ASTM F1825-03(2013)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
Standard Specification for Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
ABSTRACT
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. Neither the FRP tube and rod, foam filling, or the bonding adhesive shall deteriorate during the prescribed mechanical and electrical test. The external surface of the FRP shall be uniform, symmetrical, and free of abrasions, scratches, blemishes, and surface defects. The mechanical design test and electrical design test procedures are presented in details.
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 to clampsticks both hollow and foam-filled.
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 applicable 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.
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Designation:F1825 −03 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Specification for
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Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1825; 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 3.2.1 clampstick, n—a live line tool having a hand control
with latching stops at the butt end mechanically connected by
1.1 This specification applies to the Clampstick type live
an insulating rod to a hook that retracts into a slotted ferrule at
line tools to ensure manufacturing processes and materials are
the head end.
compatible and no deterioration of components occur during
the assembly process. 3.2.1.1 Discussion—Clampsticks are used by qualified
workersforhigh-voltageapplicationofhotlineclamps,ground
1.2 This specification establishes the technical characteris-
clamps, operation of energized apparatus and the like. Clamp-
tics for clampsticks.
sticks are sometimes referred to as “shotgun sticks” or “grip all
1.3 This specification applies to clampsticks both hollow
sticks”. Clampsticks are designed to provide insulation to the
and foam-filled.
user while performing the above operations.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.2.2 design test, n—a test made on a sample treated as
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
representative of an industrial product. This test will not
only.
generally be repeated in quantity production.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test portions of this specification: This standard does not
3.2.3 electrical test, n—a test to ensure that a product meets
purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated
minimum electrical requirements of a standard.
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard
3.2.4 FRP insulating tubes and rods, n— fiberglass rein-
to establish appropriate safety and health practices and
forced plastic (FRP) products manufactured so that the tubes
determine the applicable of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and rods produced will meet the electrical and mechanical
1.6 The use, maintenance, and in-service testing of this
requirements of this specification.
equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.
3.2.5 hand control, n—lower control of the clampstick and
2. Referenced Documents
connected to hook by an FRP rod.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.6 head ferrule, n—a nonmetallic structural part with
F711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
slots to accept clamp bases of standard size and allow the
Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
closing motion of the hook.
F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equip-
ment for Workers
3.2.7 mechanical test, n—a test to ensure that a product
meets minimum mechanical requirements of a standard.
3. Terminology
3.2.8 rear stop, n—a device or devices that stop the rear-
3.1 Definitions— Terminology used in this specification is
ward motion of the hand control when the tool has reached its
in accordance with Terminology F819.
fully retracted position.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.9 retract lock, n—a locking means that allows the hand
control to be positioned and releaseably latched between the
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safety stop and rear stop and prevents movement toward the
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
safety stop.
Subcommittee F18.35 on Tools & Equipment.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originally
3.2.10 safety stop, n—a releasable latch that automatically
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F1825-03(2007). DOI:
and positively engages at partial retract to fully capture a
10.1520/F1825-03R13.
2 device.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.2.11 visual inspection, n—a visual check made to detect
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. defects that impede the performance of product(s).
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4. Materials and Manufacture 4.9 Hook opening shall accept a 20-mm ( ⁄4-in.) diameter
rod.
4.1 Neither the FRP tube and rod, foam filling, or the
bonding adhesive shall deteriorate during the prescribed me-
4.10 Hook retraction from safety stop (intermediate pos
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