UFC 3-560-01
6 December 2006
Including change 1, 7 December 2006
5-4.9
Repairs and Refinishing. Only competent personnel must make repairs,
including any necessary refinishing. Generally, if there is no roughness on the surface
and the live-line tool meets electrical tests, there is no need for repair. Small surface
ruptures and small voids beneath the surface may need repair and refinishing.
Refinishing of FRP tools typically includes abrasive smoothing of the surface and
application of a clear epoxy coat. All live-line tools must be electrically dry tested before
returning to service after repair or refinishing. FRP tools must also be electrically wet
tested before returning to service after repair or refinishing.
5-4.10
Dry Electrical Testing. All live-line tools must be submitted to a dry
electrical test at intervals of not more than 6 months for tools in frequent use and not
more than one year for tools stored for long periods of time (such as for mobility
purposes). This test must also be performed on all live-line tools after cleaning (except
the daily cleaning before use), waxing, repair, or refinishing. This test must be
performed over the entire working length of the tool. Use of either of two procedures is
acceptable to complete these tests:
5-4.10.1 Laboratory testing (dry) in accordance with IEEE 978. FRP tools require an
application of 75,000 V per ft (305 mm) for one minute. Wooden tools require an
application of 50,000 V (ac) per ft (305 mm) for one minute. Note: wooden tools are not
authorized for use.
5-4.10.2 Shop or field testing (dry) using the trade name device "Chance Co., Hubbell
Power Systems, LS-80 Hot Stick Tester", or other devices if approved.
5-4.11
Wet Electrical Testing. In addition to the dry electrical testing, FRP tools
must be submitted to a wet electrical test at not more than 2-year intervals, and after
any repair or refinishing. This test must be performed over the entire working length of
the tool. Use of either of two procedures is acceptable to complete these tests:
5-4.11.1 Laboratory testing (wet) in accordance with IEEE 978. FRP tools require an
application of 75,000 V (ac) per ft (305 mm) for one minute.
5-4.11.2 Shop or field testing (wet) using the trade name device "Chance Co., Hubbell
Power Systems, LS-80 Hot Stick Tester", or other devices if approved.
5-4.12
Precautions for Shop or Field Testing. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions when using the trade name device "Chance Co., Hubbell Power Systems,
LS-80 Hot Stick Tester" and other devices if approved. Additionally, when performing
the wet test using the trade name device "Chance Co., Hubbell Power Systems, LS-80
Hot Stick Tester", comply with the following precautions:
5-4.12.1 Use demineralized water (such as sold in local grocery stores), if available.
Otherwise use clean water of conductivity of 3.0 micromho-centimeters or less at room
temperature.
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