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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

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

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

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.

Committee
W/-
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 92/76371 DC and BS AU237-1(1990) (11/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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