IEC 60832-1:2010

Live working - Insulating sticks and attachable devices - Part 1: Insulating sticks

IEC 60832-1:2010 gives the essential requirements for insulating sticks for live working for use on a.c. electrical installations. The products designed and manufactured according to this standard contribute to the safety of the users provided they are used by skilled persons, in accordance with safe methods of work and the instructions for use. IEC 60832-1:2010 and IEC 60832-2:2010 cancel and replace the first edition of IEC 60832 published in 1988. The two parts have been created to clearly separate the requirements and testing of insulating sticks from those of attachable devices. Compared to IEC 60832, the major changes included in IEC 60832-1 are:
- integration of a cold impact test on the end fitting;
- creation of an electrical category of end fittings;
- integration of a test of the dielectric strength of internal insulation;
- modification of the dye penetration test (disappearance of fuchsine);
- application of conformity assessment for products having completed the production phase, according to IEC 61318:2007 (Edition 3), focusing on the classification of defects and the introduction of alternative testing in case of production follow-up.

Travaux sous tension - Perches isolantes et outils adaptables - Partie 1: Perches isolantes

La CEI 60832-1:2010 définit les exigences essentielles, pour une utilisation sur des installations électriques à tension alternative, des perches isolantes pour travaux sous tension. Les produits conçus et fabriqués en conformité avec la présente norme contribuent à la sécurité des utilisateurs, pourvu qu'ils soient utilisés par des personnes qualifiées, conformément à des méthodes de travail en toute sécurité et aux instructions d'emploi. La CEI 60832-1:2010 et la CEI 60832-2:2010 annulent et remplacent la première édition de la CEI 60832 publiée en 1988. Les deux parties ont été créées pour séparer clairement les exigences et les essais des perches isolantes de ceux des outils adaptables. Par rapport à la CEI 60832, les principales modifications introduites dans la CEI 60832-1 sont:
- l'intégration d'un essai de choc à froid sur l'embout de perche;
- la création d'une catégorie électrique des embouts de perche;
- l'intégration d'un essai de tenue diélectrique de l'isolation interne;
- la modification de l'essai de pénétration de colorant (disparition de la fuchsine);
- l'évaluation de la conformité des produits issus de la production selon les dispositions définies dans la CEI 61318:2007 (édition 3) en s'appliquant à classifier les défauts et à introduire des essais alternatifs pour le suivi de la production.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 10-Feb-2010
• ICS: 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working
• ICS: 29.240.20 - Power transmission and distribution lines
• ICS: 29.260.99 - Other electrical equipment for working in special conditions
• ICS: 33.160.40 - Video systems
• Technical Committee: TC 78 - Live working
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 11-Feb-2010
• Completion Date: 11-Feb-2010

Standards Content (sample)

IEC 60832-1
Edition 1.0 2010-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Live working – Insulating sticks and attachable devices –
Part 1: Insulating sticks
Travaux sous tension – Perches isolantes et outils adaptables –
Partie 1: Perches isolantes
IEC 60832-1:2010
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IEC 60832-1
Edition 1.0 2010-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Live working – Insulating sticks and attachable devices –
Part 1: Insulating sticks
Travaux sous tension – Perches isolantes et outils adaptables –
Partie 1: Perches isolantes
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX
ICS 13.260; 29.240.20; 29.260.99 ISBN 978-2-88910-306-5
® Registered trademark of the International Electrotechnical Commission
Marque déposée de la Commission Electrotechnique Internationale
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD...........................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................6

1 Scope...............................................................................................................................7

2 Normative references .......................................................................................................7

3 Terms, definitions and symbols ........................................................................................7

3.1 Terms and definitions ..............................................................................................7

3.2 Symbols ..................................................................................................................8

4 Requirements ...................................................................................................................8

4.1 General ...................................................................................................................8

4.2 Electrical insulation .................................................................................................8

