3950-2P, SPECIFICATION FOR TRUCKS, FORKLIFT (GAS, LP GAS, DIESEL)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA , DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

(This specification is released for procurement purposes until revised or rescinded.)

SCOPE

This specification covers the requirements for gasoline, LP gas, and diesel engine powered, industrial type forklift trucks from 2,000 to 10,000 pounds rated lift capacity at 24" load center. The trucks covered may be used in a variety of applications, including round-the-clock operations, indoors and outdoors, and down steep grades, across railroad tracks, and over earth, wood, asphalt, and concrete surfaces.

II. APPLICABLE STANDARDS

The following documents of issue in effect on the date of the Invitation for Bids shall form a part of this specification.

· American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

o ANSI B56.1 - Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks

o ANSI B56.2 - Type Designations, Areas of Use, Maintenance, and Operation of Powered Industrial Truck

· Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

o U.L. 558 - Standard for Safety, Industrial Trucks, Internal Combustion Engine Powered

· Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act Standards, U.S. Department of Labor

· State Occupational Safety and Health Act Standards, N.C. Department of Labor

III. REQUIREMENTS

A. GENERAL

The lift truck shall be of conventional design and heavy duty construction. It shall be

complete with forks and all necessary operating accessories customarily furnished by the

manufacturer.

1. Standard Product

The lift truck shall be essentially the standard product of the manufacturer, differing

therefrom only in respects necessary to meet special requirements of this

specification and/or the Invitation for Bids. The component parts of the unit need not

be products of the same manufacturer. The lift truck offered shall be a new, current

production model.

2. Use Conditions

Design and construction shall be such that the lift truck will withstand continuous

service. This includes lifting and transporting capacity loads with forks and other

special material handling attachments. It also includes operation in the open air under

all weather conditions for extended periods of time. Components, particularly of the

electrical, fuel, and exhaust systems shall resist the harmful effects of dust and water.

3. Ease of Maintenance

The design of the lift truck shall permit ready accessibility for servicing, replacement,

and adjustment of component parts and accessories, with minimum disturbance of

other elements.

L. OPERATOR'S SEAT

An operator's cushion seat with cushion backrest and adjustable forward and reverse

(minimum of 4") shall be located within easy reach of all controls.

M. CONTROLS

All switch and lever type controls shall be provided with position markings either at the

switch or lever, or in the case of directional speed controls, on a diagram visible to the

operator. Lift and tilt controls shall be self-centering lever(s) conveniently located for right

hand operation.

N. HORN

The truck shall be equipped with an electric horn, with push button mounted on the center of

the steering wheel.

O. PERFORMANCE

1. Lifting and Lowering Speeds

Speed of lift with rated capacity load on the forks shall not be less than 75' per minute

(FPM) over the entire distance from ground level to maximum fork height. Speed of

lowering forks with rated capacity load should not exceed 120 FPM.

2. Gradeability

Truck shall be capable of ascending a 14% grade on a dry concrete surface, with and

without rated load. Trucks shall be able to accelerate from a dead stop when carrying

rated load.