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  • BS AU 237a:1993

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    Specification for light domestic duty jumper lead sets for automotive starting

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-09-1993

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Committees responsible
    Specification
    1. Scope
    2. References
    3. Definitions
    4. Cable and construction
    5. Clips
    6. Resistance to contamination
    7. Marking
    8. Container
    Annexes
    A. (normative) Tests for jumper lead sets
    B. (normative) Test fluids and conditioning
    C. (normative) Safety and operating instructions for
         the use of jumper leads
    Figures
    1. Typical jumper lead
    2. Marking symbols
    A.1 Schematic drawing of test circuit for electrical
         tests
    A.2 Schematic drawing for cable termination testing
    A.3 Schematic drawing for flame retardance test
    List of references

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Performance requirements, methods for testing, recommendations for safety and operating instructions suitable for 12 volt vehicle systems.

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    This British Standard specifies requirements for jumper lead sets for light domestic use when starting an internal combustion engine from a supplementary battery in environmental temperatures down to − 10 °C. It is restricted to maximum engine capacity, 3.5 l petrol and 2.5 l diesel.

    Requirements for the safe use of jumper lead sets for jump starting are given as safety and operating instructions in Annex C.

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    Committee W/-
    Development Note Supersedes 92/76371 DC and BS AU237-1(1990) (11/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 6469-1.1(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - METHODS OF TEST FOR GENERAL APPLICATION - MEASUREMENT OF THICKNESS & OVERALL DIMENSIONS - TESTS FOR DETERMINING THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
    BS 5378-3:1982 Safety signs and colours Specification for additional signs to those given in BS 5378:Part 1
    BS 6604:1985 Code of practice for safe operation of starter batteries
    BS 5378-1:1980 Safety signs and colours Specification for colour and design
    BS 6746:1990 Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables
    BS 4040:1988 Specification for leaded petrol (gasoline) for motor vehicles
    BS 6469-1.4(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - METHODS OF TEST FOR GENERAL APPLICATION - TESTS AT LOW TEMPERATURE
    BS 3031:1972 Specification for sulphuric acid for use in lead-acid batteries
    BS 2869-1:1988 Fuel oils for non-marine use. Specification for automotive diesel fuel (class A1)
    BS 3641-1:1971 Symbols for machine tools General symbols
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