This part of ISO 8820 specifies fuse-links with female contacts (type A) and bolt-in contacts (type B) for use in road vehicles. It establishes, for these fuse-link types, the rated current, test procedures, performance requirements and dimensions.

This part of ISO 8820 is applicable to fuse-links with a rated voltage of 32 V or 58 V, a current rating ≤ 140 A and a breaking capacity of 1 000 A intended for road vehicles.

This part of ISO 8820 is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 8820-1 and with ISO 8820-2. The numbering of its clauses corresponds to that of ISO 8820-1 whose requirements are applicable, except where modified by requirements particular to this part of ISO 8820.