Appliance connector
' o2 {7 t2 |# I& RAn electrical device which -
, v* W& z3 C, V1 M[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 -; r1 K* @) z! m/ E" M! \2 q: ^4 |
[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/ V! o! A. Z' z# k
An electrical appliance which -
/ n9 U* m# N& {: m5 U[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 -; n9 z0 a/ L/ c8 k# S+ z/ {" Z
[li]an arc welding machine promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Bayonet lampholder7 P! N7 T+ W( l
An electrical device which -
$ ~1 B( m* M) K) W' E5 i) z$ s[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 adaptor4 k) e, J8 Z! [7 M
An electrical device which -4 q% x* k" w W1 ]6 F/ _
[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
; k D8 r& J8 [) vAn electrical appliance which -
7 U4 E( x% J3 @6 P4 v[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 -2 C) M8 \) @; x. M7 G
[li]any associated power supply or controller. [/li] |
Bread toaster0 ]/ ` n$ }+ c* t
An electrical appliance which -3 X" Q+ P3 j) R5 ^6 a- T6 Z5 x# \
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for toasting bread or similar foods. [/li] |
Clothes dryer) {" I% D: a% k* G, Q! M
An electrical appliance which -5 {5 x/ i1 f- N, ]) P
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for drying textile material. [/li] |
Control or conditioning device8 r Y1 p. Z$ R3 c
An electrical device which -
5 U: b. C- ?+ E: \, `. g( c0 [. @[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
6 R: _, q8 J6 Z0 [ X( z BAn electrical appliance which -5 \0 a) @, L, c. _& z! f: z, d C ?
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is for cooking or warming food by electrical energy; and [/li][li]is portable. [/li] |
Cord extension socket/ }2 W5 q O$ q
An electrical device which -
& q# ~! K: ?! v1 H& [[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 -% q% u7 `/ W# U: k; d
[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; n8 }1 K5 Z) I$ K
An electrical device which -. _/ `7 T0 D+ u$ K
[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 -
4 }$ S. [( z1 Q r[li]bell push and pendant switches. [/li] |
Decorative lighting outfit( Y$ y& J2 T+ P/ b% S- T
An electrical appliance which -
6 w: t3 ?7 l: j0 n. P) L[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 -
4 n. `1 U& S) H$ V) V- V[li]any integral power supply or control device. [/li] |
Dishwashing machine
+ c, n8 r" X0 N2 B- `1 hAn electrical appliance which -5 d$ {3 B- _' Y7 A% }! G$ D& O+ u
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for washing of eating and cooking utensils. [/li] |
Edison screw lampholder3 t; @ l" W( {6 ?
An electrical device which -
4 _- d' U @& k[li]accommodates a lamp with an Edison screw cap of 14mm or 27mm nominal outside diameter; [/li] but does not include -5 ?+ H9 {% C: M2 S8 {1 ?; ~4 D
[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] |
Fan
8 r" q. Y' F3 _) K9 w6 [+ qAn electrical appliance which - f) t( K# A! V
[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 -
0 ?$ h2 D/ o4 {+ c2 ~[li]any associated ancillary equipment. [/li] |
Fence energizer& @) A0 S$ O# {4 X3 a$ C
An electrical appliance which regulates and controls the supply of electrical energy to an electric fence.
