Optional Accessories for Your Forklift
Audible Devices - Back-Up or Motion Alarms:
The audible devices like back-up alarms or motion alarms generate sound that needs to be loud enough in order to be heard above the sound that the forklift creates in the operating area.
The sound produced by the audio device must be distinguishable from other audible devices or sounds from the work environment. The sound should also be different from the other sound or audible devices within the work place. The audible device can employee noise exposure and end up contribute to OSHA noise limitation; therefore, care has to be taken.
Hearing protection makes it really trickier to hear the audible device and to determine what direction and distance it is coming from. Audible devices could sometimes get deactivated from employees and operators as they can find them very irritating. Additionally, audible devices can also be objectionable to nearby residents.
Additional Application and Operator Options:
Enclosed Operator Cabs: To be able protect the operator from the elements, enclosed operator cabs made of tempered glass are utilized to help avoid injuries and reduce other problems. Furthermore, these cabs feature an emergency exit through window removal. Noise levels are lessened at the operator's ear due to additional sound proofing.
Operator Selectable Performance Modes: The operator is able to choose the performance need for the particular application. Moreover, it enables a supervisor to set the utmost performance of a model for an operator who is just starting to learn. Being able to adjust and lessen the unit's utmost performance allows a new operator to learn the operating features of the machine in a controlled environment.
Impact Monitor: The impact monitor disables the unit and when this happens, it requires a supervisor to activate and override the model. This encourages the operator to be sure to manage the machinery in a more controlled manner.
Panoramic and Dual Rear View Mirrors: These mirrors serve as an aid to the operator in observing the operating environment behind the truck as well as the tail swing area.