ELECTRICAL POWER SAFETY EQUIPMENT FACTORY

Form. 1/P-05-1 AKTYWIZACJA - Cooperative

ELECTRICAL POWER SAFETY EQUIPMENT FACTORY 31-751 Kraków, ul. Stadionowa 24
AKTYWIZACJA - Cooperative Tel. (+48) 12 644 08 92, Fax (+48) 12 644 03 55,
Business Inf. (+ 48) 12 644 52 33, Technical Inf. (+48) 12 644 54 84
Quality control department http://www.aktywizacja.com.pl wse@aktywizacja.com.pl
ul. STADIONOWA 24, 31-751 KRAKÓW, POLAND

CERTIFICATE TDO-4-B TRACTION EARTHING AND DISCONNECTING POLE

Herewith one ascertain conformity of manufacturing and
U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-SK/B, U1-SK/C, U1-SK/D, U1-SK/E RAILWAY SPECIAL EARTHING
DEVICE

OPERATING MANUAL

1. Subject of the Operating Manual.

The subject of this Operating Manual is the TDO-4-B traction earthing and disconnecting pole and the
U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-SK/B, U1-SK/C, U1-SK/D, U1-SK/E railway special earthing device (see
catalogue sheet).

2. Application and purpose of the Operating Manual.

This Manual is intended for authorised and trained staff having knowledge of safe work organisation in
according to requirements of: PN-EN 60832-1:2010 (IEC 60832-1:2010), WTO-5/01 power industry and is also aiming at indicating the way of a proper usage, storage and maintenance of
such safeguard equipment.
Herewith one ascertain conformity of manufacturing 3. Application of the set TDO-4-B and U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-SK/B, U1-SK/C, U1-SK/D, U1-SK/E.
The TDO-4-B traction earthing and disconnecting pole together with one of the U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-
SK/B, U1-SK/C, U1-SK/D, U1-SK/E railway special earthing devices are designed for earthing overhead
traction attachment. It cen used in range of temperature between –25oC and +55oC in case when cable has
PVC cover and between –40oC and +70oC in case silicone cable’s cover.

4. Operating Instructions (example of TDO-4-B and U1-SK).

4.1. Take three elements of the TDO-4-B pole and the U1-SK earthing device out of the protective cover.
Check the technical condition, but particularly whether there are no mechanical damages and:
– for the pole - if the nameplate is legible (type of pole, rated voltage, date of production(year and
month), double triangle symbol (equipment suitable for live working), category of pole’s head (cat.
A), serial number, number of the standard PN-EN 60832-1:2010 for poles) check if there is an valid
according to requirements of: PN-EN 61230:2011 (IEC 61230:2008), WTO-12/01 periodical voltage survey certificate;
– for the earthing device – if the name is legible (type of device, rated one second current, peak factor,
Term of test cross-section of the earthing conductor, number of the standard PN-EN 61230:2011 for earthing
devices, year of production, serial number) and the condition of clamps - the screws should work
Remarks: smoothly, body and clamps shall not have any marks of mechanical damages, surface of the clamps
shall not be corroded and dirty, the condition of the conductors connections with cable terminals as
well as the condition of conductors – copper leads shall not have any mechanical damages, the
Quality Department condition of terminals’ cable thermo-shrinkable covering – it shall not be damaged;
The following data should be specified with black colour (height of letters min 3 mm) at every 500 mm at
the cover of copper link: AKTYWIZACJA (cross-section) mm2 HOOV3-D
For PVC cable’s cover and:
AKTYWIZACJA (cross-section) mm2 H00S-D
(data of test) (stamp of controller)
The year of production and serial number may be different for the pole and earthing device.

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ATTENTION: Each noticed damage is the reason for withdrawal the pole or earthing device from
exploitation.
ATTENTION: It is forbidden to use the TDO-4-B pole for equipment with higher rated voltage
than 4 kV.

