Clause 3 – How to understand the definition of “type Y attachment”
type Y attachment: method of attachment of the supply cord such that any replacement is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person.
Type Y attachment is generally used for supply cords that are difficult to replace, or when dangerous parts may be touched during replacement. Therefore, it is required that the power cord be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agency or similar qualified personnel. Currently, most household electrical appliances use this structure.
As shown in the following two pictures, after removing the cover at the bottom of the appliance, you can see the cord clamp and the internal supply cord connector. Removing the bottom cover is relatively easy, but if the power cord is connected with a similar nipple connector or mechanically fastened, it requires professional tools or destruction to reconnect the supply cord, which makes it difficult to replace the power cord. It is more reasonable to define this structure as Type Y attachment.
