IS 15368 : 2003 Cable Reels for Household and Similar Purposes

1. Scope

This standard applies to cable reels for a.c. only, provided with a non-detachable flexible cable with a rated voltage above 50 V and not exceeding 250 V for single-phase cable reels and above 50 V and not exceeding 415 V for all other cable reels and a rated current not exceeding 16A. They are intended for household, commercial and light industrial and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors, with particular reference to safety in normal use.

Cable reeling devices incorporated in appliances are under consideration.

Cable reels complying with this standard are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding 35°C, but occasionally reaching 45°C. In locations where special conditions prevail, special construction may be required.

NOTE This standard does not apply to cable reels with a detachable flexible cable.

2. References

694 :1990 Polyvinyl chloride insulated (PVC) cables of rated voltage up to and including 1 100 V (third revision)

1068:1993 Electroplated coatings of nickel plus chromium and copper plus nickel plus chromium (third revision)

1293:1988 Plugs and socket-outlets of rated voltage up to and including 250 V and rated current up to and including 16 Amperes (second revision)

1359:1992 Electroplated coatings of tin (third revision)

1573:1986 Electroplated coatings of zinc on iron and steel (second revision)

1885(Part 17) :1979 Switchgear and controlgear (first revision)

2824 : 1975 Method for determining the comparative tracking index of solid insulating materials under moist conditions (first revision)

9868 (Part 1) :1988 Part 1 For working voltages up to and including 1 100 V first revision)

11000 (Part 2/See 1) : 1984 Fire hazard testing : Part 2 Test methods, Section 1 Glow-wire test and guidance

12063:1987 Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures of electrical equipment