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ICS 29.240.20
PIESA 1007:2004
ISBN 0-626-15770-6
First edition

SPECIFICATION

ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION —
STAYS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
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Foreword
The Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) is a regional power utility association that
was established in 1998 to co-ordinate information, technology and resource sharing in the
specialized areas of

a) technology and engineering support,

b) applied research,

c) standardization,

d) incident investigations and technical audit,

e) technical resource development and training, and

f) environmental management.

PIESA primarily aims to develop technological capacity in the region’s distribution network by
promoting a spirit of resource sharing. Membership of PIESA is open to national electric power
utilities in East and Southern Africa that wish to participate in the sustainable development of power
systems in these areas.

PIESA 1007 was prepared by the Standardization Working Group of PIESA and approved by the
PIESA Board for use by supply authorities in the East and Southern African region.

The working group comprised the following members:

P A Johnson (WG Convenor) Eskom Resources and Strategy, South Africa

L D M de Wet AMEU
C G K Kasonkomona ZESCO, Zambia
P K Luutu UEB, Uganda
C Muzamwese ZESA, Zimbabwe
H Ndzimande SEB, Swaziland
A K Okien SNEL, Democratic Republic of Congo
T Phate Lesotho Electricity Corporation
D van Wyk uMhlathuze Electricity (Richards Bay) AMEU
P Zembani ESCOM, Malawi

The working group was assisted by the following project team members:

V Sewchand (Project leader) Eskom Technology Standardization Department

N J Masango (Project assistant) Eskom Technology Standardization Department

PIESA 1007 was approved by the PIESA Board which, at the time of approval of this specification,
comprised the following members:

G Tosen (Chairman) Eskom Resources and Strategy, South Africa

S B Balaba UEDC, Uganda
M Chibulu ZESCO, Zambia
A Chiwaya ESCOM, Malawi
N Croucher AMEU of Southern Africa
A Dhlamini SEB, Swaziland
S Mhaville Lesotho Electricity Corporation
A K Okien SNEL, Democratic Republic of Congo
B Siso ZESA, Zimbabwe

The PIESA Board resolved that the specifications that conflict with PIESA 1007 would be withdrawn
not later than six months after publication of this specification.

Annexes E and F form an integral part of this specification. Annexes A, B, C and D are for
information only.
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Introduction
This specification was prepared to establish and promote uniform requirements for stays and
associated components intended for use where supplementary structural support is required for poles
in an overhead electricity distribution system that uses voltages up to 44 kV.

The PIESA Board expresses the wish that, in the common interest of electricity utilities in the East
and Southern African region, all electricity utilities adopt the requirements of PIESA 1007 insofar as
their particular conditions will permit and that the use of any conflicting specifications be
discontinued. Any differences between the requirements of this specification and the corresponding
purchaser’s requirements should, as far as possible, be clearly indicated in schedules A and B,
which may be compiled using the draft schedules set out in annex B and which should, where
appropriate, be submitted for consideration in future revisions of this specification.

By adding their own purchasing conditions and filling in the technical and other data required in
schedule A, purchasers can readily prepare a standardized enquiry document for stays and
associated components that fall within the scope of this specification.

It is recommended that such an enquiry document include a clause to the effect that tenderers may
submit alternative offers which may be of financial and technical benefit to the purchaser. This will
allow scope for the introduction of beneficial innovations.

Keywords
stays and associated components, electrical distribution lines, application.
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Contents
Page

1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................ 3

2 Normative references .................................................................................................................... 3

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations ............................................................................................ 4

4 Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 5

4.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 5

4.2 Stay wires ........................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Stay anchor assemblies .................................................................................................... 6
4.4 Thimbles ............................................................................................................................ 6
4.5 Stay insulators ................................................................................................................... 6
4.6 Pole-top make-offs (double wrap type) ............................................................................. 11
4.7 Stay brackets (straps) ........................................................................................................ 11
4.8 Guy grip dead-end fittings .................................................................................................. 12
4.9 Stay guards ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.10 Stay assemblies ................................................................................................................. 13

5 Tests .............................................................................................................................................. 14

5.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 14

5.2 Guy grip dead-end fittings – Mechanical type tests .......................................................... 14
5.3 Stay anchor assemblies .................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Anchor rods ........................................................................................................................ 15
5.5 Stay insulators ................................................................................................................... 15

6 Marking, labelling and packaging ................................................................................................. 15

6.1 Stay wires ........................................................................................................................... 15

