ASTM-F968 Standard Specification for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers (Withdrawn 2008)

ASTM-F968 - 1993 R02(E1) EDITION - CANCELLED
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This specification covers electrically insulating plastic guard equipment and guard systems for temporary insulation on electric power circuits. Typical plastic guard equipments include, but are not limited to, line guards, line guard connectors, insulator covers, dead end covers, bus guards, bus T guards, pole guards, ridge pin covers, switch-blade covers, arm guards, cutout covers, and cross arm guard. Materials for guards shall conform to the specified impact strength, water absorption, dielectric strength, flame retardancy, dimensions, workmanship, finish, appearance, marking, and packaging.

Scope

1.1 This specification covers plastic guard equipment and guard systems used by workers for temporary insulation on electric power circuits.

1.2 Plastic guard equipment covered by this specification is rated for momentary, or brush contact only. Maximum-use voltages are covered in Annex A1.

1.3 Typical guards covered include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.3.1 Conductor guards and connecting covers as follows:

1.3.1.1 Line guards,

1.3.1.2 Line guard connectors,

1.3.1.3 Insulator covers,

1.3.1.4 Dead end covers,

1.3.1.5 Bus guards, and

1.3.1.6 Bus "T" guards.

1.3.2 Structure and apparatus covers as follows:

1.3.2.1 Pole guards,

1.3.2.2 Ridge pin covers,

1.3.2.3 Switch-blade covers,

1.3.2.4 Arm guards,

1.3.2.5 Cutout covers, and

1.3.2.6 Cross arm guard.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

Keywords

electrical protective equipment; electrically insulating plastic guard equipment; plastic guard equipment; ICS Number Code 13.260 (Protection against electric shock. Live working)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

10.03 (Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases; Electrical Protective Equipment)

To find similar documents by classification:

13.260 (Protection against electric shock. Live working Including tools for working with voltages)

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Document Number

ASTM-F968-93(2002)e1

Revision Level

1993 R02(E1) EDITION

Status

Cancelled

Modification Type

Withdrawn

Publication Date

May 1, 2004

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

5 pages

Committee Number

F18.25