8.1.5 – Protected at least by basic insulation before installation or assembly
Clause 8.1.1 mentions that the test probe should be used when the appliance is under “normal use”, while clause 8.1.5 is evaluated prior to installation. Products such as these, which are delivered in several parts, generally require on-site installation. “Live parts of built-in appliances, fixed appliances and appliances delivered in separate units, shall be protected at least by basic insulation before installation or assembly.” Here a type of hazard during installation arises. An example is as follows: An air-conditioning…