Under this interpretation, I would advise a statement something like the
following on your product(s) or in the manual to meet the Denmark
requirement :
"This product must be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly
grounded."
There are currently only two Nordic language statements required to
stipulate earth grounding.
Note that in Japan there are many outlets that have no earth ground, causing
the same problem, i.e. inabilibty to depend on an earthing path. Sadly, this is
often dealt with by providing a plug with a "flying" ground lead, which is
easier
for the end user to cut off than the heavier grounding pin affixed to the plug.
As I understand it, even newer homes in Japan have grounded outlets only
in the kitchen and bathroom, unlikely places for home ITE to be plugged in.
As a result, it is best to limit products there to Class II, or Class I designs
which
also meet the Class II double/reinforced insulation requirements.
George Alspaugh
woods%sensormatic....@interlock.lexmark.com on 09/27/99 03:40:26 PM
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Subject: RE: EN 60 950 and Denmark
Ah, the limits of the English language. In this case "may not" does not mean
that it is forbidden. Rather, it is a warning that an outlet including one
that has an earth terminal may in fact not be earthed. That is very common
in Denmark. DEMKO and the other Nordic agencies require a special
multi-language warning on the equipment to state that the equipment must be
earthed. Therefore, it may be necessary for an earthing wire be connected to
the wall outlet.
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From: pe...@itl.co.il [SMTP:pe...@itl.co.il]
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Subject: EN 60 950 and Denmark
Hello Group
There is a deviation in Denmark which states that earthing
connection in Denmark may not be established through wall
socket. My question is how do they earth Class I products in this
case (if at all)? Is Class I equipment forbidden in Denmark?
Thank you All,
PETER S. MERGUERIAN
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