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Class III construction
A square standing on one corner (diamond) with the Roman numeral III in the middle. · also called “III in a diamond”, “class III”, “protection class III”, “safety class III”
What the Class III construction symbol means
Protection class III construction
Marks a transformer or appliance built to protection class III, as classified in the transformer safety standard EN 61558-1. It is one of the three construction-class marks printed on transformers and power supplies, next to class I (earth symbol in a circle, needs a protective earth) and class II (double square, double insulation).
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Where it appears
- EN 61558—This meaning
Questions about the Class III construction symbol
- What does the Class III construction symbol mean?
- Marks a transformer or appliance built to protection class III, as classified in the transformer safety standard EN 61558-1. It is one of the three construction-class marks printed on transformers and power supplies, next to class I (earth symbol in a circle, needs a protective earth) and class II (double square, double insulation).
- What does the Class III construction symbol look like?
- A square standing on one corner (diamond) with the Roman numeral III in the middle. It is also called “III in a diamond”, “class III”, “protection class III” and “safety class III”.
- Which standard defines the Class III construction symbol?
- It follows EN 61558.
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