Nea Rural Line Manual

NEA
RURAL LINE MANUAL
NATIONAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION

Revised 1975
F.P VILLAREAL
P R E F A C E
Three general degrees of loading due to weather condition are recognized

and are designated as NEA Heavy, NEA medium, NEA light, loading
districts. The following map showing the districts in the Phils. In which
these loadings are normally applicable. It is recognized that loadings
in certain areas in each of the loading districts are greater and in
some cases may be less, than those specified for the districts. It is
expected that detailed districting may be carried out, which will
delineate, as far as practicable, such areas. In the absence of such
detailed districting, however, no reduction in the loadings specified
shall be made without approval of the NEA Administrator.
For uniform' construction practices, NEA has adopted the U.S. Dept. of
Commerce "Safety Rules for the Installation and Maintenance of Electric
Supply and Communication Lines" more commonly referred to as the National
Electrical Safety Code. The sixth edition of the National Electrical
Safety Code established three grades of construction for power lines –
B, C, and N. Grade B has the highest strength requirements and should
be used when crossing railrods and major communication lines and at
conflicts. Instructions to meet Grade B requirements are included
elsewhere in this manual where Grade B construction is specified. In all
over cases, REC lines are Grade C. Grade N has the lowest requirements
and is not used by NEA.
The loading zone determines the maximum loads which REC lines must be
designed to meet and the grade of construction determines the factor of
safety which must be used in designing to meet these loads.
It is not possible to prepare a manual to cover all contingencies.

Therefore, reference will be made from time to time to specific rules
in the National Electrical Safety Code. It is recommended that all
supervisory personnel involved in constructing electrical facilities
become familiar with these rules.
It is pertinent to note:
1. That all Clearances referred to in this manual apply to conductor

with final sag at 60ºF, no wind.
2. In accordance with Paragraph 74 under Definitions in the Sixth

Edition of the National Electrical Safety Code, NEA 7.62/13.2kV
construction is defined as an “Effectively Grounded Circuit” and
all voltage references in the code are "line to ground" unless
otherwise indicated. Therefore, unless otherwise, indicated,
National Electrical Safety Code clearances for single-phase or
multi-phase lines are equal.
3. Basic vertical Clearances are based on span length not greater than
107 meters. For increased clearances caused by long span rural
construction, refer to "Section 23-Clearances" in the latest
edition of the National Electrical Safety Code for increased sag
factors.
4. Throughout this manual instruction are expressed in single-phase

terms, these may be related to vee-phase and three phase by
referring to related drawings, as for example A1 – B1 – C1.
G L O S S A R Y
N E A - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL ADMINISTRATION

N E S C - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE
R E C - RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE “LINES”
60ºF - SIXTY DEGREE FAHREINHEIT
1” - ONE INCH
R O W - RIGHT-OF-WAY
45’ - FORTY-FIVE FEET
45º-60º-90 - ANGLE IN DEGREES
PART 1
RURAL LINE MANUAL
INDEX
Page
Job of the Staker 1
Instructions from Office 1
Confer with Co-op 1
The Staking Party-Organization & Procedure 5
Stakes 6
Right-of-Way and Location of Line 6
Avoidance of Trees 7
Crossing Depressions 7
Uplift 7
Uplift-Example and Computation 9
Staking Sheet 10
Poles 14
Rake 15
Grading 16
Offsets 16
Clearing and Trimming 16
Pole Top Units 16
Transformers 17
Grounds 18
Maximum Span 18
Guys and Anchors 18
Low Voltage Circuits 23
Installation of Conductors 23
Installation of Anchor Guy Assemblies 25
Selection of Secondary Conductor Size 27
Clearance from Buildings 28
Conflicts 28
Communication Line- Crossings 29
Power Line Crossings 31
Railroad Crossings 31
Permissions (Railroads & Highways) 32
Weekly Field Reports 32
Exhibit I 33
Guy Leads
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PART 1
Job of the staker
Before a Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) line is staked, the route may
have been determined, the maps prepared, the contract let, and the price
established on paper.
But a great deal still depends on the party chief who stakes the S5C
line, for his selection of assembly units and their location determines
the actual cost not only the original cost, but also the cost of
maintenance. Storm damage maintenance can be held to a minimum by
sufficient guying, adequate clearing, and proper treatment of the many
other features which the staker must specify.
The job of the party chief, then, is to stake a R.E.C line which will
not only be economical to build but will also be economical to maintain.
Instruction from office
Before the staking is done on the project the staking crew will conduct
instructions from the Engineer commencing the following item:
1. Rolling spans
2. Pole base
3. Conductor, type and size
4. Type of transformers
5. Other pertinent information
Confer with co-op
Before beginning to stake on a new job, the party chief shall confer
with the project manager to learn of any special features desired in the
new REC line. Some of the subjects to be discussed are listed in the
following check list:
CHECK LIST FOR PRE-STAKING CONFERRENCE WITH OWNER
OWNER: _____________________ JOB

NO.:__________________________
A & E _____________________ DATE:_____________________________
1. Is the System Design Study complete and _____________________ sizes
be followed?
2. Right-of-way
a. Public or Private?
b. Right-of-way man to be with staking crews at all times.
c. Right-of-way man to mark trees to be cut.
d. Right-of-way man to mark houses to be served.
e. Right-of-way man should not move engineer in stakes
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3. Secondary Poles
a. To be located by A & E Stakers.
b. Size and Class of poles?
4. Line Poles
a. Size and class of Base Pole? Basic Span?
b. Staking will be for classes as required.
c. Use of oversize poles on hand? (Not to be staked)
d. Amount of Rake.
5. Off-Sets
a. Are off-sets to be used?
b. How are off-set stakes to be marked?
6. Maximum Pole Top Assembly Angles

a. A,B,C=1
b. A,B,C=2
c. A,B,C=3
d. A,B,C=9
7. Sectionalizing Poles
a. Size and class?
8. Highway Crossings
a. Are doubled pins required?
b. Maximum Spans
9. Sheet and Pole Numbering

a. How are staking sheets to be numbered?
b. How are poles to be numbered?
10. Secondary
a. Is under build to be bars wire.
b. Is off-the-line to be here, insulated or duplex?
c. Maximum span of insulated and of duplex?
d. Maximum length (Distance from Transformer) of secondary?
11. Pole for future Tap

a. Should they be raked?
12. Anchors
a. Type?
b. Loads?
c. Minimum size?
d. Maximum size?
13. Guy Strand

a. Common size on __
b. Minimum size?
c. Maximum size?
14. Secondary and Underbuild Hardware

a. K units?
b. J units?
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15. Transformers
a. Sizes?
b. Types?
16. Guy Guards

a. Are they to be used and where?
17. Sectionalizing Devices

a. Location
b. Types and capacities
18. Conductor
a. Availability of design conductor?
b. Required Substitutions
19. Does owner desire to place an arbitrary restriction on maximum

allowable spane?
20. On railroad, Highway, Navigable streams, power line, communication

line crossings, or near airports.
a. Are permits required?

b. Owner procures with A & E Assistance
21. A & E sends one copy of this checklist duly filled out to
a. Owner, general manager
b. NEA, A/S Division Chief
c. NEA Construction Division Chief
The Staking Party – Organization and Procedure
The staking party usually consists of two to four men. It is preferable

to have at least three – the party chief, or instrument man, and two
chairman – so that the chaining and lining-in it can be done at the same
time. When only 2 men are available, it is necessary to make one trip
over the route to chain and another to line-in. This inefficient and
should be avoided if at all possible.
Where setting the poles would cause them to fall into cultivated fields,
many co-ops prefer to have the pole line follow property lines. Check
with the project manager as to where he prefers the REC line to be
located in cases of this sort.
Before doing any staking, the party chief should contact the provincial
or town government to learn of any road building or widening projects
which are being planned. REC lines along these routes should be carefully
located so that stakes will not be graded out or poles will not have to
be moved when the road work begins. If the new roads are to be raised
to avoid flooding, poles at crossings must be made high enough to
maintain adequate clearance when the grade of the road is increased.
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Staking parties may be organized and operated in many different ways.
One method of procedure for a three man party is as follows. First,
determine the REC line location in one of the ways mentioned above. Then
station one of the chainman at the instrument which is set up at a
location where approximately a kilometer of REC line can be lined-in at
one time. The party chief then takes the head of the chain and the other
chainmen follows at the rear. The party chief selects the spot for the
pole and makes appropriate entries on the staking sheet. While he is
doing this, the rear chainmen is lined-in by the man at the instrument
and drives the stake. The party chief and rear chainmen then chain ahead
to the next pole location and repeat the procedure. A three-man party
working in this manner can stake up to eight kilometer a day.
Stakes
Stakes made from 1” & 2” soft wood and not less than 18” long are
recommended. Use blue or black lumber crayon to mark pole numbers in the
stakes. Red crayon will fade and wash off. Stakes should not protrude
more than 4” to 6” from the ground and the numbered side should face the
road.
The following information shall be marked on each pole stake:
1. Pole number
2. Offset, if any
Anchor stakes shall be marked “ANC” only. To avoid confession in the
field, place one stake at the poles where the rod will protrude from the
ground and a second stake at the anchor location.
To facilitate finding them strips of red cloth should be tied near the
stakes on fences or on branches from which the leaves have been stripped.
In open grassland where no fences or branches are near enough, a tall
stake can be driven beside the stake.
When stakes are likely to be lost, as when construction will not follow
soon after staking, important points in the REC line should be
referenced. The important angle and junction poles are referenced by
giving the distance and direction of the stake from at least two trees,
fence posts, rocks or other reference points. These ties are entered in
the “remarks” column of the staking sheet.
Right-of-Way and Location of REC Line

The general route of the REC line should be chosen and the right-of-way
secured by the co-op before staking begins.
If the coop right-of-way may cannot be in the field and work with the
party while staking is being done, he should prepare R.O.W sketches for
the party chief. These sketches should show the exact road row on the
REC line – which side of the road it will be on, location of road row
or wires and where the service meter will be located. They should cut
all trees near the REC line and whether they are to be cut, trimmed, or
gone around. Telephone or other overhead wire conflicts are also to be
shown and the arrangements which have been made concerning them noted
on the sketches.
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It is up to the CO-Op to decide whether the REC line will be built on
private or road R.O.W. Most co-ops prefer private R.O.W. and in these
cases it is recommended that the REC lines be set one half meter~from
the property line along all roads.
Avoidance of Trees
Trees along the route are one of the major obstacles in staking. When
trees cannot be cut there are several methods of building around them,
but all introduce weak points in the REC line.
It is often possible to jog behind the trees and sometimes behind an
entire Set of buildings. This introduces several angles into the REC
line, but they can be guyed so as to make it sufficiently strong, and
the additional cost is often less than that of clearing a long row of
trees.
For slow growing trees, it is sometimes possible to use high enough poles
to go over the tops. Flat construction will aid in gaining the necessary
clearance.
Setting the poles in the road right-of"-way and using sidearms (A 14. A
15) will sometimes avoid trees which do not overhang the road too far.
(Avoid, if possible)
Consideration should also be given to changing sides of a road to avoid

tree problems.
Crossing Depressions
When the staker approaches a valley or depression, there are three

general methods he may use to bui1d the REC line.
If the valley is not too wide he may cross it with a long span. The
limitations on length of span and precautions to take are explained in
the instructions to the NEA Staking and Stringing-Sag Tables.
If the valley is not too deep, poles which are tall enough to prevent
uplift can be used. Poles over 45’ in height should not be used for this
purpose unless the co-op has the equipment necessary to handle larger
sizes.
If uplift would occur which a tall pole would not correct, the REC line
can be doubled,dead-ended (A6) on a shorter pole and down guyed. However,
double dead-ends are to be avoided whenever possible.
Uplift
Uplift occurs when a conductor is strung from a high pole to a lower

