ASME B30.14:1996 pdf download SIDE BOOM TRACTORS Chapter 14-0 Scope, Definitions, and References
Section 14-0,1: Scope of B30.14
Volume B30.14 includes provisions which apply tothe construction installation, operation,inspection, testing, and maintenance of side boom tractors poweredby an internal combustion engine used for pipe layingor lifting operations, utilizing a lifting boom, drum.wire rope, and/or hydraulic cylinders.
The requirements for a side boom tractor which isused for other than lifting operations such as whenconverted for excavating work, and a side boom tractorwith a rated load of one ton or less, are not includedin this Volume.
Section 14-0.2: Definitions
accessory: a secondary part or assembly of parts thatcontributes to the effectiveness of a machine
administrative or regulatory authority: governmentalagency or te eupiyer in the absence of governmentaljurisdiction
appoinied.assigned specific responsibilities by theemployer or the employer’s representative
approved: acccpted as satisfactory by a duly consti-tutcd administrative or regulatory authority
authorized: approved by a duly constituted administrative or regulatory authority
axle: the shaft or spindle with which or about whicha whee! rotates. On side boom tractors and wheel-typctractors it refers to an assembly that includes the shafthousing, and gearing from the shaft to the wheel,sprocket, or equivalent device.
boom: a member hinged to the side of the tractorwith the outer end supported by a rope system orhydraulic cylinder(s)
boom hoist: a hoist drum and rone reeving systemused to raise and lower the boom. The rope systemmay be all live reeving or a combination of live reeving
and pendants, The boom may also be raised and loweredby a hydraulic cylinder(s).
boom stop: an automatic device used to limit thcangle of the boom at the highest position
brake: a device used for retarding or stopping motionby friction or power means
clutch: a friction,electromagnetic，hydraulic，pneumatic, or positive mechanical device for engagementor disengageinent of power
counterweight; weight used to supplement the weightof the machine in providing stability for lifting loads
designated person: a pcrson sclected or assigncd bythe employer or the employer’s representative as beingcompetent to perform specific duties
drum: the cylindrical members around which ropesare wound
dynamic ioading: loads introduced into the machineor its components by forces in motion
load: the external load, in pounds (kilograms) appiicdto the side boom tractor, including the weight of loadattaching equipment such as load blocks, shacklesand slings
load, rated: side boom tractor ratings in pounds (kilograms) established by the manufacturer in accordancewith para，14-1.1
ioad biock iower: the assembly of hook or shackieswivel, sheaves, pins, and frame suspended by thehoisting ropes
loud block, upper; te assembly of houk ur shackieswivel, sheaves,pins,and frame suspended from theboom point
load capacity, maximum: the capacity for which thetractor is designed (Refer to ANSI/SAE J743,)
load hoist: a hoist drum and rope reeving systemused for lifting and lowering loads
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