UL62的最新FUII

Subject: 62

Date:

TO:

SUBJECT:

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.

August 12, 2011

North America Area Offices and International Inspection Centers

for:

Flexible Cords and Cables (ZJCZ, ZJCZ7) and Electrical

Vehicle Cables (FFSO, FFSO7)

New Issue of the Follow-Up Inspection Instructions (FUII) for

Flexible Cords and Cables(ZJCZ, ZJCZ7) and Electrical Vehicle

Cables(FFSO, FFSO7)

The attached bulletin has been sent to Subscribers for the subject category.

During your next visit to the factory, please verify that the Manufacturer has

received the attached bulletin and help answer any questions regarding when and

how to incorporate the new issue FUII in their Follow-Up Services Procedure.

Please also verify that the original FUII pages are retained in the

manufacturer?s Procedure until the

new issue FUII are received.

In the event that a manufacturer does not receive updated FUII by June 1, 2012,

the Field Representative shall contact the transaction center to request that

these pages be provided.

This bulletin remains in effect until December 1, 2012.

If you have any questions regarding these instructions, please contact the

undersigned.

Reviewed by:

Susan L. Stene

Susan L. Stene

Principal Engineer (PDE)

Wire and Cable

Phone: 408-754-6733

E-mail: @

John M. Thompson

John M. Thompson

PDE Director

on@

Bruce Mahrenholz

Bruce Mahrenholz

Assistant Chief Engineer

Global Inspection and Field Services

00-PD-J0050 - Issue 1.0

Page 1 of 4

Subject: 62

Date:

TO:

SUBJECT:

August 12, 2011

Subscribers to UL?s Listing Service for: Flexible Cords and

Cables (ZJCZ, ZJCZ7) and Electrical Vehicle Cables (FFSO, FFSO7)

New Issue of the Follow-Up Inspection Instructions (FUII) for

Flexible Cords and Cables(ZJCZ, ZJCZ7) and Electrical Vehicle

Cables(FFSO, FFSO7)

UL has developed a new issue of the Follow-Up Inspection Instructions (FUII)

for Flexible Cords and Cables (ZJCZ, ZJCZ7) and Electrical Vehicle Cables

(FFSO, FFSO7). The new issue Follow-Up Inspection Instructions (FUII) updates

the inspection instructions with current practices as noted in previously

issued bulletins and incorporates the latest revisions to UL 62, 18th Edition,

the Standard for Flexible Cords and Cables. Therefore, except as noted

elsewhere in this bulletin, the FUII are considered effective upon receipt as

they do not alter the FUS program currently in effect at your facility.

The new issue of the FUII was circulated to industry in a memo dated May 13,

2011 and all comments received were incorporated where applicable.

The following summarizes the changes in the FUII:

I.

General Inspection Guidelines

a.

Removed Bulk Labeling Option from Label section.

b.

Revised label section - Flexible Cord requires the use of

Type L Holographic labels, therefore machine

imprinting/computer-Generated Labels will no longer be an

option and will be deleted. Please refer to L2.

c.

In addition to the Compound Recognition Program (QMTT2) and

Unlisted Component Program (QMTT3), the Field Representative

shall also confirm if the compound is acceptable for cords with

a ?

-

R? suffix.

Please refer to L18.

d.

A function check of test equipment is now required in

addition to calibration requirement. Please refer to L26 and

L70.

II.

Manufacturer?s Test Program and Records

a.

UL will no longer require that a UL Inspection Data Sheet be

completed during the inspection. In lieu of the UL Datasheet,

Field Representatives will confirm and witness the Manufacturer

conducting the tests specified in the FUII and verify the data

recorded on the manufacturer?s own in

-house Data Sheets/Data

Recording system per bulletin dated 4/21/2010.

b.

Added Periodic Lot testing. Please refer to L68.

c.

Other than the individual conductors of each cord, the

jacket on duplex and coaxial constructions of Elevator cables

types E, EO, ETT, and ETP also shall be subjected to the

appropriate test potential for the specific cord or cable type

indicated in the table for

Please refer to L69 b.

Subject 62

Page 2 of 4

August 12, 2011

III.

UL Representative?s Countercheck Program

a.

Sample selection requirement was changed to more clearly

indicate the number of samples and which of those samples

should be sent to UL for FUS testing. The previous edition of

the FUII required selecting one (1) sample for every 7,500 feet

or less of

each type

of Flexible Cord available. This edition

requires selecting one (1) sample for every 7,500 feet or less

of

two types

(or one type if only one type and one temperature

rating is available for selection) of flexible cord available

when selected in accordance with L33 and Table L1 (Cord Groups).

b.

