scope:

Applies to conversion adapters, referred to below as adapters, intended mainly for industrial use, comprising a housing of insulating material which incorporates an industrial 2P + 16A, 6 h 250 V - type plug part (Table 104 in standard EN 60309-2) and one or two socket outlets in accordance with the relevant nationalstandards for socket outlets for household and similar use, with a rated current up to 16 A, intended mainly for industrial use either indoors or outdoors. This standard shall apply to all applications where the ambient temperature does not normally exceed 40 °C. The use of these conversion adapters on building sites, for agricultural, commercial and domestic applications is not precluded but care should be taken in considering protecting devices in use. Conversion adapters are for temporary use only. In locations where special conditions prevail, for example on board ship or where explosions are liable to occur, additional requirements may be necessary.