Proper charging practices require 8 hours of charge followed by 8 hours cool down time followed by using the battery to a state of discharge near below 40% state of charge but not below 20%. Temperature is the enemy of batteries. That is why cooling after charging is critical. A charging environment of 77° F is ideal for charging.

There are many reasons why all owners of powered industrial trucks should make sure that they properly train and document the training of operators of their powered industrial trucks. First and foremost training operators in the safe operation of these vehicle is mandated by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations (Standards – 29 CFR) 1910.178(l) .

Have your forks inspected at least once a year by a qualified service technician. As there are many other safety inspections required on your forklift outsourcing these inspections to your servicing forklift dealer as part of regular periodic maintenance is a good way to document these inspections and keep your plant safe by minimizing the dangers of using damaged forks in your operations.

Ideally you will want to retire your piece of heavy equipment when it reaches its lowest cost of ownership. This applies equally to all your heavy equipment such as Skid Steers, Forklifts, Backhoes and Compact Track Loaders.

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