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5.2.10 Luminaires provided with or designed for use with non-detachable flexible cables or
$ U8 a9 }% x( \1 @! M7 Dcords shall have a cord anchorage such that the conductors are relieved from strain, including
7 C8 R; `8 W6 _. P* mtwisting, where they are connected to the terminals, and such that their covering is protected
% @, X7 e3 \, t c( c/ j7 h8 A1 rfrom abrasion. It shall be clear how the relief from strain and the prevention of twisting is
- W( T$ W9 X8 f5 A4 d( j: Rintended to be effected. For luminaires supplied without a cable or cord, suitable test cables or ) R( Z0 s+ X; T9 o
cords of the largest and smallest sizes recommended by the luminaire manufacturer shall be 3 c! e& M L9 k* }
used for the tests.
- A; }! c' [4 x( C' ~It shall not be possible to push the flexible cable or cord into the luminaire to such an extent
9 o9 A9 _/ k+ B, R X' gthat the cable or cord is subjected to undue mechanical or thermal stress. Methods such as
- q- q* S; i/ a3 Gtying the cable or cord into a knot or tying the ends with string shall not be used. % ~8 y/ Q) {" O9 O4 N L& P' L
Cord anchorage shall be of insulating material or be provided with a fixed insulating lining if an
5 e& w+ R; j- Y1 g' t9 X+ s* Ainsulation fault on the cable or cord could make accessible metal parts live. |
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