FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
4.1 Physical and dimensional
4.1.1 Physical
4.1.2 Dimensional
4.2 Electrical
4.3 Mechanical
4.4 Marking
4.5 Instructions for use and care
5 Tests
5.1 General
5.2 Atmospheric conditions
5.3 Visual verification and dimensional checking
5.3.1 Visual verification
5.3.2 Dimensional check
5.4 Electrical tests
5.4.1 Leakage current under dry conditions
5.4.2 Tests after water conditioning
5.5 Mechanical tests
5.5.1 Water absorption
5.5.2 Capillary
5.5.3 Elongation and creep
5.6 Durability of marking
5.7 Verification of the required instructions for use
6 Conformity assessment of insulating ropes having
completed the production phase
7 Modifications
Annex A (normative) Suitable for live working; double
triangle (IEC 60417-5216(2002-10))
Annex B (normative) Chronology of type tests
Annex C (normative) Classification of defects
Annex D (informative) Recommendations for in-service
care and periodic testing
Bibliography