Overhead Guard
100 YRM 994
Overhead Guard DESCRIPTION The overhead guard is a single weldment that bolts to the frame and is designed to protect the operator from falling objects or a rollover accident. There are two types of overhead guard: the standard guard "A" and the low profile "B." The low profile is designed to allow the lift truck access to low clearance areas. See Figure 2.
REMOVE WARNING The overhead guard is part of the operator protection system. Do not operate the lift truck without the overhead guard correctly fastened to the lift truck. 1. Move lift truck to a safe, level area.
WARNING Make sure the brake pedal is released and the brake is applied. Put blocks on both sides (front and back) of the drive tires to prevent movement of the lift truck. 2. Put blocks under drive wheels to keep them from rolling. 3. Turn ignition key OFF and disconnect battery. 4. Remove hydraulic cover for access to front mounting hardware and remove upper steering cover for access to any optional lighting fixture wiring connectors. See Covers for instructions on how to remove covers. 5. If overhead guard has optional lighting fixtures, identify and disconnect wiring before overhead guard is removed.
WARNING The overhead guard is heavy. Make sure the sling, chain, eyebolts, and crane or lifting device has the capacity to lift the overhead guard. The overhead guard weighs up to 68 kg (150 lb). 6. Use a lifting device and have another person give assistance to lift overhead guard from lift truck. 7. Remove two capscrews, washers, and nuts from front supports of overhead guard.
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8. Remove two capscrews from rear support of overhead guard. 9. Remove overhead guard.
REPAIR WARNING Do not alter or tamper with the overhead guard. Welding, heating, or drilling holes in the wrong location can reduce the strength of the overhead guard. Contact your dealer for Yale lift trucks before welding or drilling holes in any part of the overhead guard. If it is damaged, it should be replaced, not repaired. Do not weld on it or drill holes in it. If overhead guard needs painting, use sandpaper to remove old paint and paint it with recommended paint only.
INSTALL WARNING The overhead guard is heavy. Make sure the sling, chain, eyebolts, and crane or lifting device has the capacity to lift the overhead guard. The overhead guard weighs up to 68 kg (150 lb). 1. Use a lifting device and have another person give assistance to lift overhead guard to lift truck. 2. Align two front supports with bolt holes on front of lift truck. 3. Install two capscrews, washers, and nuts to front supports of overhead guard. Do not tighten nuts until rear support is installed. 4. Align rear support with bolt holes on rear of lift truck. 5. Install two capscrews and torque them to 224 N•m (165 lbf ft). 6. Torque front two nuts to 122 N•m (90 lbf ft). 7. If overhead guard has optional lighting fixtures, identify and connect wiring. 8. Install any covers that were removed.