Pa elie (Revision of ASME B30.20-2006) Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDDate of everest 9, 2010 ‘he nee: edition of ths Standard is scheduled for publication in 2023. This Standard will become fective 1 year after the Date of Issuance. There will be ne addenda issuad to ths ecition. 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Section 20-05 Definitions for Chapter 20-3... g Section 20-066 Definitions for Chapter 20-4 Section 20.0.7 Definitions for Chapter 20-5 ‘Section 20-08 Roforences to Other Codes and Standards « Chapter 20-1 Structural and Mechanical Liting Devices Section 20-11 Scope +++. Section 2012 Marking, Consteuction, and lntallaion Section 20-13 Inepection, Testing, and Maintenance Section 20-14 Operation .. oe Seetion 20-15 Instruction Manuals : Chapter 20-2 Vacuum Lifting Devices Section 2021 Scope -++..-sere000 wv Section 20-22 Marking, Construction, and Installation y Section 20-23 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance .. 18 Section 20-24 Operation : 2 Section 2025 Instruction Manuals. 2 Chapter 20-3 Close Proximity Operated Lifting Magnets Section 20-31 Scope . a Section 2032 Marking, Construction, and Installation... B Section 20-23 Inapection, Testing, and Maintenance 2B Section 203.4 Operation 7 Section 20-35 Instruction Manuals . . 28 Chapter 20-4 Remotely Operated Lifting Magnets Section 20-11 Scope 20 Section 204.2 Marking, Construction, and insaliation 20 Section 20-43 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance at Sesion 2044 Operation .. * 2 Section 204.5 Instruction Manuals 3 Chapter 20-5 Scrap and Matertal Hancling Grapples Section 20-5.1 Seope : 7 3 Section 20:52 Marking, Corstruction, and installation . {8 Section 20-53 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance .....+--..sss isiswcne: SE Section 20-54 Operation A : nase, Section 20-5.5 Instruction Manuals. 38 Figures m3 Pressure-Gripping Lifters: Prction-Type Lifton: 3 032 Gulp Ratio 4a (Gopyright ©2010 by the Anuican Society of Mechanical Easiness “Xe reproduction may be race of his malrial without wrttea conten! of ASME,2038 034 20035 20.041 2005-1 20071 Table 241 Paseure- Gripping Lifts: Indentation Type Los Manipulating Lifters... Load-Supporting Litters Vacuum Lifters e Magnetic Lifters oo... a Serap and Material Hondling Grapples «... ‘Minimum Inspection for Below-the-Hook Lifting, Devices Copyriakt © 010 by the American Socey of Mechanical Engineers [No reoduetion nay be ade of this material witout written consent of ASME. uFOREWORD ‘This American National Standasd, Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings, has been developed under the procedures accredited by the American [National Standards Institute (ANSI (formerly the United States of Amesica Standards Institute) ‘This Standard had its beginning, in December 1916 when an cight-page Code of Safcty Standards for Cranes, prepared by an ASME Committee on the Protection of Industrial Workers, was presented to the annual meeting of the ASME. “Meetings ond discussions regarding safety on cranes, derricks, and hoists wore held from 1820 to 1925, involving: the ASME Safety Code Corvolating Committee, the Association of Iron and Stee! Electrical Engineers, the American Musaum of Safety the American Fngineering Standards Committee (later changed to American Standards Association and subsecuently to the USA, Standards Institnte), Department of Labor — Stste of New Jersey, Department of Labor and. Indusity — State of Pennsylvania, and the Locomotive Crane Manufactusers Association. On june 11, 1925, the American Engineering Standards Committee approved the ASME Safety Code Correlating Committee's recommendation and authorized the project, with the US. Department ff the Navy, Bureau of Yards and Docks, and ASME as sponsors In March 1926, invitations were issued to 50 organizations £0 appoint representatives 10 a Sectional Committee, The call for organization of this Sectional Committee was sont out ‘October 2, 1926, and the committee organizes: November 4, 1926, with 87 membors representing, 29 rational organizations, The Safety Code for Cranes, Derrick, and Hoists, ASA 11302-1983, ‘nas creaied from the eight-page document referred to inthe fsst paragraph. This document was reaffirmed in 1952 and widely accepted as a safety standard. ‘Due to changes in design, advancement in techniques, and general interes of lebor and industey {in saety, the Sectional Committee, under the joint sponsorship of ASME and he Naval Facilities Enginoaring Command, U.S. Department of the Navy, was reorganized as an American National Standards Committee on January 31, 1962, with 39 members representing 27 national organizations "The format of the previous code was changed so that separate standards (each corplete as to construction and installation; inspection, testing, and maintenance; and operation) will cover the different types of equipment included in the scope of #30. In 1982, the Committce was reorganized as an Accredited! Organization Commitee, operating, under procedures