6.2 Stay anchor assemblies, thimbles, pole-top make-offs and stay brackets ...................... 15
6.3 Guy grip dead-end fittings .................................................................................................. 15
6.4 Stay insulators ................................................................................................................... 16

Annex A (informative) Guide to purchasers on preparing an enquiry ............................................ 17

Annex B (informative) Model form for schedules A and B ............................................................ 19

Annex C (informative) Application of stays ..................................................................................... 21

Annex D (informative) Guidelines for installation of stays ............................................................... 23

Annex E (normative) Adjustable stay assembly ............................................................................. 25

Annex F (normative) Stay block ...................................................................................................... 26

Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................... 27
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1 Scope
This specification covers a rationalized range of stays and associated components intended for use
where supplementary structural support is required for poles in an overhead electricity distribution
system that uses voltages up to 44 kV.

NOTE 1 The guide to purchasers on preparing an enquiry is given in annex A.

NOTE 2 The model form for schedules A and B is given in annex B.

NOTE 3 Information on the application of stays is given in annex C.

NOTE 4 Guidelines for installation of stays are given in annex D.

2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions
of this specification. At the time of publication, the references indicated were valid. Compilers of
documents are encouraged to apply the most recent editions of the documents listed below.
Information on currently valid national and international standards and specifications can be obtained
from the appropriate national standards organization.

NOTE Some of the international/regional standards that have been referenced might have been adopted by
national standards bodies as national standards. The reader is therefore advised to enquire about the availability
of such adoptions, as they will normally be more readily obtainable than the equivalent international/regional
standards.

BS 183, Specification for general purpose galvanized steel wire strand.

EN 10240, Internal and/or external protective coatings for steel tubes – Specification for hot dip
galvanized coatings applied in automatic plants.

IEC 60050(466), International electrotechnical vocabulary – Chapter 466: Overhead lines.

IEC 60383-1, Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1 000 V – Part 1: Ceramic or
glass insulator units for a.c. systems – Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria.

IEC 61109, Composite insulators for a.c. overhead lines with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V –
Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria.

ISO 1461, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles – Specifications and test
methods.

PIESA 1001, Wood poles, cross-arms and spacer blocks.

SANS 182-5, Conductors for overhead electrical transmission lines – Part 5: Zinc-coated steel wires for
conductors and stays.

SANS 1431, Weldable structural steels.

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3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations

For the purposes of this specification, the following terms, definitions and abbreviations apply.

NOTE Definitions that have been extracted from IEC 60050(466) have been indicated as such.

3.1 Terms and definitions

anchor
device, usually buried in the ground, so installed as to provide a firm point of attachment for resisting
uplift [IEV 466-09-22]

anchor rod
rod or other metallic element, that connects the stay, or the guy, to the anchor

breaking load
load, in newtons (N), that a material, component or device will resist before it breaks

cross-arm
component of a pole structure, usually horizontal, to which the line insulators are attached to provide
the required clearance distance

guy grip dead-end fitting

formed fitting for attaching a stay wire or rope to other stay components such as anchor rods, thimbles
and stay insulators

pole-top make-off
formed fitting designed to secure a component to the top of a pole

stay
steel wire, rope or rod, working under tension, connecting a point of a support to a separate anchor, or
connecting two points of the support [IEV 466-06-08]

stay insulator
insulator designed to withstand the tension of a stay wire or rope and to insulate the lower portion of the
stay from leakage currents, but not from fault currents

stay wire
stranded wire portion of a stay

thimble
component designed to protect a guy grip dead-end fitting or a stay wire or rope against abrasion and
excessive bending at a termination

ultimate tensile strength

highest load applied to a test specimen in the course of a tensile test conducted to failure, divided by
the original cross-sectional area of the test specimen

withstand voltage
value of the test voltage that is to be applied under specified conditions in a withstand test, during which
a specified number of disruptive discharges are tolerated

3.2 Abbreviations
PVC: polyvinyl chloride

UTS: ultimate tensile strength

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4 Requirements
4.1 General
The type(s) of fitting and the quantities of each type required will be specified in schedule A.

4.2 Stay wires

Stay wires shall comply with the requirements of SANS 182-5 or BS 183. The size and strengths of
stay wires as shown in tables 1 and 2, have been selected to be compatible with the sizes and
strengths of the stay anchor assemblies as shown in figures 1 and 2.

