ASTM_F_1825_-_03_2013.pdf

Designation:F182503(Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification forClampstick Type Live Line Tools1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1825;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 applies to the Clampstick type liveline tools to ensure manufacturing processes and materials arecompatible and no deterioration of components occur duringthe assembly process.1.2 This specification establishes the technical characteris-tics for clampsticks.1.3 This specification applies to clampsticks both hollowand foam-filled.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest portions of this specification:This standard does notpurport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associatedwith its use.It is the responsibility of the user of this standardto establish appropriate safety and health practices anddetermine the applicable of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.6 The use,maintenance,and in-service testing of thisequipment is beyond the scope of this specification.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic(FRP)Rod and Tube Used in Live Line ToolsF819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equip-ment for Workers3.Terminology3.1 Definitions Terminology used in this specification isin accordance with Terminology F819.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 clampstick,na live line tool having a hand controlwith latching stops at the butt end mechanically connected byan insulating rod to a hook that retracts into a slotted ferrule atthe head end.3.2.1.1 DiscussionClampsticks are used by qualifiedworkers for high-voltage application of hot line clamps,groundclamps,operation of energized apparatus and the like.Clamp-sticks are sometimes referred to as“shotgun sticks”or“grip allsticks”.Clampsticks are designed to provide insulation to theuser while performing the above operations.3.2.2 design test,na test made on a sample treated asrepresentative of an industrial product.This test will notgenerally be repeated in quantity production.3.2.3 electrical test,na test to ensure that a product meetsminimum electrical requirements of a standard.3.2.4 FRP insulating tubes and rods,n fiberglass rein-forced plastic(FRP)products manufactured so that the tubesand rods produced will meet the electrical and mechanicalrequirements of this specification.3.2.5 hand control,nlower control of the clampstick andconnected to hook by an FRP rod.3.2.6 head ferrule,na nonmetallic structural part withslots to accept clamp bases of standard size and allow theclosing motion of the hook.3.2.7 mechanical test,na test to ensure that a productmeets minimum mechanical requirements of a standard.3.2.8 rear stop,na device or devices that stop the rear-ward motion of the hand control when the tool has reached itsfully retracted position.3.2.9 retract lock,na locking means that allows the handcontrol to be positioned and releaseably latched between thesafety stop and rear stop and prevents movement toward thesafety stop.3.2.10 safety stop,na releasable latch that automaticallyand positively engages at partial retract to fully capture adevice.3.2.11 visual inspection,na visual check made to detectdefects that impede the performance of product(s).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.1,2013.Published December 2013.Originallyapproved in 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F1825-03(2007).DOI:10.1520/F1825-03R13.2For 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 4.Materials and Manufacture4.1 Neither the FRP tube and rod,foam filling,or thebonding adhesive shall deteriorate during the prescribed me-chanical and electrical test of this specification.4.2 The external surface of the FRP shall be uniform,symmetrical,and free of abrasions,scratches,blemishes,andsurface defects.4.3 Any defect that may capture an impurity or impair thedielectric integrity of the product shall be cause for rejection.4.4 FRP rod or tube material to which a finish coating,suchas paint,is applied must meet all physical,electrical,andmechanical requirements after the coating is applied.4.5 The external surfaces of all co