Deleted optional flame testing at factory (Vertical Flame

test

–

VW-1, FT-1 and Horizontal Flame test - FT2). Please

refer to L34 and Table L2. (

Effective June 1 2012.

This

option was included in the FUII but also required authorization

in the FUS Procedure. As UL revises the FUS Procedures to

include the revised FUIIs, this option will be removed from any

FUS Procedures in which it is currently included.).

c.

DC resistance of the conductor is required for all flexible

cords and cables and Electric Vehicle Cables based on revisions

to UL 62. Please refer to L34, L37 and Table L2.

d.

Detailed Examination Items shown in Table L3 were revised to

include Tearing(integral constructions only), Overall

Diameter(round service and heater cords) and Manufacturer and

grade designation of compounds used (cords using a QMTT2 or

QMTT3 compound, cords with a

–

R suffix, or cords with specific

compounds specified in Procedure Description only).

e.

Removed detailed measurement description for Length of Lay

from this edition. The measurement method for Length of Lay

shall follow UL 2556.

f.

Corrected testing of Coiled Cords to match UL 62. Physical

Properties Test shall be conducted on the straight portion of

the cords instead of coiled portion. Please refer to L60.

g.

Clarified tearing test requirement. Please refer to L66.

IV.

Sample Selection Instructions for Tests at UL

a.

Clarify sample selection procedure; please refer to L71-L74

and Table L5.

b.

Added sample selection requirements for cords

with a ?

-

R?

suffix. Please refer to Table L5, L77, L78, L80, L81 and L82.

c.

Added FT4 flame test under annual sample selection for those

cords marked ?FT4?.

V.

Tests at UL

a.

Changed flame test frequency from monthly to quarterly to

incorporate the requirements in the bulletin dated 9/22/2010.

Please refer to Table L8.

b.

For Types CXTW and XTW, changed Physical Properties test

frequency from monthly to quarterly to align with Physical

Properties testing of other cord types. Please refer to Table

L8.

c.

Added FT4 flame test, which is conducted on cables marked

?FT4?

. Please refer to Table L8.

d.

Added test program at UL for cords with a ?

-

R? s

uffix, which

are shown in Table L9.

e.

Updated test names to match UL 62.

Subject 62

Page 3 of 4

August 12, 2011

VI.

Program for Monitoring Nonconformance with requirements

a.

Added in Enhanced Mark Integrity Program (eMIP) requirements

from bulletins dated 5/1/2007, 6/8/2007 and 4/1/2008.

b.

Removed ?trend? program since significant nonconformances

are covered by Enhanced Mark Integrity Program (eMIP) and minor

nonconformances are covered by Customer Corrective Action

Process (CCAP).

VII. Others

a.

References UL 2556 rather than UL 1581 in accordance with UL

62.

b.

Corrected name of UL 62 from Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire

to Flexible Cords and Cables.

c.

Removed detailed description about the Filed

Representative?s and the manufacturer?s general

responsibilities, whic

h are as noted in “UL Mark Surveillance

Requirements” and is available through UL?s secure customer

portal MyHome@ and/or through UL?s internet site

. Manufacturers that do not have Internet access may

obtain the current version of these requirements from their

local UL Customer Service Representative or UL Field

Representative.

d.

Expanded scope to cover Electric Vehicle Cables.

IMPACT OF REVISED FUII ON MANUFACTURERS

Manufacturers who were authorized the perform in-factory flame testing will no

longer be authorized to do so.

Holographic labels are now required for all regions, therefore machine

imprinting will no longer be an option and will be deleted.

A function check of test equipment will be required.

Subject 62

Page 4 of 4

August 12, 2011

A complete copy of the new FUII pages incorporating the changes outlined in

this bulletin, and revisions to those FUS Procedures currently allowing the

optional flame testing at the factory, will be issued separately by June 1,

2012. Manufacturers should retain and continue using their existing FUII

until the new FUII are received.

Your Field Representative can assist you with any questions regarding this

bulletin or the filing of the FUII in your Procedure.

Any questions concerning the above can be directed to Susan L. Stene via phone

+408-754-6733, or e-mail @.

Thank you for your continued cooperation with our Follow-Up Service Program.

