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Generator Set Foundations – Concrete Pad Recommendation
Properly sizing the concrete pad is fundamental to a generator installation. There are many variations to how a concrete pad can be sized properly. The pad can be poured to accommodate only the skid frame or subbase tank of the generator set, thus having the enclosure intake and discharge hoods extend beyond the pad on both ends. The pad can also be poured utilizing the enclosure dimensions versus frame dimensions, thus centering the entire unit on the pad. Both methods will work and neither is functionally better than the other. The following are critical elements to consider when sizing and pouring a pad: Look at the submittal for the stub […]
How to Stay Safe When Operating a Forklift
Sadly, every three days, someone in the US is killed or seriously injured while operating a forklift. Wisconsin Lift Truck strives to ensure your forklift operators stay as safe as possible by providing tips on how to ensure nothing dangerous or life threatening occurs in your workplace. Track your maintenance schedule. If you don’t already have a scheduled maintenance program (SMP) in place for your fleet, consider it. Wisconsin Lift Truck has great SMPs and we work on every make, model and type of forklift. An SMP is put in place to detect problems before they occur, which if not previously detected, could result in an accident during operation. […]
