IEC 60832-2:2010

IEC 60832-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Live working – Insulating sticks and attachable devices –
Part 2: Attachable devices
Travaux sous tension – Perches isolantes et outils adaptables –
Partie 2: Outils adaptables
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IEC 60832-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Live working – Insulating sticks and attachable devices –
Part 2: Attachable devices
Travaux sous tension – Perches isolantes et outils adaptables –
Partie 2: Outils adaptables
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
XB
CODE PRIX
ICS 13.260; 29.240.20; 29.260.99 ISBN 978-2-88910-307-2
– 2 – 60832-2 © IEC:2010
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
INTRODUCTION.7
1 Scope.8
2 Normative references .8
3 Terms, definitions and symbols .8
3.1 Terms and definitions .8
3.2 Symbols .9
4 Requirements .9
4.1 General .9
4.2 Dimensional and mechanical requirements.9
4.2.1 Dimensional requirements .9
4.2.2 Mechanical requirements.10
4.3 Mechanical protection .12
4.4 Protection against corrosion .12
4.5 Marking .12
4.6 Instructions for use.12
5 Tests .13
5.1 General .13
5.2 Visual inspection .13
5.3 Dimensional check .13
5.4 Compatibility check .13
5.5 Durability of marking .13
5.6 Mechanical tests and specific tests.14
5.6.1 Universal adaptor and hook stick adaptor .14
5.6.2 Formed-wire ring – Tension of the spigot.15
5.6.3 Locating drift – Bending test .16
5.6.4 Conductor cleaning brush – Semi-tubular type.17
5.6.5 Conductor cleaning brush – V-shaped type – Fatigue test .19
5.6.6 Oilcan – Functioning of the operating lever.19
5.6.7 Ratchet spanner (ratchet wrench) – Friction .19
5.6.8 Spanner (wrench) – Torsion test.20
5.6.9 Retaining pin remover .20
5.6.10 Holding fork – Bending test.24
5.6.11 Retaining device installer/remover – Bending test.24
5.6.12 Binding wire cutter blade (tie wire cutter) – Bending test.25
5.6.13 Rotary blade – Tension test.27
5.6.14 Rotary prong – Tension test.27
5.6.15 Adjustable pliers.28
5.6.16 Vice-grip pliers .29
5.6.17 Adjustable insulator fork .31
5.6.18 All-angle pliers .33
5.6.19 Pin holder.34
5.6.20 Flexible spanner head (flexible wrench head) – Torsion test.36
5.6.21 Ammeter holder .36
5.6.22 Anti-interference braid applicator.39
5.6.23 Hack saw – Bending test .40

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5.6.24 Mirror .41
5.6.25 Conductor gauge .42
5.6.26 Gap gauge.44
5.6.27 Clevis and tongue stick devices – Tension test.45
5.7 Instructions for use.46
5.7.1 Type test .46
5.7.2 Alternative test in case of attachable devices having completed the
production phase.46
6 Conformity assessment of devices having completed the production phase.46
7 Modifications .46
Annex A (informative) Attachment system of sticks – Examples .47
Annex B (normative) Suitable for live working ; double triangle (IEC 60417–5216
(2002-10)).49
Annex C (normative) Chronology of type tests .50
Annex D (normative) Classification of defects and tests to be allocated .55
Annex E (informative) In-service recommendations.60
Bibliography.61

Figure 1 – Test set-up for a hook stick adaptor – Torsion and tension of the adaptor .14
Figure 2 – Universal adaptor and hook stick adaptor – Torsion of the wing screw .15
Figure 3 – Formed-wire ring – Tension of the spigot .16
Figure 4 – Locating drift – Bending test.17
Figure 5 – Conductor cleaning brush – Fatigue test on semi-tubular type.17
Figure 6 – Conductor cleaning brush – Semi-tubular type – Crushing test.18
Figure 7 – Conductor cleaning brush – V-shaped type – Fatigue test .19
Figure 8 – Spanner (wrench) – Torsion test .20
Figure 9 – Spiral type retaining pin remover – Torsion test .21
Figure 10 – Fine-point type retaining pin remover – Torsion test .22
Figure 11 – Cam type (pry type) retaining pin remover – Bending test .23
Figure 12 – Holding fork – Bending test .24
Figure 13 – Retaining device installer/remover – Bending test .25
Figure 14 – Binding wire cutter blade (tie wire cutter) – Bending test .26
Figure 15 – Rotary blade – Tension test .27
Figure 16 – Rotary prong – Tension test .28
Figure 17 – Adjustable pliers – Tightening capability.28
Figure 18 – Adjustable pliers – Bending test .29
Figure 19 – Vice-grip pliers – Tightening capability – Blocking and
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