4.3 Electrical category of end fittings.............................................................................9

4.4 Dimensional and mechanical requirements..............................................................9

4.4.1 Dimensional requirements ...........................................................................9

4.4.2 Mechanical requirements.............................................................................9

4.5 Insulating sticks end fittings ..................................................................................11

4.5.1 Mechanical protection................................................................................11

4.5.2 Protection against corrosion ......................................................................11

4.5.3 Conductive parts .......................................................................................11

4.6 Multiple-tube or multiple-rod tools .........................................................................11

4.7 Marking .................................................................................................................11

4.8 Instructions for use................................................................................................12

5 Tests ..............................................................................................................................12

5.1 General .................................................................................................................12

5.2 Visual inspection ...................................................................................................13

5.3 Dimensional check ................................................................................................13

5.4 Durability of marking .............................................................................................13

5.5 Mechanical tests ...................................................................................................13

5.5.1 Cold impact test on the end fitting .............................................................13

5.5.2 Torsion ......................................................................................................16

5.5.3 Tension .....................................................................................................17

5.5.4 Compression .............................................................................................17

5.5.5 Bending.....................................................................................................17

5.5.6 Torsion test of wing screw(s) .....................................................................19

5.6 Dye penetration test ..............................................................................................19

5.7 Electrical tests.......................................................................................................19

5.7.1 Electrical test after water conditioning .......................................................19

5.7.2 Dielectric strength of internal insulation .....................................................21

5.8 Specific tests.........................................................................................................23

5.8.1 Tie stick – Tension test of the rotary blade and hook .................................23

5.8.2 Hook stick – Operating rod functioning ......................................................24

5.8.3 Hook stick extension – Tension strength of the connecting clamp..............25

5.8.4 Wire holding stick – Tightening capability ..................................................26

5.8.5 Pliers stick.................................................................................................27

5.8.6 Insulating oiler stick – Functioning of the operating rod .............................28

5.8.7 Wire cutter stick – Binding-wire cutter stick – Cutting capability.................29

5.8.8 Measuring stick .........................................................................................29

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5.8.9 Tension puller (dead-end tool) ...................................................................31

5.9 Instructions for use................................................................................................32

5.9.1 Type test ...................................................................................................32

5.9.2 Alternative test in case of insulating sticks having completed the

production phase.......................................................................................32

6 Conformity assessment of insulating sticks having completed the production phase .......32

7 Modifications ..................................................................................................................32

Annex A (normative) Suitable for live working; double triangle .............................................33

Annex B (normative) Chronology of type tests .....................................................................34

Annex C (normative) Classification of defects and associated tests .....................................40

Annex D (informative) In-service recommendations .............................................................43

Bibliography..........................................................................................................................46

Figure 1 – Cold impact test on the end fitting ........................................................................16

Figure 2 – Bending test.........................................................................................................18

Figure 3 – Electrical test after water conditioning..................................................................20

Figure 4 – Dielectric strength of internal insulation................................................................22

Figure 5 – Tie stick – Tension of the rotary blade..................................................................23

Figure 6 – Tie stick – Tension of the rotary hook...................................................................24

Figure 7 – Hook stick – Operating rod functioning.................................................................25

Figure 8 – Hook stick extension – Tensile strength test for the connecting clamp..................26

Figure 9 – Wire holding stick – Tightening capability.............................................................26

Figure 10 – Pliers stick – Tightening capability .....................................................................27

Figure 11 – Pliers stick – Torsion of the support handle ........................................................27

Figure 12 – Pliers stick – Torsion of the operating handle .....................................................28

Figure 13 – Insulating oiler stick – Functioning of the operating rod ......................................29

Figure 14 – Measuring stick – Resistance to abrasion...........................................................30

Figure 15 – Electrical test on type A tension puller................................................................31

Figure 16 – Electrical test on type B tension puller................................................................32

Table 1 – Mechanical characteristics of hand sticks (to be supplied by the

manufacturer) .......................................................................................................................10

Table 2 – Mechanical characteristics of support sticks (to be supplied by the

manufacturer) .......................................................................................................................10

Table 3 – Torque values and pass criteria of the torsion test.................................................17

Table 4 – Tensile forces and pass criteria of the tension test ................................................17

Table 5 – Compression forces and pass criteria of the compression test...............................17

Table 6 – Bending forces and pass criteria of the bending test..............................................17

Table B.1 – Type tests for hand sticks ..................................................................................34

Table B.2 – Type tests for support sticks ..............................................................................38

Table C.1 – Classification of defects and associated requirements and tests for hand

sticks ....................................................................................................................................40

Table C.2 – Classification of defects and associated requirements and tests for

support sticks .......................................................................................................................42

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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LIVE WORKING – INSULATING STICKS
AND ATTACHABLE DEVICES –
Part 1: Insulating sticks
FOREWORD

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International Standard IEC 60832-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 78: Live

working.

