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EN 50 014
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UDC 621.31 78 :614.833.41.5 : 001.4 :
620.1:62- 777

Reprinted, incorporating Amendments No. 1 to No. 7 inclusive

Electrical apparatus for

potentially explosive atmospheres
Part 1. General requirements

Matériel électrique pour atmosphères explosibles

Partie 1. Règles générales

Elektrische Betriebsmittel für explosionsgefährdete Bereiche

Teil 1. Allgemeine Bestimmungen

This European Standard EN 50 014 was given as f r o m 30 December 1977 the status of a British Standard

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50 014

Edition 1
NORME EUROPÉENNE March 1977
+Amendment 1 :July 1979
EUROPÄISCHENORM +Amendment 2 :June 1982
+ Amendment 3 :December 1982
+Amendment 4 :December 1982
+ Amendment 5 :February 1986
, UDC 621.31-78 :614.833.4l.5:001.4 :820.1 :62-777
KeyworL: electrical apparatus - potentiallyexplosive atmosphere -explorive sbnoephere-explosion proofing-general requirement-oil
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immersion 'o'-preamurheá apparatur 'p'-powderfilling 'q'-fiameproof encloiun 'd'- incisawd safety 'e' intrinsicsafety 'I'

English version

Electrica I apparatus for potentiaIly

explosive atmospheres
General requirements
(Includes Amendments 1: July 1979; 2: June 1982;
3: December 1982; 4: December 1982 and
5: February 1986)

Matériel électrique pour atmosphbres Elektrische Betriebsmittel für

explosibles - Règles générales explosionsgefährdete Bereiche -
(Inclut les amendements 1 : 1979 + Allgemeine Bestimmungen
2 : 1982 + 3 : 1982 + 4 : 1982 + 5 : 1986) (Einschließlich Änderungen 1 : 1979 + 2 : 1982
+ 3 : 1982+4: 1982+5: 1986)

This European Standard was accepted by CENELEC o n 1 March 1977. The CENELEC members are bound
t o adhere t o the CENELEC Internal Regulations which specify under which conditions this European
Standard has t o be given, without any alteration, the status of a national standard.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CENELEC General Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard is established b y CENELEC i n three official versions (English, French, German). A
translation made by another member under its o w n responsibility, in its o w n language, and notified to
CENELEC has the same status.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, N o w a y , Portugat, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United
Kingdom.

CENELEC
European Committee for Eiectrotechnicai Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels

O Copyright reserved to all CENELEC members

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Contents
Page
IEC Publications referred to in European Standard EN 50 014 .......................................... 4

IS0 Standards referred t o in European Standard EN 50 014 ............................................ 4

European Standards referred to in European Standard EN 50 014 ...................................... 4

Sedon 1.General
.
. i Scope .................................................................................... 5
2. Definitions ................................................................................ 5
. ...............................................
3 Grouping and classification of electrical apparatus 6
4. Temperatures' .............................................................................. 7
i

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Section II Requiramentsfor dl deetrital apparutua
.
5 General .................................................................................. 8
6. Non-metallic enclosures and non-metallic parts of enclosures ...................................... 8
7. Lightalloy enclosures ........................................................................ 9
.
8 Fasteners ................................................................................. 10
9. Interlocking devices ........................................................................ 11
10. Bushings .................................................................................11
11. Materials used for cementing ................................................................ 11
12. Connections .............................................................................. 12
19. Connection facilities for earthing or bonding conductors .......................................... 12
14. Connection facilities and terminal compartments ................................................ 12
15. Cableandconduitentries .................................................................... 13

Section 111.Supplementaiy requirements for certainelectrical spparstur

.
16 Rotating electrical machines ................................................................. 14
.
17 Switchgear.. .............................................................................. 14
18. Fuses .................................................................................... 15
19. Plugs and sockets .......................................................................... 15
20. Luminaires ................................................................................ 15
21. Hand lamps and car lamps ................................................................... 15

Section IV.Verifications and tests

.
22 Type verifications and tests .................................................................. 16
23. Routine verifications and tests ................................................................ 22
.
24 Manufacturer's responsibility ................................................................ 22
25. Verifications and tests on modified or repaired electrical apparatus ................................. 22

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Section V. Marking
26. Marking .................................................................................. 23 .

Annex A. Subdivision of gases and vapours according to their maximum experimental safe gaps and
minimum ignition currents ............................................................. 26

Annex B. Example of test rig for impact test ....................................................... 30

Annex C. Methods of measurement of the insulation resistance of parts of enclosures of

plaaticsmaterials .....................................................................31
Annex D. Practical examples of legible and durable marking .......................................... 33

Annex E. Declaration by the manufacturer ....................................................... 34 I

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IEC Publications referred to in European Standard EN 50 014

IEC 34.5 (1968) Rotating electrical machines
(ist edition) Part 5 Degreesof protection by enclosures for rotating machinery
IEC 79-IA (1975) First supplement [to IEC 79-1 (1971) Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres, Pari 1
Construction and test of flameproof enclosures of electrical apparatus] :Appendix D : Methodof
test for ascertainment of maximum experimental safe gap
IEC 79-4 (1975) Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres
(2nd edition) Part 4 Method of test for ignition temperature
I IEC 112 (1979) Methodfor determining the comparative and the proof tracking indices of solid insulating
materials under moist conditions
IEC 144 (1963) Degrees of protection of enclosuresfor low-voltege switchgear and controlgear
(1st edition)
IEC 216 Guide for the determination of thermal endurance properties of electrical insulating materials
IEC 216-1 (1974) Part 1:General procedures for the determination of thermal ondurance properties, temperature
indices and thermal endurance orofile3
IEC 216-2 (1974) Part 2 ;Lists of materials and available tests
IEC 292-1 (1969) Low-voltage motor starters
(1st edition) Part 1Direct-on-line (fullvoltage) a.c. starters [with following supplements: 292-1A (19711i3c
292-1B (1973)l

IS0 Standards referred to in European Standard EN 50 014

IS0 178 (1975) Plastics - Determination of flexural properties of rigid plastics
ISO/R 179 (1961) Plastics- Determination of the Charpy impact resistance of rigid plastics. (Charpy impact flexural
test)
IS0 262 (1973) -
IS0 general purpose metric screw threads Selected sizes for screws, bolts and nuts
(1stedition)
ISO/R 272 (1968) Hexagon bolts and nuts -Widths across flats, heights of heads, thicknesses of nuts -
(2nd edition) Metric series
ISO/R 286 (1962) IS0 system for limits and fits- Part 1 : General, tolerances and deviations
i1st edition)
I ISO/R 527 (1966) -
Plastics Determination of tensile properties
ISO/R 861 (19681 -
Hexagon socket-head cap screws Metric series
(ist edition)
IS0 965/1(1973) -
IS0 general purpose metric screw threads Tolerances - Principles and basic data
(1st edition)
IS0 965111 (1973) -
IS0 general purpose metric screw threads- Tolerances Limits of sizes for commercial bolt
(1st edition) and nut threads-Medium quality
Vulcanized rubbers - Resistanceto liquids - Methods of test
I I S 0 1817 (1975)
IS0 4892 (1981) Methods of exposure t o laboratory light sources

European Standards referred to in European Standard EN 50 014

EN 50 015 (1977) -
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmcspheres Oil immersion 'o'
(1st edition)
EN 50 016 (1977) Electrical apparatun for potentially explosive atmospheres -Pressurized apparatus 'p'
(1st edition)
EN 50 017 (1977) -
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres Powder filling 'q'
(1st dition)
EN 50 018 (1977) Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Flameproof enclosure 'd'
(Ist edition)
EN 50 O19 (1977) -
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres Increased safety 'e'
(ist dition)
EN 50 020 (1977) Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Intrinsic safety 'i'
( i s t edition)

I Fifth report on specifications and testing conditions relating to fire-resistant fluids used for power transmission
-Commission of the European Community - Mines Safety and Health Commission, Luxembourg, 15.11.74.

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This European Standard has been prepared by the CENELEC Technical Subcommittee 31.1.

Section I. General
1. Scope
1.1 This European Standard contains the 'General requirements' for the construction and testing of electrical
apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in order to ensure that such apparatus will not cause an
explosion of the surrounding atmosphere. It is supplemented or modified by the following EuropeanStandards,
concerning the specific standard types of protection:
EN 50 O15 Oil immersion 'o'
EN 50 016: Pressurized apparatus 'p'
EN 60 017: Powder filling 'q'
EN 50 O18 Flameproof enclosure 'd'
EN 50 019: Increasedsafety 'e'
EN 50 020 Intrinsic safety 'i'
It also covers the other safety aspects which shall be taken into consideration for such electrical apparatus. I
1 2 The above European Standards and this European Standard are not applicable to the construction of
electro-medicalapparatus,
exploders, test devices for exploders and for shotfiring circuits.

1.3 Devices in which, according to the manufacturer's specifications, none of the values 1.2 V, 0.1 A, 20 pJ or 25 mW 1
is exceeded need not be certified or marked.

2. Definitions
The following definitions are applicable i n this European Standard and in the European Standards listed in 1.1.

2.1 d d c d apparatus, All items applied as a whole or in part for the utilization of electrical energy. These include,
among others, items for the generation, transmission, distribution, storage, measurement, regulation, conversion,
and consumption of eledricrrl energy and items for telecommunications.

2 2 potentially axplowm atmorphare. An atmosphere which could become explosive (the danger is a potential one).

2.3 explosive atmosphere. A mixture with air, under atmospheric conditions, of flammable substances in the form of
gas, vapour or mist, in such proportions that it can be exploded by excessivetemperature, arcs or sparks (the danger
is a real one).

2.4 explosive mixture. A specific mixture used for testing electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres.

2.5 ignition temperature of an explosive mixtura. The temperature at which the mixture ignites when tested
according to the method given in IEC 79-4.

