1.1 This specification covers the manufacture and testing of the temporary protective equipotential bond mat used on or around de-energized electrical equipment.

1.2 It is common practice for users of protective equipment to prepare complete instructions and regulations to govern in detail the correct use and maintenance of such equipment.

1.3 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.

1.4 It is recognized that the use of temporary protective equipotential bond mats requires additional equipment for installation and use, typically temporary connecting jumper assemblies.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

B33 Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes

D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)

Other Standards

Keywords

bond; equipotential; mat;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.260 (Protection against electric shock. Live working)

Citing ASTM Standards

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