Note also that if you precut - and preform lengths in batches it will help the audit trail if you make a copy (e.g. photocopy) the spool label and include in in the batch of preformed wires.
This will demonstrate to the Inspector that you know and understand the need for control AND have a method in place to support him in his/her task. BUT don't just do it because you are told - use the information to your advantage........... For example - It also is useful to have this information recorded - so that when things go wrong you can use you controls to advantage. Specifically - The PSU manufacturer (no names no pack-drill - but you know who you are) whose manufacturing plant raised a change note to increase the length of a jumper to select voltage. The increased length allowed the jumper to bridge Reinforced Insulation between SELVEL and Hazardous Voltage. Record keeping would have allowed them to recall ALL affected products and saved many sleepless nights. Best regards Gregg PLEASE NOTE: We are currently experiencing serious problems with our service provider PLEASE reply only to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> and ignore any reference to pgtv.net, Thank you. ------Original Message----- -From: [email protected] -[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of John Juhasz -Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 8:40 AM -To: 'POWELL, DOUG'; [email protected] -Subject: RE: Wire spool labeling requirements - - - -Inspection of the wire spools was always the sticking point -with the inspector as well. He's always find one spool without a label. -When I first questioned the label vs. the indications on the -wire insulation itself, I was given this explanation: - -The wire insulation typically only has the letters 'UL' and/or 'CSA' -No logos. UL and CSA have rights over the use of their logos, -but anyone can put 'letter' on the insulation -Additionally, the use of the 'letters' on the insulation does -not necessarily mean that the wire was indeed evaluated by -UL or CSA. It can simply mean that the product is -'designed to meet the flammability requirments'. - -Further, the labels on the spool are applied -by recognized 'respoolers'. If the spooling process -is not carefully monitored, the insulation can be 'stretched' -making it thin in some areas, perhaps compromising -the rating. - -John Juhasz -Fiber Options -Div. of GE Interlogix -Bohemia, NY - ------Original Message----- -From: POWELL, DOUG [mailto:[email protected]] -Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 6:26 PM -To: [email protected] -Subject: Wire spool labeling requirements - - - -Over the years, there is a question that has plagued me (there are many -others). This one is just a curiosity and maybe someone in -this group knows -the answer. - -Four times a year we are audited for our NRTL certifications and the -inspector makes it clear that using wire in our products with the UL -recognition and CSA certification marks is not sufficient. -Even though we -have incoming inspection records, it seems they always want to -see the wire -spool in our stock rooms and make sure it has the proper labels. - -I understand all the concerns with using an approved -respooling house to -maintain the integrity of the wire. What I don't understand -is how a simple -adhesive label on the spool is better evidence than the -embossed markings -that appear along the entire length of the wire. It seems to -me that if -someone wished to fraudulently mark a wire as approved material, the -labeling of the spool is easily done and would be the least of their -worries. - - -Can anyone explain the history behind this requirement? - - -thanks, - --doug - ------------ -Douglas E. Powell, Compliance Engineer -Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. -Mail stop: 203024 -1626 Sharp Point Drive -Ft. 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