R 408.12132 Modifications.

Rule 2132. (1) An employer shall not install an additional counterweight without written assurance from the manufacturer of the truck that the truck will meet the stability requirements of ANSI standard B56.1 “Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks" 1993 edition, as adopted in R 408.12111. (2) An employer shall not make other modifications affecting capacity or safety without written approval of the manufacturer or an engineer knowledgeable on the subject. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly. (3) If the truck is equipped with front end attachments, the name plate shall be marked to show all of the following: (a) Identification of the attachments. (b) The approximate weight of the truck and attachment. (c) The load capacity of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation of the load engaging means with load laterally centered.