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5.2.10 Luminaires provided with or designed for use with non-detachable flexible cables or
! Y- j# N! L5 _! G, r, `! X7 Zcords shall have a cord anchorage such that the conductors are relieved from strain, including 7 t# G- o2 \* e* |1 m
twisting, where they are connected to the terminals, and such that their covering is protected , Q- S) M" r" z5 v
from abrasion. It shall be clear how the relief from strain and the prevention of twisting is
7 {0 O" \7 J& o" \1 Qintended to be effected. For luminaires supplied without a cable or cord, suitable test cables or
- i9 W7 o; F" Bcords of the largest and smallest sizes recommended by the luminaire manufacturer shall be
& @7 F) X% e5 t/ ?2 zused for the tests.
4 x# u2 U) H. H, {3 x4 o3 NIt shall not be possible to push the flexible cable or cord into the luminaire to such an extent % P2 V! i% w! p
that the cable or cord is subjected to undue mechanical or thermal stress. Methods such as
# z* B9 g. k0 G! `0 V3 Ntying the cable or cord into a knot or tying the ends with string shall not be used. 2 e1 d _" O; m9 M4 h
Cord anchorage shall be of insulating material or be provided with a fixed insulating lining if an
1 q. r+ p6 v; X* d5 i5 {$ r! @insulation fault on the cable or cord could make accessible metal parts live. |
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