Appliance connector
. O. y, \) \5 l: P, X1 tAn electrical device which -2 l6 y2 t$ o2 H( u: F
[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 @6 G+ j! O: ]: Z1 u" i* u' ?* }
[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& l0 T% f5 e- z) m) G) S
An electrical appliance which -, ~4 w" [9 N8 {( |
[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 -
& q( {# n, P& E# @. H[li]an arc welding machine promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Bayonet lampholder4 j5 `2 O& {& x/ x w+ ~
An electrical device which -0 Y l9 ]: Z$ g- f+ b9 n
[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
. S$ k( W. C+ i, t6 K" rAn electrical device which -( k" i8 J( [9 A9 V- O: G6 \7 Z! r
[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] |
Blanket2 V( p' \6 m# w& C5 w! ]
An electrical appliance which -
; r% _, G6 W4 b y5 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 -
4 k. ^8 h* ` b8 X5 y2 I[li]any associated power supply or controller. [/li] |
Bread toaster
2 B7 P9 o# ^7 N8 J' R! MAn electrical appliance which -# o. `1 `# ?- d- {' k0 G9 C
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for toasting bread or similar foods. [/li] |
Clothes dryer
$ P5 J' r: J, |& O- uAn electrical appliance which -1 Q: d4 O# g5 k+ K8 A) n( L
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for drying textile material. [/li] |
Control or conditioning device
% m& G+ `7 X( L! X8 f8 F9 T4 m5 CAn electrical device which -
# q4 M) o% b4 \[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
4 I4 `% Y9 F f( d; x7 Q% @% LAn electrical appliance which -9 F1 A0 e# M- [% P8 e H0 |
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is for cooking or warming food by electrical energy; and [/li][li]is portable. [/li] |
Cord extension socket6 v) g0 p, O" z. A5 m
An electrical device which - O; w% E4 L% L# T! }
[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 -
% s! y# E; t: b; c" l! Q' g0 ~[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 G( ^& }: c* S
An electrical device which -
3 H# s1 ^7 v" I6 n/ V[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 -$ t' P! h9 [7 n9 \, W3 ^
[li]bell push and pendant switches. [/li] |
Decorative lighting outfit+ R( H l: z8 i8 @/ r
An electrical appliance which -. T" j6 @" D: g1 Y
[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 Y5 r; e* N T+ V7 l, a
[li]any integral power supply or control device. [/li] |
Dishwashing machine
% a" z& g1 d9 n' y" m* f( MAn electrical appliance which -
W* q& q& p' O ~/ }5 v[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for washing of eating and cooking utensils. [/li] |
Edison screw lampholder
7 u% @6 Q R/ S0 B- t4 \0 |) @* LAn electrical device which -+ s9 Q* M6 U3 c7 o' U
[li]accommodates a lamp with an Edison screw cap of 14mm or 27mm nominal outside diameter; [/li] but does not include -
; ?: F- F: j' H8 Z[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
, ~2 m3 l3 h( r# u8 ~An electrical appliance which -
: i7 g+ ^' x0 t Z7 P[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 -7 U# X" k+ N$ U8 b) } A: E
[li]any associated ancillary equipment. [/li] |
Fence energizer/ d3 r3 h" e3 a
An electrical appliance which regulates and controls the supply of electrical energy to an electric fence.
