Appliance connector
6 x8 _2 i- Z. b; `' z }An electrical device which -
& b" N. p0 |7 A[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 -
3 T0 u" t' c! ]7 V[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) | N# G8 O3 f* }2 C. Q, ~9 u! d
An electrical appliance which -, R% E" l! A* `# L
[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 -2 L3 V$ U3 `5 H1 {
[li]an arc welding machine promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Bayonet lampholder3 x4 h4 K4 a, T" P# s. O
An electrical device which -
, c! `- Q7 h9 @[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
; F3 K! O* g. e: D7 K4 KAn electrical device which -4 N6 H2 n* y* m5 |
[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% r7 e& i$ ^; M( O# a( @
An electrical appliance which -
% ?7 I+ ?! X% k" v: C+ o, ~; p/ f/ g! J[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 - h c! \0 j* l$ u. Y! J
[li]any associated power supply or controller. [/li] |
Bread toaster$ i u0 p; o+ N" {
An electrical appliance which -
{: J' T0 ]. g* H[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for toasting bread or similar foods. [/li] |
Clothes dryer/ ~/ M0 \, A! Y" w6 P3 c K3 d) [
An electrical appliance which -
W" Z1 t/ [/ p+ G[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for drying textile material. [/li] |
Control or conditioning device
" b: P# B- J% CAn electrical device which -
9 l/ \% e }: {+ P- f[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 y* Q1 D/ U8 M; SAn electrical appliance which -
4 I1 y& q/ Y$ V0 ?3 \1 [7 n8 N[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; a) ~- {$ w$ X0 @; _* u$ P
An electrical device which -
; L+ K7 Y3 Y& J* ][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 -- S3 ]* A% d: X: l2 m
[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 switch3 ^" _: a/ [4 h: H
An electrical device which -
6 L0 {! w0 J% E- q. o* r% Z+ l[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 -! U. `: P8 r) G# C0 h
[li]bell push and pendant switches. [/li] |
Decorative lighting outfit
. t# w1 x, t" W5 HAn electrical appliance which -1 D- _4 |! ~# c$ H. N9 l* O
[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 -
6 Q" B1 W- ?$ t" |& A) e[li]any integral power supply or control device. [/li] |
Dishwashing machine
& I0 w! n! c* x8 ^5 U" f- C# GAn electrical appliance which -
: \$ C( q9 h5 Z8 D# a" ] ]8 b0 d[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for washing of eating and cooking utensils. [/li] |
Edison screw lampholder, S/ ^/ h' T( L: R4 C* P3 \7 w1 M
An electrical device which -
: N8 B/ q, Q0 Z0 H( W4 L3 Z1 L[li]accommodates a lamp with an Edison screw cap of 14mm or 27mm nominal outside diameter; [/li] but does not include -$ @- w1 { g/ a9 E2 x9 r5 N
[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
( l, I7 l7 b, D( U7 w, JAn electrical appliance which -
) ?0 G: }! e! z# {8 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 -
8 t( {# n) H8 l# Z, V[li]any associated ancillary equipment. [/li] |
Fence energizer: |5 X8 @, A$ R' A+ _6 B& P
An electrical appliance which regulates and controls the supply of electrical energy to an electric fence.
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Flexible heating pad, t- D8 d2 j+ y7 b+ U! U
An electrical appliance which -
1 a* ~: D1 e' B; J, R9 A8 j[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
- Z% ~4 N4 n# d' o- s8 S' l* v- e1 h7 ?- qAn electrical appliance which -; C3 K) h5 G$ Z0 B; s/ ?
