Responsibilities ANSI/ASSE A10.31 EEC-0168 V1.0
Responsibilities per
ANSI/ASSE A10.31
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, all section references in this chapter refer to
the latest version of ANSI/ASSE A10.31.
SECTION 6-Responsibilities of Manufacturers
A. General Responsibilities: Each manufacturer of a digger derrick covered by
this standard shall comply with all requirements of ANSI/ASSE A10.31, Section
4 for mechanical design, Section 5 for electrical performance (where related to a
manufacturer) and the requirements of this section.
B. Specifications
1. Vehicle Specifications: The digger derrick manufacturer shall provide to the
installer the minimum values, as applicable, for the following characteristics of
vehicles required to provide a stable and structurally sound vehicle for the
digger derrick:
a. Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR front)
b. Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR rear)
c. Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
d. The frame section modulus
e. Yield strength of the vehicle frame
f. Frame resisting bending moment (RBM)
g. Wheelbase dimension (WB)
h. The rear of cab to rear axle centerline dimension (CA)
i. The minimum axle weights of the mobile unit required for stability
2. Digger Derrick Specifications:
a. General: The digger derrick manufacturer shall clearly state in the manual
and on the digger derrick the following information:
I. Make and model
II. Serial number
III. Year of manufacture
IV. Insulating or non-insulating
V. Maximum pressure of the hydraulic system and voltage of the
electrical control system
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