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5.2.10 Luminaires provided with or designed for use with non-detachable flexible cables or K9 W, z9 m$ v' y2 i$ i
cords shall have a cord anchorage such that the conductors are relieved from strain, including
, G( `0 i* p6 G- mtwisting, where they are connected to the terminals, and such that their covering is protected , R1 a2 d7 o. ]3 T
from abrasion. It shall be clear how the relief from strain and the prevention of twisting is
5 R+ @; m" f8 I4 {+ ^2 m2 kintended to be effected. For luminaires supplied without a cable or cord, suitable test cables or
0 x+ C1 N6 A* O- Q, V2 x5 A' F% gcords of the largest and smallest sizes recommended by the luminaire manufacturer shall be
8 Z( P- R! |; K9 i$ v- Xused for the tests.
( L8 x8 n* H, l) R: D. oIt shall not be possible to push the flexible cable or cord into the luminaire to such an extent # o" s; V; X' ?7 S; u& @8 m
that the cable or cord is subjected to undue mechanical or thermal stress. Methods such as
# b- q- V8 a0 H4 T2 T0 L& gtying the cable or cord into a knot or tying the ends with string shall not be used.
& j. N. @* @* \) XCord anchorage shall be of insulating material or be provided with a fixed insulating lining if an / F' a/ ]1 a l' {
insulation fault on the cable or cord could make accessible metal parts live. |
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