1、Designation: F3121/F3121M 16F3121/F3121M 17Standard Guide forIn-Service Inspection, Maintenance, and Electrical Testing ofHand-Held Live-Line Insulating Tools (Fiberglass-ReinforcedPlastic (FRP)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3121/F3121M; the number immediately following the de
2、signation indicates the yearof 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. Scope1.1 This guide provides recommen
3、dations for in-service inspection, maintenance, and electrical testing of hand-held insulatinglive-line tools.1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in eachsystem may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system s
4、hall be used independently of the other. Combining values from thetwo systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish a
5、ppropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the Decision on Principles
6、 for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issuedby the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools3. S
7、ignificance and Use3.1 Compliance with this guide should confirm known and acceptable quality of hand-held insulating live-line toolsmanufactured using fiberglass meeting Specification F711. The guidance herein is to be considered as a minimum requirement.3.2 The user of this type of protective equi
8、pment should be knowledgeable of and instructed in the correct and safe inspectionand use of this equipment.4. Job Site Procedures4.1 Field Care, Handling, and StorageWhen not in use, hand-held insulating live-line tools should be stored where they willremain dry, clean, and where they are not subje
9、ct to abuse. Hand-held insulating live-line tools used for energized-line maintenanceshould not be laid directly on the ground to avoid contamination or wetting. Hand-held insulating live-line tools should be placedon clean, dry tarpaulins, on moisture-proof blankets, on tool racks, or stick bags, o
10、r leaned against dry supports. When transportinghand-held insulating live-line tools, ventilated containers should be provided to prevent damage to the surfaces of them, or theyshould be mounted on racks in trucks or trailers. These racks should be well padded and so constructed that the hand-heldin
11、sulating live-line tools are held firmly in place to prevent abrasive or bumping action against any surface that would damage theglossy surface.4.2 Daily Inspection and CheckingHand-held insulating live-line tools should be visually inspected and wiped clean beforeuse each day. Hand-held insulating
12、live-line tools showing evidence of being mechanically or electrically compromised, such as1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F18.35on Tools in-service inspection; insulating; li
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