Forklift Electrical Parts - Forklifts along with other lift trucks can have particular labels utilized in some hazardous locations. The label indicates that this certain model of forklift meets the minimum standards of ANSI/UL 553 meant for electric lift trucks or ANSI/UL 558 for internal combustion engine forklifts.
The application for labels utilized for lift lift trucks may be found in National Fire Protection Association NFPA 505 - Powered Industrial forklifts including: Maintenance and Operation, Type Designations, and Areas of Use. Ask your local insurance carrier and Fire Marshall for more info concerning the approved uses of industrial powered trucks in your application.
If the forklift has been found to satisfy the outlined standards, the following labels may be placed. A marked truck will have the type description put on the forklift nameplate and will have one of the following labels placed.
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