Appliance connector
% {1 M! W/ n3 n5 {' D/ h1 `An electrical device which -
! R+ R" f: }5 m' J) I+ j- s$ t# |& B[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 A0 O) Z# f2 ^) Z7 K& V7 |6 q6 `
[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
5 @6 H8 k# N3 \+ cAn electrical appliance which -
5 j g# _8 Z2 B, l2 R! G[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 -) s$ l, K8 h, ^9 q
[li]an arc welding machine promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Bayonet lampholder
0 C: w8 K2 ?, U: u/ \0 ZAn electrical device which -' d: T8 o5 p! _7 y0 ?% m
[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
% J. x7 @- ]7 `* E0 xAn electrical device which -# p3 {$ R) r$ I Q% y& [1 j4 H# Q
[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! O. Y; e1 w8 g
An electrical appliance which -
* T2 h1 T$ l: t% L[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 -
+ |4 B1 T4 | v4 ^* n. Z& Q6 b[li]any associated power supply or controller. [/li] |
Bread toaster1 S7 D: D( _! R1 z9 P7 e7 g
An electrical appliance which -' d; B! x1 C& v h
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for toasting bread or similar foods. [/li] |
Clothes dryer
, u+ l6 t) M) D) Z% fAn electrical appliance which -
( X" M5 J9 d- k# v9 Y[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for drying textile material. [/li] |
Control or conditioning device
& l# U0 R) u$ i5 f, @An electrical device which -
0 r$ {( W" {/ w4 b; O[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
7 T7 H/ ]8 s' o) |0 K! {An electrical appliance which -1 X. v; p( _9 [" i
[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, Z( r% F( w' }
An electrical device which -
& ?2 o* p7 \- u# ^3 n" v$ 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 -7 W7 {. g6 u7 P$ _2 K( a) w& F
[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
% b" s2 r6 C& T+ H9 u H+ ]4 FAn electrical device which -
% a- v& ~2 o3 `6 Z[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 -% D8 o7 |7 I) Y: N
[li]bell push and pendant switches. [/li] |
Decorative lighting outfit
" v! `% @' ~1 q7 ~: y3 CAn electrical appliance which -& y% V2 ]) I: E- s- ^
[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 -+ W3 e$ [: l4 R" A
[li]any integral power supply or control device. [/li] |
Dishwashing machine$ U' F! p- p* A- z9 d6 Y
An electrical appliance which -
/ U' |9 x' |5 e[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for washing of eating and cooking utensils. [/li] |
Edison screw lampholder
5 G/ `" F- v7 [! `An electrical device which -
% {% @ Y1 T( v0 l P; L[li]accommodates a lamp with an Edison screw cap of 14mm or 27mm nominal outside diameter; [/li] but does not include -! E& X$ @: T* d$ A; Z) k; L" g
[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
! a- Q) b* o2 l9 r- FAn electrical appliance which -
[& p; j. i- h" q[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 -3 v! a5 {1 _% s( ~; `
[li]any associated ancillary equipment. [/li] |
Fence energizer
# h# A: O) b$ m6 [9 g+ D( W$ d8 kAn electrical appliance which regulates and controls the supply of electrical energy to an electric fence.
