Auto Crane 3203EH, Owner'S Manual, Page: 17 / 87

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF
OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES
N. No person should be permitted to stand or
pass under a suspended load.
4. Stowing procedure.
Follow the manufacturer's procedure and
sequence when stowing and un-stowing the
crane.
MISCELLANEOUS
OPERATING NEAR ELECTRICAL POWER
LINES
1. Cranes shall be operated so that no part of
the crane or load enters into the danger
zone shown above.
EXCEPTIONS
A. The danger zone may be entered after
confirmation by an appointed person that
the electrical distribution and transmis-
sion lines have been de-energized and
visibly grounded at the point of work; or
B. The danger zone may be entered if insu-
lating barriers (not a part of nor an at-
tachment to the crane) have been
erected to prevent physical contact with
the lines.
2. For lines rated 50 kV or below, minimum
clearance between the lines and any part of
the crane or load (including handling ap-
pendages) shall be 10-ft. (3m). For higher
voltages, see Table 1.
2-6.0
3. Caution shall be exercised when working near
overhead lines, because they can move
horizontally or vertically due to wind, moving the
danger zone to new positions.
4. In transit with no load and boom lowered the
clearance shall be specified in Table 1.
5. A qualified signalperson shall be assigned to
observe the clearance and give warning before
approaching the above limits.
A. Any overhead wire shall be considered to be
an energized line unless and until the person
owning such line or the electrical utility
authorities verify that it is not an energized
line.
B. Exceptions to this procedure are allowed, if
approved by the administrative or regulatory
authority provided the alternate procedure
insures equivalent protection and is set forth
in writing.
C. Durable signs shall be installed at the
operator's station and on the outside of the
crane, warning that electrocution or serious
bodily injury may occur unless a minimum
clearance of 10 ft. (3.0m) between the crane
or the load being handled and energized
power lines. Greater clearances are required
because of higher voltage as stated above.
These signs shall be revised but not removed
when local jurisdiction requires greater
clearances.
8/19/05