Ditch Witch P80 - Manual (Page 49)

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P80/PP25 Operator’s Manual
Assemble Strike System
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Assemble Strike System
Anytime rod pusher with trench box is used in an electric jobsite, a trench box with electric strike system
and directional boring system must be properly set up, tested, and used.
In addition to control box, electric strike system includes grid mats, bonding cables, barriers, and protective
boots and gloves meeting the following standards:
• Wear high-top boots with legs of pants tucked completely inside. Boots must meet the electric
hazard protection requirements of ANSI Z-41, 1991, when tested at 14,000 volts.
• Gloves must have 17,000 AC maximum use voltage, according to ASTM specification D120-87.
• If working around higher voltage, use gloves and boots with appropriately higher ratings.
NOTICE: The electric strike system does not prevent electric strikes or detect strikes before they occur.
If alarms are activated, a strike has already occurred and equipment is electrified.