4.2. Put the tube end of the pole’s upper part into the socket (end) of the lower part (the second
segment), paying attention that the splines at the face of one part must enter into the grooves at the face of
the other part. Then tighten the joint nut. Check if the connection is proper.
For multi-segmental poles, the operation of connection must be repeated for others segments.
4.3. Fix the snap tip of the U1-SK into the pole head.
4.3.1. Put the snap tip of the working element into the pole head and slowly turn the tip until the chamfer
of the tip falls into a socket of the head. After that, it should be impossible to rotate the holder in the head.
4.3.2. Push the snap tip into the handle (operating against spring force). The holder should slide in about 6
mm.
4.3.3. Having the spring pressed, turn the snap tip in the head by an angle angle of about 90°. Release the
spring. Proper mounting is done when a specific spring click occurs and rotation or moving of the
working element or an indicator is impossible.
4.4. Fasten the - ready to work - earthing device to a rail with the earth clamp. Place of the fastening must
be free of dirt and corrosion.
4.5. Make sure the traction line that is to be earthed has been deenergized.
4.6. Keeping the handle part of the TDO 4-B pole in hand, fix the U1-SK earthing device on a traction
conductor or on the auxiliary extension arm of a traction conductor.
4.7. After work take the earthing device off of the auxiliary extension arm and unscrew the earth clamp
from the railway rail.
4.8. Disassembling of the earthing device from the TDO-4-B pole.
4.8.1. Press the moving sleeve (the upper part of the pole head) in the handle direction to overcome the
spring force.
4.8.2. Having the spring pressed, rotate the tip of the clamp by an angle of about 90° in the right direction,
pulling it slightly up until it is out of the head socket – the earthing device is disconnected.
4.9. Disassembling of the pole to individual segments.
4.10. Put the pole into the protective cover with separated partitions and put the clean and dry earthing
device into the protective cover.

5. Remarks concerning exploitation, storage, maintenance and withdrawal from exploitation of the
set: TDO-4-B and U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-SK/B, U1-SK/C, U1-SK/D or U1-SK/E.
5.1. All elements of the set should be kept in the producer’s protective covers. They should be clean
and dry and in a clean and dry room. The screw of the earth clamp and the WT-3/D line clamp should be
periodically lubricated with the spindle oil.
5.2. Manufacturing of the earthing device – confirmed with type test – guarantees to the user safe and
failure free work for about 5 years if all the requirements of this Manual are fulfilled. After this period,
which may be corrected thanks to exploitation experience of the user, it is recommended to carry out
thoroughgoing tests of the device (periodical survey) in the producer’s laboratory or any other laboratory
authorised by the producer. If the test result is positive, the earthing device is suitable for the further
exploitation. When the device is used more than 5 years, periodical survey should be done every 3 years.
Range of periodical surveys and the earthing device acceptance test.
Visual inspection – to reveal defects originated during manufacturing process or during exploitation.
Range of the inspection:

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 U1-SK/D, U1-SK/E RAILWAY SPECIAL EARTHING DEVICE a) Checking if the conductors and insulating elements are suitable for required climatic conditions and
range of usage.
b) Checking the material and denotations of cross-section of conductor.
c) Checking of method of execution of connections.
d) Checking if the conductors have no fragments not insulated.
e) Checking if there are not any conductors guided inside or along the pole.
f) Checking of the marking - if they are not damaged or removed.
g) Checking if the extension is equipped with Operating Manual for User.
Results of the periodical surveys and acceptance tests of the product are positive if none damage has been
revealed (if all above test are positive).
5.3. The TDO-4-B insulating pole passes through tests carried out by the producer according to
appropriate standards. It guarantees safe and failure-free work to user during the exploitation time when
all the requirements of this Manual are fulfilled. Taking into account stability of electrical and mechanical
parameters of the materials the pole is made of, the producer recommends maintenance tests carried out
once every two years. Withdrawal a pole from exploitation can take place when it is worn out,
mechanically damaged or when the results of maintenance tests are negative. Nevertheless, users – having
some own experience – can establish shorter terms of carrying tests than these recommended by the
producer.
5.4. Before using, the surface insulating part of the TDO-4-B insulating pole should always be wiped with
a clean and dry cloth. The pole shall be cleaned with a clean cloth wetted in waterless alcohol.
If there is any doubt about the condition of the pole or its isolating properties it should be withdrawn from
use and verified by appropriate tests in authorised laboratory.
Range of periodical surveys and the pole acceptance test.
1. Visual inspection – to reveal defects originated during manufacturing process or during exploitation.
2. Dimensional control – to confirm accordance of the poles’ dimensions to the dimensions determined by
the producer.
3. Checking the labelling and marking if they have not been damaged or removed.
4. Dry electric test according to EN 60832-1:2010, p. 5.7.1 to reveal sparks between surfaces in the air, or
breakdown of poles’ insulating parts, visible traces or damages of insulating surfaces and increase of
temperature.
Results of the periodical survey and acceptance tests are positive if none damage has been revealed (if all
above test are positive).
5.5. Only the producer can repair the damaged products: TDO-4-B, U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-SK/B, U1-
SK/C, U1-SK/D and U1-SK/E.
5.6. It is forbidden not to comply with the rules included in this Manual as it may cause danger for the
operator’s health or life or damage of equipment.

