Appliance connector
3 B! f9 T% ]# Y6 m- H* wAn electrical device which -
* C& `7 I( F4 a; i3 a- ]5 @[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 -
, n& z; B. P' R$ j4 ~+ s# s, P[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 machine7 P/ S" e" x. h
An electrical appliance which -
) i. Y' M& a) \- K2 w6 ?* |& X4 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 -5 F) K! {0 U, i! m# J
[li]an arc welding machine promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Bayonet lampholder
: m' I9 i- Z9 I4 z: }9 dAn electrical device which -& M5 u0 c5 Z8 w) \# 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' k1 I% G+ g6 u0 v4 Y6 E& C
An electrical device which -
3 T, I8 c! G: C' h: |[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& s7 v. J4 [' J' @
An electrical appliance which -/ U, X$ U, A8 J5 y4 [" b
[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 C0 R5 g1 u( a0 Q& A* s8 R" Q[li]any associated power supply or controller. [/li] |
Bread toaster
! y& f6 P: {. r" DAn electrical appliance which -# } r) f, o5 m2 V4 M! b0 E" W
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for toasting bread or similar foods. [/li] |
Clothes dryer& j1 u# F( [! A8 F. y" I
An electrical appliance which -
. o! ]' }9 S4 s7 Y7 v0 y[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for drying textile material. [/li] |
Control or conditioning device
4 _4 V/ k& {7 g) `% q- y( ^An electrical device which -# U4 A% ?* @9 K% \6 F# ]' J8 R
[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
# Y0 u, T5 r$ A+ X, M. I S' ]An electrical appliance which -
$ U0 M3 F' e/ Y: 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 socket2 W) P# O; y) H/ f# f
An electrical device which -9 ^4 a' h' ?! X7 @* i
[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 -
: K4 H. ^2 w# {6 U# s- {[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+ W* A3 h% X$ C+ n( L" B1 ]- f
An electrical device which -: l; s E- _9 N) 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 -* d9 o7 c6 H5 Y( P* f! i4 S& p$ P
[li]bell push and pendant switches. [/li] |
Decorative lighting outfit: Q+ q' e( u. n% I
An electrical appliance which -+ i) F2 U7 Z6 Y) j7 @
[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 -
+ q+ w3 q0 E# Z[li]any integral power supply or control device. [/li] |
Dishwashing machine
: [, i* l0 ?- s6 w& M9 o# D4 XAn electrical appliance which -# A; I& p- k# ?9 d
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for washing of eating and cooking utensils. [/li] |
Edison screw lampholder
6 y( ^" P9 W3 m% c# N& C& C4 w: WAn electrical device which -
# s5 A' ]! D% }3 f[li]accommodates a lamp with an Edison screw cap of 14mm or 27mm nominal outside diameter; [/li] but does not include -
/ `, [0 w. ^" a[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) H$ o9 x( I; H" r9 L7 H1 a! D( I
An electrical appliance which -% ^& R' ~: h2 f4 G5 I
[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 -
% k+ m% h$ x0 z[li]any associated ancillary equipment. [/li] |
Fence energizer
6 s' q/ ~6 u: @0 V2 U9 i/ v; KAn electrical appliance which regulates and controls the supply of electrical energy to an electric fence.