4 t1 D7 J. u0 B/ X" D- A |
Flexible heating pad
( ?5 Z# n$ X" `7 N$ _An electrical appliance which -
, I$ j+ ]7 q) W; G% C- g[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/scrubber$ Q) b7 |( l$ r. }/ o
An electrical appliance which -
4 F1 n7 T! ^/ ], ]- B[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is used to polish or scrub floors. [/li] |
Fluorescent lamp ballast8 r' Q- f% o& H/ @/ r. D0 u- V
An electrical device which -
$ n0 N' X3 i, M. Q" t[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 -8 ]+ M2 I& l. U0 }. h& v8 }! m; `
[li]any capacitor incorporated in or supplied with the ballast; [/li] but does not include -
, d( n; v% D# Q[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 starter
, S' B, v1 M: V4 e, KAn electrical device which -: q$ U: Q- E/ Z# z; x. d6 \
[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
9 B* P) }) [( x4 U( TAn electrical appliance which -7 D! { Y3 t+ f
[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
L) S8 z9 ]3 @! X8 _8 ~An electrical appliance which -7 F! }* F7 Y7 M; P
[li]is for trimming hedges; and [/li][li]is hand held. [/li] |
Immersion heater
( Y: J% b. s- X7 q6 ZAn electrical appliance which -
0 Y7 W$ E) z$ x$ P3 H[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 -
- k6 e$ U1 [ |: A0 K[li]aquarium type immersion heaters. [/li] |
Insect electrocutor
: c; @, B+ S% Z, `An electrical appliance which -
8 j8 ?% A; n8 Q! N. x, d9 e[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]kills insects by the application of electrical energy. [/li] |
Inspection handlamp
9 O4 [- ?5 E0 uAn electrical appliance which -- f7 H; U0 I5 x. N8 c3 X7 p" n
[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 -- f( x8 H# `# Q
[li]handlamps with a magnification facility. [/li] |
Iron
6 J! q P3 \) c1 v! B) ?6 TAn electrical appliance which -
& Z7 s- V- |/ c: _[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 -
9 @/ y4 q9 [$ o5 g8 y[li]any associated equipment. [/li] |
Kitchen machine
& m5 O( ^3 o3 a0 QAn electrical appliance which -' D( F: ], M2 H
[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 appliance7 ]! B+ l* t6 {# O4 \) v( P6 S# H
An electrical appliance which -
, U/ k1 N$ r% c7 ][li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for cutting grass or lawn. [/li] |
Liquid heating appliance* Q3 B. @7 |1 m, Z5 S
An electrical appliance which -
+ }! c9 z: t: n: h[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]has a capacity not exceeding 10L; and [/li] heats liquid for -7 v1 P& r2 T+ n# _( w& l+ x
[li]humidifying room air; or [/li][li]use in, or as, a hot beverage; or [/li][li]cooking. [/li] |
Luminaire -portable type 4 x- i7 m" B, E- r' H
An electrical appliance which -
- P' h" x! G% U4 u% T$ P) o) s[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( R* Y8 z; D0 n: E7 N6 H3 C
An electrical appliance which -
) U! A2 o4 e2 g* x[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 oven9 n. C1 c' R0 `9 J' D
An electrical appliance which -: [8 i6 w6 o9 c( m
[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 / H0 i( e N3 J$ ?9 t
An electrical device which -
! r2 O; _- E! U M[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 -6 Q4 |: d2 {: K D% z
[li]miniature overcurrent circuit breakers as defined but which are intended and marked as being only for use in industrial application. [/li] |
Outlet device
* \- x8 p& h( F+ |5 jAn electrical device which -
" p9 ?% j0 ` p, q- ?( n" {[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 -1 V4 }6 Q5 @/ B: i
[li]a cord extension set. [/li] |
Plug
; _: s; O% W @7 X6 m$ g) i3 [An electrical device which -
( h- ^# f% f/ {9 E; G0 c0 O[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 -) J% ?- Q" j$ V/ ]# J- \0 S1 X) m! r9 B
[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( f& N+ y# l; ~, x* }$ `
An electrical device which -; H- c% E2 g7 J/ z8 R
[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] |
Projector' T9 Q3 N9 k# o
An electrical appliance which -
6 {& o* a4 g4 T* P[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for projecting an image from a photographic slide or moving film. [/li] |
Range% E+ Q( M) ^: l3 ]
An electrical appliance which -