6. Warranty.
1. WT-Z8 Clamp The conditions of the warranty are specified in the articles 577 – 581 of the Polish Civil Code (Kodeks
2. WR-3 Clamp
3. WR-4 Clamp Cywilny).
4. Earthing conductor The producer guarantees the following terms for date of sale:
– for the TDO-4-B traction earthing and disconnecting pole – 36 months,
– for the U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-SK/B, U1-SK/C, U1-SK/D, U1-SK/E railway special earthing device –
24 months.

Enclouse:
Catalogue sheet.

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 ELECTRICAL POWER SAFETY EQUIPMENT FACTORY
AKTYWIZACJA - Cooperative U1-SK/B, U1-SK/C RAILWAY SPECIAL EARTHING DEVICE
31-751 Kraków, ul. Stadionowa 24

Tel. (+48) 12 644 08 92, Fax (+48) 12 644 03 55,

Business Inf. (+ 48) 12 644 52 33, Technical Inf. (+48) 12 644 54 84
http://www.aktywizacja.com.pl wse@aktywizacja.com.pl

TDO-4-B TRACTION EARTHING AND DISCONNECTING POLE

&
U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-SK/B, U1-SK/C, U1-SK/D, U1-SK/E RAILWAY SPECIAL EARTHING
DEVICE

The TDO-4-B traction earthing and disconnecting pole and the railway special type earthing
devices type U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-SK/B, U1-SK/C, U1-SK/D, U1-SK/E are designed for earthing
overhead traction installation by connecting the auxiliary extension arm of the traction conductor with the
railway rail.
The TDO-4-B traction pole with a rated voltage of 4 kV is made of epoxy-glass tube.
It consists of three insulating elements (insulating stick and two holders):
– upper, made of orange colour tube filled with polyurethane foam with the head of the UDI insulating
pole and a limiter of the handle,
– middle, made of standard epoxy-glass empty tube used as an extension rod,
– lower, made of standard epoxy-glass empty tube used as an extension rod.
All elements of the pole are interconnected by means of joints made of plastic with high mechanical and
electrical properties. Traction earthing and disconnecting pole is equipped with the ZO type manipulating
catch designed for clamping in the UDI pole head. This set up can be used for servicing the disconnecting
switches that are not equipped with a drive. The head of the TDO-4-B pole and handle limiter are made of
plastic. Plug for the bottom hole of the pole is made of shock resistant rubber. As an option there is
possibility of manufacturing TDO-4-B/I version of pole, which has equal lenghts of segments and it has
shorter protective cover: 1800 mm.
Portable earthing devices: U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-SK/B, U1-SK/C, U1-SK/D, U1-SK/E are made for
currents up to Ir=9kA for time tr=1s. Cross section of wire is 50 mm2 . Length of wire can be choose from
range 7 – 14 [m] with 0,2 [m] gradation.
The U1-SK railway special type earthing device consists of:
– the WT-Z7 line clamp equipped with a spring-operated self-locking clamp on the extension arm and a
spark rod. This clamp co-operates with the head of the TDO-4-B insulating pole,
– earthing conductor made of copper cable with cross-section of 50 mm2 covered with transparent
plastic protection,
– the WR-3 earth clamp made of aluminium alloy, the design of which allows to clamp it to the traction
rail foot.
U1-SK/B U1-SK/C
The size of the earthing device copper conductor has been increased to 50 mm2.
In the standard design of the U1-SK earthing device the earthing conductor is L=8m or L=10m long. In
this case the earthing device is designated respectively: 1. WT-Z7 Clamp
U1-SK-8-9/1-50 or U1-SK-10-9/1-50 2. WR-3 Clamp
3. WT-3/D Clamp
For the other length of the earthing device conductor its denotation is as follows: 4. WR-4 Clamp
U1-SK-L-9/1-50 5. Earthing conductor

where L is the ordered length of the earthing conductor expressed in meters. The length L is in the range
from 7 m up to 14 m graded every 0.2 m.
The U1-SK/A railway special earthing device consists of:
– the WT-3/D line clamp equipped with screw type clamp, cruciform articulated joint and a tip for
fastening in the TDO/A-4-B pole,

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– earthing conductor made of copper cable with cross-section of 50 mm2 with a transparent plastic
cover,
– the WR-4 earth clamp, with a steel housing, and the aluminium clamp assures appropriate electrical
contact.
Similarly as for the U1-SK earthing device also the U1-SK/A earthing device as a standard is equipped
with earthing conductor made of copper cable L=8 or L=10 m long. In this case it is denoted respectively:
U1-SK/A-8-9/1-50 or U1-SK/A-10-9/1-50

It is also possible to order the other length of the conductor L by including it in the denotation of the
earthing device being ordered:
U1-SK/A-L-9/1-50

The U1-SK/B and U1-SK/C earthing devices are a combination of the earthing devices described above.
The U1-SK/B earthing device consists of:
- the WT-Z7 line clamp,
- earthing conductor made of copper cable L=8 or L=10 m long,
- the WR-4 earth clamp.
Its standard denotation is the following:
U1-SK/B-8-9/1-50 or U1-SK/B-10-9/1-50.

