Appliance connector
; @* g) I% S, J2 j# K% M" Q! _An electrical device which -) M }, ?3 h2 v. @8 S1 U+ @% |
[li]is for attachment to a flexible cord; and [/li][li]makes a detachable connection between the conductors of the cord and the pins or contacts of any low voltage appliance or equipment of a type intended or generally used for household applications; [/li] but does not include -8 v# D1 o5 g3 t8 }
[li]a connector within the scope of AS/NZS 3123; or [/li][li]a plug or socket-outlet within the scope of AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Arc welding machine$ o. s$ ~: ?- M" j3 V7 w4 n% M
An electrical appliance which -8 _7 s" N4 E) I* q
[li]is for use in the electric arc welding process; [/li][li]is for connection to single phase low voltage supply; [/li][li]is fitted with a flexible cord and plug rated at not more than 16A; [/li][li]can easily be moved from one place to another while it is connected to supply; and [/li][li]has, for GMAW (gas metal arc welding), GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding), and FCAW (flux cored arc welding) machines, a 100% output rating not exceeding 65A. The 100% rating is calculated from the square root of the marked duty cycle expressed in decimal form multiplied by the marked output current associated with the duty cycle in amperes; [/li] but does not include -" F7 J7 G) e. ^2 _7 d4 D1 N
[li]an arc welding machine promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Bayonet lampholder
6 |' e; E6 f' `+ QAn electrical device which -" U7 K$ x$ a& {2 G+ F. J0 R
[li]accommodates a lamp with a bayonet cap of 15mm or 22mm nominal diameter; [/li][li]but does not include - [/li][li]a lampholder which by design is restricted to specific appliances; or [/li][li]a lampholder which is for incorporation in industrial equipment only. [/li] |
Bayonet lampholder adaptor' X$ e! G# ?1 e' a
An electrical device which -4 \6 J' W" J# M! ~* i
[li]is for insertion into a B22 bayonet lampholder; and [/li][li]is for connection to a flexible cord; or [/li][li]has one or more lampholders. [/li] |
Blanket" ?- t! r0 \6 E0 O
An electrical appliance which -
9 X. E) c2 n% x[li]is for the application of heat to a bed; [/li][li]is flexible; [/li][li]has a fabric enclosure; and [/li][li]has a projected surface area exceeding 0.6m2; [/li] and includes -
: B& V6 k( b& j# @[li]any associated power supply or controller. [/li] |
Bread toaster* T- ~! U+ r" }0 M& v* R- }$ S, B9 \
An electrical appliance which -
1 H* P5 ]2 K) k: z/ a1 `- c; s7 L[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for toasting bread or similar foods. [/li] |
Clothes dryer: O) F$ x7 A1 f
An electrical appliance which -
! X, |; c( d6 Q' x5 p3 ]- R[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for drying textile material. [/li] |
Control or conditioning device' Y2 ]( w+ S, r% o- ]) u
An electrical device which -9 X5 ]" L$ c: n) \. \$ p$ M/ E5 ^
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is for controlling or conditioning the electrical input to electrical apparatus; [/li][li]is self contained; and [/li][li]connects to supply by means of a flexible cord and plug, appliance inlet or pins for engagement with a socket-outlet. [/li] |
Cooking appliance -portable type' n0 o5 h& N# H& Q6 M: y
An electrical appliance which -3 t j' o! o7 p; Q
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is for cooking or warming food by electrical energy; and [/li][li]is portable. [/li] |
Cord extension socket1 }8 E# m4 Z% n0 z
An electrical device which -
: m# P( H+ E/ K; f6 E, m2 {[li]is for attachment to a flexible cord; [/li][li]has a maximum rating of 20A at low voltage; and [/li][li]has contacts whereby a detachable connection may be made with the corresponding pins of a plug or an inlet; [/li] but does not include -' n$ T. P/ o/ _0 \2 R9 W) o8 ~/ W
[li]a connector or appliance connector designated in AS/NZS 3123; or [/li][li]a socket-outlet designated in AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Cord-line switch( I+ w" O- }5 ]: L6 O P
An electrical device which -
3 Y) p1 d. E5 X7 d2 N[li]is for attachment in a flexible cord; [/li][li]manually opens and closes an electrical circuit; and [/li][li]has a rating not exceeding 16A at low voltage; [/li] but does not include -
