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ASME B30.11
(2010)
Monorails and Underhung Cranes
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Note: pages 48-56 are an excerpt of the above standard. Revised 1.25.12.
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11-1.1.4 Trolleys
Section 11-0.2: Definitions The rated load, the equipment manufacturer’s name, and
normal operating conditions (of cab-operated cranes or car- the model number or serial number shall be marked on each
rier): conditions during which a crane or carrier is performing trolley.
functions within the scope of the original design. Under these
conditions, the operator is at the operating control devices and 11-1.1.5 Warnings
no other person is on the crane or carrier. (a) On floor-operated hoists, warnings are to be in accor-
normal operating conditions (of floor-operated cranes or dance with ASME B30.16.
carrier): [same as above, except:] ...operator is at the operat- (b) On cab-operated hoists, warnings for hoisting shall be
ing control devices that are attached to the crane or carrier but displayed in a readable position in the cab and in accordance
operated with the operator off the crane or carrier, and with with ASME B30.16.
no person on the crane or carrier.
normal operating conditions (of remote-operated cranes or 11-1.1.6 Controls
carrier): [same as above, except:] ...operator is at the operating (a) Each control actuator shall be legibly marked to indicate
control devices that are not attached to any part of the crane the function and direction of movement.
or carrier. (b) In locations or areas where multiple systems are used by
nondedicated operators, the arrangement of control markings
for function and directions should be the same for all crane
and monorail systems in that location or area.
Lubrication
fitting
Measure
clearance here
1/8 in. to 1/4 in.