TB-43-0156

STAND, VEHICLE SUPPORT: 5 TON AND 7 TON

TECHNICAL BULLETIN; SAFETY INSPECTION AND OPERATION

JULY 2010
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APPENDIX B
VEHICLE SUPPORT STAND MARKINGS
Each vehicle support stand should include product and safety markings developed by the manufacturer or
supplier.
All markings should be in accordance with ASME Safety Standard for Portable Automotive
Lifting Devices (PALD) and ANSI Z535.4.
a.
The product markings should include the rated capacity, original manufacturer and date of
manufacture either stamped or on a firmly attached data plate.
An example of product markings
follows:
US Army Contract No. or Date of Manufacture
Name of the Manufacturer
VEHICLE SUPPORT STAND
7 TON CAPACITY, (Part No.)
b.
In addition to product markings, each vehicle support stand should have safety markings as a sign
or adhesive label.
An example of safety markings follows:
CAUTION
STUDY, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO HEED THIS
WARNING MAY RESULT IN PERSONNEL
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
•
DO NOT OVERLOAD STANDS.
•
USE ONLY ON A HARD LEVEL SURFACE.
•
PLACE LOAD ON CENTER OF SADDLE
ONLY.
•
USE STANDS IN PAIRS TO SUPPORT ONE
END OF VEHICLE.
•
MANUALLY ENGAGE LOCKING PAWL PRIOR
TO USE.


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