) N4 c/ T9 i& `; s. w/ N |
Flexible heating pad
1 U3 p, U0 B8 Q4 R: g0 lAn electrical appliance which -
2 `$ X: I, t5 f/ [( O. C/ M[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
9 Q! d( k7 i" U. EAn electrical appliance which -. |7 I2 t- K( V4 I- x; d
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is used to polish or scrub floors. [/li] |
Fluorescent lamp ballast
, U& R: T9 L, JAn electrical device which -
" h( i$ S3 H7 i+ l) a! u[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 {8 g" U$ v0 \# |+ p/ p7 a: D[li]any capacitor incorporated in or supplied with the ballast; [/li] but does not include -) D* B: |& ~3 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 starter
/ i( R1 _$ t# M% U" Q4 SAn electrical device which -. A2 ~0 E* H2 I6 d. q* b
[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
8 a6 g# d2 Q: _0 n1 o% UAn electrical appliance which -$ V) z5 C) g: X- {- M1 x! K
[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
) A; o6 U7 c) P6 g% r6 L7 C8 AAn electrical appliance which -
) Q0 [: _, b' v1 r" \6 B( [[li]is for trimming hedges; and [/li][li]is hand held. [/li] |
Immersion heater: R/ R; ~/ N5 C' D( H
An electrical appliance which -
6 m q$ [7 [! ?# R[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 -
! Z9 E" t: c( Y) _0 ^/ N+ m7 v[li]aquarium type immersion heaters. [/li] |
Insect electrocutor
7 J& W) [7 w8 F; K, XAn electrical appliance which -; v0 _; X/ ^* W) }! e( _
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]kills insects by the application of electrical energy. [/li] |
Inspection handlamp
) p' M/ }! i; xAn electrical appliance which -
; }3 k1 P6 ~ ^! K# R[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 -/ L3 z, ]+ W: }, r. i2 r) r* {0 q' F
[li]handlamps with a magnification facility. [/li] |
Iron
( S9 e( t, T2 ]: w( K* WAn electrical appliance which -( _. B o% z6 N
[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 -
* Q& L7 L: b2 ?' d E[li]any associated equipment. [/li] |
Kitchen machine
( V k. S- o- ?An electrical appliance which -1 p. k; ~" k7 g W' T- R1 Q
[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& d9 r C& M2 B+ s$ f
An electrical appliance which -3 j& F3 `8 H% F3 j3 j
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for cutting grass or lawn. [/li] |
Liquid heating appliance
, M' j0 {& @% eAn electrical appliance which -
) |0 L% ^6 g! K _0 Z[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]has a capacity not exceeding 10L; and [/li] heats liquid for -8 u4 {- W& [& ^9 ?7 t
[li]humidifying room air; or [/li][li]use in, or as, a hot beverage; or [/li][li]cooking. [/li] |
Luminaire -portable type 7 P7 h+ i5 x. G/ x+ Y7 ^$ w. ?5 O
An electrical appliance which -
# N5 G% K5 J |% W2 a[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' h, v" I8 R. K" i' Z
An electrical appliance which -: v! R1 X! f2 y0 T ~
[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
& M3 V! r3 i" V9 r; ^An electrical appliance which -" Q1 V. O! a; b& S6 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 : k6 e7 q+ [3 E7 s
An electrical device which -
6 e* `9 }5 I 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 -) W7 q: g7 }9 Z2 x, P
[li]miniature overcurrent circuit breakers as defined but which are intended and marked as being only for use in industrial application. [/li] |
Outlet device
5 G5 g$ k2 }. H2 z( v" lAn electrical device which -
$ o; d4 e# E; T[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 -
- c: \* P( z0 Y" \[li]a cord extension set. [/li] |
Plug- @7 }6 S( S2 E8 p: J1 i- {! \
An electrical device which -/ q7 n2 B' J3 S! ^) Y
[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 -9 d( ]! Q6 V4 h7 k, s2 h h2 z
[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
0 G- b( x- Z3 d) t! {. \1 |An electrical device which -
% x% s4 F& {: e0 T/ S[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
2 b0 p. ^3 m7 i/ ^An electrical appliance which -
2 ?( G# G0 R# L$ o0 g" Z j[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for projecting an image from a photographic slide or moving film. [/li] |
Range; m0 L5 Q. c. i
An electrical appliance which -
. o% b$ p* t+ v7 Q, J/ W3 z5 P. 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
8 P; K. {: q: uAn electrical appliance which -
