Fork Mounted Access Platform Side Gate/Lift-Up Bar (IAP-6)
Fork Mounted Access Platform
Standard Feature- Hinge back guard for ease of transportation and storage
- Safety harness attachment rings
- Self-draining non-slip floor
- Internal Handles
- Stilt pressings to elevate fork pockets
- Zinc-plated heel pins for safe attachment to truck
- Maximum fork section 150 x 50 mm at 525 centres
- Painted bright orange for safety
Operations
- The product must be positioned on level ground.
- Position the forks to the correct distance apart to locate them into fork pockets.
- Remove fork pocket heel pins from the access platform and drive forks into fork pockets.
- Insert fork pocket heel pins directly behind the heel of the fork and attach the safety lynch pin into the hole provided.
- The attachment is now ready for use.
Maintenance
- The access platform should be inspected weekly for the general condition with particular attention paid to A, All weld points, B, Wear & distortion of fork pockets and heel pin attachments., C, Any damaged components, D, Lock & latches.
- Especially in critical areas, general surface rusting should be regularly treated with proprietary inhibitors, primers, and paint.
- All hinges, latches, and locks must be kept lightly greased.
- Damage or failure must be reported or rectified immediately before re-using access platforms.
- This product is certified for six (6) months from the date of manufacture, after which it is the customer, responsibility to have the product re-tested at an approved testing facility or inspected and logged in a register by a competent person as advised by the HSE.
Health & Safety
- The department manager or section where the attachment is to be used must ensure the operators are fully conversant with the attachment, its operation, and maintenance and that the heel pins are fitted correctly.
- The fork truck handbrake must be applied when elevating and lowering the access platform and when used at all times.
- Ensure that the mast is kept in the vertical position.
- Ensure that the Heel Pins are correctly inserted, retained and positioned with the heel of the fork before each use and every use.
- Always make sure the access platform's maximum load is not exceeded.
- The fork truck driver must remain seated and in control while the access platform is in use.
- The driver must maintain a slow, uniform pace at ground level while moving and positioning the access platforms and keep clear of obstructions.
- It is recommended that a safety harness is used at all times and that personnel attach themselves to the Platform via the harness loop provided.
- The access platform must not be re-positioned whilst in the elevated position.
- Keep hands and fingers clear of all moving parts to prevent trapping.
- The H.S.E. guidance covers operation and use of this product note PM28 fourth edition Working Platforms on Forklift Trucks.
- Operation and use of variable reach truck (telehandler) are covered by publications from the Health and Safety Executive.
Delivery charges will be calculated at checkout.
Standard delivery is free on all orders to Mainland UK above £100 excluding VAT. Some exclusions apply
1-2 Day delivery is available on stock items only and, where available, charges for 1-2 Day delivery are calculated at checkout. Orders for 1-2 delivery need to be placed by 1:00pm unless otherwise stated.
Delivery dates are estimates only and the company shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from any delay in delivery. In particular we shall not be liable for any matter which results from any act of God, war or riot, extreme weather, strikes or any other events which are beyond our control.
The company reserves the right to deliver Goods by installments, each installment being treated as a separate contract.
Goods will be delivered at the point most convenient to our carrier, usually the goods inwards department or reception on the ground floor. Further transfer or installation within the purchasers premises, particularly for large or heavy items, must be arranged prior to delivery and will be charged extra.
Goods are delivered by courier and a signature is required, if the courier is unable to make delivery a card will be left and the goods returned to the depot. Redelivery will usually be attempted on the next working day or arrangements can be made to collect the goods from the delivery depot. It is your responsibility to advise of any special delivery requirements at the time of order.
From time to time our shipping providers make an additional charge for delivery to some areas, for example Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands and Islands, in these cases we reserve the right to pass that additional cost on to our customer. We will make contact with you to obtain further payment to cover additional shipping costs, if you do not wish to make the additional payment a full refund will be offered and your order will be cancelled.
RETURN OF GOODS
In the unlikely event of you not being satisfied with any product, please contact us without delay.
Faulty Goods or Incorrect Item Received
Should the goods you receive be faulty or if we have delivered the wrong product you must inform us within 24 hours of receipt (or the next working day), we guarantee to accept return of such goods without charge.
Once we have received the goods at our premises a replacement will be dispatched to you.
Unwanted Goods
If you decide that you wish to cancel your order, you must notify us, in writing, within 7 working days of receipt.
You will be responsible for the cost of returning the goods to us.
The goods must be returned in a completely resalable condition, in the original packaging, complete with all parts and accessories as supplied. For furniture items that are suppied in flat pack form, we may not be able to accept return if the item has been assembled.
It is your responsibility to take reasonable care of the goods. Goods will be inspected before a refund is made. If the goods suffer damage or neglect whilst in your care a claim may be made.
You must decide before ordering if the goods are suitable for your needs.
We cannot accept return of goods that have been made to your particular specifications or manufactured to order as per below delivery status icons. If you are unsure please call 01302 300200.Â
For business customers returns may be subject to a handling/restocking charge not exceeding 25% of the net price of the goods.
