Dexion DEEPSTOR DEIVE-IN PALLET RACKING - Manual (Page 15)

Deepstor
User Instructions
ISSUE 1
User Instruction
AUGUST 2003
Page 9
THE FORK LIFT TRUCK (FLT)
The fork lift truck must be of a suitable design and capacity, capable of lifting the loads to the
heights required. If there are any doubts regarding its capacity reference should be made to the
relevant manufacturer or supplier.
LIFT HEIGHT
The truck must be capable of lifting the pallet clear of the top storage level by at least 100mm.
CORRECT FORK LENGTH
The forks should be of sufficient length to support all the boards, but not extend beyond the pallet
(refer to right-hand side figure for correct fork length)
DRIVER TRAINING
All fork truck drivers should be suitably trained and licensed in the operation of the handling
equipment. Secondly they should trained in the use of this type of storage system and have a copy
of these guidelines available to them.
DAMAGE TO STORAGE EQUIPMENT
The USER is responsible for ensuring that the handling equipment is driven carefully at all times to
avoid any collision with or damage to the rack structure
CARE AND ATTENTION
The following sections of guidelines cover the use of the system, and how to load and unload the
racking.
Following these recommendations and procedures, i.e. pallet inspection, correct pallet placement,
and alignment will all help the efficiency and smooth operation of the system helping to prevent
problems.
Adversely, harsh treatment or abuse will soon lead to damage, and a reduction in system reliability
and performance, and in extreme cases render the structure unsafe.
For the benefit of the system and personnel “Prevention is better than cure”.