developed by the ASME and accredited by ANS! "This Standard prooonts a coordinated sot of rulos that may serve as 2 guile to government and othe regulatory bodies znd municipal authorites cesponsibe forthe guardingand inspection OF the equipment falling within its scope. The suggestions leading, (o accident prevention ai piven both ac mandatory and advisory provisions: compliance with bath types may be required ‘by employers of their employees. "in case of practical difficulties, new developments, or unnecessary hardship, tho administrative or regulatory authority may grant variances from the literal requirements o7 permit the use of fother devices or methods, but only when it is clearly evident that an equivalent degree of protection is thereby secured, To secure uniform application and interpretation ofthis Standard ‘ministrative or regulatory authorities are urged_to consult th ES0 Committee, in accordance with the format deseribed in Section IX of the B30 Standard Introduction, before rendering, decisions on disputed points. ‘Safety codes and standards ae intanded to enhance publicsafety Revisions zesul from commit. tee consideration of factors such as echinological advances, new data and changing environmental fend industry needs, Revisions do rot imply that previous editions were inadequate. ‘in this Volume of the Standard, maintenance has been made mandatory, defiitions have boon revised, and other changes have been made to improve clan. This edition was approved by the BS) Committee and ANDI and was Gesignated as an American National Standard on May 13,2010. Conyright © 2010 by the American Socisiy of Mechanical Engiooes Noreprodction may be made ofthis torial wibout wean consent of ASMEASME B30 COMMITTEE Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings (re towing Ue ote ofthe Corutce atthe time of appre ofthis Standard ‘STANDARDS COMMITTEE OFFICERS Stone, Char RLM. Pamelt ice Cher Yo yom, Seer STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL NE, Andro, Taysten Krupp Stel USA, UC WF. Hargrare, erate, CINE Worth Arsen RE Blu N Gant Consiroctors, in. 16.8, Hatherstan, Amat, | DuPont 4.0. Brown, Porn ord Associates MLE. Brune, he Warviowa” Co. ‘TA Cistensen, Allarce of AnwranInsrers/ibey uu Ines MW Mils, Alera, Lely Mulusl Group B,D, Channon, Craft Fens Savas, nf LL lamton Alor NACE Group ne J PGallety cho Calon & Accel, te 2A shi, Uber egrets Group KN. jarkowsi, Mtorite, Walla: Nagntics Soup 1D. 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Vero unter Ui, “Ci mmeldanh, Aerie, Hanes UI “Conpright © 2010 by the Ameren Secioty of Mechanical Engineers ‘No repriuction may be mise of his material without writen consent uf ASME.io) SAFETY STANDARD FOR CABLEWAYS, CRANES, DERRICKS, HOISTS, HOOKS, JACKS, AND SLINGS B30 STANDARD INTRODUCTION ‘SECTION I: SCOPE B33 Personnel Lifting Systems 31.24 Container Cranes “The ASME B30 Standard contains provisions thal applytttecontmacion ietalaton operon inopes "2028, Soap ard Material Handles tn, testing, maintenance, and use of anes and other 32026 Rigging Hardware liting and Watercthandling related equipment. Focthe 82027 Material Placement Systems ‘convenience of the reader, the Standard hasbeen divided B90.28 Balance Lifting Units’ into sepacate volumes. Each volume has been written B30.29 _Self-Erect Fast Erect Tower Cranes’ Under the duection of the ASME #30 Standards Committee and has succesflly completed a cons 4 oa ere" SECTION Il: SCOPE EXCLUSIONS approval process under the general auspices of the ‘American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Ac of the date of iseuance of this Volume, the BGO Standard comprises the following volumes: B90. Jacks, Industrial Rollers, Air Casters, and Hydcaslic Ganizies B302 Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Erie, Single or Mukiple Girder, Top Running Tolley Hist) 18303 Tower Cranes 5304 Portal and Pedestal Crames B305 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes 1306 Derricks B307 —Base-Mounted Drum Hoists 1308 Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks #309 Slings 83010 Hooks 301 Monorails and Undethung Cranes 3012 Handling Loads Suspended From Rotorcraft 83013 Storage/Retrieval (S/R) Machines and Asscciated Equipment 3014 Side Boom Tractors 3015 Mobile Hydraulic Cranes (withdrawn 1982 — requirements found in latest revision of 850.8) 1830.16 Overhead Hoists (Uinderhang) 30.17 Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Sinplo Cinder, Undervung Holst) BAO18 Stacker Cranes (Top or Under Running Bridge, Multiple Ginler With Top or Under Running “holley Hoist) BHN19 Cableweys 302) Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices BAD21- Manually Lever-Operated Hoists 84022 Articulating Boom Cranes “Tho B30Standard does not apply to trackand automo- tive jacks, ralway or automobile wrecking cranes, ship Dowel exanes, shipboarel eargo-handling equipment, swell-drilling derricks, skip hoists, mine hoists, ruck body hoists, car or bnege pullers, conveyors, excavating ‘equigment, or equipment covered