ASTM F1825-97e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Fixed Length Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
Standard Specification for Fixed Length Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
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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.
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Designation: F 1825 – 97
Standard Specification for
Fixed Length 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.
e NOTE—Editorial corrections were made in February 1999.
1. Scope Tool Attachments (Fittings) for Live Working
1.1 This specification applies to the Clampstick type live
3. Terminology
line tools to ensure manufacturing processes and materials are
3.1 Definitions—Terminology used in this specification is in
compatible and no deterioration of components occur during
accordance with Definitions F 819.
the assembly process.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 This specification establishes the technical characteris-
3.2.1 clampstick, n—a live line tool having a hand control
tics for clampsticks.
with latching stops at the butt end mechanically connected by
1.3 This specification applies only to one piece fixed length
an insulating rod to a hook that retracts into a slotted ferrule at
clampsticks both hollow and foam-filled. It does not apply to
the head end.
folding, sectional, or telescopic type clampsticks.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—Clampsticks are used by qualified
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
workers for high voltage application of hot line clamps, ground
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
clamps, operation of energized apparatus and the like. Clamp-
only.
sticks are sometimes referred to as “shotgun sticks” or “grip all
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
sticks”. Clampsticks shall provide insulation to the user while
test portions of this specification: This standard does not
performing the above operations.
purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated
3.2.2 design test, n—a test made on a sample treated as
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard
representative of an industrial product. This test will not
to establish appropriate safety and health practices and
generally be repeated in quantity production.
determine the applicable of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.3 electrical test, n—a test to ensure that a product meets
1.6 The use, maintenance, and in-service testing of this
minimum electrical requirements of a standard.
equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.
3.2.4 FRP insulating tubes and rods, n—fiberglass rein-
2. Referenced Documents forced plastic (FRP) products manufactured so that the tubes
and rods produced will meet the electrical and mechanical
2.1 ASTM Standards:
requirements of this specification.
D 149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
3.2.5 hand control, n—lower control of the clampstick and
Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials
connected to hook by an FRP rod.
at Commercial Power Frequencies
3.2.6 head ferrule, n—a nonmetallic structural part with
D 695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid
slots to accept clamp bases of standard size and allow the
Plastics
closing motion of the hook.
F 711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
3.2.7 mechanical test, n—a test to ensure that a product
Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
meets minimum mechanical requirements of a standard.
F 819 Definitions of Terms Relating to Electrical Protective
3.2.8 rear stop, n—a device or devices that stop the rear-
Equipment for Workers
ward motion of the hand control when the tool has reached its
2.2 IEC Standard:
fully retracted position.
IEC 832 Insulating Poles (Insulating Sticks) and Universal
3.2.9 retract lock, n—a locking means that allows the hand
control to be positioned and releaseably latched between the
safety stop and rear stop and prevents movement toward the
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-18 on safety stop.
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
3.2.10 safety stop, n—a releasable latch that automatically
Subcommittee F18.35 on Tools and Equipment.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1997. Published February 1998.
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and positively engages at partial retract to fully capture a 750 lb without failure.
device. 5.6 The mechanical design test shall be performed on a
3.2.11 visual inspection, n—a visual check made to detect
minimum of three samples.
defects that impede the performance of product(s).
NOTE 1—IEC 832 requires 1.25 Tn applied at 2 N.m/s and held for one
minute, then increased to 2.5 Tn without failure, where Tn is equal to the
4. Materials and Manufacture
manufacturer’s rating.
4.1 Neither the FRP tube and rod, foam filling, or the
bonding adhesive shall deteriorate during the prescribed me- 6. Electrical Design Test
chanical and electrical test of this specification.
6.1 Electrical Design Test Procedure:
4.2 The external surface of the FRP shall be uniform,
6.1.1 The test apparatus shall be designed to provide the
symmetrical, and free of abrasions, scratches, blemishes, and
operator full protection in the performance of duties and
surface defects.
provide reliable means of deenergizing and grounding the high
4.3 Any defect that may capture an impurity or impair the
voltage circuit. Isolate the test equipment and specimen to
dielectric integrity of the product shall be cause for rejection.
guard against accidental contact by persons in the vicinity.
4.4 FRP rod or tube material to which a finish coating, such
6.1.2 Ensure that the ambient temperature for the test
as paint, is applied must meet all physical, electrical, and
location is not lower than 15.55°C (60°F).
mechanical requirements after the coating is applied.
6.1.3 Electrically test the three samples of clampsticks wet
4.5 The external surfaces of all composite material parts and
using 60 hzAC. Test the entire insulating length of the
fittings shall be uniform and free of projections or flaws that
clampstick at 304.8-mm (12-in.) segments.
present a hazard to the operator.
6.1.4 Ensure that the test contacts (electrode) are of any
4.6 Moving parts must operate properly without binding at
conductive material that will provide contact around the
temperature
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