Rockwell Automation Receiving, Handling, and Storing Industrial Control Panels User Manual
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Receiving, Handling, and Storing Industrial Control Panels
Refer to Figure Figure 1 Forklifting a large industrial control panel and follow the
forklifting procedure outlined below.
1. Ensure that the forklift truck can handle the weight and size of the industrial control
panel safely.
2. Forklift only from underneath the shipping skid, using the skid to support the load.
Carefully position the industrial control panel on the forks for proper balance, noting
that industrial control panels can be top- and front-heavy. Make sure that the forks
support the load. Keep the load against the carriage. Tilt the load backward toward
the lift truck’s mast.
3. Use a belt to secure the industrial control panel to the forklift truck.
4. Start and stop the forklift truck gradually and slowly, avoiding jerky movements.
When traveling with the load, drive slowly with the forks carried as low as possible,
consistent with safe operation.
For further information on the use of forklift trucks, refer to National Safety Council Data
Sheet I-653.
Figure 1 Forklifting a large industrial control panel
DANGER
TOP HEAVY
Mast and carriage
Forklift only from
underneath skid
Shipping skid
BELT TO FORKLIFT
BEFORE LIFTING
AND MOVING