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5.2.10 Luminaires provided with or designed for use with non-detachable flexible cables or
- q7 f- O0 y+ b5 B1 Z! gcords shall have a cord anchorage such that the conductors are relieved from strain, including g/ h& o O0 J5 S- d- w
twisting, where they are connected to the terminals, and such that their covering is protected
! ~* K$ }* C5 P7 G5 C5 U8 @% \from abrasion. It shall be clear how the relief from strain and the prevention of twisting is
, a" v% a* \; W; M9 C4 zintended to be effected. For luminaires supplied without a cable or cord, suitable test cables or : `: k1 `% Y8 v$ Z
cords of the largest and smallest sizes recommended by the luminaire manufacturer shall be 3 J5 r7 s4 \" O; z. q; q; m
used for the tests. * W$ _% a: {3 U7 ^$ d6 \, j
It shall not be possible to push the flexible cable or cord into the luminaire to such an extent 3 X+ V: B! f# f" }1 H1 E3 I
that the cable or cord is subjected to undue mechanical or thermal stress. Methods such as
- W* j" B, N& otying the cable or cord into a knot or tying the ends with string shall not be used. * S% t6 u2 f: n8 E
Cord anchorage shall be of insulating material or be provided with a fixed insulating lining if an
* n1 O n+ h* ]8 p7 g2 Qinsulation fault on the cable or cord could make accessible metal parts live. |
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