under the scope cf the following standarde: AIO, AL7, ASO, A82, A120, 320, 1859, and B77. ‘SECTION Il; PURPOSE ‘The B50 Standard is intended to (a) prevent or minimize injury to workers, and other- swise provide for the protection oflife, mb, and property by presesibing sefety requirements (0) provide direction to manufactucers, owners, employers, users. and others concerned with, oF t=spox- sible for, ts application (¢) guide governments and other regulatory bodies in the developmeet, promulgation, anc enforcement of appropriate safety directives SECTION IV: USE BY REGULATORY AGENCIES ‘These Volumes may be adopted in whole or in pant for governmental or regulatory use. [Fadopted for gov- ‘emmental use, the references to other national codes ‘and standards in the specific volumes may be changed torefer to the comeseonding zegrlations of tha govern. siental authoritios T The volumes ate curently the developmen proces Cepsrahs ©2010 by de Ancrie Sicey of Mechanical Engineers Ge {No repaeiction may be made ofthis matoral without writen consent of ASME.ASME 830. 2010 Fig. 20-0.3-1 Pressure-Gripping Lifters: Frietion-Type Lifters () Bar Tong o — (6) Roll Grab, Core Grip |e) Motor Driven Rot Grab, Es some: (a) Repreeueee wih permisnn trom Arlen Nato Sana 7729.11 982, Salty Reguleents for Shoes Fabeatng Seuctral Stel ‘en Stet Pat, Coorlet 3982 by the AmesicanNallonal Standrds Iti, nc. (NSD. Cepos ofthe Standaré maybe puchssed ftom ANSL, 25 Wet A2Td St, New Yar, HY 10036, 3 Cony “apjrigu © 2010 by the American Socisy of Meshanieal Engineers [No rept may be mae of hs mitral without writen consent of ASME.Fig. 20-0.3-2 Grip Ratio Fig. 20-0,3-3 Pressure-Gripping Lifters: Indentation-Type LiftersFig. 20-0.3-4 Manipulating Lifters Eelao sow 030.20 2010 and chain drives, that constitute a hazard under normal ‘operating conditions, should be guarded (e) Blerical Eqaprert, External power supply, lec- teical equipment, act wiring for below-the-hook lifters ‘Shall comply with ANSI/NEPA 70 and ASME BTHA (a) trations, Seraceaal and mechanical lifters may be altered or rerated, provided such alterations are ane- lysed and approved by the equipment sanuactirer or a qualified person. A erated lifter, or one whose components have been altered, shall conform to para. 20-1.22 and be tested according to par. 201.38, ew rated load shall be displayed in accordance with para. 201.21 (e) lings, when employed, shall meet the require rents of ASME 8509. {f) Hooks, when employed, shall moot the require: sents of ASME 50.10. (g) Rigging hardware, when employed, shall moot the requirenanis of ASME 850.26, 20-1.2.3 Installation (a) The lifter shall be installed in accordance with the manulacture’s instructions, () The installer shell check for correct rotation ofall motors SECTION 20-1.3: INSPECTION, TESTING, AND [MAINTENANCE 20-4.3.3 Inspection Classification (a) initiat inspection (1) Now and reinstallod lifters shall be inspected bya designated parson prior to initial use to verify ‘compliance with applicable provisions of this Volume. (2) Altezel or repaired lifters shall be inspected by 4 designated person. The Inspection may be limited 10 the provisions affected by the alteration or repair, as dazecmined by a qualified person. () nspection Iniereais Inspection procedure for lft. ‘ers in regular sarvice is divided into three general classi= fications base] upon the intervals at which inspection should be performed. The intervals, in turn are deper= dent upon the critical components of the lifters and. the degree of their exposure to wear, deterioration, or malfunction. The three general clessifications are herein designated asccary if, frequent, and povadic with ospec- live intervals between inspections as defined below. (D) Every Lift inspection. Visual examination by the operator before and during each lift made by the lifts: (2) Frequent Inspection, Visual examinations by the operator or other designatsd persons with records not required. (a) Normal sezvice — monthly. () Heavy service — weekly to monthly fe) Severe service — daily to weely a (@) Special or infrequent service — as recom- mended by 2 qualified person before and after each (6) Periedic Inspection. Visual inspection by a quali- fed. person making records of apparent external condi- tions to provide the bass for a continuing evaluation, ‘An extemal code mark on the lifter is an acceptable ‘identification in lew of records. fa) Normal service for equipment in place — yeoly (8) Heavy service [asin (a) above, unless external ‘conditions indicate that disassembly shoul be dore to ‘permit dotailed inspection) — semiannually (e) Severe service [as in (o) above] — quarterly (@) Special or infrequent service — as recom- mended by a qualified person before the first such occur ‘ence and es directed by the qualified person for any subsequent oceurrences 20-1.3.2 Every Lift Inspection Trem such as the following shall be inspeeted by the ‘operator before and /or during every lf for any indica onof [Link] specifically indicaied, including obser vations