Forklift Wiring Info

Forklift Electrical Wiring

• Quick release couplings and connectors disengage forklift wiring from a battery, charging stations and each other with the push of a button. This avoids the need to use bolts and complex tools to disconnect forklift wiring in case of repair. Quick release couplings reduce the risk of shock by allowing immediate powering down by disconnecting the forklift wiring in a single motion.

Forklift Batteries

• Forklift batteries are rechargeable. Forklift batteries have an average life of 1500 recharges running on eight hour shifts per recharge. Forklift battery rechargers are commonly 120 volts AC. Extended exposure to high temperatures shortens forklift battery life. According to "Forklift Manual" by John L. Ryan, "The weight of the lift battery is used as a ballast, so any change in battery type can result in an unstable lift."

Dead Man Switch

• Fork lift seats often have a weight activated switch, known as a dead man switch. If the driver rises out of the seat or falls out of it, the dead man switch is activated. The switch disconnects the electrical wiring of the forklift and powers it down or shifts it to a neutral gear.