Appliance connector
, B( d( g" r/ x2 `/ G eAn electrical device which -
+ L% [$ t; G! _' B* o% m' j" a9 Q[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 -: } z. z0 J: V* G& Y) H/ L
[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 machine6 C/ D- j/ N" b' ?7 M
An electrical appliance which -. H, X. w4 |; i7 E' n
[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 -
9 }4 |' x" @- m9 [! h[li]an arc welding machine promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Bayonet lampholder
1 H1 D# e' p+ U2 N) d1 lAn electrical device which -
- K8 b5 g/ b% N0 C s3 u[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
6 B0 i8 c7 I2 i) q* c+ N' H$ IAn electrical device which -
6 H. [6 l; ]/ d+ E5 f- P3 g[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
! }% X& z, o9 \7 TAn electrical appliance which -5 e9 l$ P& L" f& {4 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 -
; a3 h, [" O$ R: |5 z! H[li]any associated power supply or controller. [/li] |
Bread toaster
: j6 y# r" v" S" iAn electrical appliance which -
}0 A4 ?# o" V0 j) A3 `[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for toasting bread or similar foods. [/li] |
Clothes dryer! u& G& V; [" B3 b5 J1 x
An electrical appliance which -& }' q" l* n6 h+ O/ ?
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for drying textile material. [/li] |
Control or conditioning device
3 e$ h4 Q( B, e4 z S1 q3 R$ m) T- |: lAn electrical device which -$ j; I9 w" H( V! K
[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
$ g4 @8 z2 B* d q! c- i/ C NAn electrical appliance which -
6 N4 C" Y2 S4 o+ y" a/ d[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: _' W1 J' a4 g p7 s( p
An electrical device which -
) R' a4 \7 x8 W* A2 `9 E, Y[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 -
; F- O4 c( p( Q" L- `[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( @8 G5 M4 w0 C/ T
An electrical device which -; N9 t3 B4 T- i) B5 U* o
[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 j$ A: q5 f7 U/ s* @
[li]bell push and pendant switches. [/li] |
Decorative lighting outfit$ M. {# F6 X a
An electrical appliance which -) T7 l& r7 F9 f; J6 r8 }: m8 a
[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 -2 j( W8 U/ R8 x( Y
[li]any integral power supply or control device. [/li] |
Dishwashing machine
# }* Z, z$ H/ ~. ?An electrical appliance which -' l& u2 o( X' p3 ]& x' e8 a
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for washing of eating and cooking utensils. [/li] |
Edison screw lampholder
* q6 I& S0 X# d3 q$ z$ G5 CAn electrical device which -! C& o& j2 D0 X
[li]accommodates a lamp with an Edison screw cap of 14mm or 27mm nominal outside diameter; [/li] but does not include -9 S4 q f/ b2 M$ J4 ~
[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
# G7 ?' L4 M+ W/ @An electrical appliance which -5 P; X+ Y, C& \7 R; n
[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 -4 t1 D) N6 h! j& N' B7 {
[li]any associated ancillary equipment. [/li] |
Fence energizer& n8 y* Z+ S3 }- X+ b' _1 F- d+ i0 t0 T
An electrical appliance which regulates and controls the supply of electrical energy to an electric fence.$ p2 V K! U, d* V
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Flexible heating pad
; }1 e2 s: t$ Q0 P lAn electrical appliance which -
4 i6 o [9 q8 {! b1 z[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
, z6 M: w5 P$ @) B" @8 jAn electrical appliance which -7 k' s/ f% S/ K4 j1 h+ z2 b3 n, p
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is used to polish or scrub floors. [/li] |
Fluorescent lamp ballast
- ~* z1 ~5 ]) N( {An electrical device which -# p6 l" R0 l, M- e' }
[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 -
) P; p' g2 n0 C$ ^[li]any capacitor incorporated in or supplied with the ballast; [/li] but does not include -2 q4 H2 r& [8 W- K# y
[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
9 [, v' _# {# P* bAn electrical device which -* S: |7 }& g: i/ s
[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
f7 r% P7 K8 y% ~) z5 TAn electrical appliance which -' V+ s+ Z" J. h- p F c
[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& Y0 D; Q* w2 r$ k$ ?; D
An electrical appliance which -
% D; a5 d I3 U8 a' b: _+ R[li]is for trimming hedges; and [/li][li]is hand held. [/li] |
Immersion heater2 K; t7 ]0 D( t; p. V( h: N
An electrical appliance which -2 J: D3 j8 I/ [% c0 ]8 ?
