ASTM F2715-09
(Specification)Standard Specification for Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used on De-Energized Equipment
Standard Specification for Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used on De-Energized Equipment
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the manufacture and testing of the temporary protective equipotential bond mat used on or around de-energized electrical equipment.
1.2 It is common practice for users of protective equipment to prepare complete instructions and regulations to govern in detail the correct use and maintenance of such equipment.
1.3 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.
1.4 It is recognized that the use of temporary protective equipotential bond mats requires additional equipment for installation and use, typically temporary connecting jumper assemblies.
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Designation:F2715 −09
StandardSpecification for
Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used
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on De-Energized Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2715; 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.
1. Scope 3.1.2 Equipotential Grounding System, n—temporary
grounding system placed in such locations and arranged in
1.1 This specification covers the manufacture and testing of
such a manner as to minimize the likelihood of workers being
the temporary protective equipotential bond mat used on or
exposed to hazardous differences in electrical potential.
around de-energized electrical equipment.
3.1.3 carrier, n—the main body of the equipotential bond
1.2 It is common practice for users of protective equipment
mat on which the flat braid conductor is sewn.
to prepare complete instructions and regulations to govern in
detail the correct use and maintenance of such equipment.
4. Classification
1.3 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond
4.1 Equipotential bond mats covered under this specifica-
the scope of this specification.
tion shall be designated as Type I or Type II; Style 1 or Style
1.4 It is recognized that the use of temporary protective
2; Grid Conductor 1 to 24 and Carrier Material I or II.
equipotential bond mats requires additional equipment for
4.1.1 Type I, capable of being cascaded (joined together).
installation and use, typically temporary connecting jumper
4.1.2 Type II, without capability of being cascaded.
assemblies.
4.1.3 Style 1, exposed conductor termination.
2. Referenced Documents
4.1.4 Style 2, jacketed conductor termination.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.5 Grid Conductor, 1 to 6, in accordance with the normal
B33 Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper
flat width, or equivalent, of the flat braid conductors combina-
Wire for Electrical Purposes
tion that makes up the grid conductor and perimeter conductor
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the
of the carrier, as shown in Table 1.
Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-
4.1.6 Carrier material I, slip resistant.
Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
4.1.7 Carrier material II, without slip resistance.
2.2 Other Standards:
Fed Std 191/5100 Strength and Elongation, Breaking of
5. Ordering Information
Woven Cloth; Grab Method
FedStd191/5874 Temperature,Low;EffectonCoatedCloth
5.1 Orders for equipotential bond mats under this specifica-
Fed Std MVSS302 Flammability of Interior Materials tion shall include the ASTM designation and the following
A-A-59551 Wire, Electrical, Copper Un-insulated
information:
5.1.1 Quantity,
3. Terminology
5.1.2 Type,
3.1 Definitions:
5.1.3 Style,
3.1.1 bonding, n—the mechanical interconnection of con-
5.1.4 Grid Conductor,
ductive parts to maintain a common electrical potential.
5.1.5 Carrier Material,
5.1.6 Size, specified in length and width dimensions, noting
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
any specific configuration requirements; rectangular, L shape,
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F18.45 on Mechanical Apparatus. rectangular shape with access hole in middle, etc.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally
5.2 The listing of types, styles, grid conductors, carrier
appoved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2715-08. DOI:
10.1520/F2715-09.
material and size is not intended to mean that all shall
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necessarily be available from the manufacturers; it signifies
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
only that, if made they shall conform to the details of this
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. specification.
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TABLE 1 Bond Mat Conductor Size
9. Workmanship and Finish
Grid
Grid, in. Perimeter, in. 9.1 Components shall be free of structural defects that affect
Conductor
handling or performance, or both.
1 1
1 ⁄4 ⁄4
1 1
2 ⁄4 ⁄2
9.2 Cosmetic and other surface irregularities which do not
1 3
3 ⁄4 ⁄4
affect strength, performance, or handling, or combination
1 1
4 ⁄2 ⁄2
1 3
5 ⁄2 ⁄4 thereof, are not cause for rejection.
3 3
6 ⁄4 ⁄4
10. Sampling
10.1 A product model represents a manufacturer’s design
6. Manufacture and Marking specification standard according
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Designation:F2715–08 Designation: F 2715 – 09
Standard Specification for
Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used
1
on De-Energized Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2715; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the manufacture and testing of the temporary protective equipotential bond mat used on or around
de-energized electrical equipment.
1.2 It is common practice for users of protective equipment to prepare complete instructions and regulations to govern in detail
the correct use and maintenance of such equipment.
1.3 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.
1.4 It is recognized that the use of temporary protective equipotential bond mats requires additional equipment for installation
and use, typically temporary connecting jumper assemblies.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B33 Specification for Tinned Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
D 2261 TestMethodforTearingStrengthofFabricsbytheTongue(SingleRip)Procedure(Constant-Rate-of-ExtensionTensile
Testing Machine)
2.2 Other Standards:
Fed Std 191/5100 Strength and Elongation, Breaking of Woven Cloth; Grab Method
Fed Std 191/5874 Temperature, Low; Effect on Coated Cloth
Fed Std MVSS302 Flammability of Interior Materials
A-A-59551 Wire, Electrical, Copper Un-insulated
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 bonding, n—the mechanical interconnection of conductive parts to maintain a common electrical potential.
3.1.2 Equipotential Grounding System, n—temporarygroundingsystemplacedinsuchlocationsandarrangedinsuchamanner
as to minimize the likelihood of workers being exposed to hazardous differences in electrical potential.
3.1.3 carrier, n—the main body of the equipotential bond mat on which the flat braid conductor is sewn.
4. Classification
4.1 Equipotential bond mats covered under this specification shall be designated as Type I or Type II; ClassAor Class B; Style
1 or Style 2; Grid Conductor 1 to 24 and Carrier Material I or II.
4.1.1 Type I, capable of being cascaded (joined together).
4.1.2 Type II, without capability of being cascaded.
4.1.3 Class A, with continuity cable.
4.1.4Class B, without continuity cable.
4.1.5Style 1, exposed conductor termination.
4.1.6
4.1.4 Style 2, jacketed conductor termination.
4.1.7
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F18.45 on Mechanical Apparatus.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published November 2008.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally appoved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F 2715-08.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.1.5 Grid Conductor, 1 to 24,6, in accordance with the normal flat width, or equivalent, of the flat braid conductors
combination that makes up the grid conductor and perimeter conductor of the carrier, as shown in Table 1.
4.1.8
4.1.6 Carrier material I, slip resistant.
4.1.9
4.1.7 Carrier material II, without slip resistance.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Orders for equipotential bond mats under this specification shall include the ASTM designation and the following
information:
5.1.1 Quantity,
5.1.2 Type,
5.1.3 Style,
5.1.4Class,
5.1.5Grid 5.1.4 Grid Conductor,
5.1.65 Carrier Material,
5.1.76 Size, specified in length and width dimensions, noting any specific configuration requirements; rectangular, L shape,
rectangular shape with access hole in middle, etc.
5.2 Thelistingoftypes,styles,classes,gridconductors,carriermaterialandsizeisnotintendedtomeanthatallshallnecessarily
be available from the manufacturers; it signifies only that, if made they shall conform to the details of this specification.
6. Manufacture and Marking
6.1 Eachequipotentialbondmatshallbemarkedclearlyandpermanentlywiththenameofthemanufacturero
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