NOTE The stay wires are normally selected to have a lower failure load than that of the associated anchor
rod, since it is desirable that the stay wire serve as a mechanical weak link. This should prevent the stay
anchor from being pulled out of the ground, in the event of abnormal force being applied to the assembly.
Where a user wishes to obtain the maximum possible, and allowable, strength from the anchor rod and uses a
larger size stay wire, the anchor rod becomes, or may become, the weak link in some cases, for example
using a 7/4,00 mm stay wire of tensile grade 1 100 MPa and of diameter 20 mm, in conjunction with a 300 W
anchor rod (see footnote to table 2).

The stay wire shall be tested in accordance with SANS 182-5 and formal test reports shall be
submitted.

Table 1 — Sizes and mechanical strengths of stay wires intended for use
with a 12 mm diameter, 300 W, stay anchor assembly of UTS 34 kN (see figure 1)

1 2 3 4 5
Maximum safe
Nominal tensile
Number and Minimum breaking working load of stay Breaking load of stay
grade of the
diameter of wires load of stay wire wire insulator
wire steel
(Factor of safety 2,5)
mm MPa kN kN kN
3/3,35 1 100 28,980 11,592 34
3/4,00 700 26,190 10,476 34
5/4,00 500 31,175 12,470 34
NOTE Preferred sizes are shown in bold type.

Table 2 — Sizes and mechanical strengths of stay wires intended for use with a 20 mm
diameter, 300 W, stay anchor assembly of UTS 94 kN (see figure 2)

1 2 3 4 5
Maximum safe
Nominal tensile
Number and Minimum breaking working load of stay Breaking load of stay
grade of the wire
diameter of wires load of stay wire wire insulator
steel
(Factor of safety 2,5)
mm MPa kN kN kN
7/3,35 1 100 67,452 26,981 70
7/4,00 700 61,110 24,444 70
7/4,00 1 100 96,033a 37,600 100
NOTE Preferred sizes are shown in bold type.
a
The minimum breaking load of the stay wire in this case is 2 % greater than that of the stay anchor rod.
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4.3 Stay anchor assemblies

Stay anchor assemblies that comprise an anchor rod and a stay plate shall be made of steel that
complies with the requirements of SANS 1431. The preferred grade of steel shall have a guaranteed
minimum yield stress of 300 MPa. Steel shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of
EN 10240 or ISO 1461 or other standards specified by the purchaser. Cold bending shall not be
allowed.

When stay anchor assemblies are tested in accordance with 5.3 and, if relevant, with 5.4, there
shall be no failure of the anchor rod, stay plate or the welds on the assembly. Formal test reports
shall be submitted.

Figure 1 shows the dimensions of a stay anchor assembly for use with the stay wires listed in table 1.

Figure 2 shows the dimensions of a stay anchor assembly for use with the stay wires listed in table 2.

An alternative design for a stay anchor assembly, using a wooden stay block, is shown in figure F.1.
The wooden stay block shall be treated in accordance with PIESA 1001.

NOTE As an alternative to excavated stays, driven or screw stays (there are several proprietary designs
available) could be used where they are economically justified. For low voltage lines, driven stays could be the
norm, provided that the ground is suitable. If the ground is very hard or contains boulders, then excavated
holes should be used. In the case of large stays (20 mm diameter rod), it is difficult to turn the plate and pre-
tension the anchor without the use of hydraulic tools. The economics have to be carefully worked out, account
being taken of tool costs, material costs and time saved.

4.4 Thimbles
Thimbles shall conform to the dimensions given in figure 3. It is intended that thimbles be fitted to the
guy grip dead-end fittings. The thimble material shall be either stainless steel or steel. In the latter case,
the thimble shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with EN 10240 or ISO 1461.

4.5 Stay insulators

The electrical characteristics and mechanical strength of stay insulators suitable for use with the
preferred sizes and strengths of stay wires listed in tables 1 and 2, are given in table 3.

Table 3 — Electrical characteristics and mechanical strength of stay insulators

1 2 3 4 5 6

Type of stay Dry withstand Wet withstand Leakage Breaking load Figure number
insulator voltage voltage distance of stay for typical
insulator dimensions
kV kV mm kN
Porcelain 25 11 60 34 4
Porcelain 38 22 76 70 5
Glass fibre rod 150 60 460 70 6
Glass fibre rod 150 60 460 100 7

The stay insulator shall have a breaking load that exceeds that of the stay wire. The design of the
stay insulators in figures 4 and 5 is such that, in the event of mechanical failure of the stay insulator,
the mechanical integrity of the stay assembly is retained.

Typical dimensions of glass fibre rod stay insulators are given in figures 6 and 7.

