Question:
What procedures should be followed in electric forklifts operating in a temperature ranging from +40 to -22deg C environments.
Answer:
AS2359-9:2023 states:
4.1.2 Normal Climatic Conditions
For truck operation, the following climatic conditions apply:
- Ambient temperature for continuous duty , +25 O C
- Maximum ambient temperature for continuous duty , short term (up to 1h, +40 O C
- Lowest ambient temperature for trucks intended for use in normal indoor conditions, +5 O C
- Lowest ambient temperature for trucks intended for use in normal outdoor conditions, -20 O C
- Altitude, up to 2000 m
Where Trucks are operating outside normal climatic conditions specific advice should be sought from the manufacturer regarding their suitability for the intended purpose and any issues that are likely to arise.