• ASTM F 968 : 1993 : R1998

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    Standard Specification for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  11-11-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  10-09-1998

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    CONTAINED IN VOL. 10.03, 2006 Outlines plastic guard systems and used by workers for temporary insulation on electric power circuits.

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    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.

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    Committee F 18
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 1998
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
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