pole and then on to another high pole so that there is an upward strain
on the insulators of the low pole when the conductor is tied-in.
There are several methods which can be used to determine whether or not
the uplift which occurs in serious.
The staking tables (Included in the NEA publication, “ACSR Rural Lines-
Staking and Stringing-Sag Tables) give uplift factors for various lengths
of spans and a clear explanation of their use is given on Page 5 of the
accompanying instructions.
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However, these factors apply only to ACSR conductors. The method given
below will agree closely with the results obtained from these tables for
ACSR and will also apply to all other conductors.
First find the average length of the two spans adjacent to the pole on
which uplift occurs. In the stringing sag tables for the conductor and
ruling span being used, look up the stringing sag of this average span
at 60ºF. Multiply this sag by four to get the uplift factor. If the
distances (“H” in Figure I) between the top of the pole and it straight
line between the tops of the two adjacent poles is greater than this
uplift factor, the uplift is serious and roust be corrected.
The distance “D” is measured in the field by sighting from the stake at
“A” to the stake at “C" and noting the height of the line of sight on a
range pole held at "B”. The distance “T” is the sum of this distance “D”
plus the average height “A” above ground of poles "A" and "C”. The pole
"B”, on which uplift occurs, must be made high enough the difference
between “T” and the height of the pole above ground is less than the
uplift factor.
For determining minimum depths to which poles must be set, refer to the
section on poles.
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Example of Uplift Computations: (See Figure 2)
Pole “C” is a 30’ pole and pole "A” must be 40' in order to cross a
telephone line not sheen 1n the sketch. Find how high a pole must be at
"B" so that it will not be subject to uplift.
The span lengths are as shown on the sketch. The average length of the
adjacent spans is then 90 meters. If the REC line is to be No. 4 ACSR
(6/1), staked with a 135M ruling span, the stringing sag at 60°F is 16”
(from the NEA ACSR Rural Lines Staking and Stringing-Sag Tables). The
uplift factor is then 4 X 16"= 64” or 5.3 feet.
The distance “D" was measured in the field and found to be 12 feet. A
4O’ pole is set 6’ in the ground so the height of pole “A” above the
ground is 40’- 6'= 34 feet.
A 30' pole is set 5.5’ deep so the height of pole “C” above ground is
30’- 5.5’= 24.5 feet.
34′−+24.5′
The average height "A" of the two poles above ground is = 29.95
2
feet. The distance “T” = A+D= 41.25 feet.
The uplift factor is 5.3’ so the pole B must be 41.25' - 5.3' = 35.95'
above ground. A 45' pole is 38.5’ above ground and will therefore
eliminate the uplift in this case.
Most cooperatives do not have the equipment to handle poles greater than
45’ in length. Unless the co-op approves the use of higher poles, it is
better to double dead-end (A6) on a shorter pole and down-guy. This
shorter pole should be one class heavier and 5' taller than the base
pole (average line-pole. The two down guys should be opposite each other
and have about a 2 meter lead.
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The Staking Sheet
Pencil marks on staking sheets must be black and solid to copy well. The
grade of pencil necessary to make black enough marks varies with the
person making out the sheet. Choose a pencil suited to your own
requirements - not so soft that it will smear and not so hard that its
marks will be gray instead of black. A mechanical fine-line pencil is
excellent when filled with the proper grade of lead. Use a hard backing
sheet (not a pad of staking sheets) underneath the taking sheet on which
you are working and bear down heavily.
All figures must be well shaped and plainly legible. Go over your sheets
before sending them to the office to be sure all parts are dark enough
to print well and that a11 figures are legible.
Water will cause the sheets to wrinkle and make them difficult to print
so “keep your sheets dry”.
Sketches on the sheets are to be draw so that the north arrow points up
or to the right.
Each staking sheet should cover the section of REC line which can be
conveniently shown on the sketch. A separate sheet should be made for
each tap which is more than five spans in length. Show the tap line on
the sketch in its relative position in the line. Where a lot of detail
needs to be shown in the sketch, such as in a sma11 town, use several
sheets so as to have a larger scale and less crowding of the information
to be shown. A clear and complete sketch is essential, as it is used by
the contractor almost as much as the assembly information contained in
the body of the staking sheet.
Identify all roads which have a number or letter designation. If the
road along which REC a line is built is not public but is on private
land or a private driveway, it should be so marked on the sketch.
It is convenient for the contractor if the take-off pole number is shown

on the sketch and or enough of the existing line to show its general
direction.
It is also important that the number of the sheet on which the REC line
is continued be show-n on the sketch so that the contractor can see how
the separate sketches fit together. If the REC line branches in several
directions and is continued on several sheets, show the number of the
sheet on which each branch is continued.
Although any consistent scheme for showing electrical symbols and

cultural features on maps or staking sheets is probably acceptable, in
line of a Philippine National Standard, the electrical symbols and
cultural features contained in the July 1974 REA Mapping Guide is a
recognized standard. As applied to staking sheets, the application of
standard symbols is as follows:
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Existing REC lines are shown with short dashed lines while REC lines
being staked are represented by solid lines.
An existing take-off pole is shown as an "X" and new poles are shown as
solid dots approximately 2 to 3 mm in diameter.
Taps, guy stub poles and secondary poles should be designated by the
number of the primary take off pole and a letter or number.
Existing customers' houses are show as solid squares and prospects as

open squares.
REA designated symbols for telephone and telegraph lines, foreign power
lines and railroads should be identified with the owner’s name.
Show all transformer locations by a small triangle with the point

touching the transformer pole.
Show all fence lines which intersect the REC line, whether property
lines or not by a "dash -x- dash -x-“.
The exact location of the fence is to be shown on the sketch giving the
distance from the nearest pole to the point of intersection.
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To facilitate and coordinate the construction process, it is necessary
to standardize on the codes to be used to identify construction material
and equipment. NEA designed staking sheets accommodate all the following
codes:
1) Poles are identified by height and class.
2) Form 8-A-1, Specifications and Drawings for 7.62/13.2kV Line

Construction, defines construction assemblies.
3) The following line type and conductor type coding, when used in
conjunction with 1 and 2, will identify the materials and equipment
utilized in the construction of NEA projects.
Computer programs have been developed around these codes which provide
a means of preparing material breakdowns on REC lines to be constructed
or constructed REC lines.
STAKING SHEETS CODES

LINE TYPE AND CONDUCTOR TYPE
7.62/13.2 kV Primary Pole Line
1Ø 7.62 kV single-phase line

2Ø 7.62/13.2 kV two-phase line
3Ø 7.62/13.2 kV three-phase line
DC 7.62/13.2 kV double circuit line
7.62/13.2 kV Primary Underbuild
1ØUB 7.62 kV single-phase Underbuild

2ØUB 7.62/13.2 kV two-phase Underbuild
3ØUB 7.62/13.2 kV three-phase Underbuild
Bare Secondary Pole Line

1W one-wire secondary - bare
2W two-wire secondary - bare
3W three-wire secondary - bare
4W four-wire secondary - bare
Insulated Secondary Line

1WN one-wire secondary - 1 insulated
2WN two-wire secondary - 1 insulated and 1 bare
3WN three-wire secondary - 2 insulated and 1 bare
4WN four-wire secondary - 3 insulated and 1 bare
D duplex secondary
T triplex secondary
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Bare Secondary Underbuild
1UB one-wire secondary underbuild - bare
2UB two-wire secondary underbuild - bare
3UB three-wire secondary underbuild - bare
4UB four-wire secondary underbuild - bare
Insulated Secondary Underbuild

1UBN one-wire secondary underbuild - insulated
2UBN two-wire secondary underbuild - insulated
3UBN three-wire seeondary underbuild - insulated
4UBN four-wire secondary underbuild - insulated
DUB duplex secondary underbuild
TUB triplex secondary underbuild
Service Lines
2S two-wire service
3S three-wire service
4S four-wire service
Members
R member - residential
C member - commercial
PB member - Public building
LP member - large power
TR member - irrigation
SL member - street light
Overhead Conductor – Bare
D4 D4 - 6/1 ACSR
D2 D2 - 6/1 ACSR
D1Ø D 1/0 - 6/1 ACSR
D2Ø D 2/0 - 6/1 ACSR
D3Ø D 3/0 - 6/1 ACSR
D4Ø D 4/0 - 6/1 ACSR
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Overhead Conductor – Insulated
6N D6 - 6/1 ACSR - insulated
1ØN D 1/0 - 6/1 ACSR - insulated
2ØN D 2/0 - 6/1 ACSR - insulated
3ØN D 3/0 – 6/1 ACSR - insulated
4ØN D 4/0 – 6/1 ACSR - insulated
6D D6 ACSR duplex
4D D4 ACSR duplex
2D D2 ACSR duplex
1ØD D 1/0 ACSR duplex
2ØD D 2/0 ACSR duplex
4T D4 ACSR triplex
2T D2 ACSR triplex
1ØT D 1/0 ACSR triplex
2ØT D 2/0 ACSR triplex
Poles
Poles are designated by two numbers separated with a dash. The
first number gives the height of the pole and the second the American
Standards Association classification. Data on the moments of wood poles
by height and class, together with minimum circumference at the ground
line and at the top, is attached to NEA Engineering Memorandum Number 3
dated November 29, 1972. Available or immediate field use is a computer
printout tabulating maximum spans limited by pole strength for most
conductor configurations under Grade C construction standards. (Where
Grade B construction is required, divide the maximum allowable span by
2 to compensate for a doubling of the factor of safety.)
After a basic pole (length and class) has been selected for a given
category of line, taking into account maximum span lengths limited by
pole strength, basic clearance requirements, ruling span limitations,
etc., that basic pole is generally used throughout the length of the REC
line.
In distribution poles, large, choice, close grained poles should

be used for transformer, dead-end, angle and corner poles.
The following table gives the minimum depths to which the more
commonly used wood poles in REC lines must be set
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Height of Pole Depth set in Soil Depth set in Rock
3O’ 5.5 3.5
35’ 6.0 4.0
40’ 6.0 4.0
45’ 6.5 4.5
Note:
When poles are set on a slope the depth of the hole is measured
from the low side of the hole.
When lining-in pole stakes, be sure to place them in positions which are
practical for setting a pole. The party chief must watch that stakes are
not set too close to a ditch or steep embankment, to a large rock which
may extend underground, or underneath a telephone line which is being
crossed. A pole should be at least 4' from any telephone wires.
All houses along the route of the line are considered as prospective
customers. Poles should be positioned in population centers so that they
can be used as take-off poles. Consideration should be given to grounding
requirements and pole sizes required for transformer installations.
Poles at road intersections should be located so as to allow their use

as take-off poles for future extensions along unserved roads.
A load of sugar cane with a man on top is often 16 or 18’ high, so use
high enough poles to maintain sufficient clearances at places where such
load is likely to pass.
Rake
Angle junction, and dead-end pole should always be raked against the
strain. At vertical angle poles the poles should be offset along the
bisector angle sufficient so that the conductor is in line each direction
from the angle pole. An example is an A-3 pole top assembly: The length
of insulator assembly to center of pole for 13.2 kV is approximately
18”, rake of pole is say 10”, and the offset would be 8”.
Use the value of rake given in the following table:
Pole Height Rake
25’ 6”
30’ 6”
35’ 8”
40’ 10”
45’ 12”
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Grading
1. Where sharp breaks occur in the profile, the pole heights shall be
adjusted both to prevent uplift and to improve the appearance of
the REC line.
2. Starting at the highest point of the profile, the poles on either

side shall be graded, until the normal pole height is reached.
Offsets
When the line of stakes falls in a field where plowing or cultivation

is likely to destroy them before construction begins, or where they may
be difficult to find, it is often best to offset the stakes to a nearby
fence line. When this is done the offset is written on the stakes and
also in the remarks column on the staking sheet. Offsets more than 4
meters should not be used.
The following system of marking shall be used: When facing the numbered
side of the stake, a minus offset means that the correct location of the
stake is towards the person the indicated number of feet. A plus offset
indicates the correct position away from the person reading the numbers.
Stakes should be placed so that the numbers face the road.
Clearing and Trimming
The NEA clearing unit consist of a strip 1000 meters long and 3 meters
wide. It is measured as the distance, parallel to and on one side of the
pole line from the outside tip of the branches of a tree (or group of
trees or bushes) to the center of the pole line. This length is entered
in the column headed R.O.W. opposite the span in which clearing occurs.
All clearing units shall be accurately measured and entered on the
staking sheet at the time of staking.
The trimming of branches from trees is not included in the clearing

unit but rather in the conductor assembly unit. The contractor is not
paid separately for trimming. Nevertheless it should always be
indicated on the staking sheet by the word “trim”, printed in the
"REMARKS” column opposite the correct span. This is one of the easiest
items to omit from the staking sheet and also one of the most
necessary in order that the contractor shall do the work. Trimming and
clearing often occur in the same span and when this happens both
should be entered in the “REMARKS” column.
Pole Top Units
The single phase pole top assembly units are listed below, together
with some of their uses.
Al Used on tangent line poles and on angles less than 5º
A2 Used for angles between 5º and 30º
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A5 Used for all vertical dead-ends.
A5-1 Used for take-offs, on taps from the existing REC single
phase line10 on poles which have an A1, A1-2, or A2.
A5-2 Used for take-offs on taps from the existing REC multiphase
line.
A5-2A Specify for tap to existing eyebolt.
A5-3 Used for take-offs on taps which extend in straight lines
from either of the two REC lines which join at an A-4
corner. No new bolts are provided, both the neutral and the
phase wire are attached by eye-nuts on the bolts which are
a part of the existing A-4 assembly. Also used at a take-
off from the back of an A7. Also take-off of back of
existing A5-1 or. A5-2.
A5-4 Used for take-offs from the back of an A-5. A side-pin
insulator is provided to carry the hot phase jumper around
the pole. The neutral and phase wire are, both attached by
eye-nuts Screwed on to the bolts which are a part of the
existing A-5 assembly.
A6 Used when up strain is present, when the type or size of
conductor is changed and at each end of long spans.
At “T” junctions where the tap is at right angles to the main REC line,
an A1 (or Al-l) and A5-1 are used together as the pole top assembly
unit.
At junctions where the REC line extends in all four directions an A22
can be used. The conductors of one REC line then pass between the
conductors of the other REC line. It is necessary to add an M5-1 unit
to this combination to take care of the jumper and hot line clamp.
In this case the REC feeder line (the line coming from the power supply)
should be on top. Then when a tap is cut off by disconnecting the jumpers
from the REC feeder line it will be impossible for the jumpers to swing
against the hot line.
TRANSFORMER
The common size of transformers used for NEA are 5, 10, 15 and 25 KVA.
The party chief should consult the co-op on transformer installations.
REA Demand Tables can be used to calculate the size necessary for any
given case. Merely determine the number of consumers and the estimated
KWH/Consumer/Month usage to determine the kVA rating of the transformer.
(Use the 50 KWH/Consumer/Month Demand Table where estimated KWH usage
is less.)
Transformers must be always be grounded with an M2-1A or M2-11A.
Poles with side arms (A-14, A-15), corner poles, and junction poles
should never have a transformer. The transformer is placed on an adjacent
pole and underbuild is used from it to the point where the secondary
leaves the primary line.
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When a new REC line continues from an existing dead-end it is often
necessary: to move an existing transformer in order to attach the new
pole top unit to the pole.
GROUNDS
Driven grounds (M2-1A or M2-11A) are staked at:
1. All transformer poles