The first edition of IEC 60832-1 and that of IEC 60832-2 cancel and replace the first edition of

IEC 60832 published in 1988. The two parts have been created to clearly separate the

requirements and testing of insulating sticks from those of attachable devices.
Compared to IEC 60832, the major changes included in IEC 60832-1 are:
• integration of a cold impact test on the end fitting;
• creation of an electrical category of end fittings;
• integration of a test of the dielectric strength of internal insulation;
• modification of the dye penetration test (disappearance of fuchsine);
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• application of conformity assessment for products having completed the production phase,

according to IEC 61318:2007 (Edition 3), focusing on the classification of defects and the

introduction of alternative testing in case of production follow-up.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
78/838/FDIS 78/844/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on

voting indicated in the above table.

This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

A list of all parts of the IEC 60832 series, published under the general title Live working –

Insulating sticks and attachable devices, can be found on the IEC website.

The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until

the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data

related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this standard is to provide essential requirements. Each user may supplement

it with their own requirements. For example, the user may add requirements regarding the use

of insulating sticks on d.c. electrical installations or the mechanical performance or

compatibility and interchangeability with tools already in service. In such cases, caution

should be taken to maintain or improve the performance of the products.

This publication has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of IEC 61477.

The products designed and manufactured according to this standard contribute to the safety

of the users provided they are used by skilled persons, in accordance with safe methods of

work and the instructions for use.

The product covered by this standard may have an impact on the environment during some or

all stages of its life cycle. These impacts can range from slight to significant, be of short-term

or long-term, and occur at the global, regional or local level.

Except for a disposal statement in the instructions for use, and special considerations for the

selection of a dye (see 5.6), this standard does not include requirements and test provisions

for the manufacturers of the product, or recommendations to the users of the product for

environmental improvement. However, all parties intervening in its design, manufacture,

packaging, distribution, use, maintenance, repair, reuse, recovery and disposal are invited to

take account of environmental considerations.
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LIVE WORKING – INSULATING STICKS
AND ATTACHABLE DEVICES –
Part 1: Insulating sticks
1 Scope

This part of IEC 60832 gives the essential requirements for insulating sticks for live working

for use on a.c. electrical installations.

Part 2 of IEC 60832 covers devices that can be attached onto and removed from the fitting of

the insulating sticks.

The products designed and manufactured according to this standard contribute to the safety

of the users provided they are used by skilled persons, in accordance with safe methods of

work and the instructions for use.
2 Normative references

The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text,

constitute provisions of this international standard. For dated references, only the edition cited

applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any

amendments) applies.
IEC 60060-1, High-voltage test techniques – Part 1: General definitions and test
requirements

IEC 60212:1971, Standard conditions for use prior to and during the testing of solid electrical

insulating materials
IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment

IEC 60855-1, Live working – Insulating foam-filled tubes and solid rods – Part 1: Tubes and

rods of a circular cross-section

IEC 61318:2007, Live working – Conformity assessment applicable to tools, devices and

equipment

IEC 61477, Live working – Minimum requirements for the utilization of tools, devices and

equipment

ISO 8486-1:1996, Bonded abrasives – Determination and designation of grain size distri-

bution – Part 1: Macrogrits F4 to F220
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 61318 and the

following apply.
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3.1.1
insulating stick

insulating tool essentially made of insulating tube and/or rod with end fitting(s)