2.6 maximum surface temperature. The highest temperature which is attained in service underthe most
unfavourable conditions (but within the tolerances) by any part or surface of an electricat apparatus, which is able to
produce an ignition of the surrounding atmosphere.
NûTE.Ths moat unfavourableconditions include recognized overloadsand fault conditions specifmd in the rtandard for the type of protedion
concerned.

2.7 rating. The designed performance of an electrical apparatus.

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2.8 type of protection. The measures applied in the construction of electrical apparatus t o prevent ignition of the
surrounding explosive atmosphere by such apparatus.

2.9 degree of protection of endosures. The measures applied to the enclosures of electrical apparatus to ensure

(1) the protection of persons against contact with live or moving parts inside the enclosure and protection of the
apparatus againd ingram of solid foreign bodies;

(2) the protection of the apparatus against ingress of liquids.

2.10 terminal compartment. A separate compartment or part of a main enclosure, communicating or not with the
main enclosure, and containing connection facilities.

2.11 connedon facilities. Terminals, screws and other parts, used for the electrical connection of conductors of
external circuit..

2.12 cable entry. A device permitting the introduction of an electric cable into an electrical apparatus.

2.13 conduit antsy. A mean, of introducing a conduit into an electrical apparatus.

2.14 sealing ring. A ring used in a cable or conduit entry to ensure the seating between the entry and the cable or
conduit.

2.15 stopping box with setting compound. A device preventing any explosion within electrical apparatus from
being transmitted into a conduit.

2.16 enclosure. All the walls which surround the live parts of electrical apparatus including doors, covers, cable
entries, rods, spindles end shafts, and which ensure the protection of the electrical apparatus.

I 2.17 Ex component. Part of electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres which is not t o be used alone
in such atmospheres and which requires additional certification of any electrical apparatus with which it is used.

3. Grouping and classification of electrical apparatus

3.1 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres is divided into

Group I: electrical apparatus for mines susceptible t o firedamp;

Group II:electrical apparatus for places with a potentially explosive atmosphere, otherthan mines susceptible to
firedamp.

For mines where gases other than firedamp may normally and naturally occur, the electrical apparatus shall be
constructed in accordance with Group Irequirements, but shall also be submitted to the tests prescribed for the
appropriate Group IIexplosive mixture and marked accordingly.

3.2 The electrical apparatus of Group IIis subdivided according t o the nature of the potentially explosive
atmosphere for which it is intended.

32.1 For certaintypes of protection, the subdivision A, 6, C is prescribed; this is based on the maximum
experimental safe gap (ME%) for flameproof enclosures or on the minimum ignition current (MIC)for intrinsically
safe electrical apparatus bt J annex A).

3.2.2 For all types of protection, the temperature classesT I t o T6 correspond t o the classification of electrical
apparatus according to its maximum surface temperature.

3.3 The electrical apparatus may be tested for a particular explosive atmosphere. In this case it shall be certified and
marked accordingly.

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4. Temperatures
4.1 Maximum surface temperature. The maximum surface temperature of electrical apparatus is:

4.1.1 For Group Ielectrical apparatus:

150 "C where coal dust can form a layer:

or 450 "C if the above risk is avoided, for example, by sealing against dust or by ventilation.

4.1.2 For Group IIelectrical apparatus:

preferably one of the values given in table 1;

or another value.
NOTE. When choorlng elecîfkal appantur &Group II, the u#r shall take Into account the Influence and the smoulderingtemperature of dusts if they
arm Ilkdy to be deporltd In layor.

This European Standard indicates in 262(6) the corresponding marking.

Table 1. Classification of maximum surface

temperature for Group II electrical apparatus
T.mp.ritwodan Mixlmum uiitice tmmpwrtumt

300
T3 200
T4 135
T5 1O 0
T6 I a5

4.2 Ambient temperatures. Electrical apparatus shall normally be designed for use in the ambient temperature
range between -20 O C and +40 OC; in this case, no additional marking is necessary.

When the electrical apparatus is designed for use in a different range of ambient temperatures, it is considered to be
special; the ambient temperature range shall then be stated by the manufacturer and Specified in the certificate; the
marking shall then include either the special range of ambient temperatures or, if this is impracticable, the sign X
according to 26.2(9) of this European Standard.

Table 2 summarizes these requirements.

Table 2. Ambient temperatures in service end addfiional marking

tomparatun In rnrk. I Additrond marking

Normal
I Maximum: +40 "C
Minimum: -20 O C I none
Special Stated by the manufacturer Ambient temperature
and specified in the certificate range or sign X

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Section II. Requirementsfor all electrical apparatus

5. General
5.1 Electrical apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres shall:

5.1.1 comply with the requirements of this European Standard except where these requirements are modified by the
specific European Standards for the types of protection concerned listed in 1.1.
NOTE.U the electrical apparatw ha. to withatand particularly m h r œ oeivica conditiono (ag. rough handllrg, humldlty effects, effect0 ofchemical
agents,ambient temperatumvariationm)ihwe have to k apecHisd by the umer, and the appplopiate I I M ~ O U ~ Ohave to bs agreed between uaer and
manufacturer.

5.1.2 be constructed so as not to affect adversely the safety of persons, domestic animals and property when
properly installed, maintained and used in the applications for which it was designed and manufactured. The
manufacturer shall, under his sole responsibility, indicate that this ia so by making a declaration in the form given in
Annex E.

5.2 Enclosuresfor electrical apparatus which can be opened more quickly than the time necessary:
for the discharge of incorporated capacitors to a residual energy of
0.2 mJ for electrical apparatus of Groups I and IA, or
0.06 mJ for electrical apparatus of Group 116, or
0.02 mJ for electrical apparatus of Group IIC;
or for the cooling of enclosed components to a temperature below the temperature class of the electrical
apparatus

shall be provided with a label stating the delay required before attempting t o open the enclosure.

6. Non-metallic enclosures and non-metallic parts of enclosures

The following requirements, also those of 22.4.7, apply to non-metallic enclosures and non-metallic parts of
enclosures, except for non-metallic accessoriessuch as sealing rings of cable entries, insulation of plugs and
sockets, insulation of bushes, sealing gaskets on which the type of protection does not depend, light transmitting
parts with a surface of less than 100 cm2.

6.1 Definition of the material

6.1.1 The documents presented by the manufacturer and verified by the testing station in accordance with 22.2 of
this European Standard shall define precisely both the material and the manufacturing process of the enclosure or
part of enclosure.

6.1.2 For plastics materials, the definition shall include:

the name and address of the manufacturer of the material:
the exact and complete reference of the material, its colour, as well as the kind and percentage of fillers and other
additives, when they are incltided;
the possible syrface treatments, such as varnishes, etc.;
the thermal endurance graph in accordance with IEC Publications 216-1 and 216-2;
the standart- Agnation, where it exists in the documents publi ;hed by ISOTTC 61. 4
NOTE. Thecharacterbtb to be glwn are the resbtanu, to bending in accordancewith Is0 178 and, if the material does not break in this test before
expomme to heat, the tensile atrength in accordance with IW/R 527 with test ban of type 1.
6.1.3 The testing station is ncr required toverify compliance of the material with its definition.

6.2 Thermal endurance of plastics materials. The plastics materials used for the enclosures or parts of enclosures
shall have a temperature indexTl (corresponding to the 20 O00 h point of the thermal endurance graph referring t o
the resistance to bending with a loss of 50 % of the initial value; see also note to 6.1.2) of 20 K greater than the
temperature of the hottest point of the enclosure or the part of the enclosure, having regard to the maximum
ambient temperature in service (see 42).
The endurance to heat and to cold of the enclosures, or parts of enclosures, of plastics materials shall be satisfactory
(see 22.4.7.3 and 22.4.7.4).

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6.3 El.ttrostat¡c &arg- of enclosures of p i a s t h material

6.3.1 ElectriCeI apparatus of Group 1. Enclosuresof plastics material with a surface area projected in any direction of
more than 100 cm2, or containing exposed metallic parts with a capacitance to earth of more than 3 pF, under the
most unfavourable conditions in practice, shall be so designed that under normal conditions of use, maintenance
and cleaning, danger of ignition due to electrostaticcharges is avoided.

This requirement shall be satisfied:

either by suitable selection of the material: its insulation resistance, measured according to the method given in
22.4.7.8 of this European Standard shall not exceed:
1 GS2 at (23f 2)O C and (50f5) % relative humidity, or
100 GR under the extreme service conditions of temperature and humidity specified forthe electrical
apparatus;
or by the size, shape, layout or by other protective methods. The non-appearanceof dangerous electrostatic
charger rhall then be verified by actual tests for ignition of an air-methane mixture of (8,5 f 0,5) % methane.
If, however, the danger of ignition cannot be avoided in the design, a warning label shall indicate the safety
measures to be applied in service.

6.3.2 Electricalapparatusof Group II. Enclosuresshould be so designed that under normal conditiona of use,
maintenance and cleaning, all danger of ignition due to electrostaticcharges is avoided, for example,
by suitable disposition of the surfaces of the enclosure;
or by suitable selection of the material so that the insulation resistance of the enclosure, measured according to
the method given in 22.4.7.8 of this European Standard, does not exceed:
1 GR at (23f 2)"C and (50f 5) % relative humidity, or
100 GR under the extreme service conditions of temperature and humidity specified for the electrical
apparatus; the sign X shall then be placed after the certificate reference, as given in 26.2(9):
or by virtue of the size, shape and layout, or other protective methods, dangerous electrostatic charges are not
likely to occur.
If the danger of ignition cannot be avoided in the design, a warning label shall indicate the safety measures to be
applied in service.

6.4 Threaded holes in ondorures of plastics material. Threaded holes for fasteners which secure covers intended to
be opened in service for adjustment, inspection and other operational reasons may only be tapped into the plastics
material when the thread form is compatible with the plastics material of the enclosure.