2. Tentative transformer poles near prospective customers
3. Junction poles
4. Angles over 60º
5. All primary and. secondary dead-ends
6. Every 500 meters
A driven ground shall be staked at all meter locations.
Local conditions w i11, of course, determine the details of grounding

assemblies required. However, as a minimum on new Primary lines, driven
grounds should be installed at the locations stated above and, with the
exception of guyed structures, butt type grounds should be installed on
all primary line poles not carrying driven grounds. On guyed structures,
an M2-9 pole top protection assembly bonded to the anchor-guy assembly
may be used in lieu of butt grounds.
On lines where conversion work is being done, the conditions that exist
for that particular construction should be govern the type grounding
that should be used. In many instances the contract6r or the Cooperative
may find it more expeditious to cant the old REC line, construct a new
REC line and then retire the old REC line. In such cases no difficulty
will experienced in the installation of pro pet grounding. In cases where
it is expected to make use of existing structures that are not
sufficiently grounded, the minimum requirements for driven grounds
should be met. For the grounding on the balance of the poles, the
lightning conditions in that particular area should be the deciding
factor as to whether driven grounds arc installed on the remainder of
the poles. In the event that the cooperative and its engineer believe
that the lightning conditions will not warrant the installation of a
driven ground on every pole, an M2-9 pole top protection assembly may
be used on the ungrounded primary poles.
Maximum Spans
The length of span which can be used in any particular case is determined
by either:
a) The ground e1earance which is required by the National Electrical

Safety Code, or
b) The maximum tension allowed in the conductor (which is also limited
by code)
The staking tables {or span selection charts) give the length of span
which secures the required ground clearance when various rises and
depressions occur in the span on level ground. The tables for ACSR
conductors have been developed as a separate publication. The reading
matter at the front of the tables gives instructions as to their use.
These tables are based on 15° clearance to neutral or l8º clearance to

phase wire, with final sag at 60ºF no wind, which is the minimum NESC
requirement along rural roads. When crossing roads or driveways,
railroads or communications lines these clearance must be increased. The
span length which will give this additional clearance can be obtained
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from the tables by assuming a rise at the point of a crossing equal in
height to the additional required clearance.
In grade C construction the maximum allowable tension will not be

exceeded if spans are limited to those shown on staking tables. Longer
spans should be used only if they are dead ended at each end.
The sag in individual dead-ended spans can be determined fr.om the sag
end tension charts. Use the initial sag and tension charts for
determining the stringing sag and the final sag and tension charts for
determining sags to be used in figuring clearances.
For example:
Find the sag of a 150 meter dead-ended span of #4 ACSR, 6/1 medium
loading construction to be used in checking ground clearance.
Use the final sag and tension chart based on 50% of the ultimate
(breaking) strength of the conductor. Final clearances required by the
N.E.S.C. are based on the sag of the conductor 60ºF, no wind, so Curve
Number 6 on this chart should be used. Enter the chart at (l50m) and
from Curve 6 read the final sag which is 7.0 feet. This is the final sag
of the (l5Om) dead-ended span.
Guys and Anchors
Guys are used at all taps, dead-ends and angles. The necessary lead in
a given case depends on the horizontal pull in pounds and the height of
the pole.
A 40º guy lead is recommended for all guy installations. The following
sketches illustrate the application of this recommendation on level
ground and side hill rise and drop.
See Exhibition for tabulation of guy leads at 45° guy slopes.
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Where it is not possible to secure the right-of-way needed the space
required to install the recommended guy lead (1:1 slope) computer
printouts are available which provide the following information:
1. Horizontal pull in pounds on pole at angles from 0º to 60º at 1º

intervals; for one conductor in sizes from #4 ACSR to #4/0 ACSR,
336.4 MCM and 3/B" steel strand; for the average span of two
adjacent spans from 60 meters to 200 meters at 10 meter intervals;
for light, medium, and heavy loading districts.
2. Calculated minimum guy leads for 1/4”, 3/8", and 7/16” guy wire;
horizontal and vertical angle configurations from 5º to 60° at 5º
intervals; for conductor sizes from #4 ACSR to #4/0 ACSR; for
light, medium, and heavy loading districts.
3. Calculated minimum guy leads (as in Item #2) for deed-end

structures.
Where multiple guys attach to more than one anchor, the minimum leads
given in the tables are average. Subtract one meter for the lower guy
attachments and add one meter for the higher guy attachments.
For maximum accuracy, the computer printout of the horizontal pull in

pounds can be used to calculate guy requirements. However, since this
information was used in the development of the tables on minimum guy
leads, the latter are sufficiently accurate for the field use and may
be applied without the need for detailed calculations.
The sizes of anchors which are ordinarily used with each type of guy
assembly are as follows:
COMMON GUY AND ANCHOR COMBINATIONS
Guy Anchor
REA Diameter REA Holding power in

Designation in inches Designation pounds
E1-1 1/4 Fl-l 6,000

E1-2
E3-2 3/8 Fl-2, F2-1 8,000
E1-3
E3-3 7/16 Fl-3, F2-2 10,000
E-1 1/4 F1-2, F2-1 8,000
E-2 3/8 F2-3 12,000
In sandy or rocky ground where there is any question as to the holding

power of the anchor, use the next size larger than that shown. The
difference in price between the various sizes is small, so put in the
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larger size if there is any question. In swampy ground use a log anchor
when necessary to secure the required holding power.
Measure the guy lead and stake all anchors. The guy at all 5 to 60 degree
angle must bisect the angle. This can be done with the transit or by the
following method.
Stand with the stake between the feet. Extend one arm towards the last
pole end the other towards the next pole, forming the ang1e which is to
be bisected. Shut the eyes end bring the arms slowly together until the
fingers touch. The arms then bisect the angle and point in the direction
in which the guy should be instal1ed. Drive the anchor stake along this
line with the correct guy lead.
Guy at 60 to 90 degree angles and dead ends should be in line with the
conductors (or tops of the poles). When a pole is raked, he bottom is
set out of line so that the top will be raked into line and the conductors
remain straight. The guys should not be in line with the bottoms of the
poles (or the stakes) but should be on the line of the tops.
Each guy at a 60 to 90 degree angle (A4) should have the same lead as
at a dead-end.
Down guys are used on a pole which is subject to uplift, to hold it in

the ground. Two guys are used, extending in opposite directions
underneath the REC line, with about 2 meters of lead, attached to the
pole 6 inches below the neutral position.
When sufficient guy lead cannot be obtained in the margin of the road
it is often necessary to use on overhead guy with a stub pole to secure
lead in a fence line on the opposite side of the road. In calculating
the overhead guy wire requirements, use the computer printout for
horizontal pull in pounds on pole at angles for determining guy
requirements and 50% of ultimate strength for dead ends. Since many guys
must be moved when roads are graded end widened, it is often more
economical, in the long run, to install an overhead guy than to stake a
down guy too far into road R.O.W.
Also when lead cannot be obtained in a field for a tap or service crossing
a road, the pole can usually be pulled out into the road right-of-way.
If the pole is pulled out 2 meters and the anchor set inside the fence
about 1/2 meter, sufficient lead can be obtained.
Since this puts a small ang1e on each of the two adjacent poles they
should be offset and raked against the strain. The sketch shows more
dearly how this arrangement is used.
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This arrangement can also be used when the tap is going away from the
road and sufficient lead cannot be secured in the road right-of-way.
At road intersections where no lead is availab1e it is often possible

to avoid expensive overhead guys by using an A2 and an A4, or two A3’s,
or some other such combination. The general arrangement of these units
is shown in the following sketch.
In some cases where guy lead cannot be obtained, a slack span may be
used as a last resort. One such arrangement is shown in the following
sketch.
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Such spans are strung to a lesser tension and are dead-ended at each
end. It is not absolutely necessary to guy against the slack span but
the poles should be raked against it and if any lead is available it is
advisable to install guys against it.
Slack spans are likely to be a source of trouble since the conductors

can sometimes swing together in a storm. For this reason they should not
be more than 30 meters long and should be avoided if at all possible.
The staker shall use slack spans on1y on the approval of the field
engineer.
When a new extension continues straight on from the existing REC line,
the existing guy should be lowered to the neutral position. A notation
to this effect should be made in the remarks column of the staking sheet.
A new guy is also installed against the new line with the full lead
necessary for a dead-end.
Low Voltage Circuits
Low voltage circuits include all circuits operated below 750 volts
between conductors. Three such circuits are described as follows:
1 Secondary Underbuild. All low voltage conductor either bare or

covered, from the distribution transformers to the last primary
line pole.
2 Secondary on Secondary Poles. All conductor, either bare or

covered, from the last primary line pole to the last secondary
pole.
3 Service Drop. All service conductor from the transformer or

secondary system to the point of attachment to the consumer’s
premises.
The following specifications governs the installation of conductors low

voltage circuits:
1. Span Lengths. The span lengths for covered conductor, including self-
supporting cable, shall be limited to span lengths of 45 meters or
shorter in accordance with the following table: Unless minimum ground
clearances cannot be maintained under which conditions the span length
must be shortened.
MAXIMUM SPAN LENGTHS

FOR
LOW VOLTAGE COVERED AND DUPLEX CONDUCTORS
Maximum Span Length in Meters

Type of Size of Heavy Medium Light
Conductor Conductor Loading Loading Loading
ACSR 6 AWG 30 45 45
ACSR 4 AWG 40 45 45
ACSR 2 AWG 40 45 45
ACSR 1/0 AWG 45 45 45
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2. Conductor. Only conductors which have been approved by NEA shall be
installed. Conductor smaller than #8 copper equivalent conductivity
shall not be used.
a. All conductors used for secondary underbuild shall be bare
and of the same material as the primary conductors except
that secondary underbuild in urban areas may be covered
conductor.
b. It is more economical to use bare conductor than it is to use
covered conductor. Bare conductor should always be used
except where covered conductor is required to meet local
requirements.
c. All conductors used for service drops shall be covered, except
the neutral of self-supporting cables. Self-supporting shall
be used whenever possible as they allow less voltage drops.
3. Clearance. Above ground, service drop conductor shall have the

following minimum clearances:
10 feet above finished grade or sidewalks

12 feet above residential driveways and parking areas.
15 feet above commercial area subject to truck traffic.
18 feet above public streets, alleys, roads, and driveways.
4. Conductor Spacing
a. The minimum spacing between bare conductors is 18 inches. In

urban areas where covered conductor is used, an eight inch
spacing is permitted.
b. The minimum spacing between the service drop conductors at
the point of attachment to the consumer’s premises shall be
8 inches, except for self-supporting cable (duplex).
5. Neutral Conductor
a. Where there is a two-conductor secondary underbuild, the

primary neutral may be used provided it is not smaller than
no.6 copper equivalent conductivity and has sufficient
capacity. A reduced size neutral for low voltage one-
conductor secondary underbuild is not recommended.
b. A reduced size neutral shall not be used for secondary on
secondary poles or for service drops.
6. Neutral Grounding. The neutral conductor shall be grounded at the

distribution transformer pole, at the secondary deadend poles and at
the watthour installation (or entrance to any structure).
7. Stringing – Sag Chart for #6 ACSR- Duplex (Shepherd) Service drop

