Appliance connector
/ L) r5 J$ R; E$ @* hAn electrical device which -0 P* y% A4 A6 ^1 I5 R: I) S: k
[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 -/ a E' V& y3 W, q X5 m, K
[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) K) v4 u; ]1 W& p& [
An electrical appliance which -
$ T j, _9 s( {( C# N* j0 W4 k4 v[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 -1 ~2 b& N) y5 @) H. H: W5 N0 R
[li]an arc welding machine promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Bayonet lampholder5 c* }' m, }9 X T- S
An electrical device which -
o! e/ C& P. d; M; m# J[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 adaptor2 X, q2 E" A) k" x4 F. H* j' D+ R7 S
An electrical device which -
) [0 T; @# [ y+ T0 w4 t' t5 w[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) X) w0 y! g- l2 n& i9 s1 ?An electrical appliance which -) m* E% V% s% O
[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 -
0 {- ?+ \+ C1 X2 S N7 n2 A. o[li]any associated power supply or controller. [/li] |
Bread toaster
! y% t( p5 j& @; f; h& v* J$ CAn electrical appliance which - U# e4 U6 F8 f6 H
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for toasting bread or similar foods. [/li] |
Clothes dryer
; g5 J0 _* J( f, n+ dAn electrical appliance which -
$ U- U% V) H5 ~( v[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for drying textile material. [/li] |
Control or conditioning device
' Z9 g1 @) O6 e2 YAn electrical device which -9 O- D5 L$ F0 Q, s1 |
[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 type8 ?& U0 ^; j1 z' U7 ^# X
An electrical appliance which -
7 S% I' x) Y$ p1 _: r[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* G2 U- h, K0 }+ o! e
An electrical device which -1 N6 Q, K4 v) Y! A0 k1 Y; N
[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 -
2 {! q( i7 J9 { t. N. { k7 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
% t! Z, Y$ y3 q, U8 J1 FAn electrical device which -4 f& U. k7 V) c) }4 }
[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 -
1 l# t7 S/ W% E" ^9 e/ `[li]bell push and pendant switches. [/li] |
Decorative lighting outfit
$ E5 h% C8 _8 sAn electrical appliance which -; U t7 t- f: c1 {% `0 @
[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 -
7 W! V: a6 L& C5 n5 i1 w! ?/ L[li]any integral power supply or control device. [/li] |
Dishwashing machine. c4 Q; R5 N5 V! E: O( c
An electrical appliance which -/ {* k O" g( t
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for washing of eating and cooking utensils. [/li] |
Edison screw lampholder: b# [# K: B. b3 `! L- r" M4 _
An electrical device which -1 A9 `* F: t) N5 X7 N
[li]accommodates a lamp with an Edison screw cap of 14mm or 27mm nominal outside diameter; [/li] but does not include -
* ]* t5 p3 K, A. Q' v5 s0 t[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] |
Fan5 v! x% M* {$ i; y: r
An electrical appliance which -
! g+ ~! c# u. m& V+ v7 j! {[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 -
" s5 ~1 w/ ~6 b9 h" {% c, y' V: v( i8 V[li]any associated ancillary equipment. [/li] |
Fence energizer2 F) n$ a4 C. i2 o7 G
An electrical appliance which regulates and controls the supply of electrical energy to an electric fence.% T2 h/ i' s$ k O8 ?