7. Light alloy enclosures

7.1 The alloys used in the construction of enclosures of electrical apparatus of Group Ishall not contain, by weight,
(a) more than 15% in total of aluminium, titanium and magnesium, and
(b) more than 6 % in total of magnesium and titanium.
The alloys used in the construction of enclosures of electrical apparatus of Group IIshall not contain, by weight,
more than 6 % of magnesium.

7.2 Threaded holes in enclosures for fasteners which secure covers intended to be opened in service for adjustment,
inspection and other operational reasons may only be tapped in the light alloy when the thread form is compatible
with the light alloy used for the enclosure.

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8. Fasteners
8.1 General. Parts necessary to achieve a standard type of protection or used to prevent access to uninsulated live
parts shall be capable of being released or removed only with the aid of a tool.

Fastening screws for light alloy enclosures may be made of light alloy or of plastics materials if the material of the
fasteners is compatible with that of the enclosure.

8.2 Special fastmem. When any of the European Standards for a specific standard type of protection requires a
special fastener, this shall comprise
(a) unslotted hexagonal-headedscrews conforming to IS0 262 and ISO/R 272, standard head,
or hexagonal nuts conformingto IS0 262 and ISO/R 272, standard head, fitting threaded studs conforming to
1SO 262,
or screws with cylindrical heads and hexagonal sockets conforming to IS0 262 and ISO/R 861;
and
(b) a protective shroud or a counterbored hole enclosing each screw head or nut over its full height and at least
two-thirds round its periphery, forming either:
an uninterrupted arc of a Circle, subtending an angle of at least 240" (see figure 1);
or an uninterrupted half circle extended by straight portions of a length such that the angle subtended by the
opening does not exceed 120" (see figure 2).
If shrouds are used, they shall be either:
integral with the enclosure;
or attached to the enclosure and firmly secured to it;
l or so fixed to one another that they can neither turn nor be removed,

240" min.

I Figure 1. Example of partial cylindrical protectiveshroud

120"max.

I Figure2. Exampleof semi-cylindrical partial protectiveshroud

1 The dimensions of the screws and of the protective shrouds or counterbored holes are given in table 3. Either the
normal or the reduced diameter of shroud or counterbore may be used except where particular restrictions are
imposed by the European Standard for the specifictype of protection of the electrical apparatus.

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M 4 4.5 4
M 5 5.5 5 17 18
M 6 6.6 6 18 20
M 8 e 8 22 25
MI O 11 10 27 30 10
M 12 14 12 31 35
M 14 16 14 s 4 0
M 16 18 16 4 0 4 4
M20 22 20 4 6 1
M 24 26 24 57 61
NME. Hexagonabheadedscrew and nutawith nominal thrm d diameter
M 5 ahould be avoided.

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d
Hexagonal-headedscrews and nuts of M 4, M 18 and M 22 are not permitted.

Screws with cylindrical heads and hexagonal sockets of M 18 and M 22 are not permitted.

Screws and nuts above M 16 (Group II)or M 24 (Group I) need not be protected by shrouds or counterbored holes.

9. Interlocking devices
Interlockingdevices used t o maintain a type of protection shall be so constructed that their effectiveness can be
defeated only by the use of means specifically provided for that purpose.

10. Bushings

Bushings used as connection facilities and which may be subjected to a torque while the connection is being made
shall be mounted in such a way that all parts are secured against turning.

The relevant type tests are specified in 22.4.5.

11. Materials used for cementing

The materials used for cementing shall be chemically stable, inert and resistant t o external influences (for example
to water, oil and solvents), or else be effectively protected against these influences. They shall have a permanent
thermal stability adequate for the maximum temperature to which they will be subjected, within the rating of the
electrical apparatus. The permanent thermal stability is considered adequate if the limiting value for the material
exceeds this maximumtemperature by at least 20 K, the minimumvalue being 120 OC.

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12. Connections
The contact pressure of electrical connections shall not be affected by dimensional changes in service (due to
temperature, humidity, etc.) of insulating materials.

13. Connection facilities for earthing or bonding conductors

13.1 Inside the terminal compartment and near other connection facilities, electrical apparatus shall have a
connection facility for an earthing or bonding conductor.

13.2 Electrical apparatus with metallic enclosure shall have an additional external connection facility for an earthing
or bonding conductor, The external connection facility is not requiredfor electrical apparatus which is intended to be
moved while energized and is supplied by a cable incorporating an earthing or bonding conductor.

13.3 Neither an internal nor external earthing or bonding connection facility is required for electrical apparatus for
which earthing is not allowed or is not necessary.

€xemp/e: Double insulated electrical apparatus.

13.4 Earthing or bonding connection facilities inside terminal compartments shall be suitable for the effective
connection of at least one conductor with a section equivalent to that of the live conductors up to 35 mm2, and above
that, equivalent to half the section with a minimum of 35 mm2.

13.5 Earthing or bonding connection facilities on the outside of electrical apparatus shall allow the effective
connection of at least a 4 mm2conductor.

To ensure good electrical contact these connection facilities shall be effectively protected against corrosion. They
shall also be designed so that the conductors are secured against loosening and twisting and so that contact
pressure is permanently ensured.

13.6 Special precautions shall be taken if one of the parts in contact consists of light alloy.

14. Connection facilities and terminal compartments

14.1 Electrical apparatus which is intended for connection to external circuits shall include connection facilities,
except for
Group IIelectrical apparatus, or
portable Group Ielectrical apparatus,
which is manufactured with a cable permanently connected to it.

14.2 Terminal compartments and their access openings shall be dimensioned so that the conductors can be readily
connected.

14.3 Terminal compartments shall comply with one of the specific European Standards for the standardized types of
protection.

14.4 Terminal compartments shall be so designed that after proper connection of the conductors, the creepage
distances and the clearances comply with the requirements, if any, of the specific European Standard for the type of
protection concerned.

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15. Cable and conduit entries

15.1 Cable and conduit entries shall be constructed and fixed so that they do not alter the specificcharacteristicsof
. the type of protection of the electrical apparatus on which they are mounted. This shall apply to the whole range of
cable diameters specified by the manufacturer of the cable entries as suitable for use with those entries.

Sealing of cable entries shall be assured by use of one of the following means (see figure 3): I
an elastomeric sealing ring, or
hard setting resin or compound, or
a metallic sealing ring (in the case of metal sheathed cable).
The cable entries shsll ensure
(a) the passage of the cable through the enclosure watt without damage t o the cable;
(b) and if necessary, clamping of the cable and the bondingof the metal armouring, sheath or screen.

152 The cable entries shall produce an effective clamping of the ceble in order to prevent pulling or twisting applied
to the cable being transmitted t o the connections. They shall comply with the tests prescribed in 22.4.9 or 22.4.10.

These requirements do not apply to cable entries of Group IIfixed electrical apparatus for which the clamping of the
cable can be effected elsewhere.
NOTE. A cable entry with a aeallng r l q can enrum effective clamplng of unamiourd cabler.

15.3 The entries for flexible cables shall have no sharp edges capable of damaging the cable when it is moved
through an angle of 90" in any direction with respectto the axis of the entry. The entry point shall be rounded so that
the radius of curvature of the cabîe cannot be less then a quarter of the diameter of the maximum size cable allowed
for the entry.

Branching point of the conductors

Sealing ring
Cable entry body
Clamping ring with curved rim
Cable

Figure 3. Illustmüon of the terms used for cable entries using a sealing ring

15.4 Entry by conduit may be by screwing into threaded holes or locking in plain holes:
in the wall of the enclosure, or
in an adaptor plate designed t o be fitted in or on the walls of the enclosure, or
into a suitable stopping box, integral with or attached to the wall of the enclosure.

15.5 Openings in the walls of electrical apparatus which are intended for cable or conduit entries shall be designed
so that, if an entry is not used, the corresponding opening can be closed by a blanking element in such a way that the
requirements of the specific European Standard for the type of protection of the electrical apparatus and the degree
of protection are satisfied.
The means provided for this shall be such that the blanking element can be removed only with the aid of a tool.

15.6 When the temperature under rated conditions is higher than 70 "Cat the cable or conduit entry point, or 80 "C at
the branching point of the conductors, a label shall be provided on the outside of the electrical apparatus as a guide
for the selection by the user of the cable or of the wiring in the conduit.

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Section 111. Supplementary requirements for certain electrical apparatus

16. Rotating electrical machines

16.3 Clsamncea for the vontiladng system. In normal operation the clearances between an external fan and its hood,
ventilatlon screen and their fasteners shall be at least l'tao of the maximum diameter of the fan and shall be not less

I These clearances need not exceed 5 mm. They may be reducedto 1 mm if the opposing parts are machined.

17. Switchgear
17.1 Switchgear with contacts immemed in oil is not permitted for direct current.
Alternating current switchgear with contacts immersed in oil is not permitted for Group Ielectrical apparatus, where
the voltage does not exceed 1100 V; it is permitted above 1100 V oniy when each pole is segregated, with an oil
content of not more than 5 litres per pole.

17.2 Isolators of Group Iwhich have'a breaking capacity less than that of category AC 3, as specified in IEC 292-1,
shall be electrically or mechanically interlocked with a suitable load breaking device.
'solators of Group IImay alternatively have a label 'DO NOT OPERATEUNDER LOAD' placed near the isolator.

17.3 Where switchgear includes an isolator, the latter shall discohnect all poles and shall be designed so that the
position of the isolator contacts is plainly visible, or their open position is reliably indicated. Any interlock between
such isolator end the cover or door of the switchgear shall allow .his cover or door to be opened only when the
separation of the isolator contacts is sufficient.

17.4 The operating mechanism of ¡solators for Group Iswitchgear shall be capable of being padlocked in the open
position.

