TESTING THE DOWN DRIFT

The TEST LOAD must have stability on the pallet. The

material used to make up the TEST LOAD must be put on

the pallet so that it has stability. The TEST LOAD must not

extend beyond the pallet,

First, make a TEST LOAD as stated above then position the

load on forks.

1. Adjust fork width as wide as possible to get even

distribution of weight.

2. Keep forks level when you raise the load.

3. Engage pallet and TEST LOAD In as far as possible.

Move forward until forks completely engage the TEST

LOAD. TEST LOAD and/or pallet must be In contact

with load back rest.

4. Set parking brake and chock wheels.

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Fig. 16197.1

TESTING THE DOWN DRIFT

Raise carriage and TEST LOAD so that the inner rails move

up a few inches. Then tilt upright backward about 1 degree

from vertical.

Move to one side of the upright (clear of the load) and mark

the upright rails with a pencil and do a drift test.

DRlFT MUST NOT GO OVER ONE INCH PER MINUTE.

TESTING THE DRIFT OF THE TILT

Raise the carriage and TEST LOAD approximately 12 to

15 inches off the floor. Tilt the upright to the full back

position.

Measure the drift between points `A" shown in Fig. 16197.2,

THE LOAD MUST NOT DRIFT MORE THAN 1/2 TO 3/4 OF

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AN INCH IN FIVE MINUTES.

Fig. 16197.2

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