5 |3 J$ d& N; N* Q( y9 H* j[li]bell push and pendant switches. [/li] |
Decorative lighting outfit0 E+ H% e% y1 f* n9 H
An electrical appliance which -; |) f z5 c8 m
[li]is for decorative, display or illumination purposes; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]consists of - [/li][li]lamps or lampholders interconnected by flexible cord of less than 2.5mm2 cross-sectional area; or [/li][li]lamps within a flexible enclosure; [/li][li]may be integral with a frame or similar support; [/li] and includes -
) W5 f% N+ }; Y3 H3 S4 t[li]any integral power supply or control device. [/li] |
Dishwashing machine
: y+ i4 g& \* LAn electrical appliance which -
% c% R" E* c3 B+ o2 C[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for washing of eating and cooking utensils. [/li] |
Edison screw lampholder$ C+ G# K6 Z: o2 g; I O6 p2 F
An electrical device which -8 r% ~4 N/ U& z% A
[li]accommodates a lamp with an Edison screw cap of 14mm or 27mm nominal outside diameter; [/li] but does not include -
2 p6 l4 X2 x5 v' J2 Q+ l6 V[li]a lampholder which by design is restricted to specific appliances; or [/li][li]a lampholder which is for incorporation in industrial equipment only. [/li] |
Fan6 q4 F; h. x" i, _& e
An electrical appliance which -* Z4 K6 y! w: }( S. u, c8 Y
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]has a primary function of moving air in its vicinity; [/li][li]is self contained; [/li] and includes -4 a% X5 D+ c, T3 @
[li]any associated ancillary equipment. [/li] |
Fence energizer
1 v# ] `. H# t5 U6 eAn electrical appliance which regulates and controls the supply of electrical energy to an electric fence.
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Flexible heating pad
, N U, t7 |2 A+ eAn electrical appliance which -
' A+ e5 G' F W% @& F[li]is for application of heat to parts of the human body; [/li][li]is in the form of a flexible pad; and [/li][li]has a projected area not exceeding 0.6m2. [/li] |
Floor polisher/scrubber7 r; m' ]. Y( V9 k
An electrical appliance which -# c& x0 m2 F, X# ^1 s# A
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is used to polish or scrub floors. [/li] |
Fluorescent lamp ballast
+ Y0 ^8 |& W) E) t7 ?5 r: aAn electrical device which -5 L7 A$ D( M7 B o
[li]is for controlling the magnitude of current flowing through the discharge path of a fluorescent lamp; [/li][li]is of the independent or built-in type intended for use with luminaires (portable or fixed); or [/li][li]is of the integral type, rated at 60W or less, such that it forms a non-replaceable part of a fluorescent lamp/ballast combination; or [/li][li]is of the adaptor type such that it allows the insertion of a fluorescent lamp into the ballast by the user; [/li] and includes -
$ e4 ]. |# {. `) n[li]any capacitor incorporated in or supplied with the ballast; [/li] but does not include -
1 f9 g1 V; L. R& A[li]a ballast which is incorporated in luminaries certified for compliance with the requirements for electrical equipment with increased safety type protection (Ex e) for use in hazardous locations. [/li] |
Fluorescent lamp starter4 o1 d5 |3 K1 p1 n; V! w( b; n3 ~
An electrical device which -" j& v* u( e3 a1 M
[li]is for starting preheat type fluorescent lamps; [/li][li]is a glow-start type; and [/li][li]has an enclosure of insulating material. [/li] |
Hair care appliance
7 n, i" \0 l# `% d+ EAn electrical appliance which -
4 L7 y0 v/ A; Y9 p/ J* }3 s" v[li]is a household type or a commercial hand-held type; and [/li][li]is for drying, styling or the caring of human hair. [/li] |
Hedge clipper! T' Q/ n6 p; h
An electrical appliance which -
8 v, X" y. ~# z# Z[li]is for trimming hedges; and [/li][li]is hand held. [/li] |
Immersion heater
& t8 y! w1 R0 u: k7 _An electrical appliance which -, J4 R e! x, k5 I
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is for heating liquid in which it may be immersed; and [/li][li]is self contained; [/li] and includes -
: }$ L2 L+ |0 b( k. Z+ H3 }$ T[li]aquarium type immersion heaters. [/li] |
Insect electrocutor% n+ e# ]$ z9 v4 v+ q3 v
An electrical appliance which -' V# _6 t/ J+ f7 U5 Q