17.5 For Group Iswitchgear short-circuit and earth fault protection relays, if used, shall latch out.The resetting
device shall either have a special fastener conforming t o 8 2 or shall be inside the enclosure containing the relays.

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17.6 Covers giving access to the interior of enclosures containing remotely operated apparatus" with switching
contacts shall
either be interlocked with an isolator,
or bear a label Saying 'O0NOT OPENWHILE ENERGZED'.
Parts which remain energized aller opening these covers shall be protected by a standard type of protection.

18. Fuses
Enclosures containing fuses shall be interlocked so that insertion or removal of replacement elements can be carried
out only with the voltage off and so that the fuses cannot be energized untilthe enclosure is correctly dosed.

An interlock is not required if a label 'DO NOT OPENWHILE ENERGIZED' is fixed on the enclosure.

19. Plugs and sockets

19.1 Plugs and sockets shall be interlocked mechanically or electrically so that they cannot be separated while the
contacts are energized and the contacts cannot be energized while the plug and socket are separated.

Alternatively, plugs and sockets which are not interlocked as indicated above shall be fixed together by means of the
special fasteners conforming to 8.2 and shall bear a label reading 'DO NOTSEPARATEWHILE ENERGIZED.

19.2 Plugs and sockets for rated currents not exceeding 10 A or rated voltage not exceeding either 250 V a.c. or
80 V d.c. need not comply with 19.1 above if the normally energized part is a socket outlet and if the parts which
remain energized after separation are protected according t o one of the standard types of protection mentioned
in 1.1of this European Standard.

Plugs with components remaining energized when not engaged with a socket are not permitted.

20. Luminaires
20.1 The source of light of luminaires shall be protected by a light-transmitting cover and may also be protected by a
guard. These shall be capable of passing the tests prescribed in 22.4.3.1.

20.2 Ail luminaires shall have a label reading 'Do NOT OPEN WHILE ENERGIZED' unless they are fitted with a device which
automatically isolates all poles of the luminaire lampholders as soon as the opening procedure is begun, in which
case parts remaining energized shall comply with the requirements of the European Standard EN 50 O19 'Increased
safety' and access t o those parts shall be prevented by a cover (whichcan be the reflector) assuring a degree of
protection of at least IP30 according to IEC 144 and bearing a label reading 'DO NOTOPENWHILE ENERGIZED'.

21. Hand lamps and cap lamps

21.1 The materials used for hand lamps and cap lamps shall be chemically resistive t o the electrolyte of the source of
supply. Leakage of the electrolyte shall be prevented in all positions of the apparatus.

21.2 Where the source of light and source of supply are housed i n separate enclosures, the cable entries and the
connecting cable shall withstand a tensile load of 150 N, with no reduction in their security against explosions. The
connecting cable shall be covered with a sheath of material which is oil-resistant and difficult to ignite.

llln which circuits can be made or broken by a sepatate influence (which maybe mechanical, electrical.eiectro-optical, pneumatic, acoustic,
magnetic or thermal) when this influence ia not applied manually to the apparatus itself.

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Section IV. Verifications and tests 1)

I Section IV is not applicable t o 5.1.2.

22. Type verifications and tests

22.1 General. Thetype verifications and tests are intended t o ensure that the requirements of this European
Standard and of the specific European Standard for the type of protection concerned have been met on a prototype
or sample of the electrical apparatus.

222 Verification of documents. The testing station shall verify that documents submitted by the manufacturer give
a full and correct specification of the safety aspects of the electrical apparatus.

It shall also verify that in the design of the electrical apparatus the requirements of this European Standard and of the
specific European Standard for the type of protection concerned have been observed.

22.3 Cornpliancm of prototype or sample with documents. The testing station shall verify that the prototype or
sample of the electrical apparatur submitted for the type test complies with the manufacturer's definitive dowments
referred to above.

22.4 T y p taatm

22.4.1 General. The prototype or sample shall be tested by the testing station in accordance with the requirement.
for type tests of this European Standard and of the specific European Standards for the types of protection
concerned. However, the testing station may omit certain tests judged to be unnecessary; the justification for such
omission ir t o be given in the teat report.

The tests are made either in the laboratory of the testing station or elsewhere under the supervision of that
organization, for example at the manufacturer's works.

The testing station will where necessary call for modifications that it considers t o be needed to bring the electrical
apparatus into conformity with this European Standard and with the specific European Standard for the type of
protection concerned.

22.4.2 Each test shall be made with the accessories (e.g. cable entries, instruments, plugs and sockets, blanking
plates) provided for by the manufacturer in the descriptive documents of the electrical apparatus and the mounting
of which is considered by the testing station to be the most unfavourable.

The test report will cover the electrical apparatus and the accessories listed in the report. The manufacturers of these
accessories need not be specified if their construction is completely defined.

22.4.3 Mechanical tests

22.4.3.1 Test forresistance to impact. In this test the electrical apparatus is submitted t o the effect of a test mass of
I 1 kg falling vertically from a height h. The height h is dependent on the impact energy which is specified in table 4
according to the application of the electrical apparatus (h= 810; h in metres and Ein joules). The weight shall be
fitted with an impact head in the form of a hemisphere of 25 mm diameter
in nylon 6.6 (polyamide), Rockwell hsrdness R 100 (at a temperature of 231 2 O C and a relative humidity between
45 % and 55 %I, for testing light-transmitting parts of enclosures;
in hardened steel for testing other parts of enclosures.
NOTC. Before each test, it ia neceasaiy to check that the surface of the impact head b in good condition: the head shall be changed 01often na
necessary and, in the case of the polyamide head, at least after every 100 impacta.

Normally the test shall be made on the apparatus completely assembled and ready for use; however, if this is not
possible for lighttransmitting parts, the tests shall be made with the parts removed but fixed in their mounting
frame or an equivalent frame.

' 1 Verlibation and tests are included in the single German word 'Prüfungen'.

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Table 4. lests of resistance to impact I

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Rlsk of mmch8nltildingor Hlgh Low HIgh Low

1 Guards, protective covers, fanhoods, cable entries

2 Plastics enclosures
3 Light metal or cast metal enclosures
7 4
4 Enclosures of other materials than in 3 with wall thickness
less than 3 mm, for Group I
less than 1mm, for Group II

5 Light-transmitting parts without guard 4 2

6 Light-trenrrm¡tting parta with guard (tested without guard) 4 2 1

For light-transmitting parts made of glass, the test shall be made on three samples but only once on each. In all other
cases the test shall be made on two samples, twice on each sample.

The point of impact shall be the place considered by the testing station to be the weakest. The electrical apparatus
shall be mounted on a steel base so that the direction of the impact is normal to the surface being tested if it is flat, or
to the tangent t o the surface at the point of impact if it is not flat. The base shall have a mass of at least 20 kg or be
rigidlyfixed or inserted in the floor (secured in concrete, for example). Annex B gives an example of a suitable test
rig.

Normally the test shall be carried out at an ambient temperature of (20 f 5) "C.

When the electrical apparatus has an enclosure or a part of an enclosure in plastics material, the test shall be carried
out at the ambient temperatures specified in 22.4.7.1 of this European Standard. However, this requirement does not
apply to the exceptions mentioned in 6 of this European Standard.

Tests to be carried out at a temperature different from the ambient temperature shall be made by placingthe sample
in a climatic cupboard at a temperature above the prescribed temperature, After the temperature of the sample has
stabilized, it is removed from the cupboard, placed on the base and subjected t o the test at the moment when the
temperature (checked by thermocouple) reaches the prescribed temperature.

22.4.3.2 Drop test. Portable electrical apparatus, ready for use, shall be dropped four times from a height of 1 m on
to a horizontal concrete surface. The positions of the sample for the drop test shall be selected by the testing station.

22.4.3.3 Requiredresults. The impact and drop tests shall not produce damage invalidating the type of protection of
the electrical apparatus.

Superficial damage, chipping t o paint work, breakage of cooling fins or other similar parts of the electrical apparatus,
and small dents shall be ignored.

External fanhoods and ventilation screens shall resist the tests without displacement or deformation causing
rubbing by the moving parts.

22.4.4 Tests for the degree ofprotection of enclosures.These tests are t o be made, as appropriate, in accordance
with IEC 144 or IEC 34-5.

22.4.5 Torque test for bushings. Bushings used for connection facilities and which are subjected t o torque during
connection or disconnection of conductors shall be tested for resistance to torque and shall not turn when submitted
to a torque of thevalue given in table 5.

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22.4.6 Thermal rests

22.4.6.1 Temperature measurement.The thermal tests shall be made at the rating of the electrical apparatus and
with the most unfavourable voltage within the range f 10 9'0 of the nominal voitage of the electrical apparatus unless
other European Standards or CENELEC harmonization documents prescribe other tolerances for equivalent
industrial electrical apparatus.

The measured maximum surface temperature shall not exceed,

for electrical apparatus where each item is submitted to the thermal test, the temperature as marked on the
electrical apparatus;
for other electrical apparatus, the marked temperature, less 5 K for temperature classes T6, T5, T4 and T3, or less
10 K for temperature classesT2 and T1,

The result shall be corrected for the maximum ambient temperature specified i n the rating.

The measurement of the surface temperatures, temperatures of cable entries and temperatures of other parts as
prescribed in this European Standard and the specific European Standards for the types of protection concerned
shall be made in still, ambient air, with the electrical apparatus mounted in its normal service position.

For electrical apparatus which can be normally used in different positions, the temperature in each position is to be
determined and the highest temperature is to be considered. When the temperature is determined for certain
positions only, this shall be specified in the test report and the electrical apparatus shall be marked accordingly.

The measuring devices (thermometers, thermocouples, etc.) and the connecting cables shall be selected and so
arranged that they do not significantly affect the thermal behaviour of the electrical apparatus. The final temperature
is considered tc have been reached when its .ate of rise does not exceed 2 Wh.