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is used to polish or scrub floors. [/li] |
Fluorescent lamp ballast7 c& u, U+ I; T7 s3 \3 Y% X
An electrical device which -
3 d l1 h1 Q- n; x8 ~5 w[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 -
. ]0 K! y# E( Z4 i( V K8 m[li]any capacitor incorporated in or supplied with the ballast; [/li] but does not include -+ k* B% ]: h( T4 A0 K0 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- M; B7 R( O) x( g
An electrical device which -
& ]8 Z+ Y( X' N7 l. {3 ~: s9 }4 u[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 appliance8 U% m3 Z% N6 d
An electrical appliance which -
/ N- l' {8 N4 M5 Z" q[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 clipper6 N, P* j5 n" k
An electrical appliance which -
1 J8 C( J5 _& }. A+ G# I' d[li]is for trimming hedges; and [/li][li]is hand held. [/li] |
Immersion heater* Y8 u9 H t" Y
An electrical appliance which -' U- `9 j' c, F! N7 X: R1 _* W" z2 e
[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 -
6 u2 e, f4 S8 l3 m, q6 A8 s4 t[li]aquarium type immersion heaters. [/li] |
Insect electrocutor
& @- O. T2 R% q, T5 @4 L) _1 v: tAn electrical appliance which -, y5 f7 v# c% \
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]kills insects by the application of electrical energy. [/li] |
Inspection handlamp2 e8 C- u5 M5 T2 [9 K5 w2 L
An electrical appliance which -6 m i2 R/ o) `7 r3 E$ T8 E! u
[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 -6 O/ m: F) S9 }7 {! k. v6 \
[li]handlamps with a magnification facility. [/li] |
Iron9 @% t3 e; N6 I* W
An electrical appliance which -/ K4 A8 R) c4 _8 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 -
& G8 s+ T. c$ i! f0 r4 C# P/ q[li]any associated equipment. [/li] |
Kitchen machine
2 z0 Q+ R; k! z6 E4 k/ s" I, N. KAn electrical appliance which -" Y: Z$ |1 [ j9 U, C; ^
[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
- F8 p* `; m" R5 JAn electrical appliance which -7 i" A$ d' r7 s- W9 N" ^
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for cutting grass or lawn. [/li] |
Liquid heating appliance) N: i8 f; d2 j2 V7 i" o, I- d% l
An electrical appliance which -
3 a* N" D6 t$ u9 k( F[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]has a capacity not exceeding 10L; and [/li] heats liquid for -
; r7 z' e! l7 i' h3 E[li]humidifying room air; or [/li][li]use in, or as, a hot beverage; or [/li][li]cooking. [/li] |
Luminaire -portable type ! Z: r$ \- a$ H- Q$ \3 a- g$ z
An electrical appliance which -2 r% F. [2 l2 D: q3 i4 s% X
[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
+ x U, S8 @1 r' nAn electrical appliance which -$ f4 b1 ?; E: Z7 P3 t: C+ L8 g' R
[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
6 W2 @4 |; k* Z: y* w9 W5 a5 dAn electrical appliance which -
! W8 v% I! p$ _8 H8 n[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 5 s' }0 L S6 M7 i/ ]4 E: E
An electrical device which -0 _* ]4 z2 ?2 Z% k1 ]* Y6 c
[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 -. ?7 J4 E4 A4 j% M( h" U- k
[li]miniature overcurrent circuit breakers as defined but which are intended and marked as being only for use in industrial application. [/li] |
Outlet device+ r; O% [6 K r+ U( S
An electrical device which -7 m3 m! _% p- G m/ s1 G
[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 -
?( p& q6 h8 \' N& K7 B# n[li]a cord extension set. [/li] |
Plug
& ?6 l# J! J& q3 H1 g5 nAn electrical device which -
# H' U5 d+ [+ M: L: K- R4 Z' R; c[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 -
0 B5 {1 ]& |9 D& {8 G[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
+ b/ ~" w f0 MAn electrical device which -
# v* A6 }4 K3 C4 q' V9 e5 G[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* a1 D$ u6 o/ q6 w( x. g* M
An electrical appliance which -
4 m- g% F$ c; F7 I7 A8 L[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for projecting an image from a photographic slide or moving film. [/li] |
Range! u# Q2 z R: f6 D$ N+ h0 W
An electrical appliance which -. Q1 |8 T& U) U' f
[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
9 ?7 X/ _! a1 W* h: h- a2 N) {1 k; \An electrical appliance which -/ v/ R' k; ~- a8 {: j
