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5.2.10 Luminaires provided with or designed for use with non-detachable flexible cables or
; v1 w2 M+ s' ]# B& \cords shall have a cord anchorage such that the conductors are relieved from strain, including
+ ^6 V0 f4 k/ B& vtwisting, where they are connected to the terminals, and such that their covering is protected
3 {) k& L0 Y' R/ R+ ^5 |from abrasion. It shall be clear how the relief from strain and the prevention of twisting is 4 w k+ C" b% H+ I5 ]
intended to be effected. For luminaires supplied without a cable or cord, suitable test cables or 0 e* k- c, Y* O
cords of the largest and smallest sizes recommended by the luminaire manufacturer shall be
8 @& ?6 r" v& Z5 yused for the tests. $ L+ E8 q. Z J$ O: C0 \+ Q
It shall not be possible to push the flexible cable or cord into the luminaire to such an extent
# |: P7 @( G9 H5 j5 qthat the cable or cord is subjected to undue mechanical or thermal stress. Methods such as
/ |' `4 x0 ?0 B. M B* W0 s' v1 j. ~tying the cable or cord into a knot or tying the ends with string shall not be used. 1 h# |( u5 d* w9 v/ G2 W4 o3 U. m
Cord anchorage shall be of insulating material or be provided with a fixed insulating lining if an ' C. c2 `% d3 d' o; A- M9 n
insulation fault on the cable or cord could make accessible metal parts live. |
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