ASTM_F_1701_-_12.pdf

Designation:F170112Standard Specification forUnused Rope with Special Electrical Properties1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1701;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 the requirements,sizes,construction,tests,and procedures for unused ropes for use byelectrical utilities and related industries on energized linesoperating at voltages higher than 1 kV.1.2 This specification covers the minimum electrical,mechanical,and physical properties guaranteed by the manu-facturer and the detailed procedures by which such propertiesare to be determined.The purchaser has the option to performor have performed any of these tests in order to verify theguarantee.Claims for failure to meet the specification aresubject to verification by the manufacturer.1.3 The rope to which this specification applies is designedto be used in a clean and dry condition,on or near energizedlines.1.4 A margin of safety shall be allowed between themaximum voltage and working distances on which it is usedand the test voltage and lengths at which it is tested.1.5 It is common practice for the user of this type ofequipment to prepare complete instructions and regulations togovern in detail the correct and safe use of such equipment.1.6 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyondthe scope of this specification.1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.1.8 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest method portion,Section 11,of this specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.The test levels used in this standard are fortesting under laboratory conditions and are not to be regardedas safe use levels.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C1500 Test Method for Nondestructive Assay of Plutoniumby Passive Neutron Multiplicity CountingD1125 Test Methods for Electrical Conductivity and Resis-tivity of WaterD4268 Test Methods for Testing Fiber Ropes(Withdrawn2002)3E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing MachinesF711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic(FRP)Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools2.2 IEEE Standards:4IEEE Std 4 Standard Techniques for High Voltage Testing2.3 Other Standard:5Cordage Institute CI-1301 Polypropylene Fiber Rope3-Strand and 8-Strand Constructions(April 1999)3.Terminology3.1 GeneralThe terms used in this specification are com-mon to and well known by the industries that will be usingthem.4.Ordering Information4.1 Orders for rope under this specification should includethe following information:4.2 Manufacturers designation of the rope.4.3 Length of Coil or Reel:4.3.1 LengthsEach package shall be continuous through-out without splices or knots.Ends shall be taped,heat sealed,or served to prevent unraveling.5.Physical Properties5.1 HardnessRefer to 11.5.1This 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 Jan.1,2012.Published February 2012.Originallyapproved in 1996.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1701-05.DOI:10.1520/F1701-12.2For 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.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,Inc.(IEEE),445 Hoes Ln.,P.O.Box 1331,Piscataway,NJ 08854-1331.5Available from The Cordage Institute,994 Old Eagle School Rd.,Suite 1019,Wayne,PA 19087.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.2 Diameter,Break Strength,and ElongationRefer to11.5.6.Mechanical Properties6.1 The primary mechanical property of rope is the breakingstrength.Minimum breaking strengths,and associated nominaldesign characteristics(dimensions,mass,and acceptable varia-tions)of ropes are available from manufacturer or the CordageInstitute.7.Workmanship,Finish,and Appearance7.1 All sizes of rope shall be evenly laid and well balancedin accordance with best rope making workmanship.Rope andstrands shall be free from kinks,strand knots,and darting yarnsor loose ends(inside yarns which project through cover yarnsof strand at intervals along the rope).8.Sampling and Number of Tests or Retests8.1 Composition of Batch to