I The testing station shall also determine the temperature of the hottest point of any enclosure, or part of enclosure, of
plastics material (see 62).

I 22.4.6.2 Thermalshock fest. Glass parts of luminaires and windows of electrical apparatus shall withstand, without
breaking, a thermal shockcaused by a jet of water of about 1 mm diameter at a temperature 10 f 5 "C sprayed on
them when they are at maximum service temperature.

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22.4.7 Testsof non-metallic enclosures and of non-metallicparts of enclosures. The following requirements do not
apply to the exceptions mentioned in 6 of this European Standard.

22.4.7.1 Ambient temperaturesduring tests. When, according t o this European Standard or to the specific European
Standards mentioned in 1.1, tests have to be made at ambient temperatures different from the ambient temperature
exirting where the tests are made, these ambient temperatures shall be:

for the upper ambient temperature, the maximum ambient temperature i n service (see 4.2) increased by at least
10 K but at most 15 K;
for the lower ambient temperature, the minimum ambient temperature in service (see 4.2) reduced by at least 5 K
but at most 10 K.

22.4.7.2 Tests of enclosures and parts of endosures in plastics materials

Electrical apparatus of Group i:

The tests shall be made on 6 samples:

2 samples shall be submitted to the tests of thermal endurance to heat (224.7.31, then to the tests of thermal
endurance to cold (22.4.7.41, then to the mechanical tests (22.4.7.7) and finally to the tests specific to the type of
protection concerned.

2 samples shall be submitted to the tests of resistance t o oils and greases (22.4.7.61, then to the mechanical tests
(22.4.7.7) and finally to the tests specific to the type of protection concerned.

2 samples shall be submitted to the tests of resistance t o hydraulic liquids for mining applications (22.4.7.6), then
to the mechanical tests (22.4.7.7) and finally t o the tests specific t o the type of protection concerned.

Electrical apparatus of Group II:

The tests shall be made on 2 samples which shall be submitted t o the tests of thermal endurance t o heat (22.4.7.31,
then to tests of thermal endurance t o cold (22.4.7.41, then to the mechanical tests (22.4.7.7) and finally to the tests
specific t o the type of protection concerned.

22.4.7.3 Thermal endurance to heat. The thermal endurance to heat is determined by submitting the enclosures and
parts of enclosures in plastics materials on which the type of protection depends t o continuous storage for four
weeks in an ambience of 90 % relative humidity and at a temperature of 20 K above the maximum service
temperature and at least 80 O C .

In the case of a maximum service temperature above 80 O C the period of four weeks provided above will be replaced
by a period of two weeks at (95 f 2) O C and 90 % relative humidity followed by a period of two weeks at a temperature
of 20 K higher than the maximum service temperature and at normal ambient humidity.

22.4.7.4 Thermal endurance to cold. The thermal endurance to cold is determined by submitting the enclosures and
parts of enclosures in plastics materials on which the type of protection depends to storage for 24 hours in an
ambience corresponding to the minimum service temperature reduced as specified in 22.4.7.1.

22.4.7.5 Resistance to light. A test of resistance of the material to light shall be made only if the enclosure or parts of
enclosure made of plastics materials are not protected from light by another enclosure; for electrical apparatus of
Group I,the test applies only to luminaires.

The test shall be made on 6 test bars of standard sire 150 x 6 x 4) mm according t o ISOR 179. The test bars are to be
made under the same conditions as those used for the manufacture of the enclosure concerned; these conditions are
to be stated in the test report of the electrical apparatus.

l h e test shall be made in accordance with IS0 4892 in an exposure chamber using a xenon lamp and a sunlight
simulating filter system, at a black panel temperature of (SI3) O C . The exposure time shall be 1000 h.

The evaluation criterion is the impact bending strength i n accordance with ISOR 179. The impact bending strength
following exposure in the case of an impact on the exposed side shall be at least 50 % of the corresponding value
measured on the unexposed test pieces. For materials whose impact bending strength cannot be determined priorto
exposure because no rupture has occurred, not more than 3 of the exposed test bars may break.

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22.4.7.6 Resistance to chernicd agents for Group I electrical apparatus. The plastics enclosures and plastics part%of
inclosurea shall be submitted t o tests of resistance t o the following chemical agents:
oils and greases,
hydraulic liquids for mining applications.
The relevant tests shall be made on four samples of enclosure sealed against the intrusion of test liquids into the
interior of the enclosure:
two samples shall remainfor (24 f 2) h o u n in oil no, 2 according to the Annex 'Reference immersion liquids' of
IS0 Standard 1817, at a temperature of 50 O C ;
the two other samples shall remainfor (24f2) hours in an hydraulic liquid of Group C (aqueous solution of
polymer in 35 %water) according t o 'Fifth report on specifications and testing conditions relating t o fire-resistant
fluids used for power transmission' of 15th November 1974 of the European Coal and Steel Community, at a
temperature of SO OC.
At the end of the test, the enclosure samples concerned shall be removed from the liquid bath, carefully wiped and
then stored for 24 hours in the laboratory atmosphere. Subsequently, each of the enclosurrr samples shall pass the
mechanical tests specified in 22.4.7.7 of this European Standard.

ifone or more of the enclosure samples do not withstand these mechanical tests, this shall be stated in the certificate
and the marking of the electrical apparatus shall include the sign X according to 262(9)of this European Standard,

22.4.7.7 Mechanical tests. The mechanical tests specified in 22.4.3 of this European Standard shall be carried out on
the enclosures and, additionally, in the case of plastics enclosures, in accordance with 22.4.7.2.
The following detailed conditions shall be observed:
(a) Impact test. The place of impact shall be on the external parts exposed t o impact. If the enclosure of non-
metallic material is protected by another enclosure, only the external parts of the assembly shall be subjected t o
the impact tests.
The test shall first be made at the highest temperature, then at the lowest temperature, according to 22.4.7.1.
tbl Drop test. The drop test for portable electrical apparatus shall be made at the lowest temperature, according
to 22.4.7.1.

22.4.7.8 Insulation resistance fest ofparts of ertc/osuresofplastics materirrls.The resistance is tested on the parts of
enclosures if size permits, or on a test piece comprising a rectangular plate with dimensions in accordance with
figure 4, on which two parallel electrodes are painted on the surface, using a conducting paint with a solvent which
has no effect on the insulation resistance.

Ln

Dimensions in millimetrw.

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The test piece shall have an intact surface and shall be cleaned with distilled water, then with isopropyl alcohol (or
any other solvent that can be mixed with water and will not affect the material of the test piece), then once more with
distilled water before being dried. Untouched by bare hands, it shall then be conditioned for 24 hours at the
temperature and humidity required in 6.3.The test shall be carried out under the same ambient conditions.
The direct voltage applied for 1 minute between the electrodes shall be equal to 500 V i 10 V.
During the test, the voltage shall be sufficiently steady so that the charging current due t o voltage fluctuation will be
negligible compared with the current flowing through the test piece. In certain cases this requires the use of batteries
or accumulaton.
The insulation resistance is the ratio of the direct voltage applied at the electrodes t o the total current flowing
between them when the voltage has been applied for 1minute.
Possible methods are indicated in annex C.
In cases where cleaning would adversely affect the significance of the test results, an additionaltest may be made
without first cleaning the test piece.

22.4.8 Tests in explosive mixtures. The European Standard for the specific type of protection states if tests in
explosive mixtures are required, and the explosive mixtures to be used.
NOTE.The purity of commercially avaiiablegasea and vapour b in general aatifactoryfor these tests, but R their puriîy Itbelow 95% they ihould not
be u d . The Mecta ol normaivarlatlons In the laboratory temperature and of atmospheric pressure, and of variations In the humidity of the erploaiw
mixture am acceptablebecame they hava been found to hava negligible edfect

22.4.9 Testsof clamping of non-armoured cables in cable entries

22.4.9.1 Entries with clamping by the sealing ring. The tests of clamping shall be performed using for each type of
cable entiy a sealing ring of each of the sizes permittedfor use.
in the case of elastomeric sealing rings, each ring is mounted on a clean, dry, polished, cylindrical mild steel mandrel
of a diameter equal to the smallest cable diameter allowable in the ring and specified by the manufacturer ofthe
cable entry.
In the case of metallic sealing rings, each ring is mounted on the metallic sheath of a sample of clean dry cable of a
diameter equal to the smallest diameter allowable in the ring and specified by the manufacturer of the cable entiy.
The elastomericsealing ring with the mandrel, or the metallic sealing ring with the cable, is then fitted into the cable
entry which is then loosely assembled and mounted on a tensile test machine. The sealing ring is then compressed
and the minimumtorque which it is necessary to apply to the screws (inthe case of a clamping ring with clamp and
screws) or the nut (in the case of a screwed clamping ring)t o prevent slipping of the mandrel or of the cable is
observed when the force applied to it reaches avalue in newtons equal to 20 times the value in millimetres of the
diameter of the mandrel or cable sample.

22.4.9.2 Entries with clamping by means other than a sealing ring.The tests of clamping shall be performed using
for each type of cable entry a clamping device of each of the sizes permitted for use.
Each device is mounted on a sample of clean, dry cable of a diameter equal t o the smallest diameter allowable in the
device and specified by the manufacturer of the cable entry.
The device with the cable is then fitted into the cable entry and the latter is mounted on a tensile test machine. The
device is then tightened and the minimum torque which it is necessary to apply to the screws (inthe case of
clamping device fitted with screws) or the nut (in the case of a screwed clamping device) t o prevent slipping of the
cable is observed when the force applied t o it reaches a value in newtons equal to 20 times the value in millimetres
of the diameter of the cable sample.

