2 X. C m' _3 h; d& Q r5 {Question: * S! \* Y5 X" l; e" j DThe sub-clause 30.2.3.1 requires the glow wire test on three specimens according to IEC 60695-2-12 to verify the GWFI of 850 °C of insulating materials supporting connections for current exceeding 0,2A and of parts of insulating material within a distance of 3 mm of such connections. As there are many difficulties to receive from the manufacturers the three specimens required for the GWFI test, is it possible to accept a declaration of the manufacturer, with reference to the thickness and colour, that the plastics used have a GWFI of 850 °C? Or the document 61/2869/CDV which is under vote during the IEC/TC61 has to be taken into; Y# s: M- F4 W- Y* H
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The glow wire test may be used as alternative of GWFI test, according to the document 61/2869/CDV. - y h9 I4 h% _# MThe alone declaration of the component manufacturer concerning GWFI test is not accepted. . n+ m3 f5 U0 o7 S6 c/ O& Q# J+ z& K( G* w0 W1 V% R: B
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