Reviewed by:

Susan L. Stene

Susan L. Stene

Principal Engineer (PDE)

Wire and Cable

John M. Thompson

John M. Thompson

PDE Director

on@

Subject 62

San Jose, CA

Issued: 2011-08-12

UL 62

FLEXIBLE CORD (ZJCZ and ZJCZ7)

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CABLES (FFSO AND FFSO7)

FOLLOW-UP AND INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Supersedes Issue Dated October 1, 2003

COPYRIGHT

?

2011 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC

Subject 62

1

Issued: 2011-08-12

Table of Contents

SCOPE......................... ...............................................3 < /p>

GENERAL................................. .....................................3

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANUFACTURER AND THE FIELD

REPRESENTATI VE................................................ .........3

GENERAL INSPECTION GUIDELINE S................................................4

APPLICATION OF THE LISTING MARK TO THE PRODUCT...................4

Purchasing Listing Marks.........................................4

Surface Printing, Tag Marking and Labeling of Multi-Rated

Flexible Cord.. ............................................4

Nondenominational Labels.........................................5

Labeling of Cut Lengths..........................................6

Surface Printing of Flexible Cord................................6

Date Marking of Cord.............................................7

COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN FLEXIBLE CORD...............................7

Reprocessed Thermoplastic Insulating/Jacketing Materials.........8

Scrapping of Flexible Cord With a Reference to UL................9

Spark Testing of UL Labeled Production...........................9

FIELD REPRESENTATIVE'S COUNTERCHECK PROGRAM.................................10

Sample Selection Requirements and Special Inspection

Instructions........ ......................................10

General......................................... ................10

Conductors.......... ............................................15

Tapes, Braids, and Wraps........................................17

Physical Properties Tests.......................................19

Durability Test of Ink Printing.................................20

Insulation Resistance Tests.....................................20

Integral Construction Parallel Cords............................21

MANUFACTURER'S TEST PROGRAM AND RECORDS.....................................21

Manufacturers test records......................................21

Periodic Lot testing................... .........................21

100% Production-Line Test Program...............................21

SAMPLE SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TESTS AT UL...............................22

General........................................... ..............22

Regular Quarterly and Annual Stock Sample Selection.............23

Semi-annual Sample Selection....................................24

Annual Stock Sample Selection...................................25

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP TESTS AT UL......................................26

Subject 62

2

Issued: 2011-08-12

PROGRAM FOR MONITORING NONCONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS.....................28

Gen eral.............................................. ...........28

Program for reconciling significant nonconformances.............28

OEM Program............................ .........................30

Subject 62

3

Issued: 2011-08-12

SCOPE

A.

These requirements cover Flexible Cord for use in accordance with Article

400 of the National Electrical Code as well as Types XTW and CXTW Decorative

Cords; Clock Cord; Heater Cord, Types HSJOW, HSJOOW and Shaver Cord. These

requirements also cover Flexible cords for use in Canada including Types DRT,

PXT, PXWT, TX and CXWT. The Standard for Flexible Cords and Cables, UL 62,

and the Standard for Wire and Cable Test Methods, UL 2556, are applicable for

inspections in this category. The Authorization Page for the Procedure will

note authorization for use of the Canadian UL Mark on Flexible Cord production

accordingly. The descriptive sections of the Procedure will identify the

Canadian Types authorized for the manufacturer, and their corresponding UL

Type Designations if products meet both Canadian and U.S. requirements, or the

Canadian Types authorized for the manufacturer for products that meet only

Canadian Requirements. The Procedure will contain instructions that cover the

generic marking, labeling and test requirements for such cords.

These instructions do not cover Hoistway Cable that is also identified in

UL 62. Follow-Up Inspection requirements for Hoistway Cable are defined in the

respective Follow-Up and Inspection Instructions and/or Follow-Up Service

Procedures for this category. For specific Flexible Cord types covered by this

FUII, refer to Table L1.

GENERAL

B. As a part of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL's) follow-up inspection, it

is required that a Field Representative periodically visit the factory and

select, for test or examination or both, samples of production made since the

last inspection visit of the products covered.

C. The Follow-Up Service Procedure covering the product is loaned to the

manufacturer and constitutes the basis on which the product is judged for

compliance with the applicable requirements.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANUFACTURER AND THE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

The Manufacturer?s and Field Representative?s

general responsibilities, as

part of the Follow-Up Services Procedure, are as noted in the published

document title

d, “UL Mark Surveillance Requirements”, and is available through

UL?s secure customer portal MyHome@ and/or through UL?s internet site

. Manufacturers that do not have Internet access may obtain the

current version of these requirements from their local UL Customer Service

Representative or UL Field Representative.

