7.10 Marking for banning the repair of "pattern fuses"
[Basic requirements]
Equipment having so called "pattern fuses" (copper foil fuses) on the PWB, if its safety relies on the fuses, shall bear a warning to prohibit the repair of fuses, in order to prevent smoke emission, ignition and fire hazards.
[Design standards]
Service manual for equipment shall be marked with warning to prohibit repairing of "pattern fuses."
Note: "Pattern fuses" are not accepted as protective devices in IEC Safety Standards.
[Criteria]
Compliance is determined on the basis of the service manual.