When tested in accordance with 5.5, stay insulators shall comply with the relevant requirements
in IEC 60383-1. Formal test reports on stay insulators shall be submitted.
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Dimensions in millimetres

6 mm stay plate
25

The stay plate may be

cut to a circular or
octagonal shape (of
width at least 300 mm)
to fit into an augered
hole.
55

75 150

6 mm weld both 300

sides of rod 14

150
Anchor rod
1 500

150 150
300
Dia. 12

Fill in flush on top

Stay plate
300 x 300 x 6 flat

15

6 mm fillet weld

Figure 1 — Stay anchor assembly (12 mm diameter)

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Dimensions in millimetres

25
6 mm stay plate

The stay plate may be cut to a

circular or octagonal shape
(of width at least 375 mm) to
fit into an augered hole.
70

75 187,5
6 mm weld both
sides of rod
22 375

187,5
Anchor rod
2 000
187,5 187,5
Dia. 20 375

Fill in flush on top

Stay plate
375 x 375 x 6 flat

15
6 mm fillet weld

Figure 2 — Stay anchor assembly (20 mm diameter)

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Dimensions in millimetres

3 22

70

20 Dia. 40

Figure 3  Thimble
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Dimensions in millimetres

90

60

20

44
42

Figure 4 — Typical dimensions of a porcelain stay insulator

with a breaking load of 34 kN

Dimensions in millimetres
123

95

23

65 54

Figure 5 — Typical dimensions of a porcelain stay insulator

with a breaking load of 70 kN
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Dimensions in millimetres
460

Dia. 16

Figure 6 — Typical dimensions of a glass fibre rod stay insulator

with a breaking load of 70 kN

Dimensions in millimetres
460

Dia. 20

Figure 7 — Typical dimensions of a glass fibre rod stay insulator

with a breaking load of 100 kN

4.6 Pole-top make-offs (double wrap type)

The method of making-off the stay onto a pole or structure shall be selected to suit the on-site
condition. Examples of make-offs are:

a) formed pole wrap fittings;

b) stay brackets with formed guy grip or wire rope clamps (Crosby type); and

c) manually spliced.

4.7 Stay brackets (straps)

Stay brackets are usually used for stay attachments to concrete poles and steel cross-arms. They shall
conform to the dimensions given in figure 8. The maximum design load of the stay bracket shall be as
specified in schedule A but shall be not less than that of the stay wire.

The material for stay brackets shall comply with the requirements of SANS 1431 for grade 300 W,
and shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with EN 10240 or ISO 1461. Cold bending shall not
be allowed.
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Dimensions in millimetres

60

= = 16

22 ø hole 45°
30
55

60 R 16

25 ø

Countersunk at
90° to 33 ø

30

Thimble as in figure 3

Figure 8 — Stay bracket

4.8 Guy grip dead-end fittings

Guy grip dead-end fittings shall be of steel wire galvanized in accordance with EN 10240 or ISO 1461.
The dead-end fittings shall have a long-term performance commensurate with other fittings specified in
this specification.

When guy grip dead-end fittings are tested in accordance with 5.2, there shall be no movement of the
stay strands relative to the dead-end fitting, owing to slip, and the dead-end fitting shall not fail. Formal
test reports on guy grips shall be submitted.

4.9 Stay guards

In built-up areas, stays are required to have a 2 m length of tubing on their lower ends, to make the
stays more visible. This tubing shall be of one of the following types:

a) slip-on type:

1) of internal diameter at least 25 mm (to fit over the made-off stay wire and guy grip dead-
end fitting); and

2) of a yellow material that is protected against degradation due to ultraviolet light; or

b) clip-on type:

1) of suitable internal diameter to fit over the stay wire;

2) of PVC (recycled PVC recommended); and

3) painted yellow.
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4.10 Stay assemblies

The maximum design tension of the assembly, excluding the stay wire (rope), shall exceed the design
tension of the associated stay wire.

The arrangement of the component parts of a stay assembly is shown in figure 9.

Pole-top make-off
Stay bracket Double wrap type

Thimble Stay wire, galvanized

Guy grip
dead-end
fitting Guy grip
dead-end fitting

Stay insulator
Guy grip
dead-end fitting Pole-top make-
off
Alternative to double wrap type Double wrap
pole-top make-off type

Stay wire,
galvanized
Stay guard
(when needed)
Guy grip
dead-end fitting

Thimble
Anchor rod Stay wire, galvanized

Guy grip
Stay plate dead-end
fitting
Thimble

Anchor rod

Stay plate

Insulated stay assembly Uninsulated stay assembly

NOTE 1 Guy grip dead-end fittings and thimbles could be replaced with pole-top make-offs for wooden poles.
The stay bracket and guy grip assembly is suitable for all poles.