[Definition 2.5.1 of IEC 60743 and IEV 651-02-01, modified]
3.1.2
rated value

value of a quantity used for specification purposes, established for a specified set of operating

conditions of a component, device, equipment or system
[IEV 151-16-08]
3.1.3
end fitting
part permanently fitted to the end of the insulating tube or rod
[Definition 2.4.1 of IEC 60743 and IEV 651-02-02 modified]
3.1.4
type of tool
family of tools which are of the same design and application
3.1.5
rated voltage

maximum r.m.s. voltage for using the stick, which corresponds to the phase-to-phase voltage

of three-phase networks
3.2 Symbols

T rated torque given by the manufacturer for a given tool and for testing purposes

rated tensile force given by the manufacturer for a given tool and for testing
purposes

rated compression force given by the manufacturer for a given tool and for testing

purposes
rated bending force given by the manufacturer for a given tool and for testing
purposes
4 Requirements
4.1 General

The following requirements have been prepared in order that the products covered by this

standard are designed and manufactured to contribute to the safety of the users, provided

they are used by persons skilled for live working, in accordance with safe method of work and

the instructions for use.

It shall be ensured that all appropriate measures have been taken to minimize size and weight

of the insulating sticks so as to facilitate their handling.
4.2 Electrical insulation

The tools covered by this standard shall only use foam-filled tube and/or solid rod with a

circular cross-section that are in accordance with IEC 60855-1.
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NOTE 1 Appropriate value of insulation should be achieved by using an appropriate length of tube or rod

according to the method of work and taking into account the minimum approach distances (see IEC 61472) and the

flashover characteristics of the stick.

NOTE 2 The electrical insulating characteristics of raw material used for insulating stick with non circular cross

section will be covered by a future publication in the IEC 60855 series of standards.

The end fitting(s) shall be designed such as to avoid any internal insulation failure.

4.3 Electrical category of end fittings
End fittings shall be categorized according to their maximum use voltage:
• category A for use where U is lower than or equal to 550 kV;

• category B for use where U is larger than 550 kV but lower than or equal to 800 kV.

4.4 Dimensional and mechanical requirements
4.4.1 Dimensional requirements

For each type of tool complying with this part of the standard, the manufacturer shall provide

in writing the dimensions or operating ranges relating to the specific functions of the tool.

4.4.2 Mechanical requirements

For each type of tool listed in Tables 1 and 2 and complying with this part of the standard, the

manufacturer shall provide in writing the rated values corresponding to the characteristics

specified in Tables 1 and 2.

The clip-on ammeter stick does not require mechanical tests to be performed on it, only visual

inspection (see 5.2) and dimensional check (see 5.3) shall be carried out.

In case of tools equipped with wing screw(s), the wing screw(s) shall withstand the torsion

stress of normal use.
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Table 1 – Mechanical characteristics of hand sticks (to be supplied by the manufacturer)

Type of tools
Wire cutter
Flexible Extensible
Characteristics stick
Hook stick Universal Wire holding All-angle cog
Tie stick Hook stick Pliers stick insulated universal
extension hand stick stick spanner stick
Binding-wire
spanner stick hand stick
cutter stick
X X X X
F X (*) X X X X X
T X X X X X X X
Tightening Cutting
capability F capability
(maximum
Torsion
(*) Tension Tension
diameter and
strength of
strength of strength of Tightening
type of
Specific
the support
the rotary the capability
conductors)
characteristics handle
blade and connecting F
hook clamp
Torsion
strength of
the control
handle

Table 2 – Mechanical characteristics of support sticks (to be supplied by the manufacturer)

Type of tools
Characteristics
Tension puller
Conductor support stick Tension stick
(dead-end tool)
F X X X
F X

Tension stick: this term includes clevis/tongue stick, tension link stick, roller link stick, swivel link stick, spiral

link stick.
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4.5 Insulating sticks end fittings
4.5.1 Mechanical protection

When necessary, the ends of each stick shall be fitted with a suitable device providing

mechanical protection, such as an end fitting or an end cap.

When metal end fittings are used, they shall be designed so that their edges, in proximity to

the joint with the insulating tube or rod are rounded off.
The end fitting(s) of each
...