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Flexible heating pad: ]- B5 ]) n% H7 L: i7 S
An electrical appliance which -
6 P* N0 f7 O% ]4 ^# ~8 m7 ?0 n4 ][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* `' l$ `% Y r3 R" \9 _
An electrical appliance which -! q. u% B" |) h: U& t0 ?7 e1 V
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is used to polish or scrub floors. [/li] |
Fluorescent lamp ballast
' u, }" w7 [/ v7 ?' x4 tAn electrical device which -5 w1 T, B& Y* D" z( ?7 g
[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 -4 U, Y6 Z* c: \" c
[li]any capacitor incorporated in or supplied with the ballast; [/li] but does not include -
$ G2 a" V/ [* W' V- Z7 S9 `[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
. U9 M ]" T) o' u) z4 vAn electrical device which -
6 C9 ^( p" t1 Z) z m$ k[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
; O1 p& Q' q Q: TAn electrical appliance which -* p Q9 M/ Z0 z0 J
[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% z+ d( v1 o. R b5 v U
An electrical appliance which -: u. o, _$ h0 ~5 f
[li]is for trimming hedges; and [/li][li]is hand held. [/li] |
Immersion heater4 k3 Z4 n/ P `- o4 z
An electrical appliance which -* g! D: g8 q7 g/ r2 Q
[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 -
( J0 F, }! Q# _ j: \% f/ Y- H[li]aquarium type immersion heaters. [/li] |
Insect electrocutor
, d3 C3 b- H, s& FAn electrical appliance which -4 c; x* s$ V8 A: W, ]. \ E2 q
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]kills insects by the application of electrical energy. [/li] |
Inspection handlamp
& H( N. M: O- z8 }( bAn electrical appliance which -$ m$ A0 D, `$ m* X! k% `3 k2 I
[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 -
4 d5 F: ]+ t* x9 r9 ^9 A[li]handlamps with a magnification facility. [/li] |
Iron) f3 S E. F+ {7 F6 O" U
An electrical appliance which -
$ F m5 t, a# c4 q[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 -
( W0 F' m' l" m! g* _5 V0 b0 u9 y[li]any associated equipment. [/li] |
Kitchen machine
7 Y& a. B) S$ x; rAn electrical appliance which -* k, Q. a! D0 l- N; [6 B8 j7 x1 f
[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
( X8 J$ [, M+ p3 H4 c# R6 B D! w0 lAn electrical appliance which -
7 o9 ^7 A% @6 \[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for cutting grass or lawn. [/li] |
Liquid heating appliance
( L* B( |$ B+ n BAn electrical appliance which -: G( W [! s/ v* b5 f/ G0 F
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]has a capacity not exceeding 10L; and [/li] heats liquid for -
( [- K5 X( y: J R- V[li]humidifying room air; or [/li][li]use in, or as, a hot beverage; or [/li][li]cooking. [/li] |
Luminaire -portable type * ]8 v6 C4 N! T9 {+ d O2 K8 P
An electrical appliance which -# `1 L( ?* c2 z5 x8 U5 R" C" G
[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
$ m, u& v6 c6 ^1 U' n! cAn electrical appliance which -
: [. k! w0 K& ~5 I8 z[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) A) E9 Z y1 t! g" `
An electrical appliance which -2 F; {7 `6 M$ C, R
[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 6 h. e3 e/ c3 A# G
An electrical device which -' r7 W. `7 I3 s
[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 -
1 Z& ~' y$ j5 R& ~( {2 V( Y[li]miniature overcurrent circuit breakers as defined but which are intended and marked as being only for use in industrial application. [/li] |
Outlet device! @4 Q& j! n, @) a* e7 y7 F( g
An electrical device which -- S& r. a" a0 h- n! E8 f
[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 ~$ z9 ~/ c$ I4 f2 p
[li]a cord extension set. [/li] |
Plug
/ U! w" {+ H% `! n% c& z. YAn electrical device which -/ s5 W( |! M% L5 ]
[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 -
3 ^0 H! g, z( b( I) N0 P3 ][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! ^( j& H( A+ p' A7 R
An electrical device which -- f6 ~" ~: B( _# Y" {7 J: 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
/ P' w( V7 L0 q8 q. w" j2 y# qAn electrical appliance which -3 }9 y/ U& B5 o" v' j: c1 n: I9 ?3 f
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for projecting an image from a photographic slide or moving film. [/li] |
Range* n# U( h3 W4 Z* T% j7 }9 @
An electrical appliance which -7 a; n9 |: ]2 P7 V# t
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is for cooking food using heat produced by electrical energy; and [/li][li]is stationary. [/li] |
