BS AU 237a:1993

This standard BS AU 237a:1993 Specification for light domestic duty jumper lead sets for automotive starting is classified in these ICS categories:

• 43.040.10 Electrical and electronic equipment

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.

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