Products in question shall be removed from service by segregation or prominent

labeling and marking.

Subject 62

4

Issued: 2011-08-12

GENERAL INSPECTION GUIDELINES

APPLICATION OF THE LISTING MARK TO THE PRODUCT

General

L1. If available, the Field Representative shall examine a minimum of ten

coils or reels of Flexible Cord to assure that the application of the label to

the product throughout is in compliance with the requirements of Underwriters

Laboratories Inc.

L2. Flexible Cord is covered under UL's Type L Listing Service and requires

the use of Type L holographic labels whose contents are identified in the

Section General of the Follow-Up Service Procedure. Additional information,

such as camera-ready art work and proportional dimensions for the

Marks/Markings may be found by visiting UL?s website at

“/marks_labels/”.

L3. The Listee's name, tradename, trademark or UL File Number which identifies

the Listee, must appear on a combination label, unless the subscriber chooses

to purchase standard labels from UL's Label Centers, in which case the

Listee's identification is not applicable. At least one label shall be applied

to the tag furnished with each coil or reel of Flexible Cord. The footage

represented by the label or labels shall in each case be approximately the

same as the number of feet of Flexible Cord, within ±5 percent. The Field

Representative shall verify manufacturers records or markings to confirm

footage.

L4. Each flexible cord shall have a durable distinctive marking throughout its

entire length by means of which the Listee can be identified. This shall be

accomplished by one or more of the following methods:

1.

assigned combination of colored marker threads.

2.

assigned file number, or

3.

organization name or acceptable coding such as by trade name, trademark

L5. The above identification methods are listed in order of precedence; i.e.

if the descriptive marking includes both a marker thread and a file number,

the marker thread shall be used to identify the responsible organization.

Purchasing Listing Marks

L6. Type L holographic Listing Marks for flexible cords are available in

standard format containing only UL Listing Mark information at UL?s Label

Centers, or they may be ordered as combination labels to also include the

Listee identification. Additional information on designing and ordering custom

holographic labels can be found in the Hologram UL Marks section of UL?s Marks

and labels website at “/marks_labels/”.

Surface Printing, Tag Marking and Labeling of Multi-Rated Flexible Cord

Subject 62

5

Issued: 2011-08-12

L7. Flexible Cord that is dual rated with a Recognized Component AWM style

(e.g.:

carton, and only the UL Logo in the surface print legend.

L8. The UL Logo shall consist of the letters

parentheses. For multi-rated constructions, UL requires that the UL Logo in

the surface print legend clearly associate the

types, and clearly separate the Listed cord types from the AWM designations.

Examples of proper markings are shown below:

...SPT-

2 (UL) ………………… AWM...

... (UL) SPT-2 18 AWG/2 C 300 V or AWM...

The tag marking for dual-rated cord shall account for all common and unique

requirements for each cord type identified in the cord's surface print. As an

example, for cord identified as

marking requirements for these two types would include the Listee's

identification, conductor size, number of conductors, temperature rating,

voltage rating and date of manufacture. The unique tag markings would be

applicable to the AWM category and would include such items as the insulation

thickness and the usage statement.

L9. Since the construction in the above example references one Listed cord

type and one Recognized wire type, a UL Listing Mark is applied to the tag. In

this case, a Flexible Cord Listing Mark is applied to the tag.

L10.

If the Field Representative encounters marking practices not in

accordance with the above guidelines, the situation shall be documented on a

Variation Notice. The Field Representative shall work with the manufacturer in

accordance with the “VN Handling and Processing Procedure”. Should it be

determined that the cord or cable is no longer eligible to bear the UL

Certification Mark, all cord or cable with surface printing referencing UL

shall be scrapped in accordance with L24.

Nondenominational Labels

L11.

Nondenominational labels that do not contain a denomination (length) are

available for Flexible Cords. When nondenominational labels are used, the

Field Representative shall verify that the manufacturer is maintaining

accurate records of Flexible Cord produced bearing nondenominational labels

during each calendar month. The Field Representative shall have access to

these records in order to determine and report nondenominational label usage.

L12.

The use of nondenominational labels is an option made available only to

those manufacturers whose production recording methods and controls have been

evaluated by UL, and found to be an acceptable basis for service charge

billing. The use of nondenominational labels is not required, and labels with

the footage imprinted will continue to be available. When nondenominational

labels are authorized for a manufacturer, the authorization will be indicated

in the Follow-Up Service Procedure and on the Subscriber Card (Account, Class

and Code Section). Use of nondenominational labels may be revoked if proper

controls and reporting are not maintained.