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Flexible heating pad
5 T6 I. n7 d5 g1 S0 o$ RAn electrical appliance which -
/ }# F, t2 w" p- a" b$ { 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
* ]- i& ]8 Q7 y( iAn electrical appliance which -9 t9 W5 z# s: ?' j2 B* u: d
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is used to polish or scrub floors. [/li] |
Fluorescent lamp ballast
# P: A! F2 J: H3 Q( T! ]! O; n5 ?An electrical device which -$ x) k* ~ C: f# v- {. Y
[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 -
& m! N1 u6 r" h5 {, S9 S7 b% w[li]any capacitor incorporated in or supplied with the ballast; [/li] but does not include -& T- L \3 }" w- L) K9 k: }; v
[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; K, T3 T1 Q' R; X" X
An electrical device which -3 H5 O, g( S4 c
[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) C5 b( T0 B- [% d0 P+ B
An electrical appliance which -
$ p% f; |$ r. I# y9 M[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
! X, t6 `* g; p# h }An electrical appliance which -
) i0 y! c9 {% V7 u9 S[li]is for trimming hedges; and [/li][li]is hand held. [/li] |
Immersion heater
6 x" ^: D' T/ o) UAn electrical appliance which -
" k) W2 q( Q% r" M; N[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 -; X% Z* L7 O# M+ R$ s
[li]aquarium type immersion heaters. [/li] |
Insect electrocutor4 F' o# m9 ~! z6 Q
An electrical appliance which -+ H$ g* G- {5 l2 ~( p# C! O, q1 b
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]kills insects by the application of electrical energy. [/li] |
Inspection handlamp; u/ r- I0 r& ]" e" w8 t
An electrical appliance which -: ?, Y5 P Y; }& |$ C
[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 -
# |# |% g5 q ~/ V$ L+ q3 v, ?[li]handlamps with a magnification facility. [/li] |
Iron
4 R( y+ Z( ?6 _! ~% ~$ i$ oAn electrical appliance which -- ]2 s! Z K; _. F2 d
[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 -
: ^3 C# M2 c' m2 T- Y9 _6 z[li]any associated equipment. [/li] |
Kitchen machine # u) l1 ]; Y8 w
An electrical appliance which -) p$ C' v5 g: E, @2 a
[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
# O, z# {0 y% P5 dAn electrical appliance which -! a" S! _# M! S G( i
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for cutting grass or lawn. [/li] |
Liquid heating appliance
: }7 i5 V3 T8 D( VAn electrical appliance which -
- c( ?1 m7 u( x. y% m[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]has a capacity not exceeding 10L; and [/li] heats liquid for -
@2 o9 X( l# I7 D0 n+ {[li]humidifying room air; or [/li][li]use in, or as, a hot beverage; or [/li][li]cooking. [/li] |
Luminaire -portable type & m. [1 v% j* J& e( r- d
An electrical appliance which -
' \# z% G! t" ^% z9 |/ f[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- v! f9 W: s# g N% J* n
An electrical appliance which -
- [& X+ J6 S0 W0 A: }7 E5 o7 t, C[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" l1 H& ~: e, l- t& S: X! f; i
An electrical appliance which -
v. ~ `' K5 Z* y[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
+ D" B6 f7 s8 i" D; F6 ^; GAn electrical device which -
+ r; m5 r( f* t: ?9 I3 k: j5 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 -6 a! o, [- ]' O# C2 C8 T' l: ?
[li]miniature overcurrent circuit breakers as defined but which are intended and marked as being only for use in industrial application. [/li] |
Outlet device
2 K$ a( n- K; V9 OAn electrical device which -
* Z, Y7 f6 x6 U9 W$ V$ Y[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 -( K) y$ \& c) O$ O5 ^' @9 q8 @
[li]a cord extension set. [/li] |
Plug, o- X5 j S' |" P6 w
An electrical device which -
* x1 a; ~# o) m* \[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 -
% u. H$ \' C$ l[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
- [5 b# n! V2 }( _2 yAn electrical device which -( h* D8 Q. _$ y! x5 d5 p% {+ _
[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
/ e" Q: {$ y0 H w" g" D3 \" w* }+ z+ vAn electrical appliance which -
* r! J, f! C$ _2 q& b; I[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for projecting an image from a photographic slide or moving film. [/li] |
Range1 Q; p! a' n/ P1 T
An electrical appliance which -