Conductor. The chart can also be used to string #4 ACSR duplex and #2
ACSR duplex.
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UNIVERSAL SAG (IN INCHES) ALL NEA LOADING ZONES
SPAN LENGTH IN METERS Stringing

Temp. Tension-
30m 35m 40m 45m lbs.
100 F 12 17 22 28 90#
90 F 12 16 21 27 92#
80 F 11 15 20 25 100#
70 F 11 15 19 24 104#
60 F 10 14 18 23 108#
In stringing service drop conductors of #6 ACSR duplex cable (Shepherd)

the minimum sags listed above are to be followed. The unloaded stringing
tension is selected at approximately 100 lbs. and the loaded tension in
NEA Light, NEA Medium and NEA Heavy loading districts will be within
design limitations of the #6 duplex conductor.
Stringing sag tolerance is 1” less and 12” more than stated above. The
additional 12” sag is to be used when the service drop is deadended on
a rural type home of nipa or “non-substantial” construction. The effect
of the added sag is to reduce the tension at the point of attachment.
8. Connectors. When connecting conductors of different metals,

connectors designed specifically for the application to be used.
9. Deadending. Conductors shall be deadended as shown in the NEA

Construction drawings. (Form 8-A-1)
10. Splicing. For initial construction, there shall not be more than
one splice per conductor in any span and a splice shall be located at
least ten feet from the conductor support.
11. Taping. All connectors installed on insulated conductors shall be

covered by 2 layers of insulating tape to prevent moisture from
entering the cable.
The following instructions govern the installation of guys for low

voltage conductors:
A 45º guy lead is recommended for use on all secondary dead ends. To
achieve a 45º angle the following leads are needed for the different
length poles as indicated below:
25 ft. pole = 5.5 guy lead

It is not always possible to secure the right-of-way needed or the space

required to install the recommended guy lead. To assist in the
installation of guys where this occurs, the attached table has been
prepared to assist in the selection of the guy lead that will meet NEA
specifications. The design is based on tension of 50% of ultimate
conductor strength may be applied in all loading districts.
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SECONDARY DEAD-END GUYS
ALL LOADING DISTRICTS
Minimum Guy Lead – Deadends – Secondary
OBTAIN 45º GUY LEAD WHEREVER POSSIBLE
G U Y A T T A C H M E N T
Pole
Height CONDUCTOR Light Duty Heavy Duty
(ACSR) 1-3/8 2-3/8 1-3/8 1-7/16 2-3/8 2-

7/16
25 2-#4 4.0 - 2.0 - - -
30 2-#4 4.5 4.0 2.5 2.0 - -
35 2-#4 5.1 4.0 3.1 2.3 2.0 -
40 2-#4 5.9 4.0 3.9 2.8 2.0 -
25 2-#2 5.2 4.0 3.2 2.2 2.0 -
30 2-#2 6.0 4.0 4.0 2.8 2.0 -
35 2-#2 6.9 4.2 4.9 3.4 2.2 2.0
40 2-#2 8.1 4.7 6.1 4.2 2.7 2.0
_
25 2-#1/0 4.2 4.2 3.6 2.2 2.0
30 2-#1/0 4.9 4.8 - 4.6 2.8 2.0
35 2-#1/0 6.1 6.1 - 5.6 3.4 2.4
40 2-#1/0 6.1 6.1 - 6.9 4.1 2.9
Guy and Anchor Assemblies for the use with the Above Table (per NEA
SPECS FORM 8-A-1)
Light Duty Guy Leads Assemblies

1-3/8” Generally (1 E1-2) (1 F1-2)
2-3/8” Generally (2 E1-2) (2 F1-2)
Heavy Duty Guy Leads
1-3/8” Generally (1 E3-2) (1 F2-1)
1-7/16” Generally (1 E3-3) (1 F2-2)
2-3/8” Generally (2 E3-2) (2 F2-1)
Generally (E2) (F2-3)
2-7/16” Generally (2 E3-3) (2 F2-2)
NOTE: The cost of units on the table increases from left to right. Where
it is possible to select more than one guy-anchor assembly, always select
the least expensive of the approved attachments.
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In order to insure adequate voltages at the consumers' point connection,
voltage drop limitations are 8% for primary, 3% for secondary, and 1%
for service drop conductors. The following is a simplified procedure for
selecting secondary conductor wire size:
Identified as the "House Span Method”, one house span is defined as one
house located, 55 meters from the transformer or one house located 100
meters from the transformer. Following is an example of how to compute
House Spans:
Total House Spans = 4 + 4 + 15 = 23 House Spans
From the following table:
At 100 kwh/consumer/month use #2 ACSR

SELECTION OF SECONDARY CONDUCTORS

HOUSE SPAN METHOD
Maximum Allowable 3% Voltage Drop on Secondaries
Conductor Number of House Spans
#4 ACSR 36 (55 meter span) 20 (100 meter span)

#1/0 ACSR 72 (55 meter span) 40 (100 meter span)
75 kwh/consumer/month (For 25 consumers the average demand is

375 watts/consumer)

100 kwh/consumer/month (For 20 consumers the average demand

is 500 watts/consumer)
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Clearance from Buildings
The following clearances are required from buildings:
Where buildings exceed three stories (or 50’) in height, a

clear space at least6 feet wide should be allowed to facilitate
the raising of ladders. Others, supply lines from 300 volts to
8700 volts require:
3’ Horizontal Clearance
8’ Vertical Clearance
Note: Increased clearances specified in Rule 234 C of the National

Electrical Safety Code do not apply where the voltage of the
supply conductor is from 300 volts to 8700 volts to ground.
Conflicts
A pole line is said to be in structural conflict with another line

if it is so situated with respect to the second line that the
overturning (at the ground) of the first line will result in
contact between its poles or conductors and the conductors of the
second line, assuming that no conductors are broken in either line.
(See Figure 4)
Exceptions: Lines are not considered as conflicting where:
1. One line crosses another.

2. Two lines are on opposite sides of a highway, street,
or alley and are separated by a distance not less than
60% of the height of the taller pole line and not less
than 20 feet.
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Figure 4
Structure Conflict
The NEA line should be located so as to avoid structure conflict

as defined above and thus prevent the necessity of requiring grade
B construction.
Communication Line Crossings
Crossings Over all major communication 4ines require Grade B

construction.
Major communication lines include:
1. Those which have more than two circuits and,

2. All along distance and toll lines even though they may
have only one wire.
Minor lines are all local lines having not more than two
circuits.
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A single telephone circuit may consist of either one or two wires depending on
whether it is the grounded or the metallic system. The two can be distinguished
because the grounded system has one wire entering each house while metallic
system has two. Thus, a four-wire telephone line may be four grounded circuits
and require grade B construction when crossed, or it may be two metallic circuits
and only require grade C when crossed.
At major communication line crossings, maximum spans limited by pole strength

(as tabulated in the computer printout) must be divided by 2. Either an A1-1 or
A9 may be used when crossing major communication circuits. The A1-1 meets the
National Electrical Safety Code for both major and minor crossings but requires
more pole height to maintain the required clearances. When 5 feet of pole height
can be saved by using flat construction (A9), it is preferable to use the
shorter pole and flat construction. Both crossing poles on any one crossing
should be either flat or vertical, if field conditions permit, for uniformity
and appearance. Wherever field conditions require flat construction for a minor
crossing, the A9 shall be used.
The following clearances are required between conductors at crossings and apply:
(a) when upper conductors have their final unloaded sag at 60°F
and,
(b) when the crossing span is not more than 107 meters
(c) when the conductor supports are fixed.
Clearance at Communication Line Crossings
Service and guy wires over communication lines 2 feet
Open supply wires from 750 volts to 8700 volts * 4 feet

over communication lines
 The clearance shall be increased to 6 feet where supply wires

cross over a communication line within 6 feet horizontally
of a communication pole.
For crossing spans longer than 107 meters, the clearances must be increased by
the factors contained in NESC Rule 233 B.
If an A3 is used on either pole at a crossing (but not used on both), the

clearance must be increased so that the above clearances will be maintained
when a conductor in an adjacent span breaks and allows the insulator to swing
towards the crossing. When a set of bells is allowed to swing a few inches, the
sag in the span may increase by many feet.
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To avoid the necessity of additional clearance requirements when using
an A3 pole top assembly on either pole at a crossing use an A8 for angles
of 25° to 45° and at A4 at angles greater than 45°. When an A4 is used,
guy against both spans with the full lead necessary for a dead-end.
The National Electrical Safety Code requires that communication lines

maintain a ground clearance of 18’ at road crossings. When staking line
across roads at which there is no telephone, or where the existing
telephone circuit is not this high, allow sufficient clearance for a
future telephone to be built at the proper height and still maintain the
necessary clearance between conductors of the NEA and telephone lines.
Power Line Crossings
At power line crossings, it is preferable that the higher voltage line

shall be in the top position.
A minimum clearance of 2’ between conductors of the two lines is required

in all cases when an effectively grounded 7.62/13.2 kV distribution line
crosses another power 1inecf less than 8,700 volts. These clearances
apply under the same conditions and must be increased in the same manner
as for communication lines. See Rule 233 B of the National Rural
Electrical Safety Code.
Railroad Crossings
Grade B construction is required at all ran road crossings by the

National Electrical Safety Code.
Pole sizes must be used which will permit maximum span lengths limited
by pole strength (as tabulated in the computer printout) to be divided
by 2.
Double supports (A9) must be used. An Al-l will not do since it has only
one support for the neutral.
Back guy the crossing span using the lead necessary for a dead-end under
Grade C construction. A head guy is not necessary.
A clearance of 28” from the top of the rails to the phase wire or 27'
to the neutral is required by the National Electrical Safety Code. This
clearance applies under the same span length conditions as the clearances
for communication lines. See Rule 232 of the National Electrical Safety
Code for increased sag factors when crossing railroads.
When obtaining the approval of the railroad companies it is best that

there should not be an angel at either crossing pole. If the line must
angle near the crossing, put in a short span adjacent to the crossing
span, and make the angle at this adjacent; pole or double dead-end.
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Highway Crossings
The National Electrical Safety Code requires a clearance of 18’ to the

neutral and 20’ to the phase wire above roads. See NESC Rule 232 B for
increased sag factors when crossing highways with spans longer than
107 meters. However, the height of a telephone line at the road crossing
usually determines the height of the REC line. Telephone lines must
maintain 18' clearance above roads. Stake the REC line so that future
telephone lines can be built at least this high and still maintain proper
clearance between conductors of the two lines.
Permissions
In order to obtain clearance for encroachments on railroad or highway

rights-of-way, the Cooperatives must be prepared to support their request
with detailed plans. The staking engineer, therefore, must obtain
sufficient field information to show the relation of the proposed REC
pole line, anchors, etc., to the rail road or highway rights-of-way. It
is especially important for the sketches to Show all horizontal and
vertical dimensions.
Weekly Field Reports
It is recommended that all Engineering Firms performing rural line work

on NEA projects have their field crews prepare weekly reports.
A weekly field report form, included as Exhibit I, illustrates desired

information from the field.
It is particularly important that a copy of such reports be given to the

Cooperative General Manager so that he can keep his Board of Directors
informed as to work progress.
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Exhibit I
Part I
THE FOLLOWING TABULATION LISTS FOR GUY LEADS 1:1 GUY SLOPES (45°)
Horizontal Construction 1 Guy 2 Guys
30’ 6.8 (7) 5.8 – 7.8 (6-8)

35’ 8.2 (8) 7.2 – 9.2 (7-9)
40’ 9.7 (10) 8.7 – 10.7 (9-11)
45’ 11.0 (11) 10.0 – 12.0 (10-12)
Vertical Construction
2-wire 1 Guy
30’ 6.8 (7)

35’ 8.2 (8) Note: All guy leads
40’ 9.5 (10) Are in meters.
45’ 10.9 (11)
Vertical Construction
2-4 wire 2 guys 3 guys 4 guys
35’ 6.9 (6-8) 7.0 (5-7-9) 6.6 (4-6-8-10)