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]kills insects by the application of electrical energy. [/li] |
Inspection handlamp" N) u0 z7 {2 l! R- D
An electrical appliance which -7 [5 Q5 n9 v: j- q0 G6 z
[li]is for inspection purposes using illumination; [/li][li]holds an incandescent or discharge lamp; and [/li][li]is hand held; [/li] but does not include -$ P" j0 N( c# c0 Q
[li]handlamps with a magnification facility. [/li] |
Iron- |" |7 i6 @1 k4 d
An electrical appliance which -
+ D% X2 r/ U6 |8 p& [[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is for smoothing or pressing fabric by the application of heat or steam; and [/li][li]is hand held except for any separate steam generator; [/li] and includes -
/ C: [; U! d! w- w! f- R5 F[li]any associated equipment. [/li] |
Kitchen machine
) y* { e* \( sAn electrical appliance which -
0 P* l8 h' W& ^7 t4 D3 D% P[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for the preparation of food by mechanical means; or [/li][li]is for opening cans; or [/li][li]is for sharpening of knives. [/li] |
Lawn care appliance
' I6 u1 Z u4 u X6 fAn electrical appliance which -
- ?6 `# h$ s9 E" [1 s2 P% {. u[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for cutting grass or lawn. [/li] |
Liquid heating appliance
6 v( M* c) }0 X; _% xAn electrical appliance which -
5 @/ V: r, a/ O0 T4 i[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]has a capacity not exceeding 10L; and [/li] heats liquid for - V* J, s5 X# U s* F6 R
[li]humidifying room air; or [/li][li]use in, or as, a hot beverage; or [/li][li]cooking. [/li] |
Luminaire -portable type 0 M0 u: S8 G) R1 b' d. Z+ A( o
An electrical appliance which -
6 a* X5 N+ o" A0 C5 a$ b0 `[li]is a household type; [/li][li]provides illumination or for decorative purposes, produces light; [/li][li]is fitted with a supply flexible cord, an appliance inlet socket or a power supply unit with integral pins for insertion into a socket; [/li][li]is for standing on a table or floor, or is fitted with a clamp or similar for attachment to vertical or horizontal surfaces; [/li][li]is for use with tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent or other discharge lamps; and [/li][li]is constructed to represent a model, person or animal and, by its design and materials used, is likely to be treated by a child as a toy; or [/li][li]has metal parts which are required to be earthed or double insulated from live parts (excluding live parts of an all insulated lampholder). [/li] |
Massage appliance- m2 M! R# C4 r7 c$ {* O ]
An electrical appliance which -5 O! d% s2 u1 J6 p8 G: m* c
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is for massaging the human body; [/li][li]is portable; and [/li][li]is self contained. [/li] |
Microwave oven
/ e& P* i7 Q2 B( ~9 V+ ?* c" Q5 mAn electrical appliance which -' C+ S# ?- _5 t" F: j5 @$ ~9 ~
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]applies heat to food, liquid or other substances in a chamber by means of high-frequency electromagnetic radiation. [/li] |
Miniature over-current circuit breaker 9 Z: E+ v; T+ ?& q
An electrical device which -
/ u l/ @! ^1 e- n[li]is an enclosed air-break switch; [/li][li]opens a low voltage circuit automatically under predetermined conditions of over-current; [/li][li]has a nominal rating not exceeding 125A; and has - [/li][li]a current breaking capacity up to but not including 10kA; and/or [/li][li]a projected panel mounting area not exceeding 4000mm2 per pole; [/li] but does not include -
# U3 F5 m7 ?9 y8 ?9 { B* w[li]miniature overcurrent circuit breakers as defined but which are intended and marked as being only for use in industrial application. [/li] |
Outlet device
& C/ ~7 I8 U" v. U& G. FAn electrical device which -
) a2 d9 ^0 W- }/ J4 g4 d% e[li]is a household type; [/li][li]as its primary function, extends supply from a socket-outlet; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]incorporates facilities for the insertion of a plug or plugs; and [/li][li]has a rating not exceeding 20A; [/li] but does not include -
: K/ s9 P8 A8 f8 K9 V1 p1 G( o[li]a cord extension set. [/li] |
Plug2 r, r/ ^! ~/ n2 l5 C
