UL 355-2016 pdf download
UL 355-2016 pdf download.Cord Reels.
272 The brush and slip-ring contacts of a cord reel that is intended for use above a hazardous location of a commercial garage shall be totally enclosed, or the enclosure of the reel shall be constructed to prevent the escape of sparks or hot metal particles. Consideration is to be given to the intended method of mounting the reel.
Exception: This requirement does not apply to a cord reel that is madced n accordance with 54.6. 28 Means for mountIng
28.1 A cord reel that is intended for use above a hazardous location in a commercial garage shall be provided with means for permanent mounting or with a separate mounting bracket. A separate bracket shall not be readily interchangeable with other brackets, See 7.3.
29 BondIng
29.1 If a portable hand lamp is provided on a reel not marked in accordance with 54.5 and 54.6, a metallic lamp guard or reflector with or without an insulating coating shall be bonded to the equipment-grounding means. A reel marked in accordance with 54.5 and 54.6 shall comply with the requirements in 31.3.
30 FlexIble cord
30.1 A flexible cord provided on or intended for use with a commercial/industrial use cord reel shall be Type SJ or equivalent. In addition, cord reels intended for use In wet locations shall be provided with cord types marked ‘W on the outer cord jacket.
30.1 revised Sep4ember 5. 2006
30.2 Flexible cord provided on a commercial/industrial use cOrd reel intended for use above a hazardous location in a commercial garage and in oily conditions or in oily conditions only shall be provided with cord types 0” or “OO.
31 Fittings
31.1 An electrical load fitting provided on a commercial/industrial use cord reel shall comply with the construction requirements in the applicable standard for that product and shall also comply with the performance requirements in the Standard for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment. UL 50.
31.2 A portable hand lamp provided as part of a cord reel intended for use above a hazardous location shall comply with applicable requirements in the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153, and with 31.3.
31.2 revised Novimbr 7, 2007
31.3 A portable hand lamp provided as part of a cord reel intended for use above a hazardous location in a commercial garage shall consist of a handle. lampholder, hook, and lamp guard attached to the lampholder or hance. and shall comply with the following:
a) All extenor surfaces shall be of nonconductive material, or shall be effectively protected by insulation that is not affected by petrochemicals.
b) A switch or receptacle for an attachment plug shall not be provided.
C) The Outer shell of the lamphokier shalt be of an insulating material.
32 Motors
32.1 A motor provided as part of a cord reel intended for use above hazardous locations shall be totally enclosed and comply with 5.2.
PERFORMANCE
33 General
33.1 The endurance, temperature, and ckelectnc voltage-withstand tests shall be periormed, in that order.
34 Endurance Test
34.1 A cord reel shall be mounted as intended, and me cord shall be pufled from the cord reel In a manner that simulates, the most adverse operation and use. The cord reel shall withstand 6000 cycles of operation of reeling and unreeling of the cord. There shall not be evidence of undue wear of brushes or slip rings, evidence of excessive abrasion to the cord insulation, or other damage to the cord. A polished appearance of the jacket without abrasion to the cord insulation or other damage to the cord is acceptable.
Exception No. 1: This requirement does not apply to a cord reel equiiped with Type S. SE, SO. ST or STO cord, or to a reel that, although not provided with a cord, is intended (or use only with cords of these types.
Exception No. 2: This requirement does not apply to a cord reei having manual-type cord retraction, and the cord entry area is free of buns, sharp edges, or other features that are detrimental to the cord conductors and insulation.
Exception No. 3: A cord reel shall be mounted as intended, and the cord shall be pulled at the angle specified in the installation instructions.
34.1 revised Augusl 30.2011
34.2 The cord is to be unreeled to a length of 30 in (762 mm) or more, by any convenient method representative of actual service, and is to be recoiled on the reel automaticafty by the action of the take-up mechanism. The cord is to be unreeled in such direction, with respect to the body of the reel and the intended method of mounting, that the tendency to abrade the insulation will be greatest.
