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5.2.10 Luminaires provided with or designed for use with non-detachable flexible cables or . C. l1 g/ B2 a$ U0 n) E
cords shall have a cord anchorage such that the conductors are relieved from strain, including 1 s! j; F9 H" l+ B" y
twisting, where they are connected to the terminals, and such that their covering is protected
' U, O) O0 W: nfrom abrasion. It shall be clear how the relief from strain and the prevention of twisting is
1 Z2 [( ^! v7 R, q( N4 R" Qintended to be effected. For luminaires supplied without a cable or cord, suitable test cables or # N3 x4 v0 D5 |
cords of the largest and smallest sizes recommended by the luminaire manufacturer shall be # ]1 [& N* \+ k3 u. N
used for the tests.
7 ^- q. n5 g+ R0 m0 N% y! nIt shall not be possible to push the flexible cable or cord into the luminaire to such an extent 9 ?% b0 A' v+ [, U0 M% z( f2 Z! I
that the cable or cord is subjected to undue mechanical or thermal stress. Methods such as 8 @1 w' m. d' p# r; o5 `
tying the cable or cord into a knot or tying the ends with string shall not be used. * ~ a. J$ R5 q0 }
Cord anchorage shall be of insulating material or be provided with a fixed insulating lining if an # p2 K! o) t' I0 l. A, z, A) e
insulation fault on the cable or cord could make accessible metal parts live. |
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