Distribution Line Repair – Hot Sticks

Hot-Line Tools Identify various types of hot-line tools and describe the function of each tool. Describe the proper way to care for hot-line tools. Planning and Safety Explain the purpose of a tailgate session. Describe site inspection checks commonly made before hot stick work is started on a distribution line. Describe common safety practices to observe when using hot-line tools. Removing and Installing Tie Wires Identify the hot-line tools used to remove and install tie wires and describe the function of each tool. Describe a basic procedure for removing and installing tie wires. Moving a Single-Phase Line Identify hot-line tools used to move a line by the lift method and describe the function of each tool. Describe a basic procedure for moving a single-phase line using the lift method. Identify hot-line tools used to move a line by the side method and describe the function of each tool. Describe a basic procedure for moving a single-phase line using the side method. Moving Three-Phase Lines Describe a basic procedure for moving three-phase lines using an auxiliary side arm. Describe a basic procedure for moving three-phase lines using an auxiliary mast arm. Changing Out a Dead-End Insulator Identify the hot-line tools used to change out a dead-end insulator and describe the function of each tool. Describe a basic procedure for changing out a dead-end insulator.