Appliance connector
3 Q$ X9 q& O" Y3 {6 e, WAn electrical device which -. I, Z/ C' x+ C0 @
[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 -
: i- G- n! V$ \/ i: J f* _7 @3 {[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 x3 h) I/ o4 g
An electrical appliance which -; P/ i% j8 k2 ^) ]& L: y
[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 -
[/ Q7 \' q: q$ q& s[li]an arc welding machine promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Bayonet lampholder5 `4 ?. J# U) @
An electrical device which -
( f4 f" p! K& H) S! I[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+ @' z( R' {- x3 V* f% G% q- T
An electrical device which -% n, J: t4 @! f. _7 v
[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
5 E( H) B" ~; P2 \% Q3 FAn electrical appliance which -: k3 G5 O5 I& ^6 t' ]+ Q4 m
[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 -
& R2 t. J) H2 }3 g$ M1 f6 ]0 d* ~& s[li]any associated power supply or controller. [/li] |
Bread toaster
6 ^1 F. [+ R% r4 D, vAn electrical appliance which -
6 f# W/ f' l3 k[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for toasting bread or similar foods. [/li] |
Clothes dryer
/ m+ u0 N7 L+ tAn electrical appliance which -# b5 r: a+ B- F- A( T
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for drying textile material. [/li] |
Control or conditioning device0 P1 p' B( u5 o- P( z6 X: D
An electrical device which -& f+ Y( ^7 c3 O0 u7 ?5 z3 H
[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
3 _: V* H' C& l8 NAn electrical appliance which -+ x, y! K, T7 a- D; k: J, o T' ^
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is for cooking or warming food by electrical energy; and [/li][li]is portable. [/li] |
Cord extension socket5 D) z; O# R2 w0 y4 J9 W4 s
An electrical device which -: U- m# Y0 ~; `; s% B
[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 -- q2 d7 |- b& f' 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 switch
% R) X+ R7 O2 Q: y" {" S, qAn electrical device which -1 x4 W* T6 z7 v; B8 P" \; d( s
[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 -" x, X6 c/ R, I* s% ~9 Q3 u
[li]bell push and pendant switches. [/li] |
Decorative lighting outfit1 m# i$ l8 V$ y1 C8 h D5 t
An electrical appliance which -! d. u) |4 Y* Z8 I
[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 -% ^* M- I4 y% c3 Y' [
[li]any integral power supply or control device. [/li] |
Dishwashing machine
9 `7 I1 s/ F% |! @An electrical appliance which -9 l0 R: b2 a8 D' b$ q5 r
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for washing of eating and cooking utensils. [/li] |
Edison screw lampholder
; v7 k- }1 ~2 ^2 m. i% U' [7 EAn electrical device which -% X( n: ~7 v8 m/ c. V" Z) u2 t/ H4 y
[li]accommodates a lamp with an Edison screw cap of 14mm or 27mm nominal outside diameter; [/li] but does not include -' c r' ]- ]' O8 x
[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# H0 K5 u+ }& Q, l" }. L
An electrical appliance which -
! f3 ]' M" _; B$ 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 -2 \9 k7 j0 F" Z" `
[li]any associated ancillary equipment. [/li] |
Fence energizer
' W& D4 g0 z( A$ Y7 WAn electrical appliance which regulates and controls the supply of electrical energy to an electric fence.