When ordering the other length L of the conductor, one should include its length in meters in the U1-
SK/B-L-9-50 general denotation.

U1-SK/C earthing device consists of:

- the WT-3/D line clamp,
- earthing conductor made of copper cable L=8 or L=10 m long,
- the WR-3 earth clamp.
Its standard denotation is appropriately:
U1-SK/C-8-9/1-50 or U1-SK/C-10-9/1-50.

When ordering the other length L of the conductor one should include its length in meters in the U1-
SK/C-L-9-50 general denotation.
U1-SK U1-SK/A
The U1-SK/D and U1-SK/E earthing devices are a version of the earthing devices described above, but
1. WT-Z7 Clamp
with WT-Z8 snap type (latch) clamp.
2. WR-3 Clamp The U1-SK/D earthing device consists of:
3. WT-3/D Clamp
4. WR-4 Clamp
- the WT-Z8 line clamp,
5. Earthing conductor - earthing conductor made of copper cable L=8 or L=10 m long,
- the WR-4 earth clamp.
Its standard denotation is the following:
U1-SK/D-8-9/1-50 or U1-SK/D-10-9/1-50.

When ordering the other length L of the conductor, one should include its length in meters in the U1-
SK/D-L-9/1-50 general denotation.

U1-SK/E earthing device consists of:

- the WT-Z8 line clamp,
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- the WR-3 earth clamp.
Its standard denotation is appropriately:
U1-SK/E-8-9/1-50 or U1-SK/E-10-9/1-50.

When ordering the other length L of the conductor one should include its length in meters in the U1-
SK/E-L-9/1-50 general denotation.

Unit package for the pole includes a protective case, and a bag for the earthing device, made of coated
waterproof fabric.
Gross weights of the typical earthing devices are given in table below.

Product name Gross weight [kg]

TDO-4-B traction earthing and disconnecting pole 5.35
U1-SK-8-9/1-50 railway special earthing device 6.75
1. Upper part
U1-SK-10-9/1-50 railway special earthing device 7.80 2. Medium part (holder)
U1-SK/A-8-9/1-50 railway special earthing device 7.40 3. Lower part (holder)
U1-SK/A-10-9/1-50 railway special earthing device 8.45 4. UDI Pole head
5. Limiter of handle
U1-SK/B-8-9/1-50 railway special earthing device 6.55 6. Joint
U1-SK/B-10-9/1-50 railway special earthing device 7.65 7. ZO Manipulating catch
U1-SK/C-8-9/1-50 railway special earthing device 7.55
U1-SK/C-10-9/1-50 railway special type earthing device 8.60
U1-SK/D-8-9/1-50 railway special type earthing device 7,45
U1-SK/D-10-9/1-50 railway special type earthing device 8,5
U1-SK/E-8-9/1-50 railway special type earthing device 6,6
U1-SK/E-10-9/1-50 railway special type earthing device 7,7

Technical parameters of the U1-SK earthing devices and the TDO-4-B insulating poles are given below:
– range of the TDO-4-B pole at height from 4.8 up to 6.1 m
– the WR-3 and WR-4 earth clamps for the rails S 24, S 30, S 37, S 42, S 49, S 60
– the WT-Z7 line clamp for extension arm with diameters from 10 up to 16 mm
– the WT-Z8 line clamp for wire and extension arm with diameters from 16 up to 32 mm
– the WT-3/D line clamp for extension arm with diameters from 8 up to 45 mm

Reference documents:
PN-EN 60832-1:2010 Live working. Insulating sticks and attachable devices - Part 1: Insulating sticks.
(IEC 60832-1:2010)
PN-EN 61230:2011 Live working. Portable earthing or earthing and short-circuiting equipment.
(IEC 61230:2008) TDO-4-B
PN-EN 60855:1999 Insulating tubes filled with polyurethane foam and rods for live working.
(EN 60855:1996)
PN-EN 61235:1999 Empty insulating tubes.
(EN 61235:1995)
WTO-5/01 TDO-4-B traction earthing and isolator operating pole.
WTO-12/01 U1-SK, U1-SK/A, U1-SK/B, U1-SK/C, U1-SK/D, U1-SK/E traction earthing device.

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