Subject 62

6

Issued: 2011-08-12

L13.

The Field Representative shall inform manufacturers interested in having

their record keeping facilities evaluated toward receiving authorization to

use nondenominational labels to contact the Label Center.

Labeling of Cut Lengths

L14.

Flexible Cord produced in-house and packaged in cut lengths by the

manufacturer is labeled differently from Flexible Cord which is received on

reels from another Flexible Cord manufacturer and then cut into lengths by the

receiving manufacturer. The procedure indicated below shall be followed when

labeling Flexible Cord which the manufacturer produces in-house and ships in

cut lengths:

a.

Place the Flexible Cord label covering the total footage of cut

lengths on the outside of the carton of cut lengths. The label shall

be so located so that the label is torn when the carton is opened.

b.

Prepare the usual engineering tag and place it inside the carton of

cut lengths. The information required on the tag can be found under

the

c.

At the location on the tag normally occupied by the Flexible Cord

label, use the statement

As an alternative to preparing the tag for cut lengths mentioned in

paragraph L14b, the manufacturer may print the required tag information onto

the carton itself. The Flexible Cord label shall then be placed on the outside

of the carton (see L14a), adjacent to the tag information, in a location where

the label will be torn when the carton is opened.

L15.

Flexible Cord that is received from another manufacturer with the

intention of being cut into lengths or respooled and labeled by the receiving

manufacturer shall already bear the UL Flexible Cord label. Manufacturers who

receive Listed Flexible Cord from another manufacturer and cut it into lengths

for resale as Listed Flexible Cord shall use Listed Processed Wire or

Processed Wire Respooled labels, as authorized by their Processed Wire Follow-

Up Service Procedure.

Surface Printing of Flexible Cord

L16.

In addition to the surface printing requirements specified in the

Logo in the surface print legend. For products meeting only U.S. Requirements,

the letters

required to appear in the surface print legend. For products meeting only

Canadian Requirements, the letters

is required to appear in the legend. For products meeting both U.S. and

Canadian Requirements, either the C(UL)US Logo or separate U.S. and Canadian

logos are required to appear in the legend. For example:

E12345 (UL) SJT 14 AWG (2.08 mm2)/2C 105C 300V VW-1 C(UL)

or

Subject 62

7

Issued: 2011-08-12

E12345 C(UL)US SJT 14 AWG(2.08 mm2)/2C 105C 300V VW-1

are acceptable markings for products meeting both US and Canadian

requirements.

Date Marking of Cord

L17.

The age of the cord is derived from the marked date of manufacture, and

is either applied to the tag, reel or carton or included in the surface

markings of the cable through the use of ink, indent, or embossed surface

print marked on the outside surface of the product as permitted in the

Standard for Flexible Cords and Cables, UL 62. The date code shall follow the

“month and year” or month, day and year” sequence (e.g. “10/02”, “Oct. 02”,

“10/31/02” or “Oct. 31, 02”, etc.). If the date code is printed on the surface

of the cord, it shall be repeated at intervals of no greater than 40 inches (1

meter). The date may be shown in code. In no case shall the marked date be

previous to the date of the 100% Production-Line testing (See Paragraph L67)

of the cable.

COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN FLEXIBLE CORD

L18.

Specific compounds shall be used as insulating materials used in

Decorative Cords and Wire, types SPT-1W, SPT-2W, CXTW and XTW as well as

jacketing compounds for a

nd cord types with “W” in the type designation. All

other constructions not bearing the

based, and are not subject to the requirements of the Recognized Component

QMTT2 and QMTT3 Programs described below. Cords bea

ring the “

-

R” suffix such

as type SPT-2-R or SJT-R shall have the insulation and jacket compound

procedure described. The compound does not need to be covered under either

QMTT2 or QMTT3 unless the cord type also contains the ?W? suffix.

Recognition Program (QMTT2) - Under the Recognition Program for Compounds

(QMTT2), the manufacturer purchases Recognized compounds from an outside

supplier that are Recognized under the QMTT2 category. To confirm if a

compound is acceptable for the applicable cable rating(s), the Field

Representative is to reference the Online Certifications Directory to confirm

that the compound exists and is suitable for the specific type ratings.