40’ 8.5 (8-10) 8.5 (7-9-11) 8.1 (5-7-9-11)
45’ 9.8 (9-11) 9.9 (8-10-12) 9.5 (6-8-10-12)
Summary – The following is always conservative
Top guy
30’ 8 )
35’ (10) ) Subtract 2 meters for each
40’ (11) ) additional guy !
45’ (12) )
Note: 1) Use minimum lead tables to determine number and type of guy.
2) Obtain 1:1 guy slope wherever possible – minimum leads are not
recommended leads.
3) Light duty guy attachment is used only when the guy lead is greater
than 2 meters over the minimum lead. In general, on #1/0 ACSR and
larger conductors use heavy duty guy attachment.
4) See Form 8-A-1 Drawing M30-3 for guy lead stake and anchor location.
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PAGE
FIELD WORK
Final Inspection 50
Final Inventory 50
Final Plans 51
Change Authorization 51
Recapitulation of Quantities 51
OFFICE WORK
Final Inventory 51
Documentation 52
Engineering Fee Statement 52
Energizing Procedure 52
Safe Practices Statement 54
EXHIBITS
I. Engineers Weekly Report 56
II. Weekly Inspection Report 58
III. Measurement of SAG 59

by STOP WATCH METHOD
IV. Aluminum Preformed

Armor and Tap Rods
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PRE-CONSTRUCTION WORK
Staking Sheets
Prior to construction, REC lines must be staked, checked, and released

to the contractor.
The staking of REC Lines will be done by survey parties working under
the supervision of a resident engineer.
The resident engineer shall make a field check of all staking performed
on projects assigned him. This check shall cover accuracy and
completeness of staking, as well as proper compliance with staking
procedure and requirements.
The resident engineer will be responsible for the establishment and

maintenance of the following procedure on all staking under his
jurisdiction.
1. It will be the responsibility of each staking party head to prepare

an accurate summary of units in the summary column on the staking
sheet vellums. Care must be taken to allow sufficient time for this
work so that it will be done accurately. These extensions shall be
made as staking sheets are completed.
2. It will be the responsibility of the resident engineer to check the

staking sheet summaries before signing the sheets for release. This
will include making any corrections to the summary resulting from
changes made during checking.
3. The staking party head shall clear all staking sheets with the project
manager for any corrections or changes he may wish to incorporate.
The project manager shall initial each staking sheet signifying his
acceptance of the line as staked.
4. It wi11 be the responsibility of the resident engineer to prepare and

submit to the owner (Coop) and to the Administrator (NEA) a report
showing the quantity, kind, prices and extended total of all units of
construction for each portion of the Project at the time such portion
is released to the Contractor (or Coop in force account work) for
construction. (NOTE: Staking sheets, with summaries correctly filled
out may be submitted to NEA for computer material and cost breakdown
requirements).
Revisions and Reroutes of Line Location
As any revision to the original staking becomes necessary, the staking

sheet vellums so revised shall be clearly marked to indicate a revision
and date thereof. A new staking sheet vellum made up to cover a reroute
(or where the revision was such as to require the use of a completely
new sheet) shall clearly indicate that it is a restaked job. The
following steps detail a handling and routing procedure for staking
sheets. Although the exact order is not important, the items must be
reviewed at some point.
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HANDLING AND ROUTING OF STAKING SHEETS
Order Operation Personnel
1. Preparation Field
2. Check “Summary” on Sheets Field
3. Check Staking & Correct sheets Field
4. Transmit to Elec. Design Sec. Field
5. Index and register sheets index map Manila
6. Check sketch and make necessary cor-

rections on each sheet Manila
7 Check against specs for conductor,

poles, spare, other units, ect. And
make necessary corrections Manila
8 Check routing against plans and/or

NEA approved map Manila
9 Check for franchises Manila
10 Obtain NEA approval Manila
11 Tabulate quantities on recap. sheet

Or have quantities put in computer
program for Coop. Manila or Field
12 Prepare transmittal, as required Manila
13 Release sheets for construction and

Send necessary prints Manila
14 Correct sheets for final Inventory Field
15 Check “summary” on each shit Field
16 Sign each sheet, Final Inventory Field
17 Secure signature of contractor

Or his representative Field
18 Tabulate on final Recap sheet, or

Have final quantities put in
Computer for final print out of
Unit quantities Field or Manila
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HANDLING AND ROUTING OF RAILWAY CROSSING
SKETCHES, HIGHWAY SKETCHES AND POWER OR
COMMUNICATION LINE PARALLEL OR CROSSING
SKETCHES
Order Operation Personnel
1 Make field measurements, record data on

Sketch form and pass form to Field
or Resident Engineer. Field
2 Check sketch in field and transmit to

Project Engineer Field
3 Index and number the sketch Manila
4 Register sketch on staking sheet

Index map Manila
5 Check sketch and data Manila
6 Check sketch against corresponding staking

Sheet Manila
7 Supervise redrafting of new sketch Manila
8 Transmit redrafted sketch in final form

Back to field with memo in
Regard to any irregularities Manila
9 Secure necessary prints Manila
10 Transmit necessary prints to cooperative

For further handling in connection
With procurement of right-of-way Manila
11 Assist in obtaining permissions

as required Manila or Field
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Release the Contractor of Staking Sheets
The Engineer, acting for the Cooperative, should require the following
information before authorizing any release of staking sheets for
construction:
1. That all rights-of-way for the Section to be released, have been

certified clear by the cooperative.
2. That all clearing bas been performed by the cooperative in the manner
described in the contract, where this work is being done by the
cooperative.
3. That no conflicts exist with either telephone or power lines.
4. That all staking sheets have been checked in the field by the resident
engineer.
5. That all REC lines as staked and included in the release are authorized
by the construction contract or approved by subsequent change
authorization and conform to NEA policy.
6. That all construction units included in the release are approved

either in the original contract or a subsequent change authorization.
7. The total kilometers of primary and secondary line involved plus

service drop and total number of members involved.
CONSTRUCTION
General
Construction of REC lines will be done under the general supervision of

the resident engineer. Normally there will be an inspector on the project
who will do the detailed supervision and inspection. The Inspector will
be responsible to the resident engineer.
The general duties of the inspector and resident engineer are:
1. To see that REC lines are constructed in accordance with the plans
and specifications, and that all material and workmanship are
acceptable.
2. To coordinate the work of the contractor and the cooperative.
3. To maintain adequate field records and to handle the necessary paper

work.
Where an inspector is on a project he will perform the duties outlined

herein not definitely designated as being the responsibility of the
resident engineer.
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Where there is no inspector on a project, the resident engineer
will perform the duties and responsibilities of both resident
engineer and inspector.
Resident engineers and inspectors shall be familiar with Parts I

of this manual. The resident engineer and inspector shall be
thorough1y familiar with the construction plans and
specifications.
They shall confer with their home office supervisors before going
into the job to be fully acquainted with any particular phase of
the work involved on the respective project. Only REG lines
contained in the original approved contract or in approved change
authorization may be constructed.
Before commencing construction, the engineer, Cooperative, General

Manager, and, preferably, a representative from NEA should confer
with the contractor in a pre-construction conference. In addition
to those items covered in the NEA pre-construction
"Check List" (copies available from the NEA Construction
Division), complete contract responsibilities, specifications,
conduct, etc., should be discussed.
General Duties of Inspectors
The work and duties of the inspector on construction begin at the

time the contractor starts actual construction (other than right-
of-way clearing) on the job, and are completed only with final
inspection and clean-up on all the REC lines underconstructi0n are
completed and accepted by the owner.
A conference, prior to construction, shall beheld with the project

superintendent or cooperative manager to determine the order of
construction on the various REC lines to be built, any special
features involved in the right-of-way clearing, any peculiarities
made a part of the right-of-way easements, energization procedure,
acceptance by the owner of the lines as constructed, etc.
The status of any telephone conflicts shall also be reviewed with

the project manager so no REC line can be released for construction
where telephone or power line conflicts are involved. It is
necessary that each release of staking sheets for construction
covers a continuous REC line. In the event .of a telephone conflict
with any REC line that is not properly cleared (removed),
construction on the entire REC line involved will be held up until
the conflict is cleared.
A conference shall be held with the contractor's representative on

the job to discuss the order of construction of the REC lines and
the manner in which we 1ike our jobs to be constructed. This
conference shall include, among other things, an explanation of
how our staking sheets are prepared so as to completely familiarize
the contractor with them, with special attention given to
"offsets", if used, pole alignment, hanging of transformers, etc.
Arrangements shall be made at this time for the inspection of all
materials as they are received on the job and before they are used in
construction. It is the responsibility of the inspector or resident
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engineer to see that all materials entering into the lines meet
plans and specifications.
Proper attention shall be given to the construction to determine

that the requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code and
any applicable provincial or local requirements have been met.
The construction shall be inspected with extreme care during the

first few weeks of construction to eliminate construction errors.
This same close inspection shall be given to each new phase of
construction as it starts, as well as to each new crew.
Records
Each resident engineer and inspector shall keep a complete record

and diary, in a systematic manner, of work performed each day, all
transactions, weather, construction progress, special actions
taken or agreements reached, files of correspondence, contract,
amendments, forms, etc. A field book, obtained from the A & E main
office, shall be used for the diary.
The diary of the resident engineer and inspector shall be

particularly full and complete on all days spent on supervision or
inspection of actual construction performed by the Contractor. The
heading in the diary for each day of construction supervision shall
be headed '''Supervision of construction" followed by a detailed
description of the actual work performed and the number of hours
spent that day on this supervision and inspection work.
Progress Reports
Weekly reports, covering a week’s work shall be prepared by both

the resident engineer and inspector and transmitted to the A & E
main office at the close of each week. The person preparing the
reports shall retain a copy of each in his files to properly
coordinate the reports and keep the "to date" column filled in.
These reports should include the following:
(1) Engineers Weekly Report of Contractor’s Progress - (Suggested

report form is attached as Exhibit I). This, or a similar
report, should be prepared in five (5) copies at the close of
each week and distributed as follows:
1 copy to the NEA Construction Division

1 copy to the Contractor
1 copy of the coop manager
1 copy to the A & E main office
1 copy to the Inspector or Resident Engineer
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(2) Engineers Weekly Inspection Report - This report form attached as
Exhibit II is intended for use of an inspector or resident engineer
performing an inspector’s function. Since this is only for back-
up of inspection activities, prepare an original and one copy.
Send original to the A & E Main Office

Retain one copy in the field files
Accidents Reports
The engineer on an NEA construction project has an obligation to his

profession to require the contractor to practice proper safety
measures and precautions. The engineer should make it his
responsibility to see that the contractor submits to NEA copies of
all accident reports prepared for his insurance company. Accident
reports covering workmen’s compensation, public liability, and
property damage, and automobile insurance claims shall be made out
by the contractor and forwarded to NEA.
The resident engineer shall see that the contractor complies with
these requirements.
INSPECTION AIDS
General
This part of the manual lists some of the specific items to watch in
the construction of REC lines but in no way limits or changes the
requirements of the particular contract specifications, National
Electric Safety Code, good workmanship and responsibilities of the
inspector.
Clearing and Trimming
The inspector shall check carefully to see that all brush and other
refuse from clearing or trimming operations is removed from the right-
of-way and is properly disposed of or destroyed. It shall not be left
where it will be visible from roadways nor where it will endanger the
lines if burned. All trees felled shall be cut to commercial wood
length and neatly piled on the right-of-way where they will not
interfere with operations of the property owner. All controversy with
property owners over right-of-way trimming or clearing shall be
reported to the owner.
Trees shall be trimmed to obtain the specified clearance and to avoid

any possibility of someone contacting the line while climbing the
tree. No inferior workmanship shall be allowed on trimming of trees.
Any trimming necessary in the immediate locality where clearing has

been performed on immediately adjacent trees is usually performed by
the same party doing the clearing. Otherwise all trimming operations
shall be considered a part of the conductor units.
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Poles
Poles on a tangent REC line shall be in alignment within one-half of

ground line diameter of the pole, unless they are raked, as on a
service take-off. With all angles on the REC line indicated on the
staking sheet the contractor will be absolutely responsible for the
alignment of all poles between these angle points.
Particular attention shall be given to see that all poles are canted
to properly receive all pole top assemblies, bisect angles, etc.
A variation of 3" to 4" either way in rake may be permitted so long

as the conductor is not pulled out of alignment to an unsightly
degree.
Special attention shall be given to ascertain that the contractor is

properly tamping ail poles from the very beginning of construction.
The only time to obtain a good tamping job is at the time of setting
and backfilling the poles
The inspector shall see that all poles are set to the required depths.
Framing
All poles shall be framed in accordance with contract specifications

and drawings. The following are some items to be given special
attention:
1. Note that proper and adequate use is made of lock nuts.
2. The "anchor shackle" is quite often overlooked in A3, B3 and C3

assemblies.
3. No cut bolts are to be allowed.
4. Pole top pins shall be installed with the flat side towards the
pole and on alternate sides of a line of poles.
5. A "split" bolt is required on all A2 assemblies.
6. Note the dimensions given on the A4 drawing for the various bolts.
These bolt holes should be drilled to be in line f101iththe
conductor they are dead ending.
7. Where dawn guys are used in connection with uplift they are to
be installed 6 inches below the neutral position.
8. Note that the bolts supporting the bells on A3s, A5s, A6s, etc.,
are located in the second hole from the top of the pole rather
than in the top hole.
9. Note that cross arms on A7s, A8s, A9s, etc., are attached to the
poles through the bottom hole rather than through the top hole.
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10. Note the crossarm position on a C1-1 to allow installation
of the pole top pins on the top of the pole.
11. Note the type of supports for the neutral on all crossarm
installations (that is where the neutral is carried on the
crossarm).
Determining Line Angles
The determination of a line angle in the field can often be time

consuming. Various methods can be used to determine the deviation
from a straight line, such as a surveying instrument, a compass or
some other way. An easy field method that needs no special
equipment, but only stepping off two distances. See sketch.
Assume pole line A, B and C where pole B is an angle structure

in a distribution line.
1. Pace 57 uniform steps along a tangent line extended beyond a

line through A, B to C0.
2. At point C0 turn 90º to tangent line A, B, C0.
3. Pace uniform steps along line C0, -C1 –C2 –C3 until intersecting
the line from pole B (angle pole) to point C1 or C2 or C3 or any
point between. The number of steps equals the angle in degrees.
4. The number of steps from point C0 to C1 is 10 steps, therefore

the line angle is l0f, or the number of steps from C0 to C2 is
20 steps, therefore the line angle is 200, or the number of
steps from C0 to C3 is 30 steps therefore the line angle is 300.
5. Accuracy-
10 steps - arctan 10/57 = 9.95°or 100 angle (error = 0.05°)

