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Riveting labels to 16 A outlet covers

jbrameld

Looking to tap the impressive hive mind here again.

We have completed an installation of internally-wired theatrical lighting bars which have 16A SPNE BS EN 60309 outlets on them.  These are mounted on 'Smartsocket' backboxes : https://www.robolights.co.uk/products/smart-socket/16a 

The outlets themselves are Walther 410 306 SW like this: 

This image shows the socket mounted to a connection panel but it's the same item we have mounted to the lighting bar.

There is a circuit identifier label affixed to the rear of the Smartsocket assembly, which is easily visible but the Theatre Consultant has stated that they want an identifier in the form of a traffolyte label riveted to the flip cover of the outlet (they won't accept adhesive labels).  We can use plastic rivets which we think will fit, but the label would obscure some of the information on the lid.  We may get away with only obscuring the part number and a bit of the manufacturer name and the CE mark.  The rating information could likely be left still visible.

The environment is indoors in a 'dry' location so there isn't really a need for any specific IP rating.

So to my question: Is there anything from a regulation/compliance perspective that would prevent us from doing this?

Thanks in advance.

Jason.

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    After many years of using similar sockets on building sites I would trust adhesive more than rivets, I think the labels may be snagged snapping them or the rivet, bearing in mind the original label is on the only flat surface.

    So I would stick the labels on with adhesive, then rivet them if they insist. Which will be fine until someone damages the complete cap or socket and wants to salvage the label to put on a replacement.

    But that means the label will be stuck to the original label, unless the original label is actually removed and as you say partially obscuring it.

    So can the original labels be peeled off and moved?

  • 0 in reply to Sparkingchip

    Gloss paint, a correctly prepared surface and an artist's steady hand is fine. If the installation is of a permanent kind, unlike a building site environment the painted identifiers will last for ages.

    Z.

  • 0 in reply to Zoomup

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  • 0 in reply to Sparkingchip

    The consultant will not accept adhesive labels - they have to be riveted (although we would likely stick them as well).  There are no other flat surfaces in the vicinity they could be moved to.

    My question is are there are regulatory issues with doing this?

  • 0 in reply to Zoomup

    Sadly no matter what the skill of the signwriter, engraved and riveted Traffolyte labels are the only thing acceptable to the consultant.

    Are there any regulatory issues with riveting said label to the cover plate, and partially obscuring the information (although arguably none of the important information)?

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  • 0 in reply to Zoomup

    Sadly no matter what the skill of the signwriter, engraved and riveted Traffolyte labels are the only thing acceptable to the consultant.

    Are there any regulatory issues with riveting said label to the cover plate, and partially obscuring the information (although arguably none of the important information)?

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