An electrical device which -$ i) \! A; J9 g& W
[li]makes a detachable connection between the contacts of a socket-outlet and the conductors of a flexible cord; [/li][li]has two, three or four pins for insertion into a socket-outlet; and [/li][li]has a maximum rating of 20A; [/li] but does not include -
; ], p3 H& ]1 c- N[li]a plug which is within the scope of AS/NZS 3123 and is intended for industrial use; or [/li][li]a plug which is within the scope of AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Power supply or charger% x6 |% m8 f+ O h
An electrical device which - h: r. j2 s% y, _ d
[li]provides an output not exceeding 50Va.c. or 120V ripple free d.c.; and [/li][li]is a type to provide supply to separate luminaires; or [/li][li]is a household type for either charging batteries or to provide a supply to separate equipment. [/li] |
Projector5 \- z& n1 A, R
An electrical appliance which -' G- _8 f/ `6 i3 r
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for projecting an image from a photographic slide or moving film. [/li] |
Range# u! W$ x2 t [
An electrical appliance which -
" w0 [6 g) u8 l9 t( G& b[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is for cooking food using heat produced by electrical energy; and [/li][li]is stationary. [/li] |
Range hood
4 I4 ?9 A! Y% d% d9 A" aAn electrical appliance which -
8 p5 f2 ^+ {" J7 D5 }( \- u# d) Z[li]is a household type; [/li][li]collects and /or filters air; and [/li][li]is for installation above a cooking appliance. [/li] |
Razor/hair clipper
. P; R6 s, `& O. c; J4 s4 q5 YAn electrical appliance which -5 y: O# F+ `4 G( c0 N
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]shaves, cuts or trims human hair. [/li] |
Refrigerating appliance
- Z/ z5 `% ~( Y+ J. PAn electrical appliance which -
& r% T* G& S3 ]+ j, F[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]cools and stores food. [/li] |
Residual current device
0 N! q) y: l+ |8 rAn electrical device which -
. l1 ?4 S) g' k* P' b[li]isolates or initiates a tripping signal to isolate a low voltage supply to protected circuits, socket-outlets or equipment in the event of a current flow to earth which exceeds a predetermined level; [/li][li]may be fixed or portable; [/li][li]has a rated residual current not exceeding 300mA for devices intended for connection to fixed wiring or 30mA for other devices; and [/li][li]has a rated load current not exceeding 125A for devices intended for connection to fixed wiring or 20A for other devices; [/li] but does not include -" Y; {; u: w8 U( m0 E7 Q) F
[li]a device intended to be used with a particular circuit breaker other than a miniature overcurrent circuit-breaker; or [/li][li]a device intended to protect an electricity supply authority distribution system; or [/li][li]a device covered by AS2081 and intended for mines use. [/li] |
Room heater1 D8 V4 K% S+ H+ H4 N
An electrical appliance which -; U5 L9 R. Y6 l1 [
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for heating, by electrical energy, the atmosphere for comfort purposes; [/li] but does not include -; I% ^$ z S$ y" R! R7 C
[li]an airconditioning appliance; [/li][li]a heating system that is intended to heat the atmosphere of a room primarily by raising the temperature of any floor, wall, or ceiling area; or [/li][li]an under-carpet heating system. [/li] |
Sewing machine1 d- o$ j9 t* a- D
An electrical appliance which -
( v& u2 l9 e3 K& v0 z+ V+ B% D[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for stitching fabric or other material. [/li] |
Socket-outlet4 W0 ~9 |- |" X u8 z0 ]
An electrical device which -" J% B9 u' f. q
[li]is for fixing at a point at which fixed wiring terminates; [/li][li]provides a detachable connection with the pins of a plug; [/li][li]has two, three, or four contacts; and [/li][li]has a maximum rating of 20A; [/li] but does not include -–
, \- c. v/ v6 o( j" x( ?[li]an outlet within the scope of AS/NZS 3123 or AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Soldering iron
" `$ K4 C/ f: }$ S- E/ ~An electrical appliance which -7 H6 v9 ~# R8 S3 Y/ Z7 Z
[li]is for the application or removal of solder; and [/li][li]is hand held; [/li] and includes -+ L+ A3 _( x# C/ V! v) e
