Hanging knowledge
Tips for hanging lamps
Pendant lights (pendants) and what they can weigh A wire for a pendant light must carry a certain weight, which depends on the number of conductors in the wire (2 or 3) and their cross-section (0.75 mm² or 1 mm²).
Number of conductors and cross-section in mm² = max. lamp weight in kg.\ 2x0,75 = 2,2 2x1 = 3,0 3x0,75 = 3,4 3x1 = 4,5
Suspension Before you start connecting your lamp, remember to disconnect the power.\ This is easily done by switching on the light in the location where your light will hang, disconnecting the power to that location in the meter or panel and checking that the light is off. Then make sure no one accidentally plugs in the power while you're working with it.
Even though the lights are now off, you can't be sure that the power has been cut off. Therefore, check that there is no voltage in any parts in the work area. The check can be done with a voltage tester. If you use a pole locator instead, make sure it works before disconnecting the meter or panelboard.
Connecting wires in pipe or rosette If the wires come out of a pipe in the ceiling or from a wall, a hanging lamp must not hang directly from these wires, but must hang on a hook with a lamp suspension.\ A rosette (lamp socket) has fixed clamps for mounting the lamp's wire end and has built-in strain relief. The terminals are labeled as described in the table.\ The rosette itself can carry a weight of up to 5 kg, but the cord carrying the lamp has a different limitation (see table above).\ If you don't want to hang the lamp directly at the connection point, it can be suspended from a lamp bracket or gooseneck.
Connecting wires in Lamp socket
A lamp socket can have up to 4 connection options, these are also called terminals and can have the following designations.\ N or 0 (Zero conductor) M or M1 (Intermediate conductor) voltage from the wall switch L, P, F or M2 (Phase) Normally voltage from the second switch in a double switch.\ ((See symbol below - GND. SIGN)) , J or gnd (Earth).
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Step by step
Step 1: Disconnect at meter or panel board.
Step 2: Remove 3 - 5 cm of the sheath on the lamp cable.
Step 3: Strip and twist the cobber ends. Shorten them so that they are approximately. 6 mm long.
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Step 4: Insert the copper ends into the terminals. Make sure that all copper wires go into the clamp. Tighten the screws on the clamps.\ Pull the conductors to check that they are secure. Remember that the green/yellow conductor may only be connected if\ there is a terminal with an earth symbol.
Step 5: Lay the wire so that the outer insulation (jacket) enters under the strain relief bracket. Screw on the bracket\ and pull the cable to check that it is secure. Screw or clamp the cover on Note!\ The insulation can only be max. 6 mm, the strain relief in a rosette must be properly tightened and all other parts must be assembled correctly.
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