Standard Specification for In-Service Test Methods for Temporary Grounding Jumper Assemblies Used on De-Energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the in-service inspection and electrical testing of temporary protective grounding jumper assemblies used by electrical workers in the field on de-energized electric power lines, circuits, and equipment. These assemblies consist of flexible cables, ferrules, clamps, and connectors. The test procedures detailed here provide an objective means of determining if a grounding jumper assembly meets minimum electrical specifications. The application, care, use, and maintenance of this equipment are not addressed in this specification.
SCOPE
1.1 These specifications cover the in-service inspection and electrical testing of temporary protective grounding jumper assemblies which have been used by electrical workers in the field.
1.2 These specifications discuss methods for testing grounding jumper assemblies, which consist of the flexible cables, ferrules, clamps and connectors used in the temporary protective grounding of de-energized circuits.
1.3 Manufacturing specifications for these grounding jumper assemblies are in Specifications F 855.
1.4 The application, care, use, and maintenance of this equipment are beyond the scope of this specification.
1.5 Units of measurement used in this specification are in the Metric system (SI) with English units given in parentheses.
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test portions of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

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Designation:F2249 −03(Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
In-Service Test Methods for Temporary Grounding Jumper
Assemblies Used on De-Energized Electric Power Lines and
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Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2249; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope 2.2 IEEE Standards:
IEEE Standard 80–1986 IEEE Guide for Safety in AC
1.1 These specifications cover the in-service inspection and
Substation Grounding
electrical testing of temporary protective grounding jumper
IEEE Standard 1048–1990 IEEE Guide for the Protective
assemblies which have been used by electrical workers in the
Grounding of Power Lines
field.
1.2 Thesespecificationsdiscussmethodsfortestingground- 3. Terminology
ing jumper assemblies, which consist of the flexible cables,
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ferrules, clamps and connectors used in the temporary protec-
3.1.1 grounding jumper assembly—grounding cable with
tive grounding of de-energized circuits.
connectors and ground clamps attached, also called a ground-
1.3 Manufacturing specifications for these grounding ing jumper or a protective ground assembly installed tempo-
jumper assemblies are in Specifications F855. rarilyonde-energizedelectricpowercircuitsforthepurposeof
potential equalization and to conduct a short circuit current for
1.4 The application, care, use, and maintenance of this
a specified duration (time).
equipment are beyond the scope of this specification.
1.5 Units of measurement used in this specification are in 4. Significance and Use
the Metric system (SI) with English units given in parentheses.
4.1 Grounding jumper assemblies can be damaged by rough
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
handling, long term usage, weathering, corrosion, or a combi-
test portions of this specification. This standard does not nation thereof. This deterioration may be both physical and
purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated
electrical.
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard
4.2 The test procedures in this specification provide an
to establish appropriate safety and health practices and
objective means of determining if a grounding jumper assem-
determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to
bly meets minimum electrical specifications. These methods
use.
permit testing of grounding jumper assemblies under con-
trolled conditions.
2. Referenced Documents
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4.3 Each responsible entity must determine the required
2.1 ASTM Standards:
safety margin for their workers during electrical fault condi-
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
tions. Guidelines for use in the determination of these condi-
Materials
tions are beyond the scope of this specification and can be
F855 SpecificationsforTemporaryProtectiveGroundstoBe
found in such standards as IEEE Standard 80–1986 and IEEE
Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equip-
Standard 1048–1990.
ment
4.4 Mechanical damage, other than broken strands, may not
significantly affect the cable resistance. Close manual and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
visual inspection is required to detect some types of mechani-
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F18.45 on Mechanical Apparatus.
cal damage.
Current edition approved April 1, 2009. Published April 2009. Originally
4.5 The test procedures in this specification should be
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2249-03. DOI:
10.1520/F2249-03R09.
performed at a time interval established by the user to ensure
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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F2249−03 (2009)
that defective grounding jumper assemblies are detected and 7.5 In-Service Electrical Resistance Pass/Fail Criteria
removed from service in a timely manner. —The pass/fail criterion of a grounding jumper assembly is
based on the resistance value of the assembly (cable, ferrules
4.6 Retest the grounding jumper assembly after performing
and clamps) which i
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