Wesley BC-6200-8SA - Manual (Page 11)

11 Owner’s Manual and Service Guide – BCG Series
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
7.3.4 Operator Care of Personnel and Burden
Carriers
7.3.4.1
Read and follow operators’ manual.
7.3.4.2 At the beginning of each shift during which the
carrier will be used, the operator shall check the carrier
condition and inspect the tires, warning devices, lights,
battery(s), speed and directional controllers, brakes, safety
interlocks, and steering mechanism. If the carrier is found to
be in need of repair or is in any way unsafe, the matter shall
be reported immediately to the user and the carrier shall not
be operated until restored to safe operating condition.
7.3.4.3 If during operation the carrier becomes unsafe in
any way, the matter shall be reported immediately to the
user, and the carrier shall not be operated until it has been
restored to safe operating condition.
7.3.4.4 Do not make repairs or adjustments unless
specifically trained and authorized to do so.
7.3.4.5 Before refueling, the engine shall be stopped and
allowed to cool. The operator and passengers shall leave
the carrier before refueling.
7.3.4.6 Spillage of hazardous materials shall be contained
immediately and addressed via appropriate hazardous
materials regulations.
7.3.4.7 Do not operate a carrier with a leak in the fuel
system or battery(s). Battery(s) shall be charged and
serviced per manufacturer’s instructions.
7.3.4.8 Do not use open flames for checking electrolyte
level in storage battery(s) or liquid level in fuel tanks.
8 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
8.1 Introduction
Carriers may become hazardous if maintenance is
neglected. Maintenance facilities, trained personnel, and
procedures shall be provided. Such facilities may be on or
off the premises.
8.2 Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance and inspection of all carriers shall be
performed in conformance with the following practices and
should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(a) A scheduled preventive maintenance, lubrication,
and inspection system shall be followed.
(b) Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to maintain, repair, adjust, and inspect carriers.
(c) Before undertaking maintenance or repair, follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations for immobilizing the
carrier.
(d) Chock wheels and support carrier, before working
underneath it.
(e) Before disconnecting any part of the engine fuel
system, be sure the shutoff valve, if so equipped, is closed
and follow carrier manufacturer’s recommended practice.
(f) Operation to check performance of the carrier shall be
conducted in an authorized area where suitable conditions
exist, free of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
(g) Before returning carrier to service, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and recommended procedures.
(h) Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment
present in the work area. Do not use an open flame to check
level or leakage of fuel, battery electrolyte, or coolant.
(i) Properly ventilate the work area in accordance with
applicable regulations or local ordinance.
(j) Handle fuel cylinders with care. Physical damage,
such as dents, scrapes, or gouges, may dangerously
weaken the tank and make it unsafe for use.
(k) Brakes, steering mechanisms, speed and directional
control mechanisms, warning devices, lights, governors,
guards, and safety devices shall be inspected regularly and
maintained
in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.
(l) Carriers or devices designed and approved for
hazardous area operation shall be inspected to ensure that
maintenance preserves the original approved safe operating
features.
(m) Fuel systems shall be checked for leaks and
condition of parts. If a leak is found, action shall be taken to
prevent the use of the carrier until the cause of the leak has
been repaired.
(n ) The carrier manufacturer’s capacity, operation, and
maintenance instruction plated, tags, or decals shall be
maintained in legible condition.
(o) Batteries, motors, speed and directional controllers,
limit-switches
,protective-devices ,electrical
conductors/insulators, and connections shall be inspected
and maintained per carrier manufacturer’s recommendation.
(p) Carriers shall be kept clean to minimize hazards and
facilitate detection of components needing service
(q) Modifications and additions which affect capacity and
safe carrier operation shall not be performed without
manufacturer’s prior written authorization; where authorized
modifications have been made, the user shall ensure that
capacity, operation, warning, and maintenance instruction
plates, tags, or safety labels are changed accordingly.
(r) Care shall be taken to ensure that all replacement
parts are interchangeable with the original parts and of a
quality at least equal to that provided in the original
equipment.
(s) Disconnect batteries, negative connection(s) first.
When reconnecting, connect positive connection first.
(t) Hydraulic systems, if so equipped, shall be checked
for leaks, for condition of parts. Keep body and hands away
from pin-holes or nozzles that eject fluids under high
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to check for
leaks.