TB 169 Hot Stick AC Flashcards
Anytime the user believes there may be the presence of ___ this tool can be used.
AC voltage
It will give an ____ warning of the presence of AC voltage without having to make any contact.
early audible and visual
The Hot Stick consists of a high sensitivity AC amplifier for the frequency range of _____
20 to 100 Hz.
The special amplifier is capable of receiving AC signals over a ___.
wide amplitude range
This includes low voltage such as ___ up to and including high voltage.
120 volts AC
The detector is not designed to identify _____. This includes low DC voltage from a car battery and high DC voltage from a ____.
Direct Current (DC) voltages / third rail or overhead catenary line in a light rail transit system.
The Hot Stick USA AC is manufactured by ___.
Delsar.
It is made of high strength plastic and is ___ in length and ___ in diameter.
20 ½” / 1 ¾”
It is splash water proof, designed to be intrinsically safe, and powered by ____ batteries.
four (4) AA alkaline
The Hot Stick weighs slightly ___ with batteries installed.
over 1 pound
Single Conductor 6’ above ground
High 15’
Low 3’
Front .5’
Conductor laying on wet soil
High 3’
Low .5’
Front .1’
Overhead distribution lines
7200-16000 volts
High 210’
Low 70’
Front 20’
Overhead Transmission Lines
46000 volts
High >500’
Low >200’
Front >70’
Turn the operating switch to the HIGH setting. Listen for a series of rapid beeps and LED flash lasting approximately ___ indicating the Hot Stick is ready for use.
3 seconds
