Specifies the requirements for the lifting and winching mechanisms to tow trucks of the tilt and/or slide, and underlift variety, including those fitted to the tow truck’s tray, and ancillary items used to secure the towed vehicle and to help safeguard the persons in the removal operation.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Referenced documents
1.3 Definitions
1.4 New designs and innovations
1.5 Relationship to VSB 6
2 Design
2.1 General
2.2 Securing devices
2.3 Combination tow trucks
2.4 Controls
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Activation and operation
2.4.3 Direction of movement
2.4.4 Emergency stops
2.5 Operational equipment
2.5.1 Electrical equipment and controls
2.5.2 Hydraulic equipment and controls
2.5.3 Pneumatic equipment and controls
2.5.4 Recovery winches
2.5.5 Tilting mechanism
2.6 Warning devices
3 Testing and repairs
3.1 General
3.2 Testing and procedures
3.3 Stability and structural tests
3.4 Commissioning inspection and checks
3.5 Repairs
4 Information and marking
4.1 Information to be provided with the tow truck
4.2 Marking
4.2.1 Manufacturer’s plate
4.2.2 Installer’s plate
4.2.3 Rated lift capacity
Cited references in this standard
Content history
AS 5400:2015 REC:2023
DR AS 1418.20:2014
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