Cut Sheet

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Tools & supplies
IDEALinsulatedscrewdriversandnutdriversareVDEcertied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
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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qualied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specically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failure
when subjected to live current.
UL and VDE Certification:
Listedbelowaresomeofthetestsweperforminordertopasscertication:
 • 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rmly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specic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!
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