20 steps - arctan 20/57 = 19.300 or 200 ang1e (error = 0.700)
30 steps - arctan 30/57 = 27.8°or 300 angle (error = 2.20°)
For angles between 00 and 300 the error is minimal.
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Grounds
All Ground wires shall be continuous from the ground to the

system neutral and shall not contain any splices, except where
aluminum or aluminum alloy ground wire is used and must be
spliced to another type of ground wire for below ground use.
Ground rods must be driven and not placed in augured or bored
holes. Ground wires are not to be placed in the climbing space
on any pole.
Grounds on transformer poles shall not be installed until after

the transformer is hung. This is necessary to better visualize
the location of the ground wire on the pole with respect to
climbing space and ground connections to the transformer. The
ground installation at transformer poles shall be made as
follows.
1. Install a regular M2-IA or M2-IIA ground.
2. Install the loop shown on DrawingM27connecting the ground

wire on the pole to the system neutral, to the neutral
secondary bushing of the transformer, the grounding lug on
the transformer case, and back to the ground wire on the
pole. The ends of this loop shall terminate in the neutral
secondary bushing of the transformer.
This method of grounding at transformer installations will allow

the cooperative to change out a transformer at a later date
without damaging the grounding system or the possibility of one
long continuous piece of ground wire accidentally touching the
hot phase wire.
Resistance of Grounds
Grounds on REC lines and substations should be of low ohmic

value. These grounds perform two very important functions, the
return of power through the earth and the protection of
equipment.
The ohmic value (resistance) of a ground depends upon soil in

which it is installed, proper installation, moisture available
in the earth, depth of the ground rod, solid contact between
ground rod and earth, etc.
Grounds installed in rocky or sandy soil usually are poor

grounds (high resistance).
If the resident engineer or inspector fee1s that an area within

the project may be of high ohmic resistance, he shall so advise
the A & E main office giving full details.
Low ohmic value grounds at substations are extremely essential.
Guys and Anchors
Guys shall be tight. Guy clamps must fit properly and with sufficient
distance between the clamps and the anchor eye so as not to strain the
distance. (Minimum distance - 5"). Guy tails shall be neatly served
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with no sharp ends of guy strands projecting. Guy clips shall be
used only with the express authorization of the field engineer.
Guys on transformer poles against secondary or service drops may

be lowered, if necessary, to clear the transformer case.
Anchor settings shall not vary more than 4" from that shown in the
specifications. In no case sha11 the anchor eye be underground, or
the guy strand in contact with the earth. The anchor rod bonding
clamps (Item ck) should be installed after the conductor is strung
as part of the conductor "buttoning-up" operation.
Anchor stakes indicate the location of the anchor rod eye upon
completion of installation.
Holes drilled or dug for expanding anchors shall only be of

sufficient diameter to allow placing of the unexpanded anchor.
Anchors shall be placed, expanded and backfilled immediately upon
completion of the hole digging.
Transformers
The installation of transformers shall satisfy two fundamental

requirements:
1. The maintenance of proper climbing space and accessibility to

primary cutouts and hotline clamps.
2. The maintenance of proper and safe clearances.
The center secondary bushing of the transformers not used for 240V.
2-wire single phase and the left hand secondary bushing is made
neutral when a two wire service is taken off the transformer. Where
a two wire, 240 volt service is taken off the transformer, the
secondary windings of the transformer must be connected in series.
In the case of tangent construction, the transformer should be

installed on the opposite side of the pole from the neutral
conductor, with the secondary bushings facing the neutral
conductor. On dead-end structures and on tangent structure special
care should be given to see that the secondary bushings and the
transformer tank clear the conduct6rs properly.
On completely self-protected transformers de-ion gaps must be set

at the manufacturer's recommended setting. The inspector should
equip himself with a gauge of exact width and measure a
representative number of gaps. The setting of the gaps on double
gap arrestors when used should be checked simi1arly.
Transformers shall be installed after the pole is set.
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Conductor
Special care shall be exercised by the contractor in reeling out and

stringing conductor to avoid "kinking" and damage to the conductor.
Aluminum conductor is particularly susceptible to damage if not
properly handled.
Stringing and Sagging. Conductor shall be strung and sagged in

accordance with the NEA stringing sag tables derived from NEA sag and
tension charts. The contractor shall place targets on the necessary
number of poles for use in sagging. Particular attention shall be
given to temperature. In no case shall the conductor be drawn up
tighter than specified for the particular conductor, ruling span and
temperature. Tolerance in stringing sags shall be 0" up and 3" down.
The inspector is required to check all conductor sags shortly after

it is sagged. A copy of a "Wire Foreman’s Report" is attached as Page
4 of Exhibit III. The inspector shall be responsible for seeing that
the wire foreman makes out this report as specified in the Memorandum.
The "Measurement of Sag by Stop Watch Method" is given in Exhibit III

and may be used by the inspector when checking sags. The sag being
checked, as indicated by the stop watch method, can be compared with
the stringing sag table for the conductor, span length and ruling
span involved at the temperature existing at time of checking. Any
discrepancies beyond the limits specified herein shall be corrected.
Satisfactory results cannot be obtained with the stop watch method

of checking sag when the conductor is in motion or on dead-end spans
or on spans which contain a line splice. The movement of conductor
due to wind or men working on the line makes it difficult to count
the number of return waves. Satisfactory results cannot be obtained
if any object, such as tree branches, is in contact with the conductor
in the span being checked. DO NOT count "one" when the impulse is
given to the conductor. Count "one" on tile first return of the
wave. In other words, count “Hit", "one", "two" and "three". Start
the watch on "Hit" and stop it on "three", or "five" or so on.
Records shall be kept of all sags checked. The form illustrated in

Exhibit III may be reproduced.
Ties. Conductor ties shall be made in accordance with manufacturer's

recommendations and guide drawings contained in the NEA
specifications. The linemen who are to do the job shall be required
to demonstrate on a typical pole assembly that they can tie correctly.
The inspector shall check the tying crew periodically to assure proper
and tight ties.
Splices. Splices in conductor shal1 be made with sleeves of the size

and type recommended by the manufacturer. The inspector shall
ascertain that the exact number of twists or compressions are made
as recommended by the manufacturer. No sleeves are permitted in
railroad, major highway, or major telephone crossings, or any
crossings requiring an increased grade of construction; splices shall
be avoided in adjacent spans wherever possible. No splices shall be
closer 10 feet to the nearest support.
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Dead-ends. The various methods of dead-ending conductors shall
follow the drawings contained in the NEA specifications.
Particular attention shall be given to the specified spacing of
the connectors on the connector method of dead-ending all
conductors and the tapping of aluminum conductor. On aluminum
conductor dead-ends the armor tape wrapping is to extend not more
than two wrappings beyond the mouth of the spool insulator or dead-
end clamp.
Taps and Jumpers. Jumpers and other leads connected to line

conductors shall have sufficient slack to allow free movement of
the conductors. Where slack is not shown on the construction
drawings, it will be provided by at least two bends in a vertical
plane or one in a horizontal plane or the equivalent.
Conductor DON’TS. Following is a list of general "Don'ts" in

handling and installing conductors:
1. Don't drop reels or coils from a car or truck to the ground.

Use skids, a crane, or other method for lowering.
2. Don’t unreel conductor until reel has been examined for nails
or other sharp objects that might damage the conductor.
3. Don't unreel conductor from a non-rotating reel or coil.
4. Don't permit reel to turn too fast. Avoid excess slack and
kinks.
5. Don’t attempt to straighten short kinks in the conductor. Cut

them out and splice.
6. Don't pull the conductor over barbed wire fences, rocks, or

other sharp objects. Use guards.
7. Don't use notched or short grips that nick or kink the

conductor. Use long, smooth, straight, parallel jaw grips.
8. Don't pull conductor around insulators or pins at angle points.

Use-free running sheaves or blocks.
9. Don't guess at sag and temperature. Use sag charts and a

thermometer.
10. Don't use pliers or screwdriver to mark the conductor for dead-
ends. Use friction tape or crayon.
11. Don't make jumpers tight.
12. Don't leave sleeve or automatic splice sizes to chance. Check

them.
13. Don't install a splice closer than 10' to the nearest support.
14. Don't: make loose hand wrapped ties.
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15. Don't tighten split bolt connectors with one wrench. Use two.
16. Don't attach hot line tap clamps directly to unprotected

conductor. Use "bridle loops" short armor rod or other approved
tapping devices.
Armor Rods, Hot Line Clamps etc.
Armor rods on ACSR Conductor, shall be the twisted type or the

preformed type. The armor rods should follow the lay of the strand
of the conductor and are to be snug. The lay of the armor rod
strand should approximately parallel that of the conductor.
Particular attention to this shall be given on angle installations.
The clips for the twist armor rod shall be approximately 1.5" to
1.75" from the end of the rods and tightened so that the ends of
the rods will flare.
Hot Line Clamps on ACSR conductor are always installed over an

approved tapping device such as a "Tapping Armor Rod". Attached,
as Exhibit IV, is a chart identifying single, double and tapping
armor rods with their respective ACSR conductor sizes.
Clean-up Notes
As construction is completed on any REC line or group of REC line

extensions in anyone area, the inspector shall inspect the same
for compliance with plans and specifications. A list of corrections
found necessary in the line during this inspection shall be
prepared immediately in quadruplicate and distributed as follows:
2 copies to the contractor

1 copy to the A & E office
1 copy to inspector’s files
The list shall be made up under the headings of staking sheet

number, pole number, and clean-up item. All items needing
correction to bring the line to NEA specifications and good
workmanship shall be made a part of these lists as prepared and
given to the contractor.
When the contractor advises that the clean-up work has been
performed, the inspector shall schedule a back-check on the same
to ascertain that the work has been satisfactorily performed. In
many instances it will be possible to schedule this back-check in
connection with final inventory, or when the inspector is in the
same general area on other work, thereby avoiding extra travel and
time.
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In case the work of the contractor is found to be grossly
deficient, either when the REC line is inspected or back-checked
as outlined above, the inspector shall comer only a limited length
of the REC line and shall require the contractor to p1.a.ceit in
acceptable condition before continuing with the inspection or
beck-checking.
Secondary and Service Units
Secondary and Service assembly units and Guides are shown on the
Construction Drawings to aid in visualizing the various assemblies
used on secondary and service drops. The drawings indicate what
materials correspond to the respective NEA units involved.
Telephone Line Movement Agreements
A telephone line move agreement should be made between the owner

and all telephone companies where a telephone line is moved to
clear right-of-way and remove a conflict for the REC line. Such
line move agreements are desirable regardless of whether any cost
is involved.
It is the responsibility of the resident engineer to advise the

