TB260 Fork Securing Techniques for
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1. Cascade Corporation For Technical Support Call 1 800 227 2233 Fax 1 888 329 8207 Internet www cascorp com Write Cascade Corporation PO Box 20187 Portland OR 97294 Cascade Corporation 2007 To Order Parts Call 1 888 227 2233 Internet www cascorp com Write Cascade Corporation 2501 Sheridan Ave Springfield OH 45505 3 2007 Fax 1 888 329 0234 Part No 6017925 R12. cascade cem CTM Technical Bulletin TB 260 March 2007 Fork Securing Techniques for Sideshifting Fork Positioning and Rotating Attachments This sheet describes recommended fork securing guidelines for forks used on Cascade Sideshifters Fork Positioners and Rotators Securing procedures are required to assure driver safety and prevent load and equipment damage Fork Locks When moving or installing forks on the truck carriage it is very important that the fork locks be fully en gaged into locating slots or notches When loads are handled under side loading conditions or other non recommended uses or practices excessive upper carriage bar slot wear may result on Cascade Sideshifters NOTE Non recommended practices are those not adhering to ASME B56 1 2000 safety standards If you are experiencing rapid carriage slot wear with a Cas cade sideshifting attachment contact Cascade Customer Service Preventive Inspection amp Maintenance To improve safety and efficiency when using forks assure that the following pre ventive inspection and maintenance is performed by trained personnel 1 Inspect the condition of the upper carriage bar slots dur ing the next normal truck maintenance or service period Perform weld repairs on the carriage bars as necessary 2 Inspect on a daily basis the condition of the upper carriage bar slots and the fork locking mechanism Replace any damaged parts 3 Assure that fork loc
3. king pins are fully engaged in the upper carriage bar slots at all times during use Double check by pushing on the fork heel to assure that the fork does not disengage from the carriage 4 Assure that fork stops are in place and functional 5 Assure that a third hook is always installed on positionable forks mounted on rotators IMPORTANT Refer to applicable Cascade User Manual or Operator s Guide for fork inspection kits and recommended load handling procedures F Series Sideshifter Part No 219941 E Series Sideshifter Part No 218197 C Series Integral Sideshifter Part No 6014809 E amp F Series Fork Positioner Part No 688261 H Series Fork Positioner Part No 217665 D amp G Series Rotators Part No 672714 WARNING Fork locks must be properly engaged in a carriage slot for safe operation Improper engagement may result in the fork moving on the carriage and or excessive wear to the carriage slot Worn upper carriage bar slots may allow fork locks to become disengaged from the slot locked position during use resulting in injury or equipment damage A Lever Type Fork Keeper Twist Type Fork Lock gamy Capscrew Type Fork Keeper Bar Type Fork Keeper Carriage Notches Sideshifter Welded my Fork Stop Third Hook All Rotators with Positionable Forks GA0382 eps NOTE This information should not be interpreted as the basis for warranty claims unless so designated
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