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16.15 Loading
" o+ C/ q; @* X+ [! L0 g16.15.1 A supporting device shall support a load equal to four times the total mass to be supported under) Z3 L6 f8 N2 W
intended operating conditions for 1 h. The load shall be applied in the direction of actual loading5 W# A) d, I8 o/ l! E2 X U
conditions.0 n+ T5 v: V* @! O& z
16.15.2 Where more than one support is provided, the load shall be distributed as follows:& o5 R! Q5 j @3 v. d
(a) where the parts supported are no more than 11.3 kg (25 lb), the full load shall be applied to4 S: t- n8 j! q4 ]1 M) N% W9 l
each support; or, m( c" B. a+ ~3 g, q
(b) where the parts supported are more than 11.3 kg (25 lb), the distribution of the load shall2 |, D( e3 n2 ]/ q3 K( }9 S9 M
be similar to that encountered in the field.3 A# P4 `4 X& Z' x
16.15.3 There shall be no deflection or deformation either during or after loading that reduces electrical
9 ]9 ^. z& ]# j* z/ Aspacings or compromises safety. |
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