Cooperative of all telephone conflicts and what arrangements are
under way to remove the conflicts. This information shall include
location of the conflict, number of telephone line poles that are
to be moved, number of' wires, owner of the telephone, details of
the proposed method of removing or handling the conflict, estimated
cost to the owner if available, etc. The resident engineer shall
also prepare a sketch showing the proposed routing of the REC line,
the existing routing of the telephone line and the proposed new
routing of the telephone line.
The Cooperative will negotiate with the various telephone

companies concerning all details involved in effecting these line
moves and preparation of the necessary agreements. The resident
engineer and inspector shall render what assistance is needed in
supplying the factual information required by the cooperative.
Periodic Payment Estimates
The contractor will prepare payment estimates each month while

construction is active to receive monthly payments from the NEA on
work completed during the previous month. When these are properly
prepared and approved by the A & E, NEA will pay the contractor
for 90% of the work covered therein. These estimates will be
prepared in sextuplet by the contractor with all six copies to be
submitted directly to the resident engineer for initial checking.
The resident engineer will be responsible for checking quantities
only contained in the estimate to be sure of not over paying the
contractor. The resident engineer will sign all copies of each
estimate in the space provided and forward all copies to the A &
E main office where they will be checked for the correct unit
prices, cost extensions, additions, etc. In case the estimate, as
initially submitted to the resident engineer, is in error to
quantities or the total amount listed as due exceeds work actually
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completed, the estimate shall be return to the contractor for
corrections before submitting it to the A & E main office for
further checking and final approval. When verified all six copies
of the estimate will be transmitted to the NEA Construction
Division for payment.
Final distribution of these payment estimates by the NEA will be

as follows:
1 copy to the owner

3 copies to the NEA office files
1 copy to the A & E
1 copy to the Contractor
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS
All changes in the construction of the project from that contained

in the original contract are covered by "Change Authorization
Requests”.
FINALS
At the close of construction on any job certain work must be

performed by the engineer to allow preparation of records to show
the project as actually constructed and to allow final payments to
the contractor and engineer for the Work performed. The field work
to be performed by the inspector on finals is as outlined below.
Field Work
1. Final Inspection - As the REC line is completed and all clean-

up work has been performed by the contractor, the REC line shall
be given a final inspection by the inspector and/or resident
engineer and qualified representatives of both the contractor, the
cooperative and NEA. Any notes of final clean-up required on the
REC line, before turning the same over to the owner, shall be made
and given to the contractor at this time. All previous clean-up
note shall be checked.
2. Final Inventory - At the same time, and in conjunction with the

final inspection, a pole by pole check of the staking sheets should
be made and staking sheets corrected to reflect the final "as
constructed" line. The resident engineer will be furnished a Black
and White Copy of staking sheets as they are released to the
contractor for construction, to be used throughout the job and on
final inventory to record thereon (with red pencil) any and all
changes to the line. The sketch on the staking sheet shall be
revised, where necessary, to accurately reflect the REC line as
constructed. This set of corrected staking sheets, at the close of
the job, will show the REC line as actually constructed.
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At the time of the final inventory all changes made in "the field
on the Black and white set of sheets shall be transferred to the
vellums with the "final quantity" summary column filled in and
checked on each sheet. When all correction and final summary work
is completed on the sheets, both the resident engineer and
contractor shall sign each staking sheet vellum to signify their
agreement on all quantities. The staking sheet vellums shall not
be used in the field in making the final inventory check. Corrected
sets of Black and White prints and corrected and signed vellums
are to be distributed according to NEA instructions.
3. Final Plans - The resident engineer will be furnished a Black

and White Copy of the system maps during the early stages of
construction to be used throughout the job to show thereon, in red
pencil, any and all changes in the line from that as originally
shown to that as actually constructed. This set of maps shall be
completed and back checked by the resident engineer for any
omissions or errors, at the time of final inspection and then used
to correct the tracings of the plans to record the REC lines as
actually constructed.
4. Change Authorizations - Concurrently with final inspection and

inventory a check shall be made with the contractor to determine
that all "Change Authorizations" have been completely made out,
signed, and the required number of copies of each distributed.
A check shall also be made of all staking sheets, diary notes,

etc., to determine that "Change Authorizations" have been
prepared, signed, and distributed on all extra work on which the
A & E firm is entitled to extra compensation.
5. Recapitulation of Quantities - A recapitulation to support the

final inventory may be made by the resident engineer as soon as
final corrected staking sheets are available. Final inventory on
large projects may be done by areas as the respective REC lines
are completed, rather than all at one time. The resident engineer
shall agree with the contractor, at the appropriate time, which
staking sheet numbers are to be recapped on each individual recap
sheet. This method of quantity recapitulation will allow cross
checking to locate any discrepancies between takeoffs. The
resident engineer will be responsible for organizing the
recapitulation work of the staking sheets with the contractor in
this manner. The recapitulation may be made on vellums to allow
reproduction.
Office Work
The following is a brief outline of office work in connection with

preparing documents to close out construction:
1. Final Inventory - This is a recapitulation of all units from

the final corrected staking sheets as well as the "Change
Authorization Requests" to the contractor involving extra
compensation. The total peso value of this inventory is the final
contract cost of the project, and is used by NEA and the owner in
making final payment to the contractor.
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2. Documentation - These exe documents required for close out of
contract construction as contained in NEA Bulletin #16 dated July
26, 1974.
3. Engineering Fee Statement - This is based on the engineering

service contract and actual meters of pole line plus the
engineering extras. The primary and secondary from the staking
sheets are used in determining the pole line meter length. The
engineering extras are attached to this statement.
ENERGIZING PROCEDURE
When energizing newly constructed distribution lines, the

following standardized procedures will avoid accidents which might
result in loss of life and/or damage to property.
The Contractor shall notify the Consulting Engineer (A&E) and the
Cooperative that the lines are ready to be energized and that all
grounds have been removed. This notice shall be in writing and
shall clearly designate the lines that are to be released for
energizing, and it shal1 be signed by the Contractor's
Superintendent and each of his Foremen. A copy of such notice shall
be posted on the Contractor's bulletin board in the shop or office
where the men report for work and on the bulletin board at the
offices of the Cooperative. A map indicating the location of the
lines being released by the Contractor shall accompany the notice.
After the Contractor has certified that clean-up work has been
completed and has released the line for energization, the
consulting engineer will patrol the line and, if satisfactory,
accept it for energization on behalf of the Cooperative.
The Consulting Engineer shall be responsible for certifying to the

Cooperative that final inspection has been completed, that all
clean-up work including changes and additions required bring the
system into conformity with the approved plans and specifications
has been done by the contractor, that the electrical facilities
are safe for operation and are ready for energization.
The Cooperative Linemen shall then proceed with energization in

accordance with the attached "Energizing Procedure Memorandum”.
In the event that the Contractor is required to make any

corrections on construction which has been released, he shall
follow the procedure outlined in the attached "Safe Practices to
be followed by Contractors during Construction".
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from the feed conductor shall be looped back and attached
to the to which the permanent end of the jumper is attached.
Care must be taken that this loop does not contact other
conductors or grounds.
Protective grounds must be placed on all primary conductors

on the pole immediately beyond the sectionalizing device
where possible, but in all cases within sight of the work
area. Ground protection should be furnished by an approved
grounding cable installed by means of hot-line clamps
between phase and neutral. The primary jumper is not to be
used to furnish ground protection.
(c) Proceed to patrol the line to the next sectionalizing device.

While patrolling the line disconnect all transformers from
the line removing the cut-out door, fuse cartridge or hot
line clamp.
(d) Repeat the process of opening sectionalizing devices,

placing “HOLD CARS” thereon grounding the lines on the pole
immediately beyond the sectionalizing devices and discon-
necting transformers until all sections of the entire line to
be energized are sectionalized and grounded.
(e) Return to the first sectionalizing device, remove the pro-

tective grounds and the “HOLD CARS” and close the sectiona-
lizing device energizing the first section of line. If no
fault develops, proceed with energizing the transformers
until the first section is completely energized. (A section
shall be a portion of a line between sectionalizing devices.)
(f) Repeat operations listed under item (e) above until the
entire system is ready for service.
Receipt of copy of the above instructions is hereby acknowledged.
Date: _______________________ ______________________________

System Manager
Date: _______________________ ______________________________

System Engineer
Date: _______________________ ______________________________

Contractor’s Superintendent
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SAFE PRACTICES TO BE FOLLOWED
BY CONTRACTORS DURING CONSTRUCTION
1. No work is to be performed by the Contractor requiring the

climbing of any poles of any lines which are energized. In
addition, no work is to be performed by the Contractor on
poles carrying wires unless protective grounds are placed by
him between the work area and all possible sources of feed.
2. The Contractor shall place protective grounds on the

conductors of all lines upon which his men are working. These
grounds shall be placed between the point where his men are
working and all sectionalizing points, including hot line
clamps or jumpers used for sectionalizing purposes.
Protective grounds SHALL NOT BE PLACED ON SECTIONALIZING
POLES. Protective grounds shall also be placed on each side
of each crossing with other power lines. Protective grounds
shall be made by short circuiting all primary phase wires to
the grounded neutral using #4 copper wire and solderless
connectors. All jumpers or taps when opened must be connected
to ground; however, the connecting of such jumpers or taps
shall not be considered as “protective grounds”.
3. If the work to be performed by the Contractor is on lines

which are energized, or on poles carrying energized lines,
the Contractor shall request the Cooperative de-energize the
conductors. After the line has been de-energized by the
Cooperative and proper clearance given, the Contractor shall
first place protective grounds between all possible sources
of feed (but not on sectionalizing poles) and the work area
in accordance with the following procedure. The lineman shall
put on rubber gloves with protectors before ascending the
pole and, upon reaching a position where it is impossible to
contact any primary conductor, he shall with an approved hot
stick “feel” or “fuzz out” the primary conductor for a “brush
discharge” to determine if the line is energized. If the line
appears de-energized, the ground clamp shall first be
connected to ground and then the line connection made with
the hot stick. When removing grounds, the line connection
shall be removed first and the ground connections removed
last.
4. The Contractor shall remove all protective grounds from any

section to be delivered for energization and no employee of
the Contractor shall climb any pole of such lines after these
grounds have been removed.
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The Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer and the
Cooperative that the lines are ready to be energized and that
all grounds have been removed. This notice shall be in writing
and shall clearly designate the lines that are to be released
for energizing, and it shall be signed by the Contractor’s
Superintendent and each of his foreman. A copy of such notice
shall be posted on the Contractor’s bulletin board in the shop
or office where the men report for work. In addition to the
written notice, it is suggested that the Contractor indicates,
on a map posted on his bulletin board, the lines which have been
released.
Receipt of copy of the above instructions is hereby acknowledged.
Date: _______________________ ______________________________

System Manager
Date: _______________________ ______________________________

System Engineer
Date: _______________________ ______________________________

Contractor’s Superintendent
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Exhibit I
Part II
ENGINEER’S WEEKLY REPORT OF

NATIONAL STAKING AND PROJECT _____________
ELECTRIFICATION CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SECTION _____________
ADMINISTRATION WEEK ENDING _________
Prepare five copies of this form each week until job is completed. Send one
copy to NEA Construction Division, one copy to contractor, one copy to System
Manager, one copy to main office and retain one copy.
DATE CONSTRUCTION COMMENCED ________________ WEEK OF CONSTRUCTION __________
KILOMETERS OF LINE
EXCLUSIVE OF
CONVERSION CONVERSION
CONTRACT ________________ ______________
ADDED BY CHANGE AUTHORIZATION ________________ ______________
DEDUCTED BY CHANGE AUTHORIZATION ________________ ______________
CONTRACT AS CHANGED ________________ ______________
EXCLUSIVE OF CONVERSION – EXCEPT ITEM (A)

Completed Total Completed Scheduled
This week ____To Date____ _To Date_
Staked . . . . . . . . . . . ______________ _______________ ____________
Released . . . . . . . . . . ______________ _______________ ____________
With R/W Cleared . . . . . . ______________ _______________ ____________
With Poles Set . . . . . . . ______________ _______________ ____________
With Guys and Anchors. . . . ______________ _______________ ____________
With Conductor in Place. . . ______________ _______________ ____________
With Service Run . . . . . . ______________ _______________ ____________
With Transformers Installed. ______________ _______________ ____________
Energized. . . . . . . . . . ______________ _______________ ____________
(A)Conversion only
Date of First Energization of this Section _________________

IF CONSTRUCTION IS DELAYED, CHECK CAUSES:
(1) Lack: Easements _________: Adequate Remarks:
Personnel ________; Adequate Cons-
truction Equipment __________.
(2) Materials: Poles ______; Wire ______;
Transformers _________; Other______;
(3) Date Material Ordered ______________
From whom _________________________:
(4) Weather: Rain, Number Days _________:
Wind Storm, Number Days _________:
Explain delays checked above and give
other important information ____________
________________________________________
________________________________________
APPROVED: ______________________________ _____________________________

Contractor Engineer
BY: ______________________________ BY: _____________________________

Contractor’s Superintendent Resident Engineer
_______________________________
System Manager (If Force Account)
*Corresponding Week of Schedule (1st, 2nd, etc.
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SCHEDULE OF CONSTRUCTION
PREPARE FIVE COPIES OF THIS FORM PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. Send one copy to NEA Construction Division, one copy to contractor, one copy to System
Manager, one copy to main office and retain one copy. (This is the only time this form need be fulfilled in unless the completion date of the
project is extended, in which case, a revised schedule will be submitted.)
SCHEDULE IN CUMULATIVE KILOMETERS

