ASME B30.24 pdf download

ASME B30.24 pdf download.Container Cranes.
Volume B30.24 includes provisions that apply to the
construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of container cranes used for lilting purposes, in conjunction with equipment described in other volumes of the 830 Standard. This Volume includes power-operated cranes of the above type whose power source is either self-contained or provided externally; single, double, or box girder construction, utilizing a trolley and a container-handling spreader or other applicable lifting apparatus (cargo hook, cargo beam, magnet, etc.); and rail- or rubber tire-mounted with through-the-legs or between-the-legs operation. Use of the same hardware for purposes other than lifting is excluded from the provisions of this Volume. This Volume does not apply to small industrial truck-type cranes, container-handling toploaders and sideloaders, or mobile straddle-type industrial lifts.
SECTION 24-0.2: DEFINITIONS
adrr,inistrative or regulatory authority: governmental agency or, in the absence of governmental jurisdiction. the employer.
appointed: assigned specific responsibilities by the employer or the employer’s representative.
authorized: appointed by a duly constituted administrative or regulatory authority
boom: an extension of the trolley runway on dockside container cranes that may be raised (luffing boom) or retracted (shuttle boom) to obtain clearance for gantry travel.
brake: a device other than a motor used for retarding or stopping motion by friction or power means.
brake, holding: a friction brake for a hoist that is automatically applied and prevents motion when power to the brake is off.
brake, parking: a brake for gantry and trolley that may be automatically or manually applied to impede horizontal motion by restraining wheel rotation.
24-1.6.2 Machinery Areas
Lighting in machinery areas shall provide a general illumination of 20 Ic (215.2 Ix). Switches shall be mounted near the machinery house door.
24-1.6.3 Operator’s Cab
(a) Lighting in the operator’s cab shall be capable of providing a maximum illumination level of 35 Ic (376.6 lx).
(b) A light switch shall be provided near the cab door.
(c) A dimmer switch shall be provided to permit the operator to adjust the light level.
(d) Red-toned lighting should be provided for night rjsion within the cab.
24-1.6.4 Work Areas
(a) Floodlights shall be designed to provide a minimum illumination level of 5 Ic (53.8 lx) on the work area below the crane.
(b) The spacing of the floodlights shall provide a uniform lighting pattern of light on the work area.
(c) Bulbs shall be mounted in enclosed fixtures.
(d) Fixtures shall he installed on vibration-dampening mountings.
24-1.6.5 Emergency Lighting
An emergency lighting sysk.m shall be installed to provide lighting for cab egress in the event of power failure.
24.1.6.6 Boom Latch Lighting — Dockside Cranes
Lights shall be provided and located so as to illuminate the boom latches (when provided). The light switch shall be located at the boom controls.
24-1.6.7 Gantry Travel Warning Lights and Alarms
Flashing or rotating amber lights and audible alarms activated by gantry travel shall be provided.
24-1.6.8 Obstruction Lights — Dockside Cranes
When required by FAA FED AC 150/5345-43E or other applicable regulatory code, obstruction lights shall be provided on the highest point of the crane and on the end of the boom. These lights shall be controlled through a photocell.
SECTiON 24-1.7: COMMUNICATiON SYSTEMS
(a) For dockside cranes, two-way communication shall be provided at the following locations: ground level, operator’s cab, machinery house, diesel engine/ generator compartment (if provided), and boom control station. Additionally a loudspeaker shall be mounted on the exterior of the operator’s cab, for communicating to personnel aboard ship and at ground level.