ASTM_F_1826_-_00_2011.pdf

Designation:F182600(Reapproved 2011)Standard Specification forLive Line and Measuring Telescoping Tools1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1826;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers mechanical and electrical test-ing and acceptance criteria for telescoping live line tools.1.1.1 A tool designed only for use as a measuring deviceneed not comply with mechanical strength requirements of thisspecification.1.2 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyondthe scope of this specification.1.3 This specification does not cover multiple section orextendable section clampsticks.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains to Section9 only.This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage andDielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materialsat Commercial Power FrequenciesF819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equip-ment for Workers3.Terminology3.1 Definitions Terminology used in this specification isin accordance with Definitions F819.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 acceptance test,none made at the option of thepurchaser to verify that a product meets design criteria.3.2.2 design test,none made on a sample treated asrepresentative of an industrial product.These tests generallywill not be repeated in quantity production.3.2.3 dimensional check,nmeasurements made to verifythat a product complies with the dimension stated by themanufacturer.3.2.4 hydrophobic,adjlacking affinity for water.3.2.5 routine test,na type of test made regularly onproduction material.3.2.6 telescoping live line tool,nan extendable multiplesection FRP tool designed to carry an attachment to performmechanical tasks.3.2.7 telescoping measuring tool,nan extendable multiplesection FRP tool designed only to measure vertical heights.3.2.8 visual inspection,na visual check made to detectmanufacturing defects.4.Significance and Use4.1 This specification shall be used for design,routine,andacceptance testing of live line and measuring telescoping tools.5.Ordering Information5.1 Include the following information when ordering tele-scoping live line or measuring tools,or both:5.1.1 Quantity.5.1.2 Catalog number.NOTE1Live line tools may also be designed as a measuring tool.5.1.3 Tested to meet ASTM Specification F1826 designtests.6.Workmanship,Finish,and Appearance6.1 The external and internal surfaces shall have hydropho-bic abilities.6.2 The external and internal surfaces shall be free of anyabrasions,scratches,blemishes and surface defects that maycapture an impurity and impair the dielectric integrity of theproduct.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 onElectrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F18.35 on Tools&Equipment.Current edition approved Nov.15,2011.Published November 2011.Originallyapproved in 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F182600(2006).DOI:10.1520/F1826-00R11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.3 After a finish coating,such as paint,has been applied,the material shall meet all physical,electrical,and mechanicalproperties.6.4 Measuring units on telescoping tools shall be readableand clearly legible on all sections designed for measuring.7.Sampling7.1 Design Test Perform the test on a minimum of threesamples.The design test will be used to qualify a specific itemand normally will not be repeated during production.7.2 Routine Test Perform the test on all pieces delivered tothe purchaser.7.3 Acceptance Tests A test made at the option of thepurchaser.8.Tests to Be Conducted8.1 Mechanical:TestTypeVisualRoutine/AcceptanceDimensionalDesign/AcceptanceHorizontal Bending DeflectionDesignFree Fall ImpactDesignTensionDesignVertical DeflectionDesign8.2 Electrical:TestTypeLeakage CurrentDesignWithstandRoutine/Acceptance9.Mechanical Test Methods9.1 Visual InspectionIn accordance w