Team Events:
**For all team events: The first climber must stop and be in position before the second climber can climb.**
Hurtman Rescue
1. Are we allowed to use a single d ring belt in this event?
A single D Ring will be fine. You will still need to have the secondary safety somewhere on the belt per the general rules. We do not care if you tape it up and hang it on the back.
2. The description on the event says that no one on the team can touch the extendo stick prior to the event. Would like to be able to inspect the stick for proper operation.
The extendo sticks are new sticks with the blue line that operate properly. The event judges will inspect them.
C1 Conductor Tie
1. Can you use the tool made for taking preforms off instead of a screwdriver?
Yes
2. What kind of rollers? Strap mounts or wing nut mounts?
The bases for the rollers are strap mounts
3. Will the base of the dollie’s be on the arm or are we hanging the entire thing?
The Dollie’s and bases are on the ground when the event starts. The first climber will install them and the second climber will uninstall them and send them down
4. Will there be j hooks for handline or do we hang it on the arm?
No jhooks. Hanging on the arm is fine.
5. Is this event started with gear on?
The climbers can gear up during the five-minute set up time. Gaffs must be guarded while doing groundwork or outside of the circle
B5 Pole Transfer
1. Does the top phase need to be covered if you’re working on it?
Refer to #4 on event spcs for covering top phase
2. What framing is on the pole one span up?
It will be a B5 framed identical to the 2 transfer poles, minus the arrestors.
3. Is a link required if attaching hoist to pole?
Yes
4. Do arrestors have to be de-energized and energized with an insulated stick?
Yes
5. How long will wire spans be?
70′
5. Can we use a xfmer sling around the pole?
Yes, a transformer sling is allowed or any other industry rated sling
6. Can one blanket be utilized if working above conductors or repositing on pole?
No, refer to event spec 3. Blanket and hose will be required if transitioning around or working above conductors.
7.On the pole transfer, if you rig to the pole do you have to use a fiberglass link? Do you have to be below the phase to work on it?
Yes, a fiberglass link is required. Yes, you need to be below the phase and outside of “MAD” on exposed conductors. Refer to event spec 3.
8. Is the fiberglass link required also on the neutral?
Yes it will be required.
9. Will an insulated link with a grip be considered approved rigging on the conductors for the transfer?
Yes, If link and grip are attached to the strap hoist. Refer to event spec 6 & 7 regarding approved rigging
10. Can the strap hoist be attached to climbers handline during transfer?
No
11. Is groundman required to wear rubber gloves if assisting with transfer?
The groundman will not be assisting with transfer of conductors
12. Does the phase have to have cover up on it while working on it, or can we work on it without cover then cover once completed transferring the phase to the new pole?
The conductor can be worked on without cover IF correct positioning on the pole is maintained by climbers and “MAD” is maintained. Refer to the event specific Q&A listed on the website and the event specs for more details regarding working around conductors. Also, how you cover and when you need it will vary based upon the way you choose to accomplish this event with your team.
13. Can the blankets and hoist be sent up on handline hook?
Yes, they can be sent up and down on hook.
14. Can shotgun/clamp stick be left in hot tip after removing?
No, shotgun stick must be sent back down
15. If climbers are on opposite poles, are both climbers required to carry a handline?
Yes, each climber is required to have a handline when climbing opposite
16. Can one handline be used to run material/bags for both poles?
Yes, material/bags can run up and down either climbers handline, but each climber will be required to have a running handline at their work location. Refer to general rule 25 under “team judging”
17. Does climbers handline have to be attached to pole while working if climber 2 has his handline attached to pole for running material / bags up and down?
All handlines must be attached to poles while working.
18. Will it be allowed for two linemen to be on the same pole and transfer two phases at the same time? Basically, can one lineman be working the top phase and the other lineman be working the bottom phase or neutral?
No
19. Will the event be reset to the original layout as the event spec photos show after each team runs?
No, the event will not be reset each time. Depending upon when you run, the layout could be opposite of the original event spec photos at the start. (Referring to which pole has wire attached at the start)
20. On the team event for the B5, can the handline be hung off the insulated standoffs instead of around the pole?
Yes
21. Do climbers have to be below neutral to energize/de-energize lightning arrestors?
No
22. Can both climbers climb at the same time if they are on separate poles?
Yes, as long as your hand lines are tagged out by groundman
Transformer Change
1. Do both climbers have to wear rubbers? Do you just send the transformer to the ground and the back up?
Rubber must be worn while covering neutral and doing stick work. There will be a new transformer on the ground
2. What is the weight of transformer?
Around 200lbs.
3. Will the neutral be 60″ down from the top of the pole?
No, the neutral will be 48″ from the top of the pole.
4. Will the CSP have a round ground? If so, it is a true round ground to where it comes out of the X2 to neu pole ground twice tank ground then back in X2 or will it just have a tank ground and a ground coming from main line to X2?
The CSP will have a separate ground for the X2 and tank ground.
5. WIll the new pot be by the pole or over on the fence a ways away?
At the base of pole
6. Do you have to un tip high side of cutout. Is the h2 ground hooked up to anything? Does the meter base have a seal? If so reseal after new pot hung an voltage check?
See event description #3, stinger must be removed. The transformer are CSPs there isn’t an H2 bushing. There will not be a seal on the meter base
7. Is the only cover up you need for the neutral two guts?
Neutral and spool will need to be covered
8. On the team event transformer change out. In the photo and the spec y’all have a conventional transformer shown and framed on the pole. But in the Q&A’s it’s mention that y’all will be using CSP’s. What transformer will be there exactly and if it is a CSP wouldn’t the way it’s framed on the pole be on a different side of the pole.