during operation for any damage that might ‘occur dung the lit (a) surface of the load for desis () condition and. operation of the controls (©) condition and operation of the indicators and sneters when installed 20-1.3.3 Frequent Inspection (See Also Table 1) lems such as the following shall be inspected for damage at intorvals os dosinedl in para. 20-1:3.1(0)2), including observations during operation fo any indica tions of damage that might appear between inspections. ‘A qualifiad person bell datarmine whether any indica tions of damage constitute a hazand or wil equine more fraquotinpecion Rox al Hers tpect (@) structural members for deformation, cracks, oF sxcassive wear on any part of the lifer @) loose or missing guards, fastoners, covers, stops, ‘or nameplares (2) al functional operating mechanisms and auto- matic hold-and-release mechonssins for misadjastmens Imeerfering with operation 20-1.3.4 Periodic inspection (See Also Table 1) ved ‘Complete inspection of the lifter shall be perio at intervals as defined in para. 20-1.3,1(b)). Any doi Céencies, such as listed belowr, shall be examined and determination made as to whether they constitute 0 ‘hazasd. These inspections shall inétude tho requirements of para. 20.33 and, in addition, tems such as the followings @) locee bolts or fasteners (__ Canpright © 2010 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ‘of ASME. ‘No rproduction uy be made ofthis material without writen consentasve 89070-2010 ‘uowadey paymep reed 0 2009 39 pyous Mquasces * * x 60s po} peste Bupooy a0 3 ea ans x * x a enueypeu no pe salu 9 een 95s « x x ‘siya ‘sounage hora sso ow.9 eae sta69) 19 9 x * x 2800) — Gre'Tor Wiel ya) voRDOdsH =}pouD woneado wi Bie 1 sauna oy swsueypain ace pu * * * Shaumine pu sisrnyeu Huneindd LOTS I sairceucu x * * .o sa apa uae; spina Bu 18 9500) -p ved fur jo. sa anssave 19 $9020 x * “ * yeenrat— (@E TOE 84 of pA vER ioamr Te sont 1) 201 or Sae00) fem 0 ‘on rene a ensin pea aaag wna 5105 (BION Soy00 Sun yooj-=-ROR 0) wopPedsH ANAL ree rien comment of ASME Copy No weprocuction may be made ofthis material withou! wiio) 9) a9) () crocked or worn gears pulleys, sheaves, sprockets, bearings, chains, and belts (0) excessive wear of friction pads, linkages, and other mechanical parts (@) excessive roar at hoist hooking points and load support clovises or pins 20-1.3.5 Lifting Devices Not in Regular Use ‘A lifter that has been idle for @ period of 1 mo or more is to be given an inepection in accordance with para, 20-13.3 betore being placed in service, 20-1.3.6 Inspection Records Dated inspection teports shall be made on critical items such as those listed in para, 20-1.9.4. Records shoud be available to appointed personnel for each per ‘and when the lifter is either altered o 20-4.3.7 Repairs Any indications of damagedisclosed by the inspection requiements of Section 20-13 shall be corrected ‘ecconding to the procedures outlined Jn para. 201.39 befoceoperation ofthe iter s esumed. Repairsofslings (ASME #30 0), hooks (ASIME 390-10) rigging hardware (ASME 830.26), or other special devices shall comply with repair requirements in the applicable volumes or standards 20-1:3.8 Testing 20-[Link] Operational Tests fa) Nevrand reinstalled lifting devices shal be tested ‘by a qualified person, or a designated person under the direction of a qualified person, prior to initial use to ‘verify compliance with applicable provisions of this, Volume, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Moving Parts, Listers with moving parts shall be tested to determine that the liter operates in accordance ‘with manufacturer’ instnictions. (2) Lathes. Lifters with manually operated ormuor atic latches shall be teste to determine that the latch operates in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, (6) Altered or repaired lifters shall be tested by a qualified person, or adesignated person under the direc Hon of a qualified person. This test may be limited. '0 the provisions affected by the alteration ot repair, as, determined by a qualified person with guidance from the manvfactuzer (0) All indicator lights, gages, horns, bells, alarms, pointers, and other warning devicos shall be teste. (d) Dated reports ofall operational tts shall be filed. 20-1.3.82 Load Test (a) Prior to initial use, all new, altered, or repaired lifting devices should be tested and inspocted. If per- formed, tesis shall be done under the direction of cc Copyright 6 ‘ualified person end @ weitten report be furnished by such a person, confirming te load rating of the lifter. ‘The load rating should not be more than 80% of the maximum lead Sustained curing tho test. Test loads shall, not be more thar 125% of therated Icad unless otherwise recommended by the manufactures. Test reports should be available {t) The load test, ifmade shall consist ofthe following, ‘operstions as 2 minimum wqpirernent: (1) Hbbist the teselaed 2 sufficient distance to ensure the load is supported by the lifter, or apply the required load if the test s made using a testing