' u# y: [7 J. I4 g |
Flexible heating pad
+ d7 _2 V( u7 [' M; z5 ]: _ eAn electrical appliance which -, g( i& v( u: _" ?4 u# \
[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
; m9 O! y" k! ZAn electrical appliance which -
2 `, e7 M, B( A% A9 B$ [0 W[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is used to polish or scrub floors. [/li] |
Fluorescent lamp ballast$ L0 g+ E7 f& S) w( ^
An electrical device which -
% w+ p; J0 G) ?8 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 -
3 P) Z% O3 D* r[li]any capacitor incorporated in or supplied with the ballast; [/li] but does not include -
( p/ D7 j# o" 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
$ `, V, E# G9 Y0 h# v! I" rAn electrical device which -
' b9 N B: W& }% g$ X[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: P0 }: ~1 n+ |
An electrical appliance which -7 H" O7 r: j7 o9 T5 x; N1 h
[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 clipper7 t8 h: s* P9 `% L6 S, h: O
An electrical appliance which -
; Y) t& Z5 P0 Y+ @[li]is for trimming hedges; and [/li][li]is hand held. [/li] |
Immersion heater
4 `' Q# ~0 T1 tAn electrical appliance which -
( f. {3 A7 ?- K2 z1 o, Q[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 [+ w$ n: `% Z
[li]aquarium type immersion heaters. [/li] |
Insect electrocutor
8 y( c/ j9 W: b5 T1 v9 Q8 ~An electrical appliance which -
% G$ [& _2 V3 l" z[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]kills insects by the application of electrical energy. [/li] |
Inspection handlamp
# Q0 Q* L& C) U+ O8 cAn electrical appliance which -0 ^# l4 G! U& q% C/ u1 R* f& O
[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 -" [' I$ Z9 h" Z7 P
[li]handlamps with a magnification facility. [/li] |
Iron
9 Z- Z. r7 {2 j* k( q! b% UAn electrical appliance which -1 U) }2 E. c2 o$ b
[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 -/ \0 U7 O$ Y! \5 G4 z( z
[li]any associated equipment. [/li] |
Kitchen machine 4 U) B0 `& m& I6 m! U) }
An electrical appliance which -
7 p i5 f" b+ G[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$ P7 z0 Z) Z# Y: K) ?, r5 f7 {( S
An electrical appliance which -
7 R* J7 |. f7 ~* l[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for cutting grass or lawn. [/li] |
Liquid heating appliance) T) ^& g0 P, n% `
An electrical appliance which -7 r$ G) [, a Y h r( I
[li]is a household type; [/li][li]is portable; [/li][li]has a capacity not exceeding 10L; and [/li] heats liquid for -
0 R2 d3 B9 R7 w* e[li]humidifying room air; or [/li][li]use in, or as, a hot beverage; or [/li][li]cooking. [/li] |
Luminaire -portable type
) C% l$ T7 f5 V& WAn electrical appliance which -7 O( R5 _% N9 z$ \ r9 b
[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
8 ~7 H& v3 Q# z. K; `/ p" W! OAn electrical appliance which -
0 W& U$ d- d% N& e) `- j[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# _3 u3 n+ B0 P6 y" _& W5 ^
An electrical appliance which -
% G) p, S& j0 _ z! X6 }0 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 ' J1 [. o* p6 Y; _; S8 ]& e
An electrical device which -+ `* F l' F/ V/ B7 h
[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 -: H0 H7 z; M1 E a7 c" e1 J6 l6 j' M. x
[li]miniature overcurrent circuit breakers as defined but which are intended and marked as being only for use in industrial application. [/li] |
Outlet device9 l0 x; m" q. j4 \+ C$ y/ c& |1 O
An electrical device which -
( N" i: w- h H4 K5 J 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 -5 D5 R; n/ ? q* V% O, N! j$ B8 p: Y) `
[li]a cord extension set. [/li] |
Plug
% Y0 v" ], }- pAn electrical device which -. W2 n8 z, O/ o. I: a3 \; r
[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 -/ d' |. _/ G- F- a) j
[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
3 G2 y" W: ]5 uAn electrical device which -% ]2 @: x8 v7 F3 y& q
[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
) n% M# Y. O' H- u9 q4 F' D9 WAn electrical appliance which -' u5 E9 L' g% A
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for projecting an image from a photographic slide or moving film. [/li] |
Range
3 x3 a, J/ L7 E) T. RAn electrical appliance which -
