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AS/NZS 3131:2001

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Approval and test specification - Plugs and socket-outlets for stationary appliances

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Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS/NZS 3131:2015

Language(s)

English

Published date

17-10-2001

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Specifies requirements for plugs and socket-outlets intended for the connection/disconnection of stationary appliances (such as cooking ranges, hobs and ovens) having a voltage not exceeding 500 volt a.c. and a maximum current of 32 A.

Committee
EL-004
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 4030 8
Pages
17
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 23/05/2014.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2014 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 23/05/2014
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard applies to plugs and socket-outlets having current ratings not exceeding 32 A, intended for indoor use, and at voltages not exceeding 500 V a.c., for the purpose of enabling connection and disconnection of stationary appliances such as cooking ranges, hobs and ovens. Standardized configurations are given in Appendix A.This Standard does not apply to the following:(a) Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes within the scope of AS/NZS 3109.1.(b) Plugs and socket-outlets within the scope of AS/NZS 3112.(c) Cord extension sockets within the scope of AS/NZS 3120.(d) Socket-outlet adaptors within the scope of AS/NZS 3122.(e) Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for general industrial application within the scope of AS/NZS 3123.(f) Installation couplers within the scope of AS/NZS 61535.NOTE: This Standard may be applied to configurations and contact types other than those depicted herein providing all appropriate (to that type) requirements of this Standard are complied with.

First published as AS 3131-1990.
Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 3131:1995.
Jointly revised and designated in part as AS/NZS 3131:2001.

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