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ato r's overhead guard. An overhead guard in accordance with ANSI 856.1 shall be fur-
3.1.8
nished. Guard height shall not exceed 95 inches measured from ground level tO top of guard with the
forks and operator's platform at lowest position, and with no load on the forks.
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3.1.9 Wheels and tires..
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heel rims. The wheel rims shall be steel, malleable iron or cast iron and equipped with roller
3.1.9.1
bearings.
3.1.9.2 Tires. Tires shall be new rubber or synthetic, manufacturer's standard and designed for hard
surfaces.
3.1.10
Steering. Power steering shall be furnished.
3.1.11
Brakes.
Service brakes conforming to the requirements of ANSI B56.1 shall be pro-
3.1.11.1
vialed.
. A parking brake, independent of, or part of the service brakes shall be fur-
3.1.11.2
nished. If part of the service brake system, the brakes shall be applied until some action by the operator
disengages them. The parking brake shall conform to ANSI B56.1.
3.1.12 Horn. The truck shall be equipped with an electric horn with a pushbutton located within reach of
the operator. The horn button shall be moisture and weather resistant.
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and instrumentation. All controls and instrumentation shall be provided with position
3.1.13
markings conform to ANSI B56.11.3. `The controls shall be operable and the instruments shall be
viewable by the 5th to 95th percentile male and female, according to the dimensions in SAE J833.
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Battery indicator. A battery discharge indicator that will prevent the battery from
3.1.14
reaching a damaging low state of charge shall be provided. The indicator shall have a "fuel gauge" that
shows the charge of the battery. When the battery reaches a predetermined low charge the lift control
circuit shall be interrupted, making the lift mechanism inoperative until the battery has been replaced or
recharged.
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ter switch.. A key operated master switch shall be provided. When key is removed, all
3.1.15
electrical circuits shall be opened or interrupted making it impossible for any electrical system to be
activated. Two keys shall be supplied with each truck. All keys shall be identical for every truck delivered
on this contract.
3.1.16 Hour meter. An electrically operated hour meter shall be provided. It shall operate only when
the forklift is traveling; both forward and reverse. It shall be capable of registering at least 9999 hours.
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e light.. There shall be one brake light on the rear of the truck.
3.1.17
. There shall be two floodlights, each with a rating of at least 25 watts. One shall be
3.1.38
mounted on the lift side of mast, facing forward and the other mounted at or near the rear of the truck,
facing rearward. Directional adjustment for these lights shall be at least 45 degrees above and below the
horizontal plane, and 90 degrees to both sides of the fore and aft longitudinal center-fine of the truck. One
switch, mounted within reach of the operator, shall control both floodlights.
atter y cable co nnector. The battery cable shall be equipped with a two contact, type SB
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3.1.19
locking half connector. The connector shall be used to connect the battery to the motor during operation,
and to connect the battery charger during recharging. The connector shall be located where it cannot be
accidentally unfastened, or opened, by the operator during entry, exit or operation.
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