Transmission Line Repair – Hot Sticks

Transmission Line Repair (Hot Sticks) Define hot stick. Explain the meanings of potential safe working distance and minimum clearance as they apply to hot stick safety. Recognize some of the basic types of hot sticks and hot stick accessories used for transmission line maintenance. Planning a Job Explain the type of planning necessary to perform a job using hot sticks. Explain the purpose of the coating on hot sticks. Demonstrate and explain the basic requirements for inspecting and storing hot sticks. Insulator Changeout (Suspension) Describe a basic procedure for changing out insulator string in the suspension position on a spar pole structure. Identify the types of hot sticks used to change out the insulators string. Identify safety considerations associated with using hot sticks. Insulator Changeout (V String) Describe a basic procedure for changing out a V string of insulators on a lattice tower. Recognize the use of basic techniques when using hot sticks to change out a V string of insulators. Identify and explain the basic considerations for safety on this type of job. Insulator Changeout (Dead-End) Part 1 Explain the planning considerations necessary to prepare for changing out string of dead-end insulators on a lattice tower. Identify and explain the functions of the basic hot stick equipment needed to perform this type of job. Identify and explain the basic considerations for safety on this type of job. Insulator Changeout (Dead-End) Part 2 Explain the major tasks that must be accomplished in order to change out a string of dead-end insulators on a lattice tower. Describe the basic techniques of using hot sticks to perform these tasks.