NOTE 2 For guidance on the use of stay insulators, see annex C and NRS 033.

NOTE 3 Guy grip dead-end fittings are normally used with 1 100 MPa stay wires. Where practicable, the
fittings may be omitted, and the stay wire made-off and manually spliced at the thimble.

Figure 9 — Stay assembly components

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5 Tests
5.1 General

5.1.1 Test reports

All test results shall be recorded and presented in a formal test report.

5.1.2 Sample tests (if so specified in schedule A)

When sample tests are specified in schedule A, they should preferably be performed in the presence of
the purchaser or his representative. Unless otherwise agreed upon, repeat the type test on a number of
dead-end fittings p, as given by the following formulae, in which n is the number of dead-end fittings in
the batch offered for inspection. There will not normally be fewer than 100 dead-end fittings. If p
contains a fraction, round it off to the nearest integer.

p = 4 when 100 ≤ n < 500 (1)

1,5 n
p=4+ when 500 ≤ n ≤ 20 000 (2)
1 000

0,75 n
p = 19 + when n > 20 000 (3)
1 000

5.2 Guy grip dead-end fittings — Mechanical type tests

If sample tests are not required, test at least three dead-end fittings, identical in all essential details with
those to be supplied.

Assemble dead-end fittings in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, on a stay wire or
on other fittings of the size and type with which the dead-end fitting is to be used.

Mount the assembly in a tensile testing machine, and anchor the assembly in a way approximating the
arrangement to be used in service.

Ensure that the length of stay wire between the dead-end fitting under test and any other fitting in the
test assembly is at least 600 mm.

Apply a tensile load of about 50 % of the UTS of the stay, and so mark the stay that movement relative
to the dead-end fitting can easily be detected.

Without any subsequent adjustment of the dead-end fitting, increase the load steadily to 95 % of the
UTS, reduce it to 90 % of the UTS and maintain it for 1 min.

Check for compliance with 4.8.

5.3 Stay anchor assemblies

If sample tests are not required, test at least three stay anchor assemblies, identical in all essential
details with those to be supplied.

Mount the stay anchor assembly in a tensile testing machine, using a device to apply the load to the
stay plate (see figures 1 and 2), in a way approximating to the soil pressure in service. Apply a
tensile load to the stay anchor assembly, equal to at least 103 % of its UTS, and maintain the load
for 1 min.

Check for compliance with 4.3.

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5.4 Anchor rods

If the anchor rods contain welded joints, perform proof tests, to the working load plus 10 %, on every
anchor rod.

Check for compliance with 4.3, if relevant.

5.5 Stay insulators

5.5.1 Porcelain insulators

Conduct the following tests on porcelain insulators, in accordance with IEC 60383-1:

a) design tests;

b) type tests; and

c) routine tests.

Check for compliance with 4.5.

5.5.2 Glass fibre rod insulators

Conduct the following tests on glass fibre rod insulators, in accordance with IEC 61109:

a) design tests;

b) type tests; and

c) routine tests.

Check for compliance with 4.5.

6 Marking, labelling and packaging

6.1 Stay wires
Stay wires shall be packed, and the packing marked, in accordance with the relevant requirements of
SANS 182-5.

If wooden drums are to be resistant to biological attack, this will be specified in schedule A.

Any additional requirements such as those for corrosion protection during transportation or storage will
be specified in schedule A.

6.2 Stay anchor assemblies, thimbles, pole-top make-offs and stay brackets
Each stay anchor assembly, thimble, pole-top make-off and stay bracket shall be marked by stamping
with the manufacturer's identification and the item's minimum breaking load in kilonewtons. The
method of packaging shall be stated in schedule B.

6.3 Guy grip dead-end fittings

Guy grip dead-end fittings shall be so marked that the size of stay wire with which they are intended to
be used, can be identified (for example, by means of a colour code). The method of marking used shall
be stated in schedule B, and means of identification shall be provided in each container.
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Each dead-end fitting shall have a label attached that identifies the manufacturer and the strand size
for which the dead-end fitting is intended.

NOTE It is important that, during transportation and storage, guy grip dead-end fittings be protected from the
effects of weather, to prevent deterioration of the gripping capability.

6.4 Stay insulators

Any special packaging requirements for stay insulators shall be specified in schedule A.