22.4.9.3 Tensile test. The screws or the nut of the cable entry are then submitted to a new torque of a value equal to
110 % of that observed during the initial test mentioned in 22.4.9.1 or 22.4.9.2 of this European Standard. Aconstant
tensile force equal to that defined during the initial test above mentioned is then applied for six hours.

22.4.9.4 Mechanicalstrength. The cable entry is then removed from the tensile test machine and is submitted to a
test of mechanical strength by applying to the screws or the nut,whichever is the case, a torque of which the value is
twice that which prevents slipping. The cable entry is finally dismantled and the components examined.

22.4.9.5 Acceptance criteria.The clamping assured by the sealing ring or by the clamping device is considered to
conform to the requirements of this European Standard if the slipping of the mandrel or cable sample is not more
than 6 mm.
The mechanical strength of the cable entry is considered to conform to the requirements of this European Standard
if no noticeable damage is found. Any deformation of the sealing ring shall be ignored.

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22.4.10 Tests ofclamping of armoured cables in cable entries. The tests of clamping of armoured cables in cable
entrier rhall be performed using for each size of entry a sample of armoured cable of the smallest diameter
allowable as indicated by the manufacturer of the cable entry. Eachtest is in two parts.

22.4.10.1 Clemping.The sample of armoured cable is fitted into the damping device of the cable entry and this is
then mounted in a tensile test machine, The clamping device is then tightened and the value is observed of the
minimum torque applied to the screws (in the case of a clamping device tightened by screws) or t o the nut (in the
case of the clamping device being a nut) necessaryto prevent slipping of the cable when the applied force reaches a
value in newtons equal to 80 timer the value in millimetres of the diameter of the cable sample over the annour.
The tightness of the clamping device is considered sufficient if the slipping of the armour is effectively zero during
2 min of tension, the tensile force being maintained at a constant value.

22.4.10.2 Mechanicalstrength.The cable entry is then removed from the tensile test machine and is submitted to a
mechanical strength test by applying to the m e w s or the nut, whichever is the care, a torque of which the value is
twice that determined in the clampingtest.

The cable entry i s finally dismantled and the components examined.

The test is satisfactory if no deformation is found.

23. Routine verifications and tests

The manufacturer shall make the routine verifications and tests necessaryt o ensure that the electrical apparatus
produced complies with the specification submitted t o the testing station together with the prototype or sample. He
shall also make any routine verifications and tests required by the European Standards concerned as given in 1.1.

24. Manufacturer's responsibility

By marking the electrical apparatus in accordance with clause 26 of this European Standard, the manufacturer attests
on his own responsibilitythat the routine verifications and tests in clause 23 have been successfully completed and
that the product complies with the specification submitted to the testing station.

25. Verifications and tests on modified or repaired electrical apparatus

25.1 Modifications made on the electrical apparatus affecting the type of protection or the temperature of the
apparatus shall be permitted only if the modified apparatus is resubmitted to a testing station.

25.2 In the case of repairs to electrical apparatus affecting the type of protection, the parts which have been repaired
shall be subjected to new routine verifications and tests which need not be made by the manufacturer.

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Section V. Marking

26. Marking
NOTE. In the Internat of safety, it ¡a eaaential that the system of marking Indicatedbelow rhall not be applied to electrical apparaturwhkh docm not
comply with thh European Standard rnd with the ip6cHicEuropern Standardfor tho type of protection concerned, Ilrtd In 1.1.

26.1 The electrical apparatus shall be marked on the main part in a visible place. This marking shall be legible and
durable taking into account possible chemical corrosion.
NOTE. For Group I annex Dgivea an example of marking which ia conaidered a8 legible and durabk.

262 The marking shall include:

(1) The name of the manufacturer or his registered trade mark.
(2) The manufacturer's type identification.
(3)The symbol EEx, which indicates that the electrical apparatus corresponds t o one or more CENELEC standard
typer of protection mentioned in 1.1.
(41 The sign for each type of protection used:
o :oil immersion
p :pressurized apparatus
q :powder filling
d :flameproof enclosure
e :increased safety
ia :intrinsic safety, category a
ib :intrinsic safety, category b
(5) The symbol of the group of the electrical apparatus:
1 for electrical apparatus for mines susceptible to firedamp;
II or IIA or ItB or IICfor electrical apparatus for places with a potentially explosive atmosphere other than mines
susceptible to firedamp.
The letters A, B, C shall be used if the specific European Standard for the type of protection concerned specifies
this.
When the electrical apparatus is certified for use only in a particular gas, the symbol IIshall be followed by the
chemical formula or name of the gas.
(6) For Group IIelectrical apparatus, the symbol indicating the temperature class orthe maximum surface
temperature in "C, or both. When the marking includes both, the temperature class shalt be given last in
parentheses.
Example: T1 or 350 "C or 350 "C U1
Electrical apparatus for Group II, having a maximum surface temperature greater than 450 "C, shall bear only the
inscription of the temperature.
Example: 600 O C
Electrical apparatus for Group II,certified and marked for use in a particular gas, need not have a temperature
reference.
(7) Generally a serial number, except for
connection accessories (cable and conduit entries, blanking plates, adaptor plates, plugs and sockets and
bushings);
very small electrical apparatus on which there is limited space.
(8)The indication of the testing station and the certificate reference in the following form: the year of certification
followed by the serial number of the certificate in that year.
(9) Ifthe testing station considers that it is necessary t o indicate special conditions for safe use, the sign X shall be
placed after the certificate reference.
(10) Any additional marking prescribed in the specific European Standards for the types of protection concerned.
(11) Any marking normally required by the standards of construction of the electrical apparatus.

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26.3 Where different typee of protection are used on different parts of an electrical apparatus, each respective part
shall bearthe sign for the type of protection concerned.
Where more than one type of protection is used in an electrical apparatus, the sign for the main type of protection
shall appear first and be followed by the signs for the other types of protection used.

26.4 The markings (3)to (6) of 26.2 shall be placed in the order in which they are given.

26.5 Ex components according to 2.17 of this European Standard shall be marked in a visible place, This marking
shall be legible and durable and shall include only:
(1) The name or the registered trademark of the manufadurer.
(2) The manufacturer'stype identification.
(3)The symbol EEx.
(4) The sign for each type of protection used.
(5) The symbol of the Group of the Ex component.
(6) The name or mark of the testing station.
(7) The certificatereference followed by the sign U.

(8) The additional marking prescribed in the specific European Standard for the types of protection concerned.
(9)The marking normally required by the standards for construction of the Ex component.

26.6 On very small electrical apparatus and on Excomponents, where there is limited space, the testing station may
allow a reduction in the marking but will require at least:
(11The symbol EEx.
(2) The name or mark of the testing station.
(3)The certificate reference.
(4) For electrical apparatus, the sign X if appropriate; for Ex components, the sign U.
(51The name or registered trademark of the manufacturer.

26.7 Examples of marking:

NOTE. These e m p l e a da not includethe marking normally required by the standards of construction of the electrical appantua; see 26.2W).

26.7.1 Flameproof electrical apparatus for use in gassy mines.

BEDELLE S.A.
TYPE A 0 5
EExd I
No 325
HSE (M)80.2209
......
..a...

ml
26.72 Ex component, partly powder filling and partly intrinsically safe, for places in potentially explosive
atmospheres other than gassy mines, gas of subdivision C, manufactured by H.RIDSTONE and Co., Ltd:

TYPE KW 369

EEx qia IIC

DEMKO 80.536 U
......
......

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26.7.3 Electrical apparatus partly increased safety and partly with pressurizedenclosure, maximum surface
temperature of 125 OC, for places in potentially explosive atmospheres other than gassy mines, with gas of ignition
temperature greater than 125 OC and with special conditions of safe use indicated in the certificate.

H. ATHERINGTON LTD
TYPE 250 JG 1
EEx ep II 125 OC IT41
No 56732
L.C.I.E. 80.076 X
....a.

I.....

26.7.4 Electrical apparatus, partly flameproof and partly increased safetyfor use in gassy mines and places in
potentially explosive atmospheres other than gassy mines with gas of subdivision B and ignition temperature
greater than 200 OC.

* A. R. ACHUTZAG.
TYP5CD
EEx de VIIBT3
No 5634
BVS Nr 80.521
......
......
26.7.5 Flameproof electrical apparatus for places in potentially explosive atmospheres other than gassy mines on
the basis of ammonia gas only.

WOKAITERT SARL
TYPE NT 3
EEx d II (NH,)
No 6549
INIEX-NIEB80.3102
......
......

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Annex A
(Supplementary information)
Subdivision of gases and vapours according to their maximum experimental safe gaps and minimum
ignition currents
For flameproof enclosures of electrical apparatus, gases and vapours are subdivided according to their maximum experi-
mental safe gaps (MESG) determined by means of an experimental vessel having a width of joint of 25 mm. The standard
method of determining the MESG shall be with the vessel described in IEC 79-1A, but if the determinations have been
made only with an 8 litre sphere with ignition close to the joint these can be accepted provisionally.
The limits are
subdivision A: MESG above 0.9 mm
subdivision B: MESG between 0.5 mm and 0.9 mm
subdivision C: MESG below 0.5 mm ?

