BS 1363-4:2016

13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units. Specification for 13 A fused connection units switched and unswitched

BSI Group , 08/31/2016

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Standard By:BSI Group , 08/31/2016

Published:08/31/2016

Pages:58

ISBN(s):9780580858123

File Size:1 file , 20 MB

Language:English

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BS 1363-4:2016 specifies requirements for 13 A fused fixed connection unitsfor household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particularreference to safety in normal use. The connection units are suitable for theconnection of appliances, in a.c. circuits only, operating at voltages notexceeding 250 V r.m.s. at 50 Hz.Requirements are specified for connection units incorporating a fuse-linkconforming to BS 1362:1973.Requirements are specified for 13 A connection units with or without associatedcontrolling switches, for flush mounting in suitable enclosures, e.g. boxesconforming to BS 4662:2006+A1:2009, or for surface or panel mounting.Connection units are intended for use with cables conforming toBS 6004:2012 having copper conductors. Connection units with cable outlets areadditionally intended for use with flexible cables, conforming to the relevantpart of BS EN 50525 (see Annex G), on the load (output) side.This standard does not apply to connection units incorporating screwlessterminals for the connection of external conductors of the following types:

flat quick-connect terminals;
insulation-piercing connecting devices; and
twist-on connecting devices.

NOTE 1 The titles of the publications referred to in this part of BS 1363 are listed inthe bibliography.NOTE 2 Requirements for electromagnetic compatibility are not given for thefollowing reason.A connection unit is mechanical by nature of construction. A connection unit doesnot emit intolerable electromagnetic interference and the product is immune fromelectromagnetic interference.Cross References:BS 219:1977BS 638-4BS 1362:1973BS 1363-1:2016BS 1363-2:2016BS 1363-3:2016BS 1363-5:2016BS 4662:2006+A1:2009BS 6004:2012BS 6007BS 6500BS 7211BS 7919BS EN 50525-1:2011BS EN 50525-2-11:2011BS EN 50525-2-21:2011BS EN 60112:2003+A1:2009BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013BS EN 60664-1:2007BS EN 60664-3:2003+A1:2010BS EN 60664-5:2007BS EN 60695-10-2:2014BS EN 60695-2-11:2014BS EN 61032:1998BS EN 61140:2016BS EN 61180-1:1995 IEC 60038IEC 60417-DBThe Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994Replaces BS 1363-4:1995+A4:2012 which remains current.