Use proper equipment for handling Aluminium conductor,

1. The conductor drums/reels should be carefully unloaded from the transport to ground with the help of crane.

2. Rotate the reel while unwinding the conductor. Unreeling should not be done at unmanageable speed.

3. To avoid nicking or kinking of the conductor, parallel jaw grips with suitable lines should be used while pulling the conductor.

4. For jointing and pulling the conductor around the angle points, always use free running sheaves or blocks with adequate grovees.

5. The conductor should be spliced carefully with proper technique.

6. All the strands of the conductor should be properly gripped before pulling.

7. Conductor should not be pulled too much and also there should not be excessive slacks.

8. For increasing the life of the Aluminium distribution and transmission lines, the conductor at the supports should be carefully bound to the shackles or insulators with flat Aluminium tape for distribution lines and tapered armour rods for transmission lines.

9. To avoid damage to the strands, mark the conductor with crayons or friction tape.