ASME PALD-2003 pdf download.SAFETYSTANDARD FORPORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE LIFTING DEVICES.
1 PRODUCT MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION 1.1 Rated Capacity All PALDs shall have the rated capacity marked in a prominent location on the PALD by casting imprint, metal stamp, or use ofdurable materials and attachment methods. 1.2 Identification Each PALD shall include identification or identifying marks of the original manufacturer or supplier by cast- ing imprint, metal stamp, or use of durable materials and attachment methods. The manufacturer or supplier should be able to identify the date of manufacture of each PALD. 1.3 Safety Markings Each PALD shall include safety signs and/or labels developed by the manufacturer or supplier. The signs and/or labels shall be affixed by use ofdurable materials and attachment methods to each PALD in a location visible to the operator. The ANSI Z535 series of stan- dards containing guidelines for product safety signs shall be followed. Examples of safety markings for specific types of PALDs are shown in para. 3.1 of each Part of this Standard.
3 OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION 3.1 Owner and/or Operator Responsibility The owner and/or operator shall study the product instructions and retain them for future reference. 3.1.1 Operation. The owner and/or operator shall have an understanding of the product and safety operating instructions before operating the PALD. Safetyinformationshall be emphasizedand understood. If the operator is not fluent in English, the product and safety instructions shall be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/owner or his designee, making sure that the operator comprehends their contents. 3.1.2 Maintenance. The PALD shall be maintained in accordance with the product instructions. 3.1.3 Inspection (a) Visual inspection shall be made before each use of the PALD by checking for abnormal conditions, such as cracked welds, leaks, and damaged, loose, or miss- ing parts. (b) Other inspections shall be made per product operating instructions. (c) Each PALD shall be inspected immediately if the lift is believed to have been subjected to an abnormal load or shock. It is recommended that this inspection be made by a manufacturer’s or supplier’s authorized repair facility. (d) Owners and/or operators should be aware that repair of this equipment may require specialized knowl- edge and facilities. It is recommended that an annual inspection of the PALD be made by a manufacturer’s or supplier’s authorized repair facility and that any defective parts, decals, or safety labels or signs be replaced with manufacturer’s or supplier’s specified parts. A list of authorized repair facilities is available from the manufacturer or supplier.ASME PALD pdf download.