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5.2.10 Luminaires provided with or designed for use with non-detachable flexible cables or , r7 W7 ^' Z8 G
cords shall have a cord anchorage such that the conductors are relieved from strain, including
- g3 J4 h& ?0 [1 ttwisting, where they are connected to the terminals, and such that their covering is protected 0 v6 J9 y/ A7 X9 N. o$ d+ R
from abrasion. It shall be clear how the relief from strain and the prevention of twisting is ' c! ]0 q+ A+ X
intended to be effected. For luminaires supplied without a cable or cord, suitable test cables or 8 k" U9 C0 }1 _* q: z3 i' `
cords of the largest and smallest sizes recommended by the luminaire manufacturer shall be
" P, k1 M6 {$ l f4 {; tused for the tests. ! D( Z7 Z6 A2 }6 }
It shall not be possible to push the flexible cable or cord into the luminaire to such an extent % s0 n& L+ u$ Z5 u4 D7 u
that the cable or cord is subjected to undue mechanical or thermal stress. Methods such as
5 U" G9 x! J* T& J' Ktying the cable or cord into a knot or tying the ends with string shall not be used. , V4 k8 T0 w! N8 a" P/ q1 b+ W. b8 |
Cord anchorage shall be of insulating material or be provided with a fixed insulating lining if an
3 [6 q& s6 b4 H, _insulation fault on the cable or cord could make accessible metal parts live. |
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