99903514:TELESCOPIC CRANE: ii SECTION 0: INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
20030115
GENERAL
The information contained in this manual is
designed to help provide you with the knowledge
necessary in the safe and proper operation of
your crane. This information is not intended to
replace any governmental regulations, safety
codes or insurance carrier requirements.
Operators, maintenance and test personnel
must read and understand all safety procedures
applicable to the equipment in use.
WARNING
FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ANY
SAFETY PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO YOUR
EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE,
SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.
Familiarization with this manual, government
regulations, hazards, and the specific operation
of your crane is a necessity. Use caution while
operating and maintaining your crane, and follow
all safety procedures and regulations. Common
sense is essential to a safe work environment.
Modifications to your crane must be performed
with IMT approved accessories, parts and
optional equipment. If in doubt about the safety,
compatability, or appropriateness of any
modifications, contact IMT prior to making those
modifications. DO NOT alter or modify any
safety device! All safety devices must be
inspected, tested and maintained in proper
working condition.
Decals regarding crane safety and operation are
considered safety equipment. They must be
maintained just as any other safety device.
Decals must be kept clean and legible to the
operator, operational personnel, and bystanders
as specified in the decal section of this manual.
DO NOT remove, disable, or disregard any
safety device attached to your crane.
OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
The owner and/or designated employee is
responsible for informing all operators,
maintenance personnel, and others involved in
equipment operation about the safe operation
and maintenance of the crane.
If questions arise concering safe crane
operation, contact IMT or your IMTdistributor for
clarification.
WARNING
CHILDREN, BY-STANDERS, AND PERSONS NOT
REQUIRED IN THE OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 10’-0” (3.05 m) FROM THE
OUTERMOST RANGE OF THE CRANE.
Much of the material contained in this manual is
specific to IMT telescopic cranes. Much of the
general crane safety information is directly taken
from The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers’ (ASME) latest revisions of Mobile
and Locomotive Cranes (ASME/ANSI B30.5)
and Articulating Boom Cranes (ASME/ANSI
B30.22) industry safety standards. More
information on these publications are available
from www.asme.org.
Crane operators must be familiar with OSHA
29CFR, Subpart N, Article 1926.550 and CAL-
OSHA Title 8, Article 93 (California).
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