[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! i$ \1 ^3 [+ o) H/ }
An electrical appliance which -5 @" h6 g. @9 ~. `
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]shaves, cuts or trims human hair. [/li] |
Refrigerating appliance F& V& A" T6 C4 b: u4 `5 d
An electrical appliance which -
2 T5 ?$ A* p! v/ M) B[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]cools and stores food. [/li] |
Residual current device
. Z9 F% v \# q" ] oAn electrical device which -
N4 l. g0 m' [8 h! _: k" 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 -
$ s& m6 i1 Q* G0 {7 f- m[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
7 L; c5 b7 U" T F2 S8 \6 T! Y& HAn electrical appliance which -3 G4 R$ V3 G) J7 _2 ~+ ]
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for heating, by electrical energy, the atmosphere for comfort purposes; [/li] but does not include -
( ^* x' b" r& k: h' 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 machine+ x# f ?: |" p, i8 x5 P
An electrical appliance which -
( K3 m& f- Z! f. y[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for stitching fabric or other material. [/li] |
Socket-outlet6 z) ^ Z9 k2 B% p- z( v
An electrical device which -: o) o, ]+ y( q* c' 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 -–
/ R8 m, r6 [- q l$ J[li]an outlet within the scope of AS/NZS 3123 or AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Soldering iron9 s6 u! B I9 c& y
An electrical appliance which -
0 w0 s7 k$ L( z( b3 b {[li]is for the application or removal of solder; and [/li][li]is hand held; [/li] and includes -
) w. W2 |8 `. H/ r[li]any integral or associated power supply or controller; [/li] but does not include -8 d- n. k! r8 d* M3 m: H e$ ?
[li]a soldering iron promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Supply flexible cord: W8 }1 ^0 p& H. a8 @1 }! D+ V; M
An electrical cord which -3 [ E: d0 B4 N- u1 c
[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 -
0 P4 [; [) K2 a) J! i% N[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
: ^' M$ S2 n0 O: i' L8 pAn electrical appliance, device or assembly which -- f) N4 W4 \. m1 i
[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 -9 y/ q; E# {5 t4 x8 A( b5 M
[li]such an appliance, device or assembly exclusively promoted for commercial use; or [/li][li]a heat pump. [/li] |
Television receiver
$ e& ^8 S @( ?2 @8 a |, NAn electrical appliance which -
0 |6 Q$ c1 p. M4 y, v, b, W- ^; U+ ^[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
% z3 A* @5 w, _" E5 i* UAn electrical appliance which -
) a" D9 g, @- m0 V3 f[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 type4 [: {! j3 W+ M
An electrical appliance which -
5 \' { a, N5 F! N0 a[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 -7 W! p& a9 ^, k5 f4 B3 Y
[li]a tool, portable type, promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Vacuum cleaner/ c" s x* B' [& M
An electrical appliance which -4 ~2 |/ ?+ O: D L5 N7 ~# P) e
[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
/ W" q+ T( V6 ~2 V; u+ o8 X0 AAn electrical device which -
# [, Z: x! R/ f q[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
. t; O. D/ ?4 H) ^An electrical appliance which -
6 I, W& C; t3 E/ C3 [4 U[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is intended for washing clothes and other textile materials. [/li] |
Water bed heater
{7 {; s5 X8 g" w9 bAn electrical appliance which -
) k' ~/ m9 o- X6 z1 H% n$ u- B9 g[li]is for installation under a water bed envelope; and [/li][li]heats water contained in that envelope; [/li] and includes -; N) m) ` N8 z
[li]any associated control device. [/li] |
Water heater2 z, P- T; W# N, K, Z4 B/ E9 q, l
An electrical appliance which -
t. g" Y5 b$ u* k(i) is for heating and storage of water for bathing, washing, or similar purposes; 5 R7 O0 W ~% Z/ \- W7 J* C& r8 t
(ii) incorporates a heating element;
9 |6 f i/ _ r& D: O; \(iii) is unvented; and
* m* {+ \: `; F: I(iv) has a storage capacity not less than 4.5L nor more than 680L; [/li] or 7 b: O' j8 i# q; ]# a& f
[li](i) is for heating water;% a( y+ n4 Y! w. w1 `- T- w; Y
(ii) is of the instantaneous type; and
9 o* Y- E! m$ b0 |5 Q3 u0 P(iii) incorporates live parts in contact with water. [/li] |