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4.1.4.7 The connection of an accessible part to live parts, including a supply conductor, to facilitate the
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a) a minimum of two resistors connected in series shall be employed;
: d, T& L. F* }: S! lb) the resistors shall comply with the applicable requirements in UL 1676, and CSA IEC E65-- `0 B; R2 o7 k$ |; p0 l
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+ ^7 g; \4 U! Q6 O2 r# Kc) for the tests described in Clauses 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, and 6.12, one resistor at a time is to be
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8 _, k' P, _! {) Ad) for the test described in Clauses 5.11 and 6.13, as applicable, the lead of the resistor
, [1 @; s% @/ E- wconnected to the accessible part is to be disconnected.
: [- w7 s! C" Z! U) L7 ETo determine compliance with the remaining requirements in this Standard, the resistors and associated
- I$ e) i/ Z% p& Hcircuitry shall be investigated as live parts. The lead of the resistor connected to the accessible parts shall
2 K. f# s# T6 N6 |be investigated as a dead metal part.
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+ k. N# L n: p* w. b3 x4.5 Current-carrying parts
0 N; V" k6 p* S. ^( A8 ]4.5.1 A current-carrying part shall be of silver, copper, a copper alloy, stainless steel or other similar metal | acceptable for the application.
' V) e) J' T2 v% e, {3 w; \4.5.2 Ordinary iron or steel shall not be used as a current-carrying part./ H. o- S3 i3 w8 A c C& K7 d
Exception: Ordinary iron or steel provided with a corrosion-resistant coating may be used for a
" [" x& T" b0 M5 V' ~current-carrying part if acceptable in accordance with Clause 3.1. |
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