It will be a CSP and the framing will be as shown.
9. Can the shotgun stick be left hanging from hotline clamp once taken offline?
Yes, it can hang from stinger thats offline.
10. Does the long stick have to be in the eye to close the cutout
The finger does not have to be in the eye for closing the cutout.
11. Can the groundman hold the barrel down with the stick while the last climber is coming down the pole to keep it from rocking
Yes the groundman can hold the barrel.
Apprentice Events:
Hurtman Rescue
1. Are we allowed to use a single d ring belt in this event?
A single D Ring will be fine. You will still need to have the secondary safety somewhere on the belt per the general rules. We do not care if you tape it up and hang it on the back.
A3 Polymer Insulator Change
1. Will there be a guy wire?
Yes, it will be 18 inches from the top of the pole
2. On the a3 it says bell and shoe one time but rest of the description states just bell. So are we changing bell and shoe out or just bell?
Bell and shoe will be changed out.
3. In this event, is the suspension clamp being changed as well? If so, do you have a part number for the suspension clamp.
MacLean Power Systems. Part # F305000. Catalog # ALS1N
4. While reading the event summary it mentions changing the bell and shoe but in the event specifications it just mentions changing the bell. I was just wondering if it’s the bell or both that have to be changed?
You must change the bell and shoe.
5. On this event are we just changing the polymer insulator or do we change both the insulator and shoe?
You will be changing out both shoe and polymer
6. By what means are we supposed to hang the handline off? J hook or strap?
No Jhook on the pole put the handline around the pole
B5 Jack Jumper
1. Are both switches facing the same way?
Yes
2. Will the hot sticks used for the apprentice jack jumper event have to be a 8ft shotgun stick?
Yes, all hot sticks have to be a minimum of 8’
3. After bag is pulled up can we put the fuse barrels in ditty bag or hang off belt?
Yes barrels can be put in ditty bag but all materials will come up and down on a hand line in bag will not be able to hang off belt or ditty bag while climbing up or down on pole
A6 Polymer Bell Changeout
1. Will rope blocks be allowed?
No slack blocks. Must use a strap hoist.
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Individual Journeyman:
Hurtman Rescue
1. Are we allowed to use a single d ring belt in this event?
A single D Ring will be fine. You will still need to have the secondary safety somewhere on the belt per the general rules. We do not care if you tape it up and hang it on the back.
Replace Transformer Connections
1. Can the service connectors be taken up the pole in a ditty bag on our belt since we are pulling up a stick bag also?
Yes, it is permissible to take the 3 single bolt connectors up in your ditty bag for the journeyman and senior individual transformer connection event
2. What size triplex going to service pole and what size copper coming out of transformer lugs. Also, is the copper stranded or solid?
The service will be #2 aluminum triplex. The leads from the transformer will be coated # 2 stranded copper. Hot leads will be stripped and terminated towards the bottom of the transformer tank. The neutral lead will be stapled to the pole at roughly the same height as the hot leads. See event schematic.
3. Do we have to remove our tools after we come off the pole before we go check voltage at the meter base?
No, you are not required to remove climbing gear to check voltage and set meter. Remember, you must have gaff guards on when outside of pole circle.
4. How far is the meter pole from the primary pole?
The meter pole is approximately 25’ from the primary pole.
5. Will the cutters for seal and voltmeter be there for use at meter base or do we need to provide our own?
You will need to supply your own pliers and voltmeter.
Crossarm Conductor Tie
1. Will the dollie bases be installed to the inside of the cross arm braces or to the outside?
The bases will be mounted outside of the cross arm braces.
2. Will there be j hooks for handline or do we hang it on the arm?
No jhooks. Hanging on the arm is fine.
3. Since the event is simulated dead and grounded is it a leather glove event?
Yes, since the event is considered dead and grounded the competitors may just wear leather gloves. You will not be required to wear rubber gloves.
4. Can we carry the new grommet up in ditty bag or does it have to come up in material bag on handline?
The tie has to go up and down in a material bag on the handline.
5. I am wondering about the type of base for the stringing roller for the “Crossarm Tie-in” for the Individual Journeyman.
The crossarm will have two strap bases mounted on it. You will pull pin on bottom of dolly and move from one base to the next. The bases will not move.
6. Can the handline be broken?
Yes, you can.
7. Will the pins on the bases for the roller be facing the front of the cross arm?
The pin could be facing in either direction since the previous competitor can put it in from whichever side they want. The rules don’t specify a certain direction.
A6 Polymer Bell Changout
1. Will rope blocks be allowed?
No slack blocks. Must use a strap hoist.
2. Can you two grips on the hot hoist and get slack in both sides of the pole?.
Yes, you can use a grip on both side of hoist.
Senior events:
Hurtman Rescue
1. Will the rescue trainer be rope or strap?
Strap
2. What is the measurement from the pole gin to the neutral?
The pole gin will be hung 12″ above the neutral.
3. Will we be able to use our own extendo stick with the “Finger” we prefer on it?
No, you will not be able to use your stick. Sticks will be provided
4. Will the extendo stick provided just have the regular finger on it?
Yes
5. Are we allowed to use a single d ring belt in this event?
A single D Ring will be fine. You will still need to have the secondary safety somewhere on the belt per the general rules. We do not care if you tape it up and hang it on the back
Replace Transformer Connections
1. Where will the tarp be and do we have to just put volt meter on the tarp in the five minutes prep time do we have to wear gloves to set up?
The tarp will be next to the meter base on the left-hand side while facing meter base. Any tools that aren’t in use will be placed on the tarp, i.e. voltmeter, side cutters, meter seal. The General Rules of the TVLR state that gloves must be worn at all times.
