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AN AMERICA N NATIO NA L STA NDA RDSide Boom TractorsASME B30.14-2004(Revision of ASME B30.14-1996)Safety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.ANAMERICANNATIONALSTANDARDSIDEBOOMTRACTORSASMEB30.14-2004(RevisionofASMEB30.14-1996)SAFETYSTANDARDFORCABLEWAYS,CRANES,DERRICKS,HOISTS,HOOKS,JACKS,ANDSLINGSCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.Date of Issuance:September 20,2004The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2009.There will be no addendaissued to this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of thisStandard.Interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages at http:/www.asme.org/codes/as they are issued,and will also be published within the next edition of theStandard.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American NationalStandards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals fromcompetent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was madeavailable forpublic review andcomment thatprovides an opportunityfor additional publicinput from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with anyitems mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability forinfringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expresslyadvised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,isentirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted asgovernment or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the establishedASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2004 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.Copyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.CONTENTSForeword.ivCommittee Roster.vB30 Series Introduction.viiSummary of Changes.xChapter 14-0Scope,Definitions,and References.1Section 14-0.1Scope of B30.14.1Section 14-0.2Definitions.1Section 14-0.3References.2Chapter 14-1Construction and Characteristics.4Section 14-1.1Load Ratings.4Section 14-1.2Boom Hoist and Load Hoist Mechanisms.4Section 14-1.3Side Boom Tractor Travel.6Section 14-1.4Controls.6Section 14-1.5Ropes and Reeving Accessories.6Section 14-1.6Cabs.7Section 14-1.7General Requirements.7Chapter 14-2Inspection,Testing,and Maintenance.9Section 14-2.1Inspection.9Section 14-2.2Testing.10Section 14-2.3Maintenance.10Section 14-2.4Rope Inspection,Replacement,and Maintenance.11Chapter 14-3Operation.13Section 14-3.1Operator Qualifications and Operating Practices.13Section 14-3.2Handling the Load.14Section 14-3.3Signals.14Section 14-3.4Miscellaneous.15Figures1Track-Type Tractor Side Boom.22Wheel-Type Tractor Side Boom.23Load Rating Chart.54Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Side Boom TractorOperations.165Danger Zone for Side Boom Tractors and Lifted Loads OperatingNear Electrical Transmission Lines.18Table1Required Clearance for Normal Voltage in Operation Near HighVoltage Power Lines and Operation in Transit With No Load andBoom or Mast Lowered.18iiiCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.FOREWORDThis American National Standard,Safety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and Slings,has been developed under the procedures accredited by the AmericanNational Standards Institute(formerly the Unit