Here is an opportunity for some agency personnel who subscribe to this forum to offer a solution. What is an acceptable means to replace power rating labels when the part containing the label must itself be replaced during a repair action?
The application of these labels must normally be done only by the listed manufacturer or his "agent". No manufacturer wants to authorize every repair facility in the world to act as their agent. Some manufacturers meet the IEC 950 label requirements by molding the required information into the rear cover. Does this mean that the cover cannot be replaced by the average repair person? Which of the following is the most "acceptable" AND logical solution: 1. No power rating label on the repaired unit. 2. A replacement label identical to the original. 3. A replacement label with no agency marks included. If no agency types come forward with solution(s), then what practices are being followed to deal with this infrequent, but existant issue? George Alspaugh Product Safety Lexmark International