Products not employing a Recognized compound, if required by the Procedure,

shall be held, and a Variation Notice shall be written to document the

situation.

Unlisted Component Program (QMTT3) - Under the Unlisted Component Program,

manufacturers have been granted authorization to formulate their own

compounds. To verify if a compound is acceptable, the Field Representative

shall reference a separate volume under the manufacturer's Follow-Up Service

Procedure for Flexible Cord or a separate file/volume that has been issued to

the manufacturer under the CCN

Procedure described. Cords not manufactured using the unlisted component

compound described in the Procedure shall be held and a Variation Notice shall

be written to document the situation

Subject 62

8

Issued: 2011-08-12

Procedure-described compounds - The compound used on cord

s marked with a “

-

R”

suffix (such as SPT-2-

R) is procedure described. Cords with a “

-

R” suffix that

are not manufactured using the compound described in the Procedure shall be

held and a Variation Notice shall be written to document the situation.

Reprocessed Thermoplastic Insulating/Jacketing Materials

L19.

Bleeder stock is insulating or jacketing material that has already been

processed through an extruder at least once. Bleeder stock used for

insulating or jacketing cable shall not contain any copper or other conductive

materials. Paragraphs a - c describe the only forms of bleeder stock

reprocessing currently authorized by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. It should

be noted that reprocessed thermoplastic material shall not exceed twenty five

percent (25%) by weight of the material being fed into the hopper, and shall

be thoroughly mixed with the virgin material. Use of up to 50% reprocessed

compound by weight, for cable jackets for general applications only (reference

paragraph ?c? below) is permitted only

if authorized in the Follow-Up Service

Procedure.

a.

stock obtained from the manufacturer's own production, that is

granulated while still hot at the extruder and then immediately put

back into the hopper of the extruder. Compounds reprocessed in this

manner are acceptable for any use for which the original compound is

authorized.

b.

and allowed to cool is acceptable for any use for which the original

compound is authorized, provided the bleeder stock is segregated by

compound and continuously identifiable until reused.

c.

Insulation stripped from cables is acceptable for use only as a

jacketing compound on cable in which the jacket is non-integral and

where no specific performance requirements are specified for the

jacket (such as

resistant

-

R” suffix,

etc.). Jackets employing reprocessed compound are intended for use

only where generic requirements are specified for the jacket.

L20.

Paragraphs a - c above apply only to thermoplastic insulating/jacketing

materials. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. does not authorize the reprocessing

of either thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) or of pure thermosets.

L21.

Please not

e that this applies to both “in

-

house” reprocessed compounds,

and compounds that are reclaimed insulation and jacket material (herein

defined as “reclaimed” compounds) sent to external reclaiming companies (or

sister facilities that perform this service).

L22.

Manufacturers are required to request authorization for both the use of

reprocessed compound in the range of 25 to 50% by weight, and for reclaiming

operations not conducted at the original manufacturing location for the

reclaimed products. Special instru

ctions placed in the Subscriber?s Follow

-Up

Subject 62

9

Issued: 2011-08-12

Service Procedure will authorize the use of the reprocessed compound and/or

the reclaiming operation.

L23.

Manufacturers utilizing both in-house reprocessed and reclaimed

compounds must specify the ratio of virgin and reprocessed compounds on their

production records, reel tags, or other corresponding production data. In

addition, reprocessed and reclaimed compounds of a particular temperature

rating (e.g., “PVC 90

?

C”) must be noted. For both types, manufacturers mu

st

specify in their production specifications the mixture ratio and temperature

rating(s). Suppliers of pre-mixed reclaimed/virgin compounds must specify this

same information as part of their shipping documentation.

Scrapping of Flexible Cord With a Reference to UL

L24.

The following defines the various means that UL considers acceptable in

order to render rejected, surface printed Flexible Cord unusable:

a.

Cord cut into short lengths [maximum 10 ft. (3 m)]. These lengths

are not to be disposed of in neat bundles, but rather, they are to

be disposed of by means that will cause entanglement of the short

lengths.

b.

Cord, including coils, severely compressed or compacted.

c.

Insulation stripped from the conductor.

d.

Cord of various constructions randomly assembled and bailed. It is

intended that all cord be removed from cartons or reels and all ties

removed. The turns of cord must be sufficiently separated in the

container to cause complete entanglement of the cord and thus

destroy the integrity of the original coil.

e.

Cord of various constructions processed as in

and sent to a reclaimer. Employing this method, the manufacturer

must maintain his own and copies of his reclaimer's scrap weight

records for examination by the Field Representative.

f.

