This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating line hose and covers for protection from electrical shock. Line hose covered in this specification are designed as Type I or Type II; Class 0, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 or Class 4; Style A, Style B, Style C or Style D. Covers covered in this standard are designated as Type I or Type II; Class 0, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 or Class 4; Style A, Style B, Style C, Style D or Style E. Electrodes, ac test, and dc tests shall be performed to conform with the specified requirements.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating line hose and covers for protection of workers from accidental contact with energized electrical wires or equipment.

1.2 The following safety hazards caveat applies only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.2.1.

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

D1049 Specification for Rubber Insulating Covers

D1050 Specification for Rubber Insulating Line Hose

D2865 Practice for Calibration of Standards and Equipment for Electrical Insulating Materials Testing

F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers

Keywords

electrical insulating covers; electrical insulating line hose; lineman; lineman protective equipment; Dielectric proof voltage; Electrical insulating materials--specifications; Electrical protective equipment--specifications; Hoods and covers; In-service evaluation/monitoring--medical applications; Line hose--rubber insulating;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 29.035.01 (Insulating materials in general)

Citing ASTM Standards

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