The following information shall appear in legible and indelible marking on each stay insulator:

a) the manufacturer's name, trade name or trademark or any combination of these;

b) the type designation;

c) the minimum breaking load, in kilonewtons; and

d) the year of manufacture or a batch identification relating the insulator to a batch, the
manufacturing details of which can be made available.

The methods of marking and identifying the stay insulators shall be stated in schedule B, and shall be
included in each container.
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Annex A
(informative)

Guide to purchasers on preparing an enquiry

A.1 General
A model form is given in annex B to provide the purchaser with a convenient aid to purchasing. The
use of this form is intended to obviate the need for preparing a detailed technical specification.

The purchaser need only specify compliance with this specification, provide the tenderers with details
of his particular requirements, and set out the information he requires the tenderers to provide, as
indicated below.

NOTE It is assumed that tenderers are in possession of PIESA 1007.

A.2 Schedules
A.2.1 General
The model form for purchasing schedules provides the purchaser with examples of a schedule A and a
schedule B. In his enquiry, the purchaser should provide his own schedule A and schedule B, based on
these examples.

A.2.2 Schedule A
Schedule A lists the requirements to be specified by the purchaser in enquiries and orders. These
requirements include references to the relevant subclauses in this specification, to assist in compiling
the schedules.

Where the text of any referenced standard stipulates that the purchaser shall indicate his requirements,
these requirements should also be specified in schedule A.

The purchaser should set out his particular requirements and choices in his own schedule A.

A.2.3 Schedule B
The purchaser should draw up his own schedule B (based on the schedule B in the model form in
annex B) and request the tenderer to fill in this schedule. By doing this, the tenderer will be stating
compliance with this specification and will be providing the information the purchaser has requested.

NOTE 1 Where this specification allows the purchaser to make a choice, the example of schedule A (in the
model form in annex B) lists the preferred items/values/quantities. In the interests of standardization, purchasers
are encouraged not to deviate from these preferences.

NOTE 2 When preparing his own schedule A and schedule B from the examples in the model form in annex B,
the purchaser need only include the items he considers to be relevant or necessary.

NOTE 3 These schedules, when completed, become normative annexes to the enquiry specification.

A.3 Commercial conditions

A purchaser will furthermore need to indicate the commercial conditions applicable and to draw up a
price schedule. Requirements for delivery, storage, packaging and marking should be included in this
part of the enquiry.
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Annex A
(concluded)

A.4 Quality assurance

This specification does not cover the purchaser's possible requirements in respect of quality
assurance, quality control, inspections, etc., since each purchaser needs to consider the criticality of
the application of each component and his own policy towards these matters. Purchasers are referred
to ISO 9001 for guidance.

A.5 Testing
Attention should be paid to the subject of testing and the related costs. Tests should be carried out by a
competent party, and tenderers should be requested to provide assurances in this regard. Price
schedules should be so drawn up and covering letters so worded that the costs of all services, such as
tests, delivery and spares, are declared and allowed for in the tender.

Before type tests, routine tests and sample tests are carried out, the number of samples used and the
frequency of sampling should be agreed upon with the supplier.

A.6 Revision of standards used as normative references

This specification, as has been indicated, is based on a set of defined standards, which might have
been revised or amended. Most purchasers would, in principle, wish to employ the latest standards.
The recommended approach is to secure an undertaking from a supplier to review the latest versions
and amendments and to incorporate these where possible and agreeable to both parties. A blanket
commitment to work to the "latest" versions of standards creates legal difficulties of interpretation and
risks for both parties, and should be properly assessed. This invariably cannot be done in the time
available.

NOTE This annex may be duplicated, amended where necessary, and attached to all specifications, as it
stands.
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Annex B
(informative)

Model form for schedules A and B

This model form is provided as a convenient aid to purchasing. Guidance on preparing an enquiry
using this form is given in annex A.

Schedule A: Purchaser's specific requirements

Schedule B: Particulars of equipment to be supplied (to be completed by tenderer)

NOTE When completed by the purchaser, this annex becomes normative.

