{"product_id":"mills-telescopic-wire-rod-7-metre","title":"Mills Telescopic Wire Rod 7 Metre","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 7 metre telescopic fibreglass rod to enable installers and other personnel involved with overhead work to gauge the clearance height of dropwire at road crossings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegulations state the minimum installation height of a dropwire must be at least 5.5 metres and further, that poles must not be accessed by ladder should a connecting dropwire be found to be below a height of 5.2 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rod Telescopic shows the following key heights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.0m - Dropwires and Aerial Cables - Distance from Buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.0m - Dropwires and Aerial Cable - Minimum Height - Private Flown Over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.7m - Dropwires and Aerial Cable - Bridleways, Towpaths, Walkways Cycle-paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.0m - Dropwires and Aerial Cables - Non Carriageway Private and Public Entrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.8m – Retention Height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.0m - Dropwires and Aerial Cables - Non Navigable Waterways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.2m - Safe Climbing Height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5m - Retention - Carriageways, Private and Public Entrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.6m - Aerial Cables - Carriageways, Private and Public Entrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.9m - Dropwires - Carriageways, Private and Public Entrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5m- Maximum Extended Height 6.5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegulations state the Rod Telescopic should be checked annually by a competent person, using the following criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rod Telescopic should be fully extended with the white ring visible just above each section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll marking lines must be clearly visible and not damaged in anyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach section of the Rod Telescopic must not be damaged or show signs of wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rubber foot of the Rod Telescopic must not be damaged or show signs of wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing the inspection of the Rod Telescopic a calibration label must be affixed to the bottom section of the rod showing the inspection date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this inspection and calibration procedure we recommend the S83-0773 Mills Rod Telescopic Calibration and Inspection Jig Banner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following describes the method of checking calibration using the Mills Rod Telescopic Calibration and Inspection Jig Banner:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull out inner-most section of rod (white painted tip) until marker ring of section is just visible above the next section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue to extend further sections of the rod (ensuring all marker rings are visible) until the desired height marking (5.9m or 6.5m) is obtained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace next to calibration measurement using Mills Rod Telescopic Calibration and Inspection Jig Banner to check continued accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRod Telescopic Storage Length: 116cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRod Telescopic Weight: 700g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly S83-0723\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53969851580762,"sku":"S83-0741","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2528\/3396\/files\/mills-rod-telescopic-7-metres.webp?v=1775826177","url":"https:\/\/toolman.ie\/products\/mills-telescopic-wire-rod-7-metre","provider":"Toolman Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}