IEC 60320-2-3:2018 pdf download.Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes
8.102 Instructions for retail sale
For couplers intended for retail sale the supplier shall include an instruction leaflet, on or inside the sales package, with each coupler or accessory, clearly describing the extent of its suitability for use outdoors. Information regarding weather resistance shall be clearly visible to the purchaser and a recommendation shall be made that the cord to be fitted to the accessory should not be coloured black, green, white or brown. The instruction sheet shall include information stating that the plug connector shall be connected to the equipment and the connector to the mains supply side.
If the coupler or accessory is non-rewirable with a cord attached, each free end shall be marked for connection to the appliance or mains supply as appropriate, with guidance on the danger of an incorrect connection or of a connection to an appliance requiring the protection of an earth continuity conductor.
Except when a plug connector or appliance inlet fitted with a cord is supplied direct to a manufacturer for incorporation in other equipment, the free end of such an assembly shall have a label attached stating: "The cord of this accessory must be properly connected to a piece of equipment before the appliance is energized."
If the coupler or accessory is rewirable, instructions shall be provided on the following:
a) stripping lengths for sheath and insulation;
b) identity of accessories to be connected to appliance or mains cord, as appropriate;
c) connection of brown wire to terminal marked L and blue wire to terminal marked N;
d) importance of correct assembly of cord anchorage including need for at least 3 mm of sheath to protrude beyond the clamping device;
e) suitable for use with circular type cords only.
Compliance with the requirements of 8.101 and 8. 102 is checked by inspection.
If the coupler or accessory is non-rewirable with a cord attached, each free end shall be marked for connection to the appliance or mains supply as appropriate, with guidance on the danger of an incorrect connection or of a connection to an appliance requiring the protection of an earth continuity conductor.
Except when a plug connector or appliance inlet fitted with a cord is supplied direct to a manufacturer for incorporation in other equipment, the free end of such an assembly shall have a label attached stating:"The cord of this accessory must be properly connected to a piece of equipment before the appliance is energized."IEC 60320-2-3 pdf download.