IS 13971 : Part 2 : 1994 Rough terrain fork lift trucks - Code of practice for safety Part 2 General requirements

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies the safety requirements relating todesign and construction of rough terrain fork lift trucks at thetime of manufacture.

1.2 This standard does not cover vehicles intended primarily forearthmoving or over the road hauling.

2 References

IS 4660 :1993Glossary of terms relating to poweredindustrial trucks

IS 6876 :1972Technical characteristics and testing of forkarms for forklift trucks

IS 7496 :1974Specification for direction of travel controlsfor industrial tractors and powered industrialtrucks

IS 7553 :1975Control symbols for powered industrial trucks

IS 7570 :1975Glossary of terms relating to fork arms andattachments of forklift trucks

IS 9701 :1980Brake performance of powered industrial trucks

IS 13302 :1992Rough terrain fork lift trucks - Stability test

IS 13971 : Part 1 :1994 Rough terrain fork lift trucks- Code ofpractice for safety:Part 1 Application, operation and maintenance