[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 -% Y) Q, d$ W& D0 h6 [
[li]aquarium type immersion heaters. [/li] |
Insect electrocutor8 f( Z" R5 I: J; A3 o
An electrical appliance which -
! F5 k% Z, R* D' B[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]kills insects by the application of electrical energy. [/li] |
Inspection handlamp% Q' h7 e4 P( h( n& m6 W: Y+ N
An electrical appliance which -
, [& {+ K, ] E/ r! y* R" ~6 N8 L3 Y[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 -) z$ m# \( O- ^" J- ]
[li]handlamps with a magnification facility. [/li] |
Iron. T* T0 `6 u+ H6 j" c( \
An electrical appliance which -
' V; ~5 _! o7 A) d5 n* m' y[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 -
& ] U$ e$ {" g/ q[li]any associated equipment. [/li] |
Kitchen machine c7 R1 g/ Y6 Z4 T6 R( S
An electrical appliance which -3 {! J% a, x3 J h" P; Z
[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
8 r/ Y/ ~' e( X" z* O# KAn electrical appliance which -
. s, R: l8 [2 ^+ n2 L[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for cutting grass or lawn. [/li] |
Liquid heating appliance
8 b) n4 i; i6 k" V# H( IAn electrical appliance which -
# x* H4 f% Q- m3 k[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]has a capacity not exceeding 10L; and [/li] heats liquid for -5 Y; U9 G+ j6 y8 ?' g$ }& \
[li]humidifying room air; or [/li][li]use in, or as, a hot beverage; or [/li][li]cooking. [/li] |
Luminaire -portable type ; ?$ E* y+ L6 q
An electrical appliance which -4 w+ b$ L Y& \& [0 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
: D" H5 Y5 n+ a' a2 ~# @An electrical appliance which -; I* N6 R$ D, u
[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: G% ?2 a. {3 e0 W, @$ I$ Y
An electrical appliance which -
0 [( k2 o9 t- f[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
7 ~+ l3 C2 V! J- p& Y! }: x$ I+ vAn electrical device which -3 } M5 I- z7 Z3 _; g& j5 _
[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 -% V% S0 r& ~0 V/ x& S
[li]miniature overcurrent circuit breakers as defined but which are intended and marked as being only for use in industrial application. [/li] |
Outlet device$ }' W/ _4 _. B" l/ i% g8 q
An electrical device which -
L4 j$ u# F3 d; ]5 O( i[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 -# m+ h# y; K r2 Y: I
[li]a cord extension set. [/li] |
Plug
5 Z+ I& ?9 d" G' N7 vAn electrical device which -3 h" j7 X( w& h) g
[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 B7 J0 A9 o& b" f( D( D[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 charger7 Q- e8 P+ Q* V$ ?+ G1 _8 L
An electrical device which -" w3 |# u. Q7 I7 V0 h
[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
; \9 i$ D D5 J. E; j( CAn electrical appliance which -
/ r( r0 Y) b3 |) _9 ]; L, \[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for projecting an image from a photographic slide or moving film. [/li] |
Range. ^0 Q7 c& m! D& \
An electrical appliance which -! A5 r' o( A+ Z
[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
0 Z2 E2 m: Z% K$ G! ?An electrical appliance which -4 ]6 v- U& M+ ]9 R3 a3 C; M# w3 B
[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
/ `% ]( k" }, J' `& }+ nAn electrical appliance which -5 w* c$ L5 V2 K7 B/ x
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]shaves, cuts or trims human hair. [/li] |
Refrigerating appliance
2 }6 l; L6 \, n0 x* }An electrical appliance which -
X: F' } ^1 a- m }[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]cools and stores food. [/li] |
Residual current device
9 H ~6 m& c& n# t! IAn electrical device which -
' d9 e$ @& r! K2 y) _5 f[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 -
