Preventing Vehicle Fires - UniCarriers FG20 Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

Observe the following precautions to prevent the
possibility of fires in your forklift truck, or in the
facility where the truck is stored or operated. Before
starting the day's work or before each shift, always
make sure to perform the following checks. If any
problem is found, operation of the truck should be
halted until the problem is corrected.
Check for any spilt fuel or oil
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
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windshield washer liquid. Remove any deposits or
accumulation of flammable debris (paper, leaves or
wood waste). They can be a fire hazard.
• Before starting the day's work or before each
shift, check the truck, in particular the hot
components (muffler, exhaust pipe, tail pipe)
and the parts around them, for spilt fuel, or other
flammables. Remove any if found.
Check for electrical shorts
Electrical wires that short can cause a fire.
• Clean all the wiring connections and ensure the
plugs are securely connected.
Before starting the day's work or before each
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shift, check the cables and wiring for looseness,
twists, stiffened or cracked insulation, and fraying.

PREVENTING VEHICLE FIRES

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MUFFLER
Fuel leaks, hydraulic oil and lubricant leaks can
cause a fire.
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Any flammables around the truck, in particular
those near the muffler, exhaust pipe and tail pipe
can ignite or explode due to the heat of the exhaust
gas. If you cannot avoid working in an area where
there are flammables, use caution not to allow the
muffler, exhaust pipe or tail pipe to come close to
those flammables.
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Also check for missing or damaged terminal
caps.
If any problem is found or you are not sure
about the safety of the truck, consult your local
UniCarriers dealer.
Check for oil leaks
Before starting the day's work or before each
shift, check all the hose clamps for looseness.
Notice if any are missing. Check the hoses for
twists, friction wear or damage.
If any problem is found or you are not sure
about the safety of the truck, consult your local
UniCarriers dealer.
Check the work area for flammables
around the truck