APPLICATION, HANDLING AND CONSERVATION

Hot line protective covers are one of the main protective equipment for interventions in low and medium voltage energized installations.

They are designed to electrically protect the entire work area in order to prevent accidental phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground contacts during service.

They are used in rubber glove work in energized lines and must be installed with rubber insulating gloves or with from a distance, as they have metallic brackets (eyebolts) for hot sticks.

They should only be used by suitably trained electricians for hot line work and requires the following basic rules to be observed:

1.    Under no circumstances should the electrician touch the covers except with rubber gloves. Therefore, the electrician should always be aware of his/her position in relation to them to avoid accidentally touching them..

This rule is valid for any other Cover used to protect energized parts.

2.    Protective covers for poles, crossbars, horizontal supports, C-support, and round covers are designed to prevent accidental contact of energized conductors or cable ties with grounded surfaces of the structure.

3.    Protective covers should be handled with care to avoid breaking, cracking, or scratching and should always be kept clean and dry.

4.    Each protective cover should be carefully inspected prior to use for cracks, deep scratches, deformation, or other damage, and to check that they are clean and dry.

If necessary, it must be cleaned only with cotton fabrics. If dirt cannot be completely removed, use mild soap and water.

5.    Unlike permanent protective covers, which will be addressed at the end of this group, protective covers are designed for temporary use to perform a variety of hot line maintenance tasks, and must be removed after the service.

CAUTION

Hot line protective covers are designed for a wide variety of power system maintenance situations, and we provide appropriate covers for each type of equipment for increased efficiency and safety.

The electrician must carefully select the most suitable covers and in the necessary amounts, to avoid dangerous improvisations before any task.

A visual inspection of the covers for cracks, deep scratches, dirt, deformations, etc. is imperative for all hot line teams, because user safety depends on perfect equipment maintenance. When in doubt, the covers must not be used and sent for electrical testing

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Hot line protective covers are made of high dielectric, UV, and ozone resistant thermoplastic.

Its orange color allows excellent visualization of the area under intervention.

Protective covers for hot stick work have metallic brackets for stick operation.