Full Product Manual

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Safety, Health & Environment
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Whenever possible, always de-energize lines and equipment
prior to working on or around them. 1000V insulated tools
are designed only to reduce the chance of injury where the tool may make
contact with an energized source. Work around energized circuits should only
be done when absolutely necessary and only by qualified technicians. Property
damage, personal injury or death may result if the following warnings are not
heeded:
• Do not use any insulated tool if the insulation cracks, breaks or becomes
damaged in any way. Destroy all dual-layer tools if the inner yellow layer
shows through the orange outer layer.
• Do not touch the uninsulated portion of an insulated tool or any conductive
object when either might contact an energized source.
• Tools must be kept clean and dry for proper insulating properties.
• Always inspect insulated tools before use.
• Use additional protection by wearing protective clothing and approved eye
protection.
• Always use tools that are specifically designed for the task.
• These tools meet UL 22PP, ASTM F1505-01 and IEC 60900 standards for
insulated tools.
• Always follow OSHA 1910 S and NFPA 70E safety requirements when doing
electrical work.
REGULATIONS
Testing:
• Every 1000V insulated plier we sell is individually tested to ensure no fail-
ure when subjected to live current.
UL and VDE Certification:
Listed below are some of the tests we perform in order to pass certification:
• Tools are immersed in water for 24 hours, then tested under current
for 3 minutes to ensure no current leakage or sparkover occurs.
• After being stored for 168 hours at -40° C (-40° F), tools are dropped
to ensure no damage from impact.
• After being stored for 168 hours at +70° C (158° F), a tensile load is
applied to ensure the grip is firmly bonded to the tool.
• Tools are subjected to flame for 10 seconds to ensure no flammability
of the insulating material.
OSHA Regulations:
OSHA 1910.335(a)(2)(i) When working near exposed energized conductors
or circuit parts, each employee shall use insulated tools or handling
equipment if the tools or handling equipment might make contact with
such conductors or parts.
OSHA 1910.335 (a)(1)(i) Employees working in areas where there are
potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical
protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to
be protected and for the work to be performed.
Make sure you are in compliance by providing and using IDEAL
insulated tools!
IDEAL
®
insulated screwdrivers and nutdrivers are VDE certified
to 1000V AC. Each one is designed to meet ASTM F1505-01, EN,
DIN and IEC 60 900 test standards.
Features
• Tempered blades are finished with black oxide and super
hardened for maximum quality
• Tools are certified to 1000V (1000V AC, 1500V DC)
• Precision ground tips provide secure fit for less spin-out
• Meets OSHA requirements for insulated tools (29 CFR 1910)
Tempered chrome vanadium
tool steel blades are super
hardened for maximum quality
Precision-ground
tips provide secure
fit for less spin-out
Molded-on insulation
provides permanent
bonding
Insulated Screwdrivers & Nutdrivers – More Torque
and More Safety