Item Sub- Description Schedule A Schedule B

clause
B.1 4.2 Stay wires
a) Number of strands and standard
diameter (see table 1 and table 2) ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
b) Length of stay wire required m ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
c) Breaking load of stay wire kN ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx

B.2 4.3 Stay anchor assemblies

a) Standard for galvanized steel (if ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
not EN 10240 or ISO 1461)
b) 12 mm diameter quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
c) 20 mm diameter quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
d) Other quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx

B.3 4.4 Thimbles quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx

B.4 4.5 Stay insulators

a) Type (see table 3) porcelain/
glass fibre xxxxxxxxxxx
b) Breaking load kN ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
c) Breaking load of stay insulator
offered kN xxxxxxxxxxx __________

B.5 4.6 Pole-top make-offs

a) Formed pole wrap fittings quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
b) Stay brackets quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
c) Formed guy grips quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
d) Wire rope clamps (Crosby type) quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx

B.6 4.7 Stay brackets’ maximum design load kN xxxxxxxxxxx __________

B.7 4.8 Guy grip dead-end fittings:

Test reports and details to be supplied Yes __________

B.8 4.9 Stay guards Yes/No xxxxxxxxxxx

If YES, quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
type of stay guards slip-on/
clip-on
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Annex B
(continued)

Item Sub- Description Schedule A Schedule B

clause
B.9 5.2 Guy grip dead-end fittings:
Are sample tests required? Yes/No xxxxxxxxxxx
If YES, purchaser to be informed of the
test date xxxxxxxxxxx _____________
5.3 Stay anchor assemblies:
Are sample tests required? Yes/No xxxxxxxxxxx
If YES, purchaser to be informed of the
test date xxxxxxxxxxx _____________
5.4 Anchor rods:
Are sample tests required? Yes/No xxxxxxxxxxx
If YES, purchaser to be informed of the
test date xxxxxxxxxxx _____________
5.5 Stay insulators:
Are sample tests required? Yes/No xxxxxxxxxxx
If YES, purchaser to be informed of the
test date xxxxxxxxxxx _____________

B.10 6.1 Are wooden drums to be resistant to

biological attack? Yes/No xxxxxxxxxxx
Is corrosion protection required? Yes/No xxxxxxxxxxx
Other markings required ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
6.2 Method of packing for offered
accessories other than stay wires xxxxxxxxxxx _____________
6.3 Guy grip dead-end fittings: Method of
identification xxxxxxxxxxx _____________

B.11 6.4 Stay insulators:

a) Manufacturer’s identification xxxxxxxxxxx _____________
b) Type designation xxxxxxxxxxx _____________
c) Minimum breaking load kN xxxxxxxxxxx _____________
d) Year of manufacture or batch
identification xxxxxxxxxxx _____________
e) Any special packing requirements ____________ xxxxxxxxxxx
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Annex C
(informative)

Application of stays

C.1 This annex shows the preferred methods of attaching stays to wooden poles and to concrete
poles. The methods for excavating and anchoring the stays in earth and rock are given in NRS 033.

C.2 The preferred method for attaching the stay to wooden poles, as shown in figure C.1, is to wrap
the pole-top make-off around the pole that it is secured by a self-strangling effect.

C.3 The preferred method for attaching the stay to concrete poles, as shown in figure C.1, is to use
the existing holes with a stay bracket. For the stays listed in table 1, use an M16 bolt, and for the stays
listed in table 2, use an M20 bolt.

C.4 Use flat washers on rectangular poles, and curved washers on round poles.

C.5 In the case of concrete poles without holes for staying, use the same method as for wooden
poles, but to prevent slippage, attach the stay above a suitable pole fitting.

C.6 Use stay insulators on all unearthed systems above 2,2 kV. When stay insulators are not used,
bond the stay to the system neutral or to the pole earth conductor. For further guidance on earthing
distribution systems, see SANS 10292.

C.7 The arrangement for a flying stay, as used across a road, is given in NRS 033.
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Annex C
(concluded)

a
Preferred method
Bolts for wood, using
(see clause C.3) pole-top make-off

Alternative
method for
wood, using
Steel cross-arm, eye-bolt,
for example 160 mm x 65 mm thimble and guy
channel grip dead-end
fitting

Preferred method for

concrete, using bolt,
stay bracket, thimble
and guy grip dead-
end fitting

Method with steel

cross-arm, using
bolt, stay bracket,
thimble and guy
grip dead-end fitting

a
Use M16 bolts for stays in accordance with table 1. Use M20 bolts for stays in accordance with table 2.

Figure C.1 — Attaching methods for stays

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Annex D
(informative)

Guidelines for installation of stays

NOTE In the absence of other guidelines, the guidelines below may be adopted.

D.1 General
The angle between the stay and the pole should not be less than 30° or more than 45°. Stay rods,
stay blocks and stay foundations should be of approved dimensions and types.