# u% {) \7 \' 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; F5 |' U* [0 K* A
An electrical appliance which -0 j# y% s3 i' N2 i) l
[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
5 s, n* Z- E/ V# v" B9 ^An electrical appliance which -
% t- S$ @' ?$ \( ?[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]shaves, cuts or trims human hair. [/li] |
Refrigerating appliance$ J3 J4 ~, B3 M" f
An electrical appliance which -+ _$ T! z% m' S8 |7 _& X" x5 d! r
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]cools and stores food. [/li] |
Residual current device
4 U: _* R! v1 N4 ?% w7 L8 PAn electrical device which -
- u r- F3 m" E% |+ A: ^[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 -
7 ~" L" J7 D5 d" g7 X: g) V( }$ B5 N[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
1 g. l, W/ h) g v5 v6 R2 SAn electrical appliance which -
- Y6 Z+ W9 @9 [0 I[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for heating, by electrical energy, the atmosphere for comfort purposes; [/li] but does not include -
3 d8 t1 f- J: \ C* q/ G! k[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
2 `8 r5 z) c5 m& PAn electrical appliance which -6 _1 u/ o5 G; o( r0 K
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for stitching fabric or other material. [/li] |
Socket-outlet
% n5 v( e2 \+ M# b' ZAn electrical device which -. ?3 z( z9 q3 F9 a/ x$ y j0 W
[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 -–3 k8 Z% A' S2 Y8 z: D; N5 k
[li]an outlet within the scope of AS/NZS 3123 or AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Soldering iron! Z4 o3 [' R9 K5 J
An electrical appliance which -5 K P* ] R$ S3 ^- D
[li]is for the application or removal of solder; and [/li][li]is hand held; [/li] and includes -
7 U! A( U' O- @. C[li]any integral or associated power supply or controller; [/li] but does not include -
+ C' `# V$ E& B+ r- }. b6 e[li]a soldering iron promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Supply flexible cord6 b- E: f) I9 {" p+ S% e
An electrical cord which -0 x9 k: r$ V5 i8 x0 Q. D
[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 -8 k) E( O. A) Q0 i$ U
[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& N, v* j. t0 O; W- v2 J
An electrical appliance, device or assembly which -
1 u- D# O% m( k+ c% h) x[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 Z. g. @9 J7 h[li]such an appliance, device or assembly exclusively promoted for commercial use; or [/li][li]a heat pump. [/li] |
Television receiver
: ]4 q4 l( E& ]) {/ x9 xAn electrical appliance which -! L4 S; B. o4 @8 v5 N; [7 P
[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 lamp5 O3 D, h: `1 j+ s7 {
An electrical appliance which -
7 g1 v. L/ o1 u[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# }0 h8 f" ]+ Z' }7 n) P
An electrical appliance which -
" m; W/ Q; P- V) k: p[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 -
$ h2 y% Z2 C$ v: G5 ?[li]a tool, portable type, promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Vacuum cleaner8 F! C$ \' r/ ~( m
An electrical appliance which -9 P/ O% I8 Y, ]: s+ A
[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
, q# H- k; H$ `7 ZAn electrical device which -$ n% H4 \# c& ?! g ]
[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
* j) U& g" o3 {: UAn electrical appliance which -6 j# W8 [1 }3 ^- N- s. m& h
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is intended for washing clothes and other textile materials. [/li] |
Water bed heater
) S: ^6 ?& Q9 a0 _An electrical appliance which -
# {) M9 \* T+ \/ t. `1 Y+ s! I[li]is for installation under a water bed envelope; and [/li][li]heats water contained in that envelope; [/li] and includes -
! j% l1 `: u% N% a- U# k; z[li]any associated control device. [/li] |
Water heater
: ?+ \5 C- W+ P- iAn electrical appliance which -9 `9 t1 K% O6 i+ r
(i) is for heating and storage of water for bathing, washing, or similar purposes;
% H7 j T% ?( N. M(ii) incorporates a heating element;
~0 C4 w! G% v& g6 \6 Y# G. q5 b(iii) is unvented; and; i# }' Q8 c( V6 O( Q, o6 m. f
(iv) has a storage capacity not less than 4.5L nor more than 680L; [/li] or
& E+ [: F0 `! `+ I[li](i) is for heating water;. j: T2 g& V9 N1 m+ W: a0 u( b
(ii) is of the instantaneous type; and
! t; Z4 a. h6 `(iii) incorporates live parts in contact with water. [/li] |