Range hood1 R: \" }# B2 f T6 x
An electrical appliance which -- m; P1 U3 g. R+ `, ?- 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 clipper7 g. ~! ^ }6 j$ q5 l4 U% }* d' ~, ~
An electrical appliance which -" F* j0 K9 P! F( q
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]shaves, cuts or trims human hair. [/li] |
Refrigerating appliance
+ f3 L9 @, E$ eAn electrical appliance which -
' ^( E( ?4 A B* b. F[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]cools and stores food. [/li] |
Residual current device
, V7 @, }, ~, T: N$ ~6 JAn electrical device which -. @+ Q2 t$ e9 M$ D4 e# E: E
[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 -
, T$ [/ o- W' l0 w[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$ N. T$ l9 i" P7 T, T4 J
An electrical appliance which -3 `+ t. }' Z4 v3 M
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for heating, by electrical energy, the atmosphere for comfort purposes; [/li] but does not include -
% t- d( D) V( g! r$ Y, O[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 machine5 H5 v8 A% t* d: B
An electrical appliance which -
; a+ @8 u% h$ N, j8 q0 W6 `[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for stitching fabric or other material. [/li] |
Socket-outlet
7 _" g) B% l/ _- @0 H+ E; u( \( CAn electrical device which -
. u$ C) `$ T9 |[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 -–
( h0 m; _6 _0 N[li]an outlet within the scope of AS/NZS 3123 or AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Soldering iron% ~% U3 i0 g8 d6 ^1 z
An electrical appliance which -
9 o4 c2 z/ n/ _' G* @' Q! ?5 d[li]is for the application or removal of solder; and [/li][li]is hand held; [/li] and includes -
& E: w1 S, k7 a5 }1 V Q6 Q[li]any integral or associated power supply or controller; [/li] but does not include -
. a6 c6 J1 Q" H; V4 A[li]a soldering iron promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Supply flexible cord4 e( J8 J0 w' c. s# K0 Y
An electrical cord which -! T1 X$ A/ N9 Z9 r; `. c5 f2 P2 Q& o
[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 -
' @# d2 |; b- m4 j( ][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 A: e0 b8 T' t! l
An electrical appliance, device or assembly which -
/ z, a* R( O7 m E0 j6 ^) ?5 d[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 -" O F% `5 {. o) Y; `2 N7 N) n
[li]such an appliance, device or assembly exclusively promoted for commercial use; or [/li][li]a heat pump. [/li] |
Television receiver
1 a, s) y) E- E3 i6 U$ cAn electrical appliance which -' J# G' q7 ], h0 [
[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
: M$ Q' k7 F1 CAn electrical appliance which -: e$ {: n" k$ m2 V/ N$ e
[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
' ~$ j" u0 s& W9 l/ Q( CAn electrical appliance which -( U: V& t- o) @) C& i8 X
[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 -3 Z$ z( R$ v* T4 r
[li]a tool, portable type, promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Vacuum cleaner; t: G: F& Z7 R9 k
An electrical appliance which -% ?& M/ W7 W+ x0 x1 W' ^# v; A) x% k
[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
% { X. z. H; B% h2 l/ U% ]An electrical device which -* D; E4 [% V5 \( D1 R, 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+ G0 _- x1 s3 d5 g: S! x
An electrical appliance which -
( X4 t' a+ ?7 l* i& |[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is intended for washing clothes and other textile materials. [/li] |
Water bed heater
% t5 Q0 n3 `* q/ DAn electrical appliance which -' y6 A% a5 ?3 @6 ~3 g( Z6 X+ S
[li]is for installation under a water bed envelope; and [/li][li]heats water contained in that envelope; [/li] and includes -
, Y' t1 T- Q. x3 N[li]any associated control device. [/li] |
Water heater, X% ^, N" @3 T7 X
An electrical appliance which -9 F# A' M2 F: d5 g3 B9 m7 k8 c
(i) is for heating and storage of water for bathing, washing, or similar purposes; & T. J, c! j `2 y/ Z _" e' m9 m
(ii) incorporates a heating element;& J, z, m- U$ _+ k* q
(iii) is unvented; and8 E0 @# x$ c0 K8 V$ j) K
(iv) has a storage capacity not less than 4.5L nor more than 680L; [/li] or : R, q# G, H% @5 ~: }( j
[li](i) is for heating water;/ a F+ Z# i, n- [5 m- O
(ii) is of the instantaneous type; and
! Y, v1 e# [6 S3 ^* Y9 s(iii) incorporates live parts in contact with water. [/li] |