The temporary dead end arm enables a line crew to spread conductors off an existing dead end arm to gain working clearance to replace & terminate new conductors.
- Arms are constructed with 3 in diameter fiberglass & a foam core to meet most load requirements for temporary dead ends
- Load limit - 500 lbs per position or 1000 lbs total load limit
- Arms have two holes with 18 in spacing to accommodate 5/8 in diameter hardware bolts for dead ends, two aluminum sleeves are installed to prevent wear on the fiberglass arm
- Steel mounting brackets have multiple holes for adjustment to fit various arm sizes
- Arms can be installed on either the top or bottom of existing cross arms
- When utilizing the butt swivel or the equipment mounting bracket for temporary hanging of a tap line, only slack spans are recommended with loads not to exceed 150 lbs, providing that the dead end arm is being held captive on the crossarm
