This Standard establishes performance requirements for lever hoists used for lifting, pulling, and tensioning- type applications. The specifications and information contained in this Standard apply to lever hoists of the following types manufactured after the date on which this Standard is issued:
ratchet and pawl operation with:
(a) roller-type load chain lifting medium
(b) welded link-type load chain lifting medium
(c) web strap type lifting medium
(d) wire rope type lifting medium
friction brake operation with:
(a) roller-type load chain
(b) welded link-type load chain
(c) web strap type lifting medium
(d) wire rope type lifting medium
Specially insulated lever hoists designed for handling high voltage lines are not covered by this Standard. This Standard is not applicable to:
damaged or malfunctioning hoists
hoists that have been misused or abused
hoists that have been altered without authorization of the manufacturer or a qualified person
hoists used for lifting or supporting people
hoists used for marine and other applications as required by the Department of Defense (DOD), unless Nonmandatory Appendix A has been invoked.
The requirements of this Standard shall be applied together with the requirements of ASME B30.21. Refer to ASME B30.21 for requirements pertaining to marking, construction, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation. Table of Contents
This Standard establishes performance requirements for lever hoists used for lifting, pulling, and tensioning- type applications. The specifications and information contained in this Standard apply to lever hoists of the following types manufactured after the date on which this Standard is issued:
- ratchet and pawl operation with:
- (a) roller-type load chain lifting medium
- (b) welded link-type load chain lifting medium
- (c) web strap type lifting medium
- (d) wire rope type lifting medium
- friction brake operation with:
- (a) roller-type load chain
- (b) welded link-type load chain
- (c) web strap type lifting medium
- (d) wire rope type lifting medium
Specially insulated lever hoists designed for handling high voltage lines are not covered by this Standard. This Standard is not applicable to:
- damaged or malfunctioning hoists
- hoists that have been misused or abused
- hoists that have been altered without authorization of the manufacturer or a qualified person
- hoists used for lifting or supporting people
- hoists used for marine and other applications as required by the Department of Defense (DOD), unless Nonmandatory Appendix A has been invoked.
The requirements of this Standard shall be applied together with the requirements of ASME B30.21. Refer to ASME B30.21 for requirements pertaining to marking, construction, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation.
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