machine (2) After the test load i released, visually inspect the liter for deformation, cracks, or other deiecs (o) ‘Tests of alterad of topaired lifters may be limited (0) to the provisions affected by the alleration or repair determined by a qualified person with guidance from ‘the manufacturer 20-1.3.9 Maintenance (a) Maintenance Program. A maintenance program shall be established and be based on recommendations made by the lifter menufectuer. [fa qualified person determines itis appropriate, the program should also include that individual's additional recommendations: based on a review of the lifter application and operations, (2) Maintenance Procedurd (1) Before adjustments endl repeits are started on litte, the following precautions shall be taken: fa) All sources of power shall be disconnected, locked out, and tagged “Out of Service." (0) A liter removed from service for repair shall bbe tagger! “Out of Service.” (2) Only qualified persons shall perform adjust- rmonts and tests when required (3) Replacement parts shall beat least equal to the original manufacturer's specifications. 4) Aftor adjustments and rapales have been made, the liter shall not be returned to service until it has. been inspected aocording to para. 21.33. (5) Dated records of repairs and replacements should be made. (6) Adjustments art Repair. Any hazardous condi- tions disclosed by the inspection requirements of ppara. 20-1. shall be corrected before normal operation Of the lifter is esumed. Adjusiments and repairs shall, bbe done under the direction of,or by. a qualified person. a) SECTION 20-1.4: OPERATION 20-4.4.1 Operators Below-the-hook lifting devices shall be operated only by trained, designated persons, 2010 by te Anverican Sooley of Mechanical Engineers [No repeodation may be made of thi matral witout writen conseal of ASME,ao) {ne #30.20-2010, () Altered or repaired lifting devices shall be tested by, of under the direction of, a qualified person. This test may be limited to the provisions affected by the tlteration or cept, ae determined by a qualified person ‘with guidance from the manufacturer. () The seas and conacetions shall be tested for leaks by attaching a smooth, sonporous, clean material to the ‘vacuum pad or pads and than stopping the vacuum source, Vaewum level in the system shall not decrease: by more than the manufacturar’s specified rate fa) All indicetor lights, gages, horns, bells, pomntors, and other waming devices and vacwam level indicators shall be tested hy the same method as in para. 2-23.52 below. (e) Dated reports ofall aporational tests shall be fled 202382 Load Test (a) Prior to initial use, all new, altered or repaired ‘vacuum lifting devices shall be load tested and inspected by, or under the direction of, a qualified person. A virt- ten report shall be prepared by the qualified person and placed on file, confirming the lood rating of the vacuum. ‘iflng device. The load rating should not be more thar 87% of the maximum Joad sustained during the test Test loads shall not he more than 1254 ofthe rated load oF the system, unless othernise recommended by the ‘manufactarer oF a qualified person. () Altered or repaired vacuum lifting dovices shall be tested by, or under the direction of,a qualified person. ‘This test may be limited to the provisions alfected by the alteration o7 repaie, as determined by a qualified person with guidance from the manufacturer. (©) The Joad tast shall consist of one ofthe following procedures: (1) Actual Lead Test (a) Attach pads to the designated tost load. () Raise the test loa! a minimum distance to ensure tha load is supported by the vacuum lifting, evicn () Hold the load for 2. min (@) Lower the load for telease. (2) Simulated Lond Test. Using. test fixture, apply forces to all load-bearing components, either individ- ally orin assemblies, equivalent tothe force encountered by the camponents if thay were supporting a load that ‘was 125% of the rated load, (@) Alter the tes, the vacuum lifting device shall be ‘visually inspected. Any condition that constitates a haz ard shal be corrected before the lifting device is placed {in service. Ifthe corzection affects the stcucture, then the lifer shall be retested. 20 20-2.3.9 Maintenance (a) Mairtenance Pregvam, maintenance program shall be established and be bazed on recommendations made by the vacuum lifting device manufacturer. If a ‘qualified person detormines itis appropriate, the pro- gram should alo include that indivicual’s additional recommendatiors based on a review of the vacuum Tift ing device application and operations. (b) Maintenance Procedure (1) Bofore adjustraents and repairs are started on a ‘vacuum lifting device, the following precautions shall be taken: {a Locate the vacuum lifting devie where itwill ‘cause the least intesference with other operations in the ares {b) AIL sources of power shall be disconnected, locked out, and togged "Out of Service.” (2) Only quelified personnel shall pesform adjust- ments and tests when requized, (a) Provisions should be made for