XR1045 Operation Manual - Xtreme Manufacturing

OperationXR1045Using Load Capacity ChartsThe reach forklift includes two (2) indicators to assist theoperator for accurately using the load capacity charts.These indicators are the Boom Extend Letters and theBoom Angle Indicator.Boom extend letters are located on the left side of theboom and visible to the operator as the boom is extended.These letters indicate boom extension as it corresponds tothe load capacity charts.NOTE: For example, when letter “A” first appears, theboom extension corresponds to the arc of line “A”throughout all the load capacity charts.Figure 7-38. Boom Extend Letters.The boom angle indicator is located on the left side ofthe boom and is visible from the operator’s seat. Use theboom angle indicator to determine the boom angle whenreferring to load capacity charts.NOTE: The boom angle indicator is a plumb arrow withangular graduations from -5 to +70°.Reading Load Capacity ChartsTo accurately read the load capacity charts, you mustdetermine three (3) things:• Weight of load being lifted.• Height of structure where load is to be placed.• Distance from front tires where load will be placed.For example:1. The operator determines load weight and makessure load does not exceed fork, attachment, or boomcapacity.The load is 3000 pounds (1361 kg).2. The operator safely moves the load to a loadingposition:• places forks under load• tilts and raises load safely• fully retracts boom• drives forklift to position perpendicular to structure• levels the forklift.3. The operator determines height of structure whereload is to be placed.The structure height is 30 feet (9 meters) from groundlevel.4. The operator determines distance from front tireswhere load will be placed.The distance in front of forklift where load will beplaced is 20 feet (6 meters).5. Operator reads load capacity chart for attachmentcarriage to learn it will be safe to place the load at anyboom angle with the boom extend letter “F” showing.Figure 7-39. Boom Angle Indicator.Page 68Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC