Gives the test methods specified in all parts of IEC 60245 as far as not laid down in IEC 60811, plus those in Amendment 1 (1997) (Flexing test) and Amendment 2 (1998) (Three pulley flexing test and kink test) THIS CONSOLIDATED VERSION CONSISTS OF THE SECOND EDITION (1994), ITS AMENDMENT 1 (1997) AND ITS AMENDMENT 2 (1997). THEREFORE, NO NEED TO ORDER AMENDMENTS IN ADDITION TO THIS PUBLICATION.