Operation, and Type Designations. Consult your local insurance carrier and Fire Marshall for additional information concerning the approved uses of industrial powered trucks in your application.
If the lift truck has been found to meet the outlined criteria, the following labels can be put. A labeled truck would have the type designation located on the lift truck nameplate and would have one of the following labels placed.
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