Guidelines for Use and Care of Klein Insulated Tools
Helps Guard Against Injury
The insulation on these tools is designed to reduce risk of injury if the tools
make contact with an energized source with voltage up to 1000 volts. All Klein
insulated tools are clearly marked with the official 1000-volt rating symbol.
Where marked, they meet or exceed the referenced ASTM F1505 and/or IEC
60900 standards for insulated/insulating tools, and comply with NFPA-70E
and CSA Z462 standards for workplace electrical safety. The insulation on
each tool consists of two layers. The high-dielectric white inner layer is thick,
exceptionally tough, and bonded to the tool. The bright orange outer layer is
flame-retardant and impact-resistant.
Inspection and Maintenance
This information is for guidance only regarding inspection, maintenance,
retesting, and use of insulated tools.
Always inspect your tools before use. Destroy tool if insulation becomes
damaged in any way. In addition to inspecting the tools before each use,
ASTM F1505 recommends an annual visual examination by a suitably trained
person to determine if the tools are suitable for continued service. In case of
doubt after visual examination, the prescribed dielectric test* shall apply.
*Prescribed dielectric test = 10kV for 10 sec. (see Section 8.3 of the ASTM
F1505 standard for specific test details).
Keep the tools clean, dry and free of surface contaminants. Clean insulated
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tools when needed using Klein Kleaners
or a mild detergent (such as
dishwashing soap).
Store insulated tools carefully to reduce the risk of damaging the insulation.
Take care not to store tools near sources of heat (such as steam pipes).
Note: According to their compatibility, tools should be used only in areas
having ambient temperatures between -20 and +70°C and, for tools marked
“C”, between -40 and +70°C.
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WARNINGS:
• Only use tools that are marked with the official international 1000-volt rating symbol shown below, if there is any chance that the
tools will make contact with an energized source.
• Whenever possible, always de-energize lines and equipment prior to working on or around them. Klein insulated tools are
designed only to reduce the chance of injury where the tool may make contact with an energized source.
• Do NOT touch uninsulated portion of the tool or any conductive object when either might contact an energized source.
• Wear approved eye protection.
• Always inspect your tools before use. Destroy tool if insulation becomes damaged in any way.
• Because moisture, films, or other surface contaminants are conductive,
Klein insulated tools must be kept clean, dry, and free of any surface contaminants.
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