For intrinsically safe electrical apparatus, gases and vapours are subdivided according to the ratio of their minimum igriting
currents (MICI to that of laboratory methane. The standard method of determining this ratio shall be with the apparatus
described in annex B of European Standard EN 50 020 'Intrinsic safety' but if these determinations have been made only
with other apparatus these can be accepted provisionally.
The limits are
subdivision A: MIC ratio above 0.8
subdivision 6: MIC ratio between 0.45 and 0.8
subdivision C: MIC ratio below 0.45
For most gases and vapours it i s sufficient to make only one of these determinations (either MESG or MIC ratio) to place
the gas or vapour in the appropriate subdivision. A single determination i s sufficient in the following cases:
subdivision A: when the MESG exceeds 0.9 mm or otherwise the M IC ratio exceeds 0.9;
subdivision B: when the MESG is between 0.55 mm and 0.9 mm or otherwise the MIC ratio is between 0.5 and 0.8;
subdivision C: when the MESG is less than 0.5 mm or otherwise the MIC ratio i s less than 0.45.
It is necessary to do the determination of both th?MESG and MIC ratio in the following cases.
(11 Only the MIC ratio has been determined and i t s value is between 0.8 and 0.9: the determination of the MESG is
necessary to determine the subdivision.
(2) Only the MIC ratio has been determined and i t s value i s between 0.45 and 0.5: the determination of the MESG
is necessary to determine the subdivision.
(3)Only the MESG has been determined and i t s value i s between 0.5 mm and 0.55 mm: the determination of the
MIC ratio is necessary to determine the subdivision.
When a gas or vapour belongs to a homologous series of compounds, the appropriate subdivision of the gas or vapour can
provisionally be inferred from the results of the determinations of other compounds of the series with lower molecular
weights.
These general principles have been used to draw up the following lists of gases and vapours.
The letters against each gas or vapour denote
fa) subdivision according to the MESG value;
(b) subdivision according to the value of MIC ratio;
(cl where both MESG and MIC ratio have been determined;
(d) subdivision according to similarity of chemical structure (provisional subdivision).
NOTE 1. Industrial methane includes methane mixtures containing up to 15 % by volume of hydrogen.
NOTE 2. Carbon monoxide may include a moisture content sufficient to saturate a carbon monoxide-air mixture at normal ambient
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Subdivision A - -
1. Hydrocarbons 2. Compounds containirq
oxygen
Alkanes
C oxides
ïincluding ethersl
ethane C
carbon monoxide C
propane C
dipropyl ether a
butane C

pentane C Alcohols and

hexane C phenols
heptane C mihanol C

octane a ethanol C

nonane d propanol C

a butanol a
cyclobutane d pentanol a
cyclopentane a hexanol a
cyclohexane C heptanot d
cy cloheptane d octanol d
methyIcyclobutane d nonanol d
methylcyclopentane d cyclohexanol d
methyicyclohexane d methylcyclohexanol d
ethylcyclobutane d phenol d
ethylcyclopentane d cresol d
ethylcyclohexane d 4-hydroxy4-
methyl pentan-i-one d
decahydronaphthalene d (diacetone alcohol)
(dekalin)
Alkenes Alddydes
propene (propylene) CHSCH = CH2 a acetaldehyde CHjCHO a
Aromatic metaldehyde [CHjCHO), d
hydrocarbons
styrene b Ketones
isopropenylbenzene a acetone C

(methyl styrene) butanone C

(ethyl methyl ketone)
Benzenoids
pentan-i-one C3H7CO CH3 a
C
(propyl methyl ketone)
toluene d hexan-2-one C4H9CO CH3 a
xylene a (butyl methyl ketone)
ethylbenzene d amyl methyl ketone CSH11CO CH3 d
trimethyl benzene d pentane-i, 4-dione CHsCO CH2CO C H 3 a
naphthalene d (acetylacetone)
d cyclohexanone a
d
Esters
Mixed hydrocarbons methyl formate H COO CH3 a
methane (industrial) (See Note 1) a ethyl formate H COO C2H5 a
:aic
methyl acetate C H j C O O CH3 C
turpentine d
ethyl acetate CHsCOO C2H.j a
petroleum naphtha d
propyl acetate CH3COO C3H7 a
coal tar naphtha d
butyl acetate CHJCOO C4H9 C
petroleum (including d
motor spirit) amyl acetate CH3COOCsH~~ d
solvent or cleaning methyl methacrylate CH2 = CCHiCOOCH3 a
petroleum d ethyl methacrylate CH 2 = CCH 3CO OC2 H5 d
heating oil d vinyl acetate C H j C O O C H = CH2 a
kerosene d ethyl acetoacetate CH~COCH~COOC~HS a
diesel oil d
Acids
motor benzoie a
acetic acid 2H3COOH b
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Subdivision A (continuation) 4
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3. Compounds propane-1-thiol C3H7SH B
containing halogens (propylmercaptan) wlc.
Compounds without thiophene CH=CH.CH=CH S a
Oxygen tetrahydrothiophene a
chloromethane a
chloroethane b 5. Compounds
bromoethane d containing nitrogen
chloropropane a ammonia a
chlorobutane a acetonitrile a
bromobutane d ethyl nitrite a
dichloroethane a nitromethane d
dichloropropane d nitroethane d
chlorobenzene d
Amines
benzyl chloride d methylamine a
dichlorobenzene d dimethylamine a
allyl chloride b trimethylamine a
dichloroethylene a diethylamine d
chloroethylene C
triethylamine d
(vinyl chloride)
propylamine d
d,d,d-trifluorotoluene a
(benzotrifluoride) butylamine C

dichloromethane d cyclohexylamine d
(methylene chloride) 2-aminoethanol d
(ethanolamine)
Compounds with
Z-diethylaminoethanol d
oxygen
acetyl chloride d diaminoethane a

chloroethanol d aniline d
NN-dimethylaniline d
4. Compounds amphetamine d
containing sulphur toluidine d
ethanethiol C pyridine d
(ethylmarcaptan)
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Subdivision B

1. Hydrocarbons
propine (allylene, methylacetylene) CH 3 C=CH b
ethylene c2 H 4 C

cyclopropane CH2CH2CH2 b
1.3-butadiene CH2 = CH CH = Ck' C

2. Compounds containing nitrogen

acrylonitrile CH2 =CHCN C

isopropyl nitrate (CHJ)~CHONO~ b

hydrogen cyanide HCN a
3. Compounds containing oxygen
dimethyl ether C
ethyl methylether d
diethyl ether C
dibutyl ether C
ethylene oxide (oxione) C
1.2-epoxypropane (propylene oxide) C
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1.3dioxolane CH2CH2OCH20 d
1.4-dioxan CH2 CH2 OCHz CH20 a
1.3,btrioxan CH2 OCH20CH20 b
butyl glycolate (hydroxyacetic acid, butyl ester HOCH2COOC, H9 a
tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol CH2 CH2 CH2 O CH CH2 OH d
methyl acrylate CH2 = CHCOOCH3 a
ethyl acrylate CH2 = CHCOOC2 HS a
furan CH = CHCH = CHO a
crutonaldehyde CH&H = CHCHO a
acrylaldehyde (acrolein) CH2 = CHCHO a
:alc
tetrahydrofuran a

4. Mixtures
coke oven gas d
5. Compounds containing halogens
tetraf fuoroethylene c2 F4 a
1-chIoro-2,3-epoxypropane (epichlorohydrin) OCH2CHCH2CI a
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Subdivision C

hydrogen
acetylene C

carbon disulphide C

ethyl nitrate

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Annex B
(Supplementary information)
Example of test rig for impact test

Fipre B1

1 Adjustment pin
2 Plastics guide tube
3 Test piece
4 Steel base (mass > 20 kg)
5 Steel mass of 1 kg
6 Impact head 25 rnm diameter:
in polyamide for testing light-transmitting p a r t s
in hardened steel for testing other parts
h Height of fall

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Annex C
(Supplementary information)

Methods of measurement of the insulation resistance of parts of enclosures of plastics materials

C.l Voltmeter-ammeter method. The current is measured directly by means of a micro-ammeter, or a galvanometer
(figure C7), or indirectly by a d.c. amplifier which indicates the current by measuring the voltage drop which it determines
in a known resistance (figure C2).The voltage i s measured by a voltmeter. In certain cases the voltage-current ratio is
measured by an instrument indicating the resistance directly (figure C2b).

C.2 Comparative method. The unknown resistance is compared to a known resistance by determining the ratio of the
currents when the same voltage i s applied in succession to two resistances (figure C3a), or by balancing the two resistances
in a Wheatstone bridge (figure C3b).
For all these methods, the unknown resistance shall be large in relation to any calibrated resistance connected in series
with it so as to be submitted to practically all the voltage.

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Annex 0
(Supplementary information)
Practical examples of legible and durable marking

Until completion of the procedures for verifying legibility and durability, the marking on Group I electrical apparatus
of the name of the manufacturer or his registered trade mark,
of the manufacturer's type identification,
of the testing station of the electrical apparatus and of the certificate reference,
of the serial number, if required,
is considered satisfactory if it complies with the following requirements.

D.l The characters shall be recessed or raised directly as part of the casting or moulding or be engraved directly onto the
enclosure of the electrical apparatus or on a plate securely fixed to the enclosure. Engraving by pressure or by chemical
action is also permitted. The minimum height of the characters shall be 5 mm, the depth of recess or relief being a t least
' h o of the height. On small electrical apparatus where the space available for marking is limited, the characters may be
reduced to 3 mm and 0.3 mm. On stainless steel labels the depth of engraving need not exceed 0.6 mm irrespective of the
height of the characters.

D.2 The labels shall have a thickness equal to '/z5 of their largest dimension with a minimum of 2 mm. They shall
consist of bronze or brass or stainless steel.
The minimum thickness is reduced to 1 mm if the plate i s fixed by a frame or if it is soldered or brazed round the whole
of the periphery or if it i s recessed.

D.3 The labels shall be fixed to the principal part of the enclosure
by soldering or brazing, either directly or by means of a frame;
by sunken headed screws, locked in place by punching or soldering;
by riveting on both sides of a wall of the enclosure, if permitted by the type of protection concerned;
in the case of plastics enclosures, by gluing into a recess.

D.4 If the serial number is required, it shall be stamped or engraved directly on the enclosure or on the above label.