Exclusive of Conversion – Except in Item (A)
(Show each operation for actual work in which operation is completed)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th
Operation
Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week
Staked . . . . . . . . . . .
Released . . . . . . . . . .
With R/W Cleared . . . . . .
With Poles Set . . . . . . .
With Guys and Anchors. . . .
With Conductors in Place . .
With Services Run. . . . . .
With Transformers Installed.
Energized. . . . . . . . . .
(A) Conversion Only. . . . .
APPROVED:
_______________________________________ ___________________________________
Exhibit I
Contractor Engineer
Part II
BY: _______________________________________ ___________________________________
Contractor’s Superintendent Resident Engineer
_______________________________________
System Manager (If Force Account)
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Exhibit II
Part II
WEEKLY INSPECTION REPORT
Project : _____________ Job No. : ____

Owner : ____________________________
Week ending : _______________, 20_____
Hours spent on Inspection of

Contractor’s Operations
Did
Total Contr.
Day Date Spent on Work? Remarks
Others
Inspection
(Name)
Yes No
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Remarks:______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Required from Office _________________________________________________
Date ________________, 20___ __________________________

(Signature of Inspector)
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Exhibit III
Part II
MEASUREMENT OF SAG BY STOP WATCH METHOD
The procedure for measuring sag by the use of the stop watch is as
follows:
The wire should be given an impulse close to one support (approx. 3ft)
either by striking a blow or by jerking with a rope or heavy cord and
the stop watch started simultaneously. The impulse will cause a wave
to travel to the far support. At the far support, this wave will be
reflected back to the near support where it will again be reflected
and so on until it dies out. At the third return of the wave to the
near support, the watch should be stopped and the time read. The sag
in inches for the time read can then be obtained from the “Time-Sag
Table”.
Actually, it does not make any difference whether you time the first
three return of the wave or any other consecutive returns. Th time for
complete cycles is the same throughout the period the conductor is in
wave. An inspector may therefore use any consecutive return that he
wishes.
To eliminate errors which occasionally occur, the checking procedure

should be repeated at least three times to obtain the final result.
If, in checking the result obtained against the stringing sag tables
used on the project, there appears to be an unwarranted difference, a
further check should be made by actually measuring the span to make
certain that the span length given on the staking sheet is correct.
T T
D = 4.025 ( )2 D = 48.3 ( )2
2N 2N
Where: Where:
D = Sag in feet D = Sag in feet

T = Time in seconds T = Time in seconds
N = Number of return waves N = Number of return waves
counted counted
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Exhibit III
Part II
TIME-SAG TABLE
Return of Wave Return of Wave

Sag 3rd 5th 10th 15th Sag 3rd 5th 10th 15th
(Inches) Time Time Time Time (Inches) Time Time Time Time
(Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.)
5 1.9 3.2 6.4 9.7 45 5.8 9.7 19.3 29.0

6 2.1 3.5 7.0 10.6 46 5.9 9.8 19.5 29.3
7 2.3 3.8 7.6 11.4 47 5.9 9.9 19.7 29.6
8 2.4 4.1 8.1 12.2 48 6.0 10.0 19.9 29.9
9 2.6 4.3 8.6 13.0 49 6.0 10.1 20.1 30.2
10 2.7 4.6 9.1 13.7 50 6.1 10.2 20.3 30.5

11 2.9 4.8 9.5 14.3 51 6.2 10.3 20.6 30.8
12 3.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 52 6.2 10.4 20.8 31.1
13 3.1 5.2 10.4 15.6 53 6.3 10.5 21.0 31.4
14 3.2 5.4 10.8 16.2 54 6.3 10.6 21.1 31.7
15 3.3 5.6 11.1 16.7 55 6.4 10.7 21.3 32.0

16 3.5 5.8 11.5 17.3 56 6.5 10.8 21.5 32.3
17 3.6 5.9 11.9 17.8 57 6.5 10.9 21.7 32.6
18 3.7 6.1 12.2 18.3 58 6.6 11.0 21.9 32.9
19 3.8 6.3 12.5 18.6 59 6.6 11.1 22.1 33.2
20 3.9 6.4 12.9 19.3 60 6.7 11.1 22.3 33.4

21 4.0 6.6 13.2 19.8 61 6.7 11.2 22.5 33.7
22 4.0 6.7 13.5 20.2 62 6.8 11.3 22.7 34.0
23 4.1 6.9 13.8 20.7 63 6.9 11.4 22.8 34.3
24 4.2 7.0 14.1 21.1 64 6.9 11.5 23.0 34.5
25 4.3 7.2 14.4 21.6 65 7.0 11.6 23.2 34.8

26 4.4 7.3 14.7 22.0 66 7.0 11.7 23.4 35.1
27 4.5 7.5 15.0 22.4 67 7.1 11.8 23.6 35.3
28 4.6 7.6 15.2 22.8 68 7.1 11.9 23.7 35.6
29 4.6 7.7 15.5 23.2 69 7.2 12.0 23.9 35.9
30 4.7 7.9 15.8 23.6 70 7.2 12.0 24.1 36.1

31 4.8 8.0 16.0 24.0 71 7.3 12.1 24.2 36.4
32 4.9 8.1 16.3 24.4 72 7.3 12.2 24.4 36.6
33 5.0 8.3 16.5 24.8 73 7.4 12.3 24.6 36.9
34 5.0 8.4 16.8 25.2 74 7.4 12.4 24.8 37.1
35 5.1 8.5 17.0 25.5 75 7.5 12.5 24.9 37.4

36 5.2 8.6 17.3 25.9 76 7.5 12.5 25.1 37.6
37 5.3 8.8 17.5 26.3 77 7.6 12.6 25.3 37.9
38 5.3 8.9 17.7 26.6 78 7.6 12.7 25.4 38.1
39 5.4 9.0 18.0 27.0 79 7.7 12.8 25.6 38.4
40 5.5 9.1 18.2 27.3 80 7.7 12.9 25.7 38.6

41 5.5 9.2 18.4 27.6 81 7.8 13.0 25.9 38.9
42 5.6 9.3 18.7 28.0 82 7.8 13.0 26.1 39.1
43 5.7 9.4 18.9 28.3 83 7.9 13.1 26.2 39.3
44 5.7 9.5 19.1 28.6 84 7.9 13.2 26.4 39.6
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Exhibit III
Part II
TIME-SAG TABLE
Return of Wave Return of Wave

Sag 3rd 5th 10th 15th Sag 3rd 5th 10th 15th
(Inches) Time Time Time Time (Inches) Time Time Time Time
(Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.) (Sec.)
85 8.0 13.3 26.5 39.8 150 10.6 17.6 35.2 52.9

86 8.0 13.3 26.7 40.0 152 10.6 17.7 35.5 53.2
87 8.1 13.4 26.8 40.3 154 10.7 17.9 35.7 53.6
88 8.1 13.5 27.0 40.5 156 10.8 18.0 35.9 53.9
89 8.1 13.6 27.1 40.7 158 10.9 18.1 36.2 54.3
90 8.2 13.7 27.3 41.0 160 10.9 18.2 36.4 54.6

91 8.2 13.7 27.5 41.2 162 11.0 18.3 36.6 54.9
92 8.3 13.8 27.6 41.4 164 11.1 18.4 36.9 55.3
93 8.3 13.9 27.8 41.6 166 11.1 18.5 37.1 55.6
94 8.4 14.0 27.9 41.9 168 11.2 18.7 37.3 56.0
95 8.4 14.0 28.0 42.1 170 11.3 18.8 37.5 56.3

96 8.5 14.1 28.2 42.3 172 11.3 18.9 37.7 56.6
97 8.5 14.2 28.3 42.5 174 11.4 19.0 38.0 56.9
98 8.5 14.2 28.5 42.7 176 11.5 19.1 38.2 57.3
99 8.6 14.3 28.6 43.0 178 11.5 19.2 38.4 57.6
100 8.6 14.4 28.8 43.2 180 11.6 19.3 38.6 57.9
102 8.7 14.5 29.1 43.6 182 11.6 19.4 38.8 58.2
104 8.8 14.7 29.3 44.0 184 11.7 19.5 39.0 58.6
106 8.9 14.8 29.6 44.4 186 11.8 19.6 39.2 58.9
108 9.0 15.0 29.9 44.9 188 11.8 19.7 39.5 59.2
110 9.1 15.1 30.2 45.3

112 9.1 15.2 30.5 45.7 190 11.9 19.8 39.7 59.5
114 9.2 15.4 30.7 46.1 192 12.0 19.9 39.9 59.8
116 9.3 15.5 31.0 46.5 194 12.0 20.0 40.1 60.1
118 9.4 15.6 31.3 46.9 196 12.1 20.1 40.3 60.4
120 9.5 15.8 31.5 47.3 198 12.1 20.2 40.5 60.7
122 9.5 15.9 31.8 47.7 200 12.2 20.3 40.7 61.0
124 9.6 16.0 32.0 48.1 202 12.3 20.5 40.9 61.4
126 9.7 16.2 32.3 48.5 204 12.3 20.6 41.1 61.7
128 9.8 16.3 32.6 48.8
130 9.8 16.4 32.8 49.2

132 9.9 16.5 33.1 49.6
134 10.0 16.7 33.3 50.0
136 10.1 16.8 33.6 50.3
138 10.1 16.9 33.8 50.7
140 10.2 17.0 34.1 51.1

142 10.3 17.1 34.3 51.4
144 10.4 17.3 34.5 51.8
146 10.4 17.4 34.8 52.2
148 10.5 17.5 35.0 52.5
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Exhibit III
Part II
TABULATION OF WIRE SAG CHECK
Job No. ________________

Date ________________
Type & Size Conductor ____________ Ruling Span ________ Date sagged _________
_______________ span between poles* _____________ and* ______________________
Temperature _____ Correct sag in _____________ Correct Time Sec. ____________
Road Phase – Time ___________ Sec. Sag _____________ inches
Center Phase – Time _________ Sec. Sag _____________ inches
Field Phase – Time __________ Sec. Sag _____________ inches
Neutral – Time ______________ Sec. Sag _____________ inches
Remarks _____________________________________________________________________
Remarks _____________________________________________________________________
Remarks _____________________________________________________________________
*Insert Sheet and pole No.
Checked By: ____________________________
This tabulation to be made in duplicate with one copy to the contractor at

end of each day’s checking. Original copy to be retained in inspector’s
files.
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RURAL LINE MANUAL

NATIONAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION

Three general degrees of loading due to weather condition are recognized

It is not possible to prepare a manual to cover all contingencies.

1. That all Clearances referred to in this manual apply to conductor

2. In accordance with Paragraph 74 under Definitions in the Sixth

4. Throughout this manual instruction are expressed in single-phase

N E A - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL ADMINISTRATION

Job of the staker

CHECK LIST FOR PRE-STAKING CONFERRENCE WITH OWNER

OWNER: _____________________ JOB

6. Maximum Pole Top Assembly Angles

9. Sheet and Pole Numbering

11. Pole for future Tap

13. Guy Strand

14. Secondary and Underbuild Hardware

16. Guy Guards

17. Sectionalizing Devices

19. Does owner desire to place an arbitrary restriction on maximum

20. On railroad, Highway, Navigable streams, power line, communication

a. Are permits required?

The Staking Party – Organization and Procedure

The staking party usually consists of two to four men. It is preferable

Right-of-Way and Location of REC Line

Consideration should also be given to changing sides of a road to avoid

When the staker approaches a valley or depression, there are three

Uplift occurs when a conductor is strung from a high pole to a lower

It is convenient for the contractor if the take-off pole number is shown

Although any consistent scheme for showing electrical symbols and

Existing customers' houses are show as solid squares and prospects as

Show all transformer locations by a small triangle with the point

1) Poles are identified by height and class.

2) Form 8-A-1, Specifications and Drawings for 7.62/13.2kV Line

STAKING SHEETS CODES

7.62/13.2 kV Primary Pole Line

1Ø 7.62 kV single-phase line

1ØUB 7.62 kV single-phase Underbuild

Bare Secondary Pole Line

Insulated Secondary Line

Insulated Secondary Underbuild

6N D6 - 6/1 ACSR - insulated

4N D4 - 6/1 ACSR - insulated

2N D2 - 6/1 ACSR - insulated

1ØN D 1/0 - 6/1 ACSR - insulated

2ØN D 2/0 - 6/1 ACSR - insulated

3ØN D 3/0 – 6/1 ACSR - insulated

4ØN D 4/0 – 6/1 ACSR - insulated

1ØD D 1/0 ACSR duplex

2ØD D 2/0 ACSR duplex

1ØT D 1/0 ACSR triplex

2ØT D 2/0 ACSR triplex

In distribution poles, large, choice, close grained poles should

Poles at road intersections should be located so as to allow their use

Use the value of rake given in the following table:

Pole Height Rake

2. Starting at the highest point of the profile, the poles on either

When the line of stakes falls in a field where plowing or cultivation

Stakes should be placed so that the numbers face the road.

Clearing and Trimming