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Preface

This is the ninth edition of CSA C22.2 No. 21, Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords.

This edition supersedes previous editions published in 1995, 1990, 1984, 1978, 1960, 1954, 1941, and 1935 and is written in SI (metric) units, except the wire gauge sizes.

Scope

1.1
This Standard specifies the requirements for cord sets and power-supply cords employing molded-on or assembled-on fittings, rated 600 V maximum, and intended for use in non-hazardous locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1-12 and General Requirements-Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, CSA C22.2 No. 0-10.

1.2
This Standard also specifies the requirements for molded-on general-use attachment plugs and cord connectors.

1.3
This Standard also specifies the requirements for hospital grade attachment plugs and cord connectors.

1.4
This Standard also specifies the requirements for cord restraint devices.

1.5
This Standard does not cover cord sets or power supply cords used in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging applications. Those type of cords are covered in C22.2 No. 280 standard.

1.6
This Standard contains the following annexes:

a) Annex A – Component standards reference list;

b) Annex B – Illustrative definitions;

c) Annex C – Canadian marking translations;

d) Annex D – Cord reels and power bars;

e) Annex E – Seasonal use cord sets; and

f) Annex F – Manufacturing and production tests.

1.7
In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.

Product Details

Edition:
9th
Published:
02/01/2014
ISBN(s):
9781771391771
Number of Pages:
208
File Size:
1 file , 2.7 MB
Product Code(s):
2422419, 2422419

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