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Annex E
(Integral part of the standard)
Declaration by the manufacturer

To indicate compliance with 5.1.2 the manufacturer declares on his sole responsibilitythat the electrical apparatus
concerned
(a) complies with the appropriate CENELEC European Standards or with the appropriate CENELEC Harmonization
Documents or with the corresponding harmonized national standards; or
(b)complies with the appropriate national standards of any CENELEC member selected by the manufacturer but
only when harmonization has not yet been achieved; or
(c) complies with other principleswhich the manufacturer assesses on his sole responsibility as providing a
degree of safety equivalent to (a) or (b)above but only when the standards referred to in (a) or (b)are not
available, ur if technical developments require divergences from these standards.
NOTE In theevent of a challenge the manufacturer maybe required to provide details of the bash on which hii declarationwas made.

Form of declaration by the manufacturer:

DECLARATIONBY ..................................................................................
(name, address, etc.)

This is to declare, in accordance with annex E of EN 50 014, that ............................................

.................................................................................................
(product, type, description)

has been designed and manufactured in accordance with 5.1.2 of EN 50 014.

This declaration is based on:

-compliancewith ....,,.,.,,,..,,,..,.......,,,...,,,,,...........................................*
(CENELEC EN Standards or Harmonization Documents or harmonized national standards)

-compliance with ................................................................................ .*

(nationalstandards of CENELEC members selected)

-the following principles: ........................................................................... *

(give details)

Date: ................................. Signature: .......................................

3 . .

*Make the appropriate rtatement.

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National appendix A
The United Kingdom participation i n the preparation o f this European Standard came under the direction o f the General Electrotechnical
Engineering Standards Committee o f BSI. This committee consists o f representativesfrom the following Government departments and
scientific and industrial organizations:
Associated Offices Technical Committee
British Approvals Service for Electric Cables Ltd
*British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers' Association (BEAMA)
British Radio Equipment Manufacturers' Association
British Steel Corporation
Department of Energy - Electricity
Electric Cable Makers' Confederation
*Electrical Contractors' Association
Electrical Contractors' Association of Scotland
*Electrical Research Association
*Electricity Supply Industry i n England and Wales
*Electronic Components Industry Federation
Electronic Engineering Association
*Engineering Equipment Users' Association
*Health and Safety Executive
Home Office
Institution of Electrical Engineers
*Ministry of Defence
"National Coal Board
'Oil Comoanies' Materials Association
*post O f i c e
'Telecommunication Engineering and Manufacturing Association (TEMA)

The organizations marked with an asterisk in the above lin, together with the following, were directly represented on the committee
involved with the work on this standard:
British Industrial Measuring and Control Apparatus Manufacturers' Association
British Industrial Truck Association
CBMPE
Council for Electrical Equipment for Flammable Atmospheres (BEAMA)
Council of Underground Machinery Manufacturers
Department of the Environment - Building Research Establishment (Fire Research Station)
Department of Trade (Marine Division)
Fire Offices Committee
Lighting Industry Federation Ltd
Rotating Electrical Machines Association (BEAMA)
Sira Institute
Transmissionand Distribution Association (BEAMA)

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National appendix B

The British Standards correspondingto the IEC Publications, IS0 Standards, and d r o p e a n Standards listed on
page 4 of EN 50 014 are ad follows.

EC Pubilution8 IkM8h ~ n d J r d 8
IEC 34-5 (1968) BS W General requimmenWfor mtatlng e k a r l a l m r h l n w
Part 20 : 1972 Ciamification of type8 of e n c l w u n
(Technicallyeq ulva¡en t)
IEC 112 (1979) 88 5801 : 1- Method of teat for determining the comparative and the prod tracking indice8 of rolid insulating
materlals under mobt conditions
(Identlcrl)
IEC 144 (1963) BS 5420 : 1 9 ï ï Specifiation for degreer of protection of enclorurea of mltchgsar and contromar for voltapa up to and
including 1OCû V a.c. and 1200Vd.c.
(Identical)
IEC 216 BS 5691Guidefor the determlnalion of thermal enduranœ properties of electrical insulating materiais
IEC 2161 119741 BS 5691 :Part 1 :1979 Genenil proceduresfor the determination of thermal endurance properties, temperature indicm
and thermal enduranca profile8 , -
(Identical)
IEC 216-2 (19741 BS 5691 :Pari 2 :1979 Lista of materiaia and avaiiabb testa
(identical)
IEC202-1 (lo@) 088 4011 Motoratartenforvoltigw up to and Includlng lo00 V a,& and 1200Vd.c.
IEC 202-1A(1971) Part 1 :1070 Dlmt-on-line (full voltage) 01atarten
.
IEC 292-18(10731 (IdontlaIl
NOTE. Them ar8 no British Bîandardequivalentafor IEC 781A (1975) and IEC 79-4 (1975).Thete~chnkalcommitteeh m n w h d their proviaiona, and
has decided that they am aeosptabbfor uae in conjunctionwith thb atandard.

WO Standrrdr British Iltind~rd8

I60 178 (1075) 86 2782 :Prrt3: Method 336A: 1878 Determlnation dflexural propertiesof rigid piartlu
(Identioil)
I S 0 282-1973 BS 3643 IS0 metricscrew threadr
(Technicallyequivalent)
Part 1:1963Threaddata and standard threadseries
Part 2 :1966 Umita and tolerances for coarse pitch series threada
Part 3 : i967 Limits and toleran- for fine pitch threads (constantpitch aerier)
ISO/R 272-1968 88 3692 :1967 IS0 rnetrk preciaion hexagon boita, rcmwa and nut.
(Technicallyequivalent)
BS 4190 :1967 IS0 rnetrk black hexagon bolta. rcrewr and nut.
(Technicallyequivalent)
isom 2een-iem B I 4500 180 Ilmh Jnd f l W
Part 1 : 1069 ûeneril, tolerance#and devlatlono
(Technkally equlvabnt)
ISOR 861-1968 BS 4168 : 1967 Hexagonrocket acrewa and wrench keya
ITechnkally equivalent)
IS086W-1973 BS 3643 IS0 metric icw threadr
1S0965/11-1973 Part 2 : 1986 Umlb and toleranca for mrrm pltch ærlet threadr
(Technicallyequivalent)
I C 0 1817 (1975) BC 903 : Part Al6 :1971The resistance of vulcanized rubber to liquids
(Technically equivalent)
IS0 4892 (1981) BS 2782 :Part 5 : Method 54008 1982 Methoda of exposure to laboratory light rourcæa (xenon arc lamp, enclosed carbon
arc lamp, open flame carbon arc lamp, fluorescent tube lampa)
(Identical)
NOTE.There are no Brltish Standard equivuientsfor ISOm 179 (1961) and ISOR 527 (1966). The technkal committea has reviewedtheir provisionr
and has decldedthat they are acceptable for use in conjunctionwith this standard. BS 2782 ir however a relatedatandard both to ISOR 179 and
ISOIR 527.

European Standirdr Briîish Standards (titles and content identical)

EN 50015 (1077) BS 5501 :Part 2 : 1977
EN 50 016 (1977) 88 5501 P8rt3: 1977
EN 50 O17 (1977) BS 5501 :Part 4 : 1977
EN50018(1977) BS 5501 :P8rt 5 : 1977
EN 50019 11977) BS 5501 : Part 6 :1877
EN 50020 11977) BS 5501 : Part 7 :1977

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National appendix C
Cover sheet (Issue 1: June 1 9 8 4 )
(Page 1 of 2 pages)

National appendix C

Interim guides
The interim guides i., this appendix provide clarification on the use of the
European Standard and have been submitted by the British Committee to CENELEC as
proposals for formal amendments to the EN. Until such time as CENELEC takes a
decision on these matters the BS will be applied in the UK as indicated in the
interim guides.

The guidance given is interim and the decisions taken by CENELEC may not
necessarily follow the interim guides exactly and the guidance should be used
with this in mind. When a decision on a specific interim guide has been
implemented by CENELEC it will be withdrawn. It is the responsibility of the
user of the interim guide to take account of the current status of the guide.

This introductory cover sheet, which will be updated each time a new issue of an
interim guide is produced, shows the status and history of the interim guides to
this standard, whether current, or withdrawn either because they have,been
implemented by amendment or because they have been found unacceptable by the
CENELEC Committee concerned.

NOTE. The up-to-date status of the interim guides can only be ascertained from
the latest issue of the cover sheet. It is essential to ensure, therefore, that
when referring to any of the interim guides, whatever the date of issue, its
status is ascertained from the information given on the cover sheet supplied
with the latest amendment.

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Cover sheet (Issue 1: June 1984)
(Page 2 of 2 pages)

NOTE. The symbols used to indicate the status in the table below are as
follows.

C = Current
R = Question and answer ratified by CENELEC Committee
I = Withdrawn, implemented as amendment to European Standard
W = Withdrawn, rejected by CENELEC

Interim guide number Issue date Status Withdrawal or

and subject implementation date

C.l Subclause 8.2 29 June 1984 R

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Subclause 0.2 Special fasteners

Question

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Are screw and nut combinations allowed under 8.2 (a) of EN 50 014?

Answer

shroud or counter bored hole as specified in -

8.2 (a) .
Yes, provided that both the head of the screw and the nut are protected by a

.Justification

It has been a long established practice t o use screw and nut or bolt and nut
combinations as fasteners, a practice that has proved perfectly safe.

Proaosed amendment

The position would be clarified by the addition of a third alternative under

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8.2 (a) on the following lines.

'or fasteners consisting of appropriate combination of the above screws

and nuts'.

NOTE. The figure illustrating

the proposed UK interpretation
was not included in the
document circulated to CENELEC

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conformity with this British Standard. Enquiries as to the availability of the third party certification schemes will be forwarded by BSI to
the Association of Certification Bodies.

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4058 April 1983 Indicated by a line in the margin

4290 December 1982 Indicated by a line in +hemargh

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