qualified per- sons to work on energized equipment when adjustments and tests are requised. (0) Lubrication. All moving parts of the vacuum lifting device for which Inbication is specified should be regularly lubricated. The manufacturer's recommen dations as to points and frequency of lubrication, main- tenance of lubrication levels, and types of lubricant should be used, (3) Replacement parts shall be at least equal to the original manufacturer's specifications (8) Alter adjustments and repalts have been made, the vacuum lifting device shell not be returned toservice until it has been inspected secocding to para. 20-234. {5) Dated records of repairs and replacements should be made. (6) Adjustments ani Repairs. Any hazardous condi: tions disclosed by the inspection requirements of para, 20-231 shall be corrected before normal operation ‘of the vacuum lifting device is resumed. Adjustments ‘and repairs shall be done under the direction of, oF by, fa qualficd person. (a) Adjustments shall be maintained to assure correct functioning of components, () Repaics or replacements shall be made as nesded. SECTION 20-2.4: 20-2.4.4 Operators elow-the-hook lifting devices shall be operated only by trained, designated persons, OPERATION 20-2.4.2 Qualifications Qualifications for operators of below-the-hook lilting devices are as follows: Canyiieht © 2O1D by the American Society of Misnioal Engineer {No reproduc on ray be made of thi teri without written consent of ASME, eo) { i(@ The operator shall be instructed in the use of the device by a designated person. Instructions should, include, but not be Limited to, the following: (1) application of the liter to the load and adjust ments, if any) that adapt the lifter to various sizes or kinds of loads (2) insteuetions in any special operations or preautions (3) the manufacturer's suggested operating procedures (d) condition of the load requited for operation of fhe Wfter, such as, bu not limited to, balance, surlace cleanliness, fatness, bending, and load thickness (5) storage of the lfler to protect it from damage (6) not exceeding the rated load ofthe lifting device nor the capacity ofthe hoisting equipment by the com- bined weight of the lead, the Liting device, and rigging (7) changing of the battery (if required) (6) the pucpose of indicators, meters, oF [Link] the vacuum lifter (9) the propar attachment of adaptors to lifting, device for special load handling () The operator shall Gemonstrate the ability io oper- ‘te the lifer as instructed before assuming responsibility for using the lifter 20-2.4.3 Conduct of Lifting Device Operators (@) ‘The operator shall give atiention o the operation of the lifts Curing a lifting sequence. () When physically of otherwise unfit, an operator shall not engage in the operation of the equipment. (¢) Operatorsshall be responsible for those operations under their direct control. Whenever there is any doubt as to safety he operaior shall consult with a designated person before handling the food, (d) The operator sball respond only te instructions from designated persons. However, the operator shall obey a stop o:der at all times, no matter who gives it () The opezation ofthe lifter shal be observed before tise and during a shift. Any deficiency observed shall, be carefully examined by a designated person. If the deficiency constitutes a hazard, the lifter shall be ‘removed from service and tagged “Out of Sorvice.” Any indication of « hazardous condition shal be reported to ‘a qualified person for evaluation. {j) The operator shal be familiar with standard hand signals when applicable. "g) The operator shall land any attached load and store the lifter before leaving the lifting devies. (i) All controls shal be tested by the operator before use during a shift. If eny controls do not operate prop- erly, they ahould be adjusted or repaired before ope tions are begun. {j) The operator shall not ride, orallow others to ride, loads or the lifting device. a (i) The operator and othee personnel shall stay clear cf the load. Londs shall be guided by pushing or pulling fat the eeige in such a manner as fo avoid endangering hands or other body parts as the Icad is lowered, or if it drops. 20-2.t44 Lifting Device Operating Practices (a) Lifting devices aball be operated only by the fol- lowing qualified personnel (Designated persons (2) sraineos under the divect supervision of a desig nated person (3) maintonanee and test personnel, when itisinec- essary in the performance of thelr ditios (A) inspectors (listing devices) (b) The iting device shall not be loaded in excess of its rated loed Gr handle any Joad for which it is not designed, (6) The litershalle applied tothe loadin accordance with the instraction manual. (d) Before liting, the operator shall make sure that lifter ropes or chairs are not kinked, and thet multiple Patt tines are not twisted exound each ether () Care should be taken to make cariain the load is correctly distributed forthe liter being used. () "The temperature of the load should not exceed