Clauses of GB 2099.1 are declared as applicable when they contain requirements concerning socket-outlets for appliances.
1. Scope
The Clause 1 of GB 2099.1-1996 is applicable except as follows:
Addition:
This standard applies to socket-outlets integrated or intended to be incorporated in or fixed to appliances (hereinafter referred to as "socket-outlets for appliances") .
Addition after the last explanation:
Socket-outlets for appliances are provided with means for fixation into appropriate mounting boxes, if intended also for use in fixed installations.
Note: The socket-outlets referred to are intended to be used in stationary equipment and appliances such as office machines, computers, audio-visual and video equipment, range hoods, ranges, etc.
If necessary, the use of socket-out1 ets for appliances is indicated in the standards for the appropriate equipment or appliance.
This standard does not apply to the socket-outlets for appliances covered by IEC Publication 320 and its amendments (and defined as "interconnection couplers") for which the requirements of IEC Publication 320-2-2 apply far the time being.
2. Normative standard 1]
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.
GB 1002-1996 Types, basic parameters and dimensions of single phase plugs and sockets
1] Explanation
In order to be corresponding to GB 2099.1, this clause is added into the main body of this national standard. The contents of normative standards of IEC 884-2-2:1989 is written in the forward.
GB 2099.1-1996 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes--Part 1:General requirements (eqv IEC 884-1:1994)
IEC 320-2-2:1990 Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes –Part 2-2: Interconnection couplers for household and similar equipment
IEC 760: 1983: Flat, quick-.connect terminations.
3. Definitions
The Clause 3 of GB 2099.1 is applicable except as follows:
3.6 Replacement:
socket-outlet for appliances
A socket-outlet for appliances is a socket-outlet integral with, or intended to be incorporated in, or fixed to, an electrical appliance.
Note: The socket-outlet for appliances here indicates the “socket-outlet on electrical equipments” mentioned in the Forward of GB 2099.1
3.101 flat, quick-connect termination
A flat, quick-connect termination is an electrical connection consisting of a male tab and female connector which can be readily inserted and withdrawn without the use of a tool
Note: Other terms, such as: "snap-on connector", "flat push-on connector" are sometimes used.
3.102 female connector
A female connector is the part of a flat, quick-connect termination intended to be permanently attached to a conductor.
3.103 male tab
A male tab is the part of a flat, quick-connect termination intended to be permanently attached to an accessory.
Contents Foreword Foreword of IEC 1. Scope 2. Normative standard 1] 3. Definitions 4. General requirements 5. General notes on tests 6. Ratings 7. Classification 8. Marking 91]. Checking of dimensions 10. Protection against electric shock 11. Provision for earthing 12. Terminals 13. Construction of fixed socket-outlets 14 Construction of plugs and portable socket-outlets 15. Interlocked socket-outlets 16. Resistance to ageing, to harmful ingress of water and to humidity 17. Insulation resistance and electric strength 18. Operation of earthing contacts 19. Temperature rise 20. Breaking capacity 21 Normal operation 22. Force necessary to withdraw the plug 23. Flexible cables and cords and their connection 24. Mechanical strength 25. Resistance to heat 26. Screws, current-carrying parts and connections 27 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound 28. Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat, to fire and to tracking 29 Resistance to rusting 30 Additional tests on pins provided with insulating sleeves
