Know the Hazards
Capacity Plate
11 Capacity Plate
CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION
The capacity plate is on the top of the power unit
cover. It contains:
• Capacity information
• Truck type (a fire safety rating)
• Truck weight (does not include load)
• Grade rating
• Battery information
• Truck information
WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?
Capacity is the maximum load that can be lifted or
transported with your truck. See the capacity plate
on your truck. Make certain you use the correct units
of measure.
Capacity Plate 12
KNOW YOUR LOAD
Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's capacity
plate. Be careful when handling long, high or wide loads.
Do not handle unstable loads.
TRUCK WEIGHT
Dockboards, elevators and some floors have limited
capacity. Check your capacity plate for the weight of your
truck. Remember to add the weight of the load you have
on the forks. Make certain you use the correct units of
measure.
TRUCK TYPE
Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there
are fire hazards. Watch for marked areas.
For example:
You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area restricted
to EE or EX trucks.
Note:
ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 requires that
all data be shown first in Metric units
and then USA units.
SAMPLE
CAPACITY PLATE
The information
shown on this sample
plate does not apply
to your truck.
Units of measure, kg/mm
(lb/in)
Capacity with Equally Distributed Load
Truck Weight wih Max. Battery
Truck Weight Less Battery 5%
Hour Rate
Max AMP Hr.
D.C. Voltage
Battery Type
Truck Type
Load Tire Tread width
This truck as released conforms to the mandatory requirements of ASME B56.1
Crown Equipment Corporation New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA
SAMPLE
Battery Weight
Model Number
Serial Number
Min
Max