the ‘maximum allowable limits of the liter {g) The lifter shall be brought over the load in such ‘s manner as to minimize swinging, (i) Care shall be taken that there isnot sudden accel- eration or deceleration of the load (i) Do not allow load or lifter to: come into contact with any obstruction (j) The operator shall avoic carrying the load over peoples (B) The lifter shell not be used for side pulls or sliding the loac unless specifically authorized by a qualified person, (0 If power goes off wile making «lift the operator shall immediately war ll persons inthe vicinity of the lifter and land the load i€ at all possible to ¢o 30, (m) The vacuum lines shal be free from kinks and twists an shall not be wrapped around or looped over poitions of the lifter that will move during the lift (n) The ped eontact surface shall be clean and free of loose particles. {o) Seiore starting to lift, verify that the vacausn level indicator has reaches the required level (p) Before sterling to lift, raze the load a fvr inches to establish that the vacuum Liting device hes been Correctly applied and that stable vacuum lovel exists (q) The operator shall not leave suspended loads Lnattended,, ‘Copyiight © 2010 by the American Sociey of Mesbanieal Engineers [No reproduction may be made of this material without wriden conseitof ASME,ao ‘ASME B30:20-2010 20-2.4.5 Miscellaneous Operating Practices {@) An operator shall not use a lifting device that is tagged “Out of Service" or otherwise designated as nonfunctioning (b) “Out of Service" tags on lifting devices shall not ‘be removed without the approval of the person placing them or an authorized. person. {c) The lifter, when not in ise, should be stored at an assigned location, id) Caution should be taken that operating markings ‘97 tags shall not be removed or defaced. Missing or ‘legible markings or tags shall be replaced. SECTION 20-2.5: INSTRUCTION MANUALS ‘The manufactures shall provide operating instruc tions, and maintenance and parts information. In addi- tion, the manual shall also provide a statement of those actors that alter the vacourn lifter’ iting capacity and related limitations, Several factors known to affect the ‘vacuum lifter’ hiéting capacity are noted below. (a) Load Rigidity. "The rigidity may cause the vacuum pads and the slructurs to be loaded unevenly: The rigid- ity may vary depending on orientation. 2 () Load Strengit. Stress induced by the loads own ‘weight and the stress from the vacuum pads may dam- age the load, (e) Load Surface Conditions, Uneven or rough surfaces ‘may affect the vacuim padi'sebility to sttach or maintain, ‘a seal Frictional properties may affect the capecty. (i) Lead Ovarian. As Une load extends past the sup- ports ofthe vacuum pads, the load may be damaged or deflect and peel away from the pad seal. () Angie of tie Load. Te effect of the eoeftcient of {tiction between the lond and vacuum pad becomes sig- sificant when the load is not horizontal. ) Nuorber of Pads Attached fo the Lond. ‘The eapacity varies with thenaimber of pads Fuliyattached tothe load, (g) Lond Temperature. Flevated temperatures may damage the vacuum pads or alfect the function of the pads, (1) Flecation al Vacuuns Leoel. The vacuurn pad rat- ing varies with the vacuum level achieved under the pds. Ifthe vacuum level decreases from the vacuum level used for capacity caleulations, the ultimate pad capacity is reduced. At various elevations, the vacuum level that ean be reoched may vary Copyright © 2010 by the Arwarcan Soci of Mechanical Engincers [No reproduction may be mal oF this material without wren conssi of ASME: css Rl air ci ocr‘ASME 890.20 BUTERPRETATIONS Interpretation: 20-25 Subjects ASME B20.20-2006, Para. 20-121 Date Issued: October 17, 2008 ‘Question (1): fa mechanical or structural lifter arrives for repair with no capacity information or any mackings, and the only repair i to replace 2 worn pin (1.2,, make no substantive changes to configuration of the unit or ite capacity), Would the repairer be required by ASME 820.20 to calculate the load capacity, design category, and serulee class ofthe unit and mark appropriately? Reply (1) This not within the seope of ASME 190.20-2006 to determine wh performs the rated load calculations or determines the design category and service class and mark appropriately. ‘Question (2) If the mechanical or structural iter deserbed in Question Cl) arrives for reps, cacept markirgs do exist as to capacity, manufacturer addzes, but due to the age of the ui, ro reference to Design Category or Service Class. Again, with no substantive changes to the clesgn oF major repair fo the unit, Would the repirer be required per ASME B30.20 to calculate and add the marks for Design Category and Service Cass? Reply Qs Se reply to Question (1). Mechenical and siructural liters manufactured prior to January 16, 208 (efective date of [ASME 820.2020 revision) that are repaired do not require the markings for Design Category and Service Class In accordance with te B30 Standard Introduction, Scion V