9 i7 i- ~: m& r9 d5 T[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$ M3 z0 ~) w* Q$ T. I
An electrical appliance which -% r- V+ \: l9 m
[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
/ N5 _+ E3 d' ]An electrical appliance which -
5 G6 i T, q# u# ^[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]shaves, cuts or trims human hair. [/li] |
Refrigerating appliance0 v4 Z* }# o/ {4 x
An electrical appliance which -* k' i: H L+ G/ m$ L8 ]8 v
[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]cools and stores food. [/li] |
Residual current device0 s+ g6 |3 w0 ]7 t, E; e4 N1 |6 m
An electrical device which -
; R# V' K4 g9 }5 e K% U( V# E/ d- k2 Y[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 -1 d5 A9 Q, H" {2 s' p. U
[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) V$ Y8 {2 \0 H4 X- h Z
An electrical appliance which -
; i7 }1 {8 v! R( F* b6 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 -2 H) t8 k S' ]
[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# \9 p/ f) e1 o$ ~% o5 m! F' N
An electrical appliance which -
$ w* J3 P/ p. B; E/ y5 x[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is for stitching fabric or other material. [/li] |
Socket-outlet
, n: g9 f) }6 r. Y* W- YAn electrical device which -
7 o4 q$ r7 i2 d* k) U5 t3 ][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 -–
( B, I& ^3 E; \, A( F[li]an outlet within the scope of AS/NZS 3123 or AS/NZS 3131. [/li] |
Soldering iron
. ?/ c0 f$ f2 a/ k' iAn electrical appliance which -
! p5 c& ^* f5 B[li]is for the application or removal of solder; and [/li][li]is hand held; [/li] and includes -$ M$ y9 w' ?4 c
[li]any integral or associated power supply or controller; [/li] but does not include -
, O. G. D& L( L4 `[li]a soldering iron promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Supply flexible cord/ @7 D, j$ |* h# s4 C/ h9 h
An electrical cord which -
; Z+ G3 ?" j: H; g1 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 -
5 A9 [% G) q) W, ~) Z( c; ~$ u# J[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 g5 R0 j( i/ V0 z, x$ E
An electrical appliance, device or assembly which -! ? L+ b; L; K0 l
[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 Z( B$ Y- {0 S7 V3 g: t! V
[li]such an appliance, device or assembly exclusively promoted for commercial use; or [/li][li]a heat pump. [/li] |
Television receiver
+ t+ g k, o9 D2 d& PAn electrical appliance which -
) _4 ^' T+ V! }( j! Q[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% o$ x7 q1 d5 `: ~
An electrical appliance which -* ^9 M: o- M( A. Q- s5 Q6 o
[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 type3 o' j1 a- i$ R2 v" j+ N
An electrical appliance which -
( E+ S, t% ]6 q; q* {( 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 -
2 [8 {% B6 j" a8 y[li]a tool, portable type, promoted exclusively to industry. [/li] |
Vacuum cleaner
$ Z+ X1 U( p% P# N. e9 l6 f' mAn electrical appliance which -
, x& u3 j* R \9 E3 \[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 switch2 J7 N- |6 F8 H) ^! R2 ^
An electrical device which -
2 P! C# H' P5 W1 I) d[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
5 k3 O' ?; S( }2 q8 v vAn electrical appliance which -
a" `4 {) N- _8 N" U+ i[li]is a household type; and [/li][li]is intended for washing clothes and other textile materials. [/li] |
Water bed heater
8 J; ^0 U* I: U* kAn electrical appliance which -. i; {7 f5 w4 g6 \7 w, u
[li]is for installation under a water bed envelope; and [/li][li]heats water contained in that envelope; [/li] and includes -
2 g0 }8 J. S. a0 M- w( r) m L[li]any associated control device. [/li] |
Water heater
: q0 P. C- V: z6 U! c7 j+ dAn electrical appliance which -
0 K! d( }5 M: B4 `4 I(i) is for heating and storage of water for bathing, washing, or similar purposes;
2 t" b9 } Z3 m& v& T(ii) incorporates a heating element;
* {* m9 h7 R# S, t# n1 F' U(iii) is unvented; and5 w q+ ~( }9 h/ a& \; ^
(iv) has a storage capacity not less than 4.5L nor more than 680L; [/li] or : W/ y# d5 c1 p, u- Y0 Y" X
[li](i) is for heating water;
. u3 K$ E/ a# p3 ~$ h2 H+ `(ii) is of the instantaneous type; and8 q) G5 y' }; w8 u
(iii) incorporates live parts in contact with water. [/li] |