16.1. Symbols on the type plate and
power pack
Fig. A
Fig. B
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Protection class II
Electrical devices in protection class II are
appliances that have double and/or rein-
forced insulation throughout, and do not
have the option of connecting a protec-
tive earth. The housing of an electrical de-
vice in protection class II, with surround-
ing insulating material, may either form all
of the additional or reinforced insulation,
or part of it.
Indoor use
Devices with this symbol are intended
solely for indoor use.
Polarity markings
In the case of devices with coaxial power
connectors, these symbols indicate the po-
larity of the connector. There are two types
of polarity: either positive inside and nega-
tive outside (Fig. A), or negative inside and
positive outside (Fig. B).
CE labelling
Products that feature this symbol meet
the requirements of the EU directives (see
chapter entitled "Declaration of conform-
ity").