Pouring printing ink on rejected coils, reels and lengths of cable

soaking the cable surface and thereby obliterating any reference to

UL, then hardening and binding the scrap cables to each other,

making the cable unusable.

L25.

If the Field Representative encounters an alternate scrapping method

being employed by the manufacturer which is not authorized in the Follow-Up

Service Procedure, the Field Representative shall document the situation on a

Variation Notice and request that the manufacturer contact the Responsible

Office within 15 days, to have the alternate method evaluated and, if found

acceptable, included in the Procedure.

Spark Testing of UL Labeled Production

L26.

Since UL 62 requires Spark Testing as a condition for labeling, Field

Representatives are required to review the manufacturer's Spark Testing

Subject 62

10

Issued: 2011-08-12

equipment and testing procedure during each inspection to determine compliance

with the requirements specified in the

UL 62. Review of the equipment shall include a review of calibration records

and function check documentation. The misuse of Spark Testing equipment and

procedures has been seen to consist of one or more of the following items:

a.

Voltage below that required.

b.

Sparking not done at the last operation before twisting, jacketing,

packaging, or reeling for shipment.

c.

Spark testers not switched on by the operator for any reason.

d.

Spark testers in poor operating condition, those that have not been

calibrated for voltage and sensitivity since installation in excess

of one year.

e.

Insufficient bead-chain spacing or missing sections of bead- chains.

f.

Conductors of insulated wire not grounded at either their take-up or

pay-off reel.

g.

Visible/audible signals for detecting nonconformances not operating.

h.

Function check not performed on a periodic basis

i.

Records of function check not maintained

j.

Other details not in compliance with UL requirements.

L27.

Manufacturers are required to maintain in good condition, adequate and

sufficient facilities and equipment for conducting the required tests. Should

the Field Representative question the suitability of the Spark Testing

equipment or testing procedure, the situation is to be documented on a

Variation Notice and the Field Representative will be within his/her authority

to withhold labeling of the product until the manufacturer institutes

corrective action.

FIELD REPRESENTATIVE'S COUNTERCHECK PROGRAM

Sample Selection Requirements and Special Inspection Instructions

General

L28.

At each visit to the factory the Field Representative shall be allowed to

see all Flexible Cord that bears or is intended to bear the Listing Mark, and

shall then select representative samples.

L29.

The Follow- Up Service Procedure specifies the type or types of Flexible

Cord on which the use of Listing Marks (labels) has been authorized. The Field

Representative shall assure that type designations currently being UL labeled

Subject 62

11

Issued: 2011-08-12

at the factory, or submitted for UL inspection, are authorized in the Follow-

Up Service Procedure.

L30.

The Field Representative shall examine labeled production and all

production intended to be labeled for all of the construction details,

dimensions, ratings and markings specified in UL 62, the Follow-Up Service

Procedure description, these Follow-Up and Inspection Instructions, the

Standard for Wire and Cable Test Methods, UL 2556(see also Table L4), and

shall witness the tests specified in Table L2.

L31.

The Field Representative is required to inspect and report upon randomly

selected samples. These samples shall not be taken from a lot which other

samples have been taken during a previous inspection, unless the lot was

previously rejected, has been culled (sorted) and reworked, and is resubmitted

for reinspection. The actual number of coils to be taken in individual cases

may necessarily vary somewhat according to conditions, but the Field

Representative shall follow the outline given in Table L4 and the instructions

in the paragraphs that follow the table.

L32.

The number of samples selected by the Field Representative shall be

proportional to the amount of Flexible Cord available for inspection. Select

one (1) sample for every 7,500 ft. (2.286 km) or less of two types (or one

type if only one type and one temperature rating is available for selection)

of Flexible Cord available when selected in accordance with L33 and Table L1.

A minimum of three (3) samples shall be selected per type at each visit, but

the maximum number of initial samples selected per type shall not exceed nine

(9). Each sample shall be selected from a different coil or reel.

L33.

The grouping of cord types is shown in Table L1. If available, the Field

Representative shall select samples from different groups. If samples within

one group are selected, samples of different temperature rating and options

(oil, weather resistant) shall be selected.

Table L1

Cord Groups

Group

Cord type

General construction

1.

