ASME B30.14-2015 pdf download
ASME B30.14-2015 pdf download.Side Boom Tractors.
(i) travel steering, braking, and locking devices, for malfunction
Q) excessively worn or damaged tires or wheels
14-2.1.4 Side Boom Tractors Not in Regular Use
(a) A side boom tractor that has been idle for a period of I month or more, but less than 6 months, shall be inspected conforming with the requirements of paras. 14-2.1.2 and 14-2.4.1(a) before being placed in service.
(b) A side boom tractor that has been idle for a period of over 6 months shall be inspected by a designated person conforming with the requirements of paras. 14-2.1.3 and 14-2.4.1(c) before being placed in service.
14-2.1.5 Inspection Records
Dated inspection reports and records shall be made of periodic inspections on critical items in use such as brakes, hooks, and ropes. Dated records should be kept where readily available.
14-2.1.6 OperationaL Aids
(a) Prior to daily operation, operational aids shall be checked in accordance with the device/side boom tractor manufacturer’s recommended procedures to determine if they are functioning properly. Electronic systems should be self diagnosing. If they are self diagnosing, they shall be capable of advising the operator of malfunction.
(b) Operational aids shall be inspected and tested by a designated person in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures as part of the periodic inspection of para. 14-2.1.3.
(c) When operational aids are inoperative or malfunctioning, the side boom tractor and/or device manufacturer’s recommendations for continued operation or shutdown of the side boom tractor shall be followed until the deficiencies are corrected. Without such recommendations and any prohibitions from the manufacturer against further operation, the designated person responsible for supervising the lifting operation shall establish procedures for conducting the lift.
SECTION 14-2.2: TESTING
14-2.2.1 Operational Testing
(a) Prior to initial use, all new, altered, or modified side boom tractors shall be tested by a designated person to verify compliance with this Volume including the following functions:
(1) lifting and lowering
(2) boom up and down
(3) limit devices, such as boom stops should be tested by raising the boom slowly until the boom stop prevents (4) travel mechanism
(5) operational aids
(b) Prior to initial use, a repaired side boom tractor shall be tested. Testing may he limited to the function(s) affected by the repair.
14-2.2.2 Rated Load Test
(a) Prior to initial use
(1) all new side boom tractors shall be tested and all altered or modified side boom tractors shall be tested and inspected by or under the direction of a qualified person. A written test report shall be prepared by the qualified person and placed on file. Test loads shall not exceed 110% of the manufacturer’s rated load and shall not exceed tipping load at any selected working load overhang.
(2) the need for testing of repaired side boom tractors shall be determined by a qualified person. When a rated load test is required, testing shall be in accordance with (a)(1) above.
(b) Rated load test shall consist of the following operations as a minimum requirement:
(1) hoist the test load to ensure that the load is supported by the side boom tractor md held by the hoist brake(s)
(2) boom the side boom tractor up and down within the working load overhang
(3) travel with the test load a distance sufficient to prove the ability of the side boom tractor to support the test load
(c) No side boom tractor shall be rerated in excess of the original load ratings unless such rating changes are approved by the side boom tractor manufacturer. If information is not available from the original manufachirer, the recommendations of a qualified person shall be followed,
SECTION 14-2.3: MAINTENANCE
14-2.3.1 Preventive Maintenance
(a) A preventive maintenance program shall be established and should be based on the recommendation by the side boom tractor manufacturer or a qualified person. Dated records should be maintained.
