ASME PASE:2014 pdf free download – Safety Standard for Portable Automotive Service Equipment
2-3.1 Rated Capacity
All PASE shall have the rated capacity marked in a prominent location on the PASE by casting imprint, metal stamp, or use ofdurable materials and attachment methods. These rated capacities should be stated as re- quired based upon the nature of the PASE. PASE de- signed or intended to be used together in pairs or other multiple configurations shall display the rated capacity of each individual unit.
2-3.2 Identification
All PASE shall include identification or identifying marks of the original manufacturer or supplier by cast- ing imprint, metal stamp, or use of durable materials and attachmentmethods. The manufacturershallbe able to identify the date of manufacture of all PASE.
2-3.3 Safety Markings
All PASE shall include safety signs, labels, or both, developed by the manufacturer or supplier. The signs or labels shall be affixed by use of durable materials and attachment methods to all PASE in a location visible to the operator to avoid the hazard. The ANSI Z535 series of standards containing guidelines for product safety signs shall be followed. Examples of safety markings for specific types of PASE are shown in section X-3 of Parts 4 through 24.
2-4.1 Product Manuals and Instructions
All PASE shall be provided with an owner’s manual or operator’s instructions. The instructions shall specify the proper operating procedures and basic function of the components. The instructions shall contain the rec- ommended replacementfluid, maintenance, and inspec- tion procedures and intervals, as applicable. Formats shall follow the ANSI Z535 series of standards con- taining guidelines for instructions and manuals. Copy conveying the intent of section 2-6 shall be included with the instructions. Consideration should be given to multilanguage instructions.
2-4.2 Safety Messages
The instructions shall convey the safety markings and messages shown in section X-3 of Parts 4 through 24 but need not to be verbatim or limited to those listed.
2-5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Producers of PASE shall adhere to a planned, written system of policies and procedures that will ensure con- sistent and continuing conformance to this Standard. Conformance to this Standard shall be demonstrated by the testing requirements set forth herein. ISO/IEC 17050-1 and ISO/IEC 17050-2 may be used as guides.
2-6.1 Operation
The owner and/or operator shall have an understand- ing of the product, its operating characteristics, and safety operating instructions before operating PASE. Safety information shall be understood. Ifthe operator is not fluent in English, the product and safety instructions shall be discussed with the operator in the operator’s native language by the purchaser, owner, or owner’s designee, making sure that the operator comprehends their contents.
Only attachments and adapters supplied by or ap- proved by the manufacturer shall be used. Attachments and adapters shall be marked in accordance with sec- tion 2-3. When attachments and adapters are used with the host PASE, the published rated capacity of the sys- tem shall be no greater than the rated capacity of the lowest rated component or combination of components that makes up the system.