! A' d( H1 m, U- j9 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 hood3 l" S" @. n3 x! i
An electrical appliance which -1 h9 a1 I7 v4 n% s4 s; s
[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
) w, s8 Q9 A! x2 fAn electrical appliance which -
4 B* b$ ^2 E" B4 ^[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]shaves, cuts or trims human hair. [/li] |
Refrigerating appliance/ `# L8 m) h4 q% f- f
An electrical appliance which -
. d8 @+ a2 w) t, [* @* |- ~* z+ g[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]cools and stores food. [/li] |
Residual current device
% _( R/ G) F# W+ j; X- u% qAn electrical device which -' \7 N" r5 {* ~' r2 S
[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 -
" V! f; R( p/ ]! K+ t# F9 A) j* q& r[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 heater+ \) h G: l/ N K' I" W
An electrical appliance which -" L; ^; r! {+ v, i
[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- ^4 p' w3 U" \+ ~[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 machine' ?4 f: D. t- s( u+ L
An electrical appliance which -, D' G ?- M* M, u5 n
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for stitching fabric or other material. [/li] |
Socket-outlet( G- m* c5 d5 T; Y1 Q3 h
An electrical device which -, }9 I4 m% W4 i: v7 L2 v
[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 -–9 y1 ~0 G% P1 q- C. e
[li]an outlet within the scope of AS/NZS 3123 or AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Soldering iron- _, v4 @5 f. [
An electrical appliance which -
; P5 c5 n: @& A[li]is for the application or removal of solder; and [/li][li]is hand held; [/li] and includes -
v. b E$ F& k4 {9 n# ^[li]any integral or associated power supply or controller; [/li] but does not include -. G- k: o7 Y- T- r; i
[li]a soldering iron promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Supply flexible cord
2 o4 _7 L) P0 {- p. ZAn electrical cord which -2 L* K& \+ g- U c: f/ ]
[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 -
# h, d2 n4 s- b0 d[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# E9 C8 G% U1 z: B* }
An electrical appliance, device or assembly which -+ l- F8 @) j* F: Y- y. J( T+ p
[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 -
# b n6 _- k& |* s3 }[li]such an appliance, device or assembly exclusively promoted for commercial use; or [/li][li]a heat pump. [/li] |
Television receiver
* ~8 m" Y U; C- ]4 pAn electrical appliance which -3 O- V+ a- q% d, q/ H
[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
& ^: l& E8 Y8 S* V; J" GAn electrical appliance which -
8 Q# k8 ?6 a6 ]; q6 j3 L[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
" t2 A8 R8 x' C. v; y- WAn electrical appliance which -( B0 U$ A% P1 ~+ j, _2 n
[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 -
9 I% t% M( d @+ w% s[li]a tool, portable type, promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Vacuum cleaner L2 [; E+ T& E+ u
An electrical appliance which - J; O# R8 s& s, o; I w: o$ Y
[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
% |# A0 F4 j, AAn electrical device which -) x( Q8 T. o2 }/ \8 @
[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% U0 A) l' M f: R7 U7 V
An electrical appliance which -
# b ]) \0 K6 I4 _[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is intended for washing clothes and other textile materials. [/li] |
Water bed heater8 W u' S. ?1 E2 H
An electrical appliance which -+ E! P9 y- n+ ~2 _# T
[li]is for installation under a water bed envelope; and [/li][li]heats water contained in that envelope; [/li] and includes -
- S9 @! x: b5 z9 P1 o/ x7 g[li]any associated control device. [/li] |
Water heater J( H) v8 M) o. S( ]& R
An electrical appliance which -
! K: x7 c# \4 @4 _(i) is for heating and storage of water for bathing, washing, or similar purposes; # v% k$ z; U/ r+ ~# I
(ii) incorporates a heating element;9 p8 x- s( t5 U7 d. F y
(iii) is unvented; and% @( r, @# H3 y1 y' {
(iv) has a storage capacity not less than 4.5L nor more than 680L; [/li] or + W. w/ \1 |% b* \% S& B. A
[li](i) is for heating water;
/ z, @+ F3 o3 A/ R$ w% V8 F- }(ii) is of the instantaneous type; and4 t: E1 `" W% a4 d; l
(iii) incorporates live parts in contact with water. [/li] |