Efcctive dave, “eksnot the tent ofthis Volume ofthe B30 Standatd to requitertrfifing ofexsting equlpment Howover, when an item isbeing modifies performance waulcements sll be viewed relative ‘9 the ragulements within de current volume” Interpretation: 20-26 Subject: ASME 20.20-2006, Section 20-0.1 Date Issel: October 17, 2008 ‘Question: Are the slings that come attachad to these devices to be considered! a part of the device or are thay to be considered under ASME 830.9? Reply: ASME B30:20-2006 does nat cover chain assemblies. These assembliesshould be inspected ‘according to ASME 8909-2006. Interpretation: 20-27, Subject: ASME B90.20-200, Section 20-0.3, Date Issued: February 18, 2009 ‘Question (1): Is a motorized rotating hoist or crane hock supplied with sheaves for reeving into 2 hoist or crane considered a below-the-hook lifting device as it applies to ASME B30.207 Reply (D:No. ‘Question (2): Should it be designed to salisfy HMI and /or CMAA standards? Reply (2): I is not within the scope of ASME 890.20-2008 to stato that the device should be designed lo satisfy HMI and/or CMAA standards. B Capyrigh © 2910 he Ariens Soiey of Mechanical Easiness. ga) ‘No rprodacton maybe made ofthis material witout writen consent of ASME, i { i ‘ i 5 i i i i i iASM 890.20 INTERPRETATIONS Imerpretation: 20-28 Subject: ASME 83020-2006, Para. 20-22.106)8) Date Iss ‘Question: What specifically isthe ASME definition for Serial Number? Reply: The ASME Ba) Standard docs not have a formal definition for “Serial Number.” Interpretation: 20:29 Subject: ASME B30,29.2008, Para. 20:[Link] Date Issued: June 10, 2009 ‘Question: Would or shouid the load test weight be greater than the rated load? ‘Reply: Paragraph 20-13.82, Load Test, sets forth the minimum requirements for lifting devices. It is not recommended to rate a lifting device in excess of 80% of the test load, ror shall test loads be more than 125% ofthe rated capacity unless otherwice recommenced by the manufacturer. Interpretation: 20:30 Subjects ASME 230.20-2006 Date Iesuad June 29, 2008 {Question (i: Does ASME 85020-2006 addrss padaye design? Reply (No, ASME B020-2006 does not address design of padeyes Question (2): Dows ASME B9020-2006 adds the difference between a pin connection and peeve? Reply @ No, ‘Question (3): The Scope of ASME B30.20-2006 as defines! by Section 20-0 indicates that the Wolume is meant to be applied to only the lifting arrangement use for attaching loads to the hoist and implies the load itself would not be covered by the Volume, Tf pedeyes are welded or ‘otherwise integrated into the food being lifled: are they part of the lead and thus not covered by the Volume? Reply @p Yes. Interpretation: 20:31 Subjects ASME B20.20-2006, Section 20-0:3 Date liswod: June 29, 2009 Question: is there any minimum value of grip ratio, gripping force, or gripping force design faclor for friction type prescure-gripping lifters or for indestlor-type pressure-geipping lifters? Reply: No. However, ASME BTH-1-2008, Section 4-9 does eet forth requirements forthe jp tatio for frictior-type pressure-gripping lifters. & ‘Copyright © 010 y the American Soci of Mechanical Engineers Noreprection may be made ofthis material without writen conesnt of ASME.SIRE 20.20 WTERDRETATIONS Interpretation: 20-32 Subject: ASME B30.20-21N6, Section V and Pare. 20-.2.2(4) Date Issued: June 29, 2009 ‘Question (1): Section V talks about existing devices and how it isnot the intent of ASME B30.20 to requite retrofitting of existing equipment. However; in the same section, if a lifting device is rrodified then iis performance ragnizements shall be reviewed to the requirements within the current volume. Does this mean that an existing lifting device that is modified sholl meet ASME 820.207 ‘Reply (): When an item i= being modified, its performance requirements shall be reviewed colatve to the requirements within the current Volume. Theneed to meet thecurzent requirements shail be evaluated by a qualified person selected by the owner (user). See para. 20+1.221d), Modifications, for example ‘Question (2): Section 20-1.2.2(d) states that an existing lifting device may be modified or rerated, povided that itis analyzed and approved by a qualified person. It also states that the rerated Or modified lifting device shall conform to the other sections in ASME 63020. What is the definition of rerated? Reply (@} To chang the origina ting of he devi Interprotation: 20-33 Subject: ASME 40.20.2006, Paras. 20-4.2.1(0)) and (8) Date Issued: June 29, 2008 Question: Since all our specific lifting device configurations fall ints the same category of Service Class ane! Design Category, ist mandatory to markall of our lifting devices with Service ‘Class and Design Category? Reply: All new structural and mechanical lifting devices built after Januazy 16, 2008 shall be marked with Service Class and Design Category in order to be in compliance with ASME 830.20-2006 [para 20-1.2(INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 16 ‘Copyright © 2010 by the American Socay of Mevhank