ASTM F1825-03

Standard Specification for Clampstick Type Live Line Tools

SCOPE
1.1 This specification applies to the Clampstick type live line tools to ensure manufacturing processes and materials are compatible and no deterioration of components occur during the assembly process.  
1.2 This specification establishes the technical characteristics for clampsticks.  
1.3 This specification applies only to one piece fixed length clampsticks both hollow and foam-filled. It does not apply to folding, sectional, or telescopic type clampsticks.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.5 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 limitations prior to use.  
1.6 The use, maintenance, and in-service testing of this equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Mar-2003
• ICS: 25.140.20 - Electric tools
• Technical Committee: F18 - Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
• Drafting Committee: F18.35 - Tools & Equipment

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1825-97e1 - Standard Specification for Fixed Length Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM F1825-03(2007) - Standard Specification for Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 1825 – 03
Standard Specification for
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Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1825; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2.1.1 Discussion—Clampsticks are used by qualified
workersforhigh-voltageapplicationofhotlineclamps,ground
1.1 This specification applies to the Clampstick type live
clamps, operation of energized apparatus and the like. Clamp-
line tools to ensure manufacturing processes and materials are
sticks are sometimes referred to as “shotgun sticks” or “grip all
compatible and no deterioration of components occur during
sticks”. Clampsticks are designed to provide insulation to the
the assembly process.
user while performing the above operations.
1.2 This specification establishes the technical characteris-
3.2.2 design test, n—a test made on a sample treated as
tics for clampsticks.
representative of an industrial product. This test will not
1.3 This specification applies to clampsticks both hollow
generally be repeated in quantity production.
and foam-filled.
3.2.3 electrical test, n—a test to ensure that a product meets
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
minimum electrical requirements of a standard.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.2.4 FRP insulating tubes and rods, n—fiberglass rein-
only.
forced plastic (FRP) products manufactured so that the tubes
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
and rods produced will meet the electrical and mechanical
test portions of this specification: This standard does not
requirements of this specification.
purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated
3.2.5 hand control, n—lower control of the clampstick and
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard
connected to hook by an FRP rod.
to establish appropriate safety and health practices and
3.2.6 head ferrule, n—a nonmetallic structural part with
determine the applicable of regulatory limitations prior to use.
slots to accept clamp bases of standard size and allow the
1.6 The use, maintenance, and in-service testing of this
closing motion of the hook.
equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.
3.2.7 mechanical test, n—a test to ensure that a product
2. Referenced Documents
meets minimum mechanical requirements of a standard.
3.2.8 rear stop, n—a device or devices that stop the rear-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ward motion of the hand control when the tool has reached its
F 711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
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fully retracted position.
Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
3.2.9 retract lock, n—a locking means that allows the hand
F 819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equip-
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control to be positioned and releaseably latched between the
ment for Workers
safety stop and rear stop and prevents movement toward the
3. Terminology
safety stop.
3.2.10 safety stop, n—a releasable latch that automatically
3.1 Definitions—Terminology used in this specification is in
and positively engages at partial retract to fully capture a
accordance with Terminology F 819.
device.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.11 visual inspection, n—a visual check made to detect
3.2.1 clampstick, n—a live line tool having a hand control
defects that impede the performance of product(s).
with latching stops at the butt end mechanically connected by
an insulating rod to a hook that retracts into a slotted ferrule at
4. Materials and Manufacture
the head end.
4.1 Neither the FRP tube and rod, foam filling, or the
bonding adhesive shall deteriorate during the prescribed me-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
chanical and electrical test of this specification.
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
4.2 The external surface of the FRP shall be uniform,
Subcommittee F18.35 on Tools and Equipment.
symmetrical, and free of abrasions, scratches, blemishes, and
Current edition approved March 10, 2003. Published May 2003.
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4.3 Any defect that may capture an impurity or impair the 4.14 Hollow tube shall meet all requirements of Specifica-
dielectric integrity of the product shall be cause for rejection. tion F 711 except mechanical aging and shall withstand 75 %
4.4 FRProd or tube materia
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