) ?5 o& x: A+ N) G6 }! v |
Flexible heating pad
7 E3 C# d9 z0 YAn electrical appliance which -
( I0 } g5 V3 s% d5 Z; Y[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
4 i3 P% V+ a: M. F" u" VAn electrical appliance which -2 V0 Z3 P5 f- I
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is used to polish or scrub floors. [/li] |
Fluorescent lamp ballast1 C6 @! `! `) w+ \& f
An electrical device which -
! I% {; u0 y" ~( f5 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 -, E* {9 E' H# Q$ B
[li]any capacitor incorporated in or supplied with the ballast; [/li] but does not include -
& r0 g$ K9 A: ?. B[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
6 ~6 A; t+ v5 E) S# s7 J0 nAn electrical device which -
8 }) l) {1 o5 r/ j/ t[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
: W( B% \7 T' K X1 k1 P) _. iAn electrical appliance which -
0 \, R1 M1 h4 Z7 W[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 clipper3 p. f/ ?( p0 ^, P9 ^
An electrical appliance which - I$ i5 @! Y6 `9 ]7 a" V: X, Y
[li]is for trimming hedges; and [/li][li]is hand held. [/li] |
Immersion heater
! }0 ]* K |1 TAn electrical appliance which -
9 ~% N. s! S0 Z9 ]. `8 k[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 -
4 i( K( U! l# p$ q+ p[li]aquarium type immersion heaters. [/li] |
Insect electrocutor
8 q; Y) l. @4 F+ b2 I6 S7 P- ZAn electrical appliance which -
$ o; S+ \2 \% Z( l4 O[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]kills insects by the application of electrical energy. [/li] |
Inspection handlamp
: Y% A0 b# {( L& ]+ {An electrical appliance which -8 ^1 H: ]5 z, I: ^3 l! x( d
[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 -; |. t2 _2 ?* V7 M7 ^! j
[li]handlamps with a magnification facility. [/li] |
Iron
; b9 O2 \% T, OAn electrical appliance which -: v% v# r$ L: y. F: 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 -
& I! d# }8 V, a2 h& a8 [; f* M, x[li]any associated equipment. [/li] |
Kitchen machine
- P0 B3 B) q, eAn electrical appliance which -
G" |& V! _3 V[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
+ K1 P, t3 F! f$ E( A/ AAn electrical appliance which -
! q$ P2 v. i7 v7 |2 V8 d[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for cutting grass or lawn. [/li] |
Liquid heating appliance
- b! ?$ l3 Z7 }/ E6 LAn electrical appliance which -* F% c1 v1 i- @# K6 M
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]has a capacity not exceeding 10L; and [/li] heats liquid for -
+ p' g9 L5 r' s, ?: {* i[li]humidifying room air; or [/li][li]use in, or as, a hot beverage; or [/li][li]cooking. [/li] |
Luminaire -portable type
6 i Q8 i: ~* W) x- ~+ @An electrical appliance which -
8 k& {9 y9 W- H4 t! ^/ z i6 y[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) O. X9 a# b' C$ P) `
An electrical appliance which -
! u) H" I- p1 Z. Y[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
* N9 h" R- j& k0 s0 C( hAn electrical appliance which -
0 R5 @- l2 q L& T[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 4 M- ~: O# }. _6 t$ ~, a4 g& ?
An electrical device which -# m6 r9 ^5 _$ [3 t
[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 -0 H# u, {! L% u9 T, f
[li]miniature overcurrent circuit breakers as defined but which are intended and marked as being only for use in industrial application. [/li] |
Outlet device& N: n D; S! E$ [, \( n @; i/ L
An electrical device which -& h9 c# r3 P: \2 s% H' S/ q- U
[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 -& n8 z3 g$ z* e; s2 p" e8 n
[li]a cord extension set. [/li] |
Plug
3 K" E* x }5 m" c: m2 T! nAn electrical device which -& g& P6 _) T" {
[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 -
( O! [; m1 u1 j6 x[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
+ v9 |" v7 L7 j# [An electrical device which -
0 c9 n% [' M5 C' {" F; b[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+ `% K( i; W+ O$ G- T
An electrical appliance which -
+ |2 v \: `1 o5 ?1 F) g[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for projecting an image from a photographic slide or moving film. [/li] |
Range6 W8 D. A% c' N1 x) Q6 a: r
An electrical appliance which -0 I7 W0 E" k* _. A3 E4 k
[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& K J$ Y' e0 t* e' G4 D
An electrical appliance which -