SV, SVO, SVOO, SJ, SJO, SJOO, SJOW,

Jacketed, thermoset

SJOOW, S, SO, SOO, SOW, SOOW, SRD, EV,

cord

EVJ, HSJO, HSJOW, HSJOO, HSJOOW, HSJ,

SV-R, SVO-R, SVOO-R, SJ-R, SJO-R, SJOO-

R, SJOW-R, SJOOW-R,

2.

SVE, SVEO, SVEOO, SJE, SJEO, SJEOO,

Jacketed,

SJEW, SJEOW, SJEOOW, SE, SEO, SEOO, SEW,

thermoplastic

SEOW, SEOOW, EVE, EVJE, SVT(TPE),

elastomer cord

SVTO(TPE), SVTOO(TPE), SJT(TPE),

SJTO(TPE), SJTOO(TPE), SJTW(TPE),

SJTOW(TPE), SJTOOW(TPE), ST(TPE),

STO(TPE), STOO(TPE), STW(TPE),

STOW(TPE), STOOW(TPE), SRDE, DRT,

EVT(TPE)

SVE-R, SVEO-R, SVEOO-R, SJE-R,

SJEO-R, SJEOO-R, SJEW-R, SJEOW-R,

SJEOOW-R,

3.

SVT, SVTO, SVTOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO,

Jacketed,

SJTW, SJTOW, SJTOOW, ST, STO, STOO, STW,

thermoplastic cord

Subject 62

12

Issued: 2011-08-12

STOW, STOOW, SRDT, EVT, EVJT, SVT-R,

SVTO-R, SVTOO-R, SJT-R, SJTO-R, SJTOO-R,

SJTW-R, SJTOW-R, SJTOOW-R

4.

TST, TPT, Shaver cord

5.

SPT-1, SPT-1W, SPT-2, SPT-2W, SPT-3,

SRDT, clock, PXT, PXWT, XTW

6.

SPE-1, SPE-2, SPE-3, SPT-1(TPE), SPT-

2(TPE), SPT-3(TPE), SRDE

7.

SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, SRD, HPN, HPN-R

8.

NISPT-1, NISPT-2, NISPT-1-R, NISPT-2-R,

9.

NISP-1, NISP-2, NISP-1-R, NISP-2-R

10. NISPE-1, NISPE-2, NISPT-1(TPE), NISPT-

2(TPE), NISPE-1-R, NISPE-2-R,

11. TX, CXWT, CXTW,

12. C, PD, HPD

13. E, EO, ETT, ETP

Tinsel cords

Thermoplastic,

parallel cord

Thermoplastic

elastomer, parallel

cord

Thermoset, parallel

cord

Thermoplastic,

nonintegral parallel

cord

Thermoset, nonintegral

parallel cord

Thermoplastic

elastomer, nonintegral

parallel cord

Thermoplastic, single

conductor or twisted

Thermoset, single

conductor or twisted

Elevator cables

L34.

Samples selected for examination shall not be less than 15 ft. (4.6 m) in

length. Table L2 specifies the tests/examinations to be witnessed by the Field

Representative. For the Detailed Examination, the items shown in Table L3 are

to be reviewed, where applicable. Use Table L4 as a guide for acceptance or

rejection of a lot based on examination results.

L35.

If all of the samples examined show acceptable results, the entire lot is

acceptable with respect to that item. If any sample is nonconforming,

additional samples from different coils or reels shall be selected in

accordance with Table L4 and inspected. The lot as a whole may be accepted or

rejected in accordance with Table L4. For lots accepted, coils or reels from

which acceptable results were obtained may be labeled as being acceptable.

Reference is to be made to paragraphs L62 and L63 that provides additional

instructions regarding how a physical properties nonconformance is to be

treated. The manufacturer may then make a thorough review of the rejected

lot(s) and reject all individual coils or reels which do not comply with the

requirements, after which the remainder of the lot(s) may be submitted for

inspection and if found to be acceptable by the Field Representative, labeled.

L36.

The Field Representative shall note that all tests shown in Table L2 may

not be applicable for the given Flexible Cord under inspection. The Field

Representative shall reference the Construction Tables that appear in UL 62,

which define the construction and test performance requirements for each

Flexible Cord type. The list of tests shown in Table L2 shall be compared

against the Construction Table for the Flexible Cord type under inspection to

determine which tests in Table L2 are applicable. As an example, if a Type

SJT Flexible Cord was selected for inspection then tests 1

–

8 and 11 of Table

L2 are applicable. Test 9 (Tightness of Insulation) and Test 10 (Flexibility

of Braid) do not appear in the Construction Table for Type SJT. The Field