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The flexible cable and lamp-holders –
is the cable in good condition?
Is it free from cuts, fraying and
damage?
Are the conditions at each lamp-hold-
ers sound?
Are the lamp-holders free from cracks
or damage, that might give access to
the live cable or live contacts of
lamps?
The lamps –
Are they all in place, undamaged,
properly screwed or pushed in?
The plug/transformer
Check that the plug is not damaged.
Look for signs of overheating.
Check the fuse (if any), make sure it is
the correct rating.
IF ANY DOUBT, HAVE THE SET
CHECKED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRI-
CIAN BEFORE USE OR SCRAP AND
PURCHASE A NEW SET.
Where the set is intended to be
connected to the supply via a 'plug-in
transformers', only use the transformer
supplied with the set.
Otherwise if the output voltage does
not match the voltage of the lamps
overheating may result.
Functional tests
After the visual inspection and correct-
ing any faults found, including tighten-
ing of lamps and replacement of
broken or missing lamps, plug in and
switch on the lamp set.
Replace any faulty lamps with ones of
the same voltage rating and manufac-
ture, check the box for details. Spare
lamps are usually provided with the
set.
Lamps should not be removed or
installed with the supply on.
Only replace 'fused' lamps (sometimes
identified by a white mark on the glass)
with identical 'fused' lamps.
Installation on Christmas Tree
Christmas trees because of the pine
oils, and particularly after being in a
heated room for a week or two, are
very flammable. Tree decorations may
also be flammable and should be kept
clear of the lamps as far as possible.
Christmas trees should be mounted
securely so that they are unlikely to fall
over, or be knocked over by children or
pets. They must be kept clear of
heating sources, including spot lamps
and particularly candles.
Take care when decorating the tree,
use a stepladder if the tree is tall and
wear shoes.
Very many more accidents are caused
by treading on plugs and lamps in bare
feet than faulty electrical equipment.