§ 711. Mechanical Test Requirements.

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Auxiliary lamps shall meet the following mechanical test requirements:
(a) Housings for Sealed or Semisealed Optical Units. Housings for sealed or semisealed optical units shall comply with the following tests described in Article 5 of this subchapter when an optical unit of the type for which the housing is designed is installed in the device:
Aiming adjustment
Corrosion
Lens recession
Vibration
Warpage (when plastic housings are used)
(b) Complete Assemblies. Assemblies consisting of a housing with a nonsealed unit or separable bulb, lens, or reflector shall comply with the following tests described in Article 5 of this subchapter:
Aiming adjustment
Corrosion
Dust
Lens recession
Moisture
Vibration
Warpage (when plastic lenses or housings are used)
(c) Sealed or Semisealed Optical Units. Sealed or semisealed optical units shall comply with the following tests described in Article 5 of this subchapter:
Corrosion (when metal reflector backs or replaceable bulbs are used)
Vibration (when filament shields or replaceable bulbs are used)
Warpage (when plastic lenses or reflectors are used)

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 26103, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 24012 and 26103, Vehicle Code.

                    
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