D.2 Applied loads

NOTE The assumed maximum simultaneous working loads on the supports, based on the appropriate
angles of deviations and span length and with the particulars given in the technical schedules in D.3, are
outlined below.

D.2.1 Transverse loads

D.2.1.1 Normal transverse loads

The normal transverse load is the wind pressure acting at right angles to the lines on the whole
projected area of the phase and shieldwire conductors, over the wind span and transverse horizontal
resultant of the maximum phase and shieldwire conductor tensions, together with wind pressure on
the projected area of the poles and structural steelwork. The full wind pressure should be taken
regardless of the angles of line deviation.

D.2.1.2 Transverse loads with wind at 45°

Transverse loads with wind at 45° are as described in D.2.1.1 but with wind acting at 45° to the line.
For wind at 45° the length of conductor to be considered should be taken as the projected length at
right angles to the wind direction.

D.2.2 Vertical loads

D.2.2.1 Normal vertical load conditions

Normal vertical load conditions include the mass of the phase and shieldwire conductors, the mass
of the insulators, insulator fittings, shieldwire conductor fittings, spares, dampers and ancillary
apparatus where applicable. It is assumed that the normal vertical load conditions also include the
actual total mass of the specified weight span of the phase and shieldwire conductors.

D.2.2.2 Minimum vertical load conditions

For minimum load conditions the mass of phase and shieldwire conductors should be considered to
be zero. For conditions of uplift, a net total uplift should be regarded as equivalent to the mass of the
length of line and earth conductors.

D.2.3 Normal longitudinal terminal loads

The longitudinal components of the maximum phase and shieldwire conductor should be considered
to be zero. For conditions of uplift, a net total uplift should be regarded as equivalent to the mass of
the length of line and earth conductors.
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D.2.4 Supports
Each type of support may be so designed that no failure or permanent distortion occurs in any part
when tested with applied forces equivalent to the specified maximum or minimum applied loads with
the overload factors. Foundations should be designed for the most critical compression, overturning
and uplift loads multiplied by the appropriate factors of safety specified.

The stresses in the various parts of all supports, extensions and foundation structures may not
exceed the figures specified. All foundations should make adequate provision for horizontal shear
forces in the region of the ground line.

Steel members on which a person may stand should be capable of withstanding an ultimate point
load of 100 kg at any point on the member. The contractor should be responsible at his own cost for
identifying and classifying at an early stage of the contract, the types and nature of ground and
subsoil encountered along the line route. Investigations should be carried out to confirm or adjust
the parameter given for contractor purposes in the technical schedules for standard foundations.
Subject to the approval of the engineer, the parameters obtained from soil tests should be classified
into typical groups and employed in the designs of all foundations.

When designing special foundations, the engineer should consider the actual maximum loading to
which the particular structure under consideration will be subject in service due to its position on the
transmission line profile. The specified unbalanced loading and the assumptions of temperature and
wind pressure may otherwise apply together with the specified factors of safety. Each class of
foundation specified in the technical schedules should be tested in accordance with the
requirements of the specification. Special foundations should be tested under an instruction from the
engineer.

When designing pole supports and foundations, the engineer should consider the presence of cross
bracing, the requirement of which should be determined by the contractor in consideration of his
overall design philosophy, and the ability of pole mounted equipment to accommodate differential
settlement. The tendered price should be deemed to be inclusive of the cross-brace which is
required for the H-poles.

D.3 Technical schedules

Type: Adjustable (see figure E.1)

Stay rod: M20 × 2,4 m

Base plates: 450 mm × 450 mm × 6 mm

Guygrip: Preform 7/4 mm

Pole make-off: Preform 7/4 mm

Conductor material: Galvanized steel

Stranding: 7/4 mm

Grade of steel wire (see BS 183): 700

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Annex E
(normative)

Adjustable stay assembly

Dimensions in millimetres

300

1 800

20

32

Figure E.1 — Adjustable stay assembly

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Annex F
(normative)

Stay block
Dimensions in millimetres

Guy wire

304 thread

2 134
1 509
1 546

Dia. 19

45º
250

Stay block 1 000

250 min. dia. x 1 000 long

Rod washer
150 x 150 x 6 thick

Figure F.1— Stay block

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Bibliography
BS 16, Specification for telegraph material (insulators, pole fittings, etc.).

ISO 9001, Quality management systems – Requirements.

NRS 033, Guidelines for the application design, planning and construction of medium voltage overhead
power lines up to and including 22 kV, using wooden pole structures and bare conductors.

SANS 10292 (SABS 0292), Earthing of low-voltage (LV) distribution systems.

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