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Pole braces.
Braces are used to position crossarms in relation to the supporting structure. Only metal braces should be used. A crossarm brace should be maintained on
the same schedule and in the same way as the crossarm it supports.
4-21. Pole platforms.
Platforms supported by one or more poles are used to mount transformers, regulators, or other heavy equipment above-ground. They are usually built with wooden stringers and flooring, or with wood flooring on steel beams. Many platforms now in use are composed of untreated timbers; these should be treated with suitable preservative to extend their useful life. When replacement is necessary, use fully treated timbers or consider installing ground-mounted equipment.
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Section VI - MAINTENANCE WOOD PRESERVATION
4-22. Initial wood treatment.
For the best results, all wood used for maintenance should be fully treated as soon as practical after cutting and fabricating. Creosote and water-borne or oil-borne preservatives are all used. All of these can be used only by a certified pesticide applicator; only copper naphthenate does not require certification. Qualified applicators should meet the applicable agency requirements. The use of NRECA NQC treatment will ensure that best treatment practices are being employed, and that the treatment will produce desired results for the type of wood being treated. All personnel, either government or contractor, must be qualified for this specialized work. BACK | NEXT Easy Access To All Pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135
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