AS/NZS 3199:2020 pdf free.Approval and test specification – Cord extension sets.
5.4 Cord extension socket
The cord extension set shall be provided with only one outlet which shall be a cord extension socket conforming with AS/NZS 3120.
5.5 Polarization
The cord extension set shall be constructed so that the polarity of the aperture configuration of the cord extension socket corresponds to that of the plug or socket outlet adaptor pins, and when viewing the mating face of the cord extension socket shall be earth, active, neutral, in a clockwise direction.
The terminals of the plug or socket outlet adaptor and cord extension socket shall be connected to the appropriate conductor identified by the following colours of insulation:
(a) Active — brown.
(b) Neutral — light blue.
(c) Earth — green/yellow.
NOTE For heavy duty flexible cord, the colours red and black are acceptable for active and neutral respectively.
The connections of the conductors to the plug or socket outlet adaptor and cord extension socket shall be such that the rotation order of the cores due to the lay of the cable is identical with the order of rotation of the connections of the conductors.
6 Marking
6.1 General
The cord extension set shall be marked in accordance with the relevant marking requirements of AS/NZS 3100. The current rating shall be marked in amperes.
In addition, a warning tag of durable material using lettering, not less than 3 mm in height with the following wording, shall be permanently attached:
WARNING — Do not operate unless cord is fully uncoiled.
The following alternative marking may be provided for cord extension sets with separate reeling or coiling devices. The marking shall be permanently attached to the cord and in letters not less than 3 mm in height:
WARNING — Do not operate unless cord is fully unreeled.
6.2 Location of marking
The marking required by Clause 6.1 shall be on, or immediately adjacent to, the cord extension socket, except for the warning tag requirement, which shall be located as close as practicable to the plug.
6.3 Marking on packaging or accompanying literature
The following marking shall be provided on the packaging of the cord extension set or in accompanying literature, in a prominent position and in letters not less than 3 mm in height:
WARNING — Do not operate while coiled — remove from packet before use.AS/NZS 3199 pdf download.