[li]any integral or associated power supply or controller; [/li] but does not include -
9 e4 r+ l9 e/ _! J( U2 b/ M[li]a soldering iron promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Supply flexible cord
4 ^: t8 i. z& b& [5 lAn electrical cord which -4 j* w! W% S, c4 D# h3 {
[li]is unscreened and flexible; [/li][li]is designed for use at low voltage; [/li][li]consists of two or three elastomer or PVC insulated cores of multistrand construction; [/li][li]has a cross-sectional area of each conductor not exceeding 2.5mm2; and [/li][li]has for other than tinsel cords, individual wire strandings not exceeding - [/li][li]0.21mm for conductor sizes up to 1mm2; or [/li][li]0.26mm for conductor sizes exceeding 1mm2; [/li] but does not include -7 s; |: M6 S( K8 }
[li]a flexible cord directly connected to equipment or approved non-rewirable accessories which is marked in accordance with the CENELEC HAR marking scheme for flexible cords. [/li] |
Swimming pool/spa equipment
9 I* v% ~9 e/ ]& e; [1 [5 HAn electrical appliance, device or assembly which -
/ S# ]3 K: A5 Q) J[li]is for use in the operation or cleaning of a swimming pool, spa pool or spa bath; or [/li][li]is a combination of devices or appliances used in the operation of a swimming pool, spa pool or spa bath and which may or may not be integral or incorporated with a spa pool or spa bath; [/li] but does not include -& \* E7 F) W4 a
[li]such an appliance, device or assembly exclusively promoted for commercial use; or [/li][li]a heat pump. [/li] |
Television receiver9 z" j D4 G8 h" @: \& a9 J3 Q
An electrical appliance which -% A! ]1 ~/ U6 B2 B0 A
[li]is for household use; [/li][li]is for the display of public or subscription television broadcasts; and [/li][li]incorporates a single cathode ray picture tube. [/li] |
Therapeutic lamp% }$ T0 v5 t: G% W Z3 J
An electrical appliance which -
) Y4 U3 w1 |2 x* X[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]produces ultraviolet or infra-red radiation for personal, therapeutic or cosmetic purposes; and [/li][li]is portable. [/li] |
Tool -portable type
( x3 m3 n9 k' Y7 jAn electrical appliance which -
9 A" j% i$ J: i }1 \/ P6 L[li]is for machining, drilling, sawing, or surface preparation; and [/li][li]may be entirely supported by hand during operation; [/li] but does not include -
) H6 y* Y" k3 I( k! m: q+ s+ v[li]a tool, portable type, promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Vacuum cleaner Q* O5 l5 {, j3 n0 i4 t; c0 {
An electrical appliance which -
: o4 i/ I+ y! x q8 G[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is portable; and [/li][li]removes dust, dirt or moisture and the like from floor coverings by suction; or [/li][li]removes garden refuse from lawns or paths and the like by suction. [/li] |
Wall switch
1 K& q- u7 X3 {) K( f. U \3 ?% uAn electrical device which -0 }( c# i6 }0 M' R
[li]is an air-break switch; [/li][li]is for connection to the wiring of an electrical installation; [/li][li]is primarily for mounting on a vertical surface; [/li][li]is manually opened and manually closed; and [/li][li]has a rating not exceeding 20A. [/li] |
Washing machine
. O% X4 x# Z8 l% t5 mAn electrical appliance which -: X" w6 C8 i% @! }6 t- G2 ?
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is intended for washing clothes and other textile materials. [/li] |
Water bed heater
2 @3 ^. \! d2 y* \An electrical appliance which -
! J# D/ Z8 L8 O- B[li]is for installation under a water bed envelope; and [/li][li]heats water contained in that envelope; [/li] and includes -
9 L; {' g: D" e4 \) e' U[li]any associated control device. [/li] |
Water heater
( O/ e9 S" g1 I) sAn electrical appliance which -1 s, P/ Z% q! S; Q- B! l6 [
(i) is for heating and storage of water for bathing, washing, or similar purposes; % k* T4 R' ?& c+ m. o8 R% T
(ii) incorporates a heating element;
* q$ F) k# a. J% m(iii) is unvented; and
$ i G* ~: D6 [: Z2 I(iv) has a storage capacity not less than 4.5L nor more than 680L; [/li] or
$ @) |: }. ^3 M! T[li](i) is for heating water;, f% c3 ]7 R7 W% O* q) ]$ W, a
(ii) is of the instantaneous type; and3 t ^9 I' a- R$ E9 _! x! |
(iii) incorporates live parts in contact with water. [/li] |