& C: o% Q: ~% d[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
; Z2 S0 K8 o: H% M! gAn electrical appliance which - x! G1 R2 s9 l' W" P4 H
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]shaves, cuts or trims human hair. [/li] |
Refrigerating appliance
0 c M( @- a* z$ h0 Q- k D0 m. Z" Q7 kAn electrical appliance which - X* O O# d0 u& a
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]cools and stores food. [/li] |
Residual current device
; n- B2 e5 w* N M1 e, }: eAn electrical device which -
$ V9 {- _7 |5 |5 z5 l[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 -
+ ~( X/ i2 T& w: b[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
: C: J1 o7 Y1 \! nAn electrical appliance which -
% n" s: K e4 O: R f" ?; V/ O[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for heating, by electrical energy, the atmosphere for comfort purposes; [/li] but does not include -% S7 I7 l+ d3 y+ ? D7 [
[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
- {- F A0 ~( w$ Y6 D$ NAn electrical appliance which -
* y* G! ^1 j! C; \2 {$ o3 g[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for stitching fabric or other material. [/li] |
Socket-outlet; x8 f9 D- |! d& s6 p5 p" ^4 `% t
An electrical device which -
0 j k: `1 y+ X+ H' H[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 Z1 W) v' w. C/ K6 \[li]an outlet within the scope of AS/NZS 3123 or AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Soldering iron; L* u( v+ z' T/ B0 X% \
An electrical appliance which -3 w$ Y& v& _' M2 Y* N4 q; h
[li]is for the application or removal of solder; and [/li][li]is hand held; [/li] and includes -
% u% s$ K+ ^' _8 J$ H& F3 J$ ^% N[li]any integral or associated power supply or controller; [/li] but does not include -
& ^$ y8 b# E$ n. L4 `- d$ \[li]a soldering iron promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Supply flexible cord+ \) u5 V/ z! n0 T( \- a' f
An electrical cord which -. _7 J9 y* w! e! E9 V! m
[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 -2 [7 r6 a% x2 A7 R! t6 ]7 k1 c
[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 equipment8 L8 @3 c5 P0 n* M2 G. c7 e
An electrical appliance, device or assembly which -
& H4 B4 q$ t1 g3 ^5 Z, 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 -6 E3 H, x+ Q$ {2 ?# Q. J
[li]such an appliance, device or assembly exclusively promoted for commercial use; or [/li][li]a heat pump. [/li] |
Television receiver2 u1 j+ V2 P3 j% A( a; M0 D6 O
An electrical appliance which -4 T- M5 g; L! J
[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
( z' q1 }( G2 G2 s B2 r" i# ~An electrical appliance which -2 A( O2 q# @. [
[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 type9 t8 c1 Y6 v0 `2 \
An electrical appliance which -
8 x7 a+ Q% B5 j, ?& ~. u0 D[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 -" N* }( p# k1 W; B
[li]a tool, portable type, promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Vacuum cleaner% J3 g1 I- F, x- X+ O8 m
An electrical appliance which -% b4 V: X7 \$ T4 T" u4 i" F
[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- p* G" x. d; f$ r2 H
An electrical device which -
' H' O" K8 a2 n[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( x4 V. i4 [) C& Q, y, Z" P7 Z u
An electrical appliance which -% j; I1 u9 ]6 g+ R2 i1 `4 i6 K
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is intended for washing clothes and other textile materials. [/li] |
Water bed heater
% U! a; d( E% MAn electrical appliance which -
: b" E" k4 ?3 A* g9 u% O[li]is for installation under a water bed envelope; and [/li][li]heats water contained in that envelope; [/li] and includes -
: M9 |& v& J; B# X- ^. y5 c[li]any associated control device. [/li] |
Water heater
: ?9 J6 @1 d( L7 r, S0 f4 I8 P7 L/ ZAn electrical appliance which -3 G9 v$ |* y& q" `
(i) is for heating and storage of water for bathing, washing, or similar purposes; 9 ^- b& x2 ]3 q- V
(ii) incorporates a heating element;
/ M" ?% `! k' h! W8 T) W2 }(iii) is unvented; and
) ?4 m, v$ Y1 u$ ^ i/ [. O(iv) has a storage capacity not less than 4.5L nor more than 680L; [/li] or 9 O( ^ T) D1 S) h9 b& y( T
[li](i) is for heating water;" u. L* V+ A+ ~5 n) h! ~7 R
(ii) is of the instantaneous type; and
7 z4 }, K% O1 t5 Y7 ^4 \& ^$ k(iii) incorporates live parts in contact with water. [/li] |