/ O0 y, m" Z% [" p2 D! ?) j& F[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
! m; k% w! a& A1 a2 a% T4 I# I' YAn electrical appliance which -( h7 n% `" M# Q9 Y9 h* }# ? [
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for heating, by electrical energy, the atmosphere for comfort purposes; [/li] but does not include -2 k. v2 }: T/ H$ \
[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
' a5 V$ F2 Q( n; Y7 t4 r# PAn electrical appliance which -
+ h9 T3 q- H i! O& x[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for stitching fabric or other material. [/li] |
Socket-outlet' i/ H( ~+ v0 { K' s6 M
An electrical device which - g* L$ N! z: D: l8 @7 \
[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 -–
" L! z7 @5 t s( d6 _4 [4 d[li]an outlet within the scope of AS/NZS 3123 or AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Soldering iron. O& q6 _" T( j# H: V
An electrical appliance which -0 P8 u% I/ A d
[li]is for the application or removal of solder; and [/li][li]is hand held; [/li] and includes -$ V* t: L' i) ^- t5 g: G/ N8 S1 D
[li]any integral or associated power supply or controller; [/li] but does not include -
' p; V' I& S! Z[li]a soldering iron promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Supply flexible cord4 D+ N# W- ~" m8 Z3 C; r: N& W l
An electrical cord which -
+ d' D2 P% h. x5 }+ B: k[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 -
) v/ ]( M! k# c, ?, A7 n# Y3 _) O[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" C7 Z: t& B( t$ M1 S# v6 k8 @ y
An electrical appliance, device or assembly which -
) G+ x- ~$ g9 [/ |3 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 -
2 @& V! D7 A- G1 s; {[li]such an appliance, device or assembly exclusively promoted for commercial use; or [/li][li]a heat pump. [/li] |
Television receiver6 I& `3 s/ I' v8 }
An electrical appliance which -
2 \" t0 \' C& d8 n4 o* A& M[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 lamp2 J0 |, P; B$ ?8 K
An electrical appliance which -
& M) G( m3 Q6 D: j* ?+ k' b[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 type6 n* Q4 F' F2 t. ?
An electrical appliance which -" n( `% n" Z$ f, z$ 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 -; ^' x9 S# }. _" S% @# H i2 C
[li]a tool, portable type, promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Vacuum cleaner. l7 n+ ?7 N8 ?2 o7 {. i9 K( x
An electrical appliance which -
3 X2 E0 _9 g; c$ P[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) S" h p9 J3 p+ i! {, @$ BAn electrical device which -
' d7 `, N9 |2 B& @( h9 @[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% v7 F k5 V' t% v- X
An electrical appliance which -
7 D3 ]0 |* j' b/ o6 I1 U% T[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is intended for washing clothes and other textile materials. [/li] |
Water bed heater
1 s2 @( o; Q, F5 yAn electrical appliance which -/ x9 {( E, d: u. B
[li]is for installation under a water bed envelope; and [/li][li]heats water contained in that envelope; [/li] and includes -
1 D5 A% v) v2 J[li]any associated control device. [/li] |
Water heater5 a) ~ x# m* S' L& f
An electrical appliance which -
" {, C8 k/ e# `3 i& ]6 G(i) is for heating and storage of water for bathing, washing, or similar purposes;
. u+ d5 h4 h4 C' f; J6 G4 D! S(ii) incorporates a heating element;7 `/ p7 D' u& M0 D; S
(iii) is unvented; and
" o- D$ p$ J. E6 x7 I E: Q7 V2 X6 q(iv) has a storage capacity not less than 4.5L nor more than 680L; [/li] or ; I: B/ d% d7 K# Z+ v; C% A8 w, G) Y
[li](i) is for heating water;! A/ Y m4 T6 E- b
(ii) is of the instantaneous type; and4 h6 Q7 {8 L) V- r, h
(iii) incorporates live parts in contact with water. [/li] |