) ?7 I \ P/ x: k* H[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/ ^+ {* B! ~) k7 S
An electrical appliance which -# r; N: a7 w/ f5 k
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]shaves, cuts or trims human hair. [/li] |
Refrigerating appliance
: E( r1 h# \! _# O" GAn electrical appliance which -* B/ i0 L \/ X8 H4 w) F5 t; I
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]cools and stores food. [/li] |
Residual current device
3 M* W; Z3 G, _2 A. \9 T; A0 HAn electrical device which -4 V/ F& Q) Q& P7 G+ d' x X- Z
[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 -& p( D8 F6 v) m$ b' T* 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. `5 Q7 M9 _6 e
An electrical appliance which -
: \7 I) N0 }2 V3 c$ D[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for heating, by electrical energy, the atmosphere for comfort purposes; [/li] but does not include -& k) F& k- J s7 ^% P
[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
+ y+ G+ g1 h- B/ n1 _9 L6 T% rAn electrical appliance which -: N o v* {5 K
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for stitching fabric or other material. [/li] |
Socket-outlet
9 n; a! u3 Z3 A& `9 O3 BAn electrical device which -0 ], N3 L6 y; P& s( r8 _
[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 -–
x3 L* R3 \( W% |" S[li]an outlet within the scope of AS/NZS 3123 or AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Soldering iron7 L" |) R0 |! m: \
An electrical appliance which -9 n. D& n; }' s7 {+ F5 t: B2 i4 R
[li]is for the application or removal of solder; and [/li][li]is hand held; [/li] and includes -0 \! Q1 Z% F2 o
[li]any integral or associated power supply or controller; [/li] but does not include -7 t! H" y- n# X! Z/ L4 o9 S' O$ I
[li]a soldering iron promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Supply flexible cord# m: f/ F2 o* v0 w! y
An electrical cord which -; Q& }- |, M( a) R8 t9 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 -- f1 W- t! e" Q2 ~8 G, [ |
[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' x r0 ]0 `* B$ J
An electrical appliance, device or assembly which -1 Q/ R/ C# z0 ~( D5 x* e7 t+ p' S+ C
[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 -0 ?7 ?4 D# J/ I& \" S
[li]such an appliance, device or assembly exclusively promoted for commercial use; or [/li][li]a heat pump. [/li] |
Television receiver
+ c* x/ @3 G; w( qAn electrical appliance which -
+ X( E* A8 n; j$ |) i7 z[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
) `+ S2 m2 }9 |An electrical appliance which -
! J b. P; l: 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 type
4 a# c" _6 A) u% p6 b8 V9 uAn electrical appliance which -
8 a+ o$ C9 z& C3 P8 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 -5 s7 v6 R0 h. t
[li]a tool, portable type, promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Vacuum cleaner
3 d+ ^" w+ {! Y5 P9 |4 ]; ~An electrical appliance which -
' M) h6 s) t7 A: ^2 h: Z[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
7 L2 J2 J1 W; j1 ~& U# PAn electrical device which -
9 o$ t( y4 F4 g% b4 k6 f[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
) L5 m" n4 L$ }% I# FAn electrical appliance which -7 x0 N- t4 m; I* n5 n: v# G- ~5 _
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is intended for washing clothes and other textile materials. [/li] |
Water bed heater
+ q! M6 i5 D: m, \3 ?0 N iAn electrical appliance which -
7 r9 ^( ?* ]' _6 t0 I[li]is for installation under a water bed envelope; and [/li][li]heats water contained in that envelope; [/li] and includes -
; l9 a2 j) J3 H) Z/ f0 a/ S) [[li]any associated control device. [/li] |
Water heater) L$ M( Y4 _; r' i2 S
An electrical appliance which -
( p% J9 Q' k! F( \; t+ B(i) is for heating and storage of water for bathing, washing, or similar purposes;
+ ^% O8 G5 ?( D8 q1 B(ii) incorporates a heating element;
: m s# u7 @2 H6 D p8 p; ]2 F(iii) is unvented; and9 n$ x' A$ n) Y- [; o$ N3 T3 [8 Y
(iv) has a storage capacity not less than 4.5L nor more than 680L; [/li] or
6 C* J7 q$ j0 Q' ~- N* k[li](i) is for heating water;1 `" k1 i" ]3 W' k+ P
(ii) is of the instantaneous type; and
0 b$ s2 [1 s4 B8 V4 }3 i# c( t(iii) incorporates live parts in contact with water. [/li] |