Figure 9-53.—TypicaI 4,000-pound capacity reaching and tieing
(continuous duty, narrow aisle) electric forklift truck.
Electric Pallet Truck (Low Lift)
A typical 6,000-pound capacity electric (low lift)
pallet truck is shown in figure 9-54. Several different
models of this pallet truck are used at naval activities.
Each model of the pallet truck has a two-tine fork
that supports a palletized load The tines are raised or
lowered by a hydraulic lift mechanism. Depending
upon the model, the lift mechanism is either electrically
or manually operated The power source for truck
traction is a rechargeable battery. It is steered by using
the steering handle, with a possible right-angle turn in
either direction. The truck is equipped with mechanical
brakes, which, when applied, automatically shut off the
electrical power.
The pallet truck is used to pick up, transport, and
deposit palletized loads that do not exceed 6,000
Figure 9-54.—Typical 6,000-pound capacity, low lift, electric
pallet truck.
pounds. This truck is used on hard and smooth surfaces,
such as warehouse and magazine floors. The pallet
truck is spark-enclosed when used to handle
ammunition.
Hand Pallet Truck (Low Lift)
A typical 4,000-pound capacity (low lift) hand
pallet truck is shown in figure 9-55. Many different
models of this pallet truck are used at naval activities.
Since the trucks all operate in the same way, the
following general description applies to all models.
The 4,000-pound hand pallet truck has a two-tine
fork that supports a palletized load. The tines are raised
or lowered by a hydraulic or mechanical lift mechanism.
Figure 9-55.—Typical 4,000-pound capacity, low lift, hand
pallet truck.
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