Forklift Electrical Parts - Forklifts together with other forklifts may have particular labels for use in certain hazardous locations. The mark denotes that this certain model of lift truck meets the minimum standards of ANSI/UL 553 intended for electric lift trucks or ANSI/UL 558 intended for internal combustion engine lift trucks.
Applications for marked lift trucks can be found in National Fire Protection Association NFPA 505 - Powered Industrial lift trucks including: Areas or Use, Maintenance and Operation, and Type Designations. Check with your local insurance carrier and Fire Marshall for more information on the approved uses of industrial powered forklifts in your application.
If the forklift has been found to meet the outlined criteria, the following labels can be placed. A marked truck will have the type description located on the forklift nameplate and will have one of the following labels attached.
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