Welding Safety - Toyota 7BPUE15 Service Manual

Toyota Orderpicker Model 7BPUE15 Service Manual

Welding Safety

Flame cutting or welding on painted
surfaces may produce potentially
harmful fumes, smoke and vapors. Prior
to performing flame cutting or welding
operations, it is recommended that the
coating be removed in the vicinity where
the operation(s) will be performed.
Coating removal may be by mechanical
methods, chemical methods or a
combination of methods. Flame cutting
and/or welding operations should be
carried out only in well ventilated areas
using local exhaust if necessary.
Before working on this truck, make sure that:
Fire protection equipment is nearby.
You know where the nearest eyewash
station is.
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Disconnect the battery before you
attempt to inspect, service or repair the
lift truck. Discharge residual charge in
the traction power amplifier by pressing
PC P
in the and contactors at the same
time.
Check for any shorts to the frame a s
described on page 5-4. If any shorts are
detected, remove them before you proceed
with the welding operation.
Clean the area to be welded.
Protect all truck components from heat,
weld spatter and debris.
Attach the ground cable a s close to the
weld area a s possible.
Do not perform any welding operation
near the electrical components.
If welding must be done near the battery
compartment, remove the battery.
When you are finished welding, perform all
ground tests and electrical inspections
before the vehicle is operated.
Section 2. Safety
Welding Safety