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Why 1000 volts?
So called 1000 volt tools should always
be used when carrying out electrical
work. A tested and fully approved 1000
volt tool can protect the user against
currents up to 1000 volts. Full approval
means that the tool must be insulated
and tested in accordance with IEC 60 900
and DIN 60 900 and not just VDE 0680.
IEC 60 900
is the standard that applies worldwide
for production line testing of tools
that are intended for use in electrical
work.
DIN 60 900
is a European standard that was created
in 1995 that specifies that each
individual tool must be tested to check
insulation for 1000 volts.
VDE is an
independent authority that tests and
checks tools with regard to design,
production and packaging. It is not the
same as IEC 60 900 and DIN 60 900.
Teng Tools
1000 volt tools
All Teng Tools 1000 volt tools are
manufactured from high quality materials
and are tested in accordance with all
the above standards. They easily meet or
exceed all of the specifications laid
down by the appropriate authorities.
Each tool is also individually tested
before being marked with a special
standard mark (see symbols) and a mark
showing the year of manufacture.
Teng Tools
1000 volt tools carry the 1000 volt AC
symbol showing that they have been
tested for electrical resistance up to
10,000 volts AC. This gives the user a
safety margin that is ten times greater
than the level stipulated.
Worth thinking about:
The following recommendation should be
observed to ensure the greatest degree
of personal safety when working with
high voltages -
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Always clean the tools after each
specific working procedure. It is
important to keep the tools clean
and dry both in use and when storing
the tools.
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Check the tools at regular, frequent
intervals. If there is any sign of
damage or wear, particularly to the
insulation, the tools should be
replaced.
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Always carry the tools in a way that
the tools cannot be damaged, such as
in Teng Tools TC trays.
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Always use the correct protective
clothing, be especially careful to
wear protective goggles when working
at or above eye level.
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Use
the correct tool for the job. This
will avoid tools slipping and coming
in to contact with uninsulated
surfaces.
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Make
sure that all discarded materials,
components and cable ends do not
come in to contact with live parts.
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