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BS EN 60335-1:2002 Household and similar electrical appliances -Safety -Part 1: General requirements

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This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page, pages 2 to 149 and a back cover.

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Foreword
The text of document 61/1965/FDIS, future fourth edition of IEC 60335-1, prepared by the IEC
Technical Committee 61, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote in January 2001. The
comments were discussed during the Delft meeting of CENELEC TC 61 in May 2001 when it was
decided to submit some common modifications to the formal vote (2MV).

This draft was circulated in November 2001, but did not receive sufficient support. The comments
were discussed during the Kista meeting of CENELEC TC 61 in May 2002 when it was decided to
retain only the common modifications from the previous edition. This new draft was approved by
CENELEC as EN 60335-1 on 2002-07-02.

The following date is applicable:
- latest date by which the EN has to be implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2003-07-01

This European Standard replaces EN 60335-1:1994 and its amendments. However, EN 60335-1:1994 remains valid until all the parts 2 that are used in conjunction with it have been withdrawn. No date of withdrawal of conflicting national standards (dow) has therefore been fixed. However, when Part 1 is used for appliances not covered by a part 2, EN 60335-1:1994 is not to be used after 2008-07-01.

This part of EN 60335 is to be used in conjunction with the appropriate part 2. The parts 2 contain clauses to supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in Part 1 to provide the relevant requirements for each type of appliance.

NOTE 1 Subclauses, notes and annexes that are additional to those in IEC 60335-1 are prefixed with the letter Z.

Special national conditions causing a deviation from this European Standard are listed in Annex ZA. National deviations from this European Standard are listed in Annex ZB. Annexes B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, N, ZA and ZC are normative and form an integral part of this standard.

Annexes A, L, O, ZB and ZD are for information only.

NOTE 2 The following annexes contain provisions suitably modified from other IEC standards:
- Annex E Needle flame test IEC 60695-2-2
- Annex F Capacitors IEC 60384-14
- Annex G Safety isolating transformers IEC 61558-1 and IEC 61558-2-6
- Annex H Switches IEC 61058-1
- Annex J Coated printed circuit boards IEC 60664-3
- Annex N Proof tracking test IEC 60112

NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
- requirements: in roman type;
- test specifications: in italic type;
- notes: in small roman type.

Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the associated noun are also in bold.

p NOTE In this document, p is used in the margin to indicate instructions for preparing the printed version.

The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-1:2001, excluding the corrigendum January 2002, was approved by CENELEC as a European Standard with agreed common modifications.

Foreword to amendment A11
EN 60335-1:2002 was approved and published without corrigendum 1 to IEC 60335-1:2001. A proposal to realign the European Standard with the International Standard was discussed during the Brussels meeting of CENELEC TC 61 in November 2002. It was decided to submit the text of the corrigendum to the formal vote for acceptance as an amendment to EN 60335-1.

The draft was circulated in April 2003 and was approved by CENELEC as amendment A11 to EN 60335-1 on 2003-09-23.

The following dates are applicable:
- latest date by which the amendment has to be implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2004-10-01

- date on which the national standards conflicting with the amendment have to be withdrawn (dow) 2006-10-01

Foreword to amendment A1
The text of document 61/2569/FDIS, future amendment 1 to IEC 60335-1:2001, prepared by the IEC Technical Committee 61, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as amendment A1 to EN 60335-1:2002 on 2004-09-22.

The following dates are applicable:
- latest date by which the amendment has to be implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2005-07-01

- date on which national standards conflicting with the amendment have to be withdrawn (dow) 2007-10-01 This amendment supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of EN 60335-1:2002. Annex R is normative and forms an integral part of this standard. Annexes P and Q are for information only.

There are no special national conditions causing a deviation from this amendment. National deviations from this amendment are listed in Annex ZB and are in addition to those in EN 60335-1.

NOTE In this document, p is used in the margin to indicate instructions for preparing the printed version.

INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this international standard that the execution of its provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.

This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply mains. However, national wiring rules may differ. If the functions of an appliance are covered by different parts 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into account.

NOTE 1 Throughout this publication, when "Part 2" is mentioned, it refers to the relevant part of IEC 60335.

This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject. Individual countries may wish to consider the application of the standard, as far as is reasonable, to appliances not mentioned in a part 2, and to appliances designed on new principles. An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to have other features which impair the level of safety covered by these requirements. An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply with the standard.

NOTE 2 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are
- IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
- CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1, IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-3 concerning electromagnetic emissions;
- CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity.

The principal objectives of the Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC, are covered by this standard. The essential safety requirements of the following directives, which can be applicable to some household and similar appliances, have also been taken into account:

- 98/37/EC - Machinery directive;
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products directive;
- 97/23/EC - Pressure equipment directive.

HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES -SAFETY -Part 1: General requirements

Scope
This International Standard deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. NOTE 1 Examples of such appliances are catering equipment, cleaning appliances for industrial and commercial use, and appliances for hairdressers. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
- the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision,
- playing with the appliance by young children.

NOTE 2 Attention is drawn to the fact that
- for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary;

- in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.

NOTE 3 This standard does not apply to
- appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
- appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
- audio, video and similar electronic apparatus (IEC 60065);
- appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);
- hand-held motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745);
- personal computers and similar equipment (IEC 60950);
- transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 61029).

Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

• IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps
• IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testing - Part 2 Tests. Tests B: Dry heat
• IEC 60068-2-32, Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Ed: Free fall (Procedure 1)
• IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
• IEC 60083, Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in member countries of IEC
• IEC 60085, Thermal evaluation and classification of electrical insulation
• IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials
• IEC 60127 (all parts), Miniature fuses
• IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
• IEC 60238, Edison screw lampholders
• IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
• IEC 60249-2-4:1987, Base materials for printed circuits - Part 2: Specifications - Specification No. 4: Epoxide woven glass fabric copper-clad laminated sheet, general purpose grade
  • Amendment 1 (1989)
  • Amendment 2 (1992)
  • Amendment 3 (1993)
  • Amendment 4 (1994)
  • Amendment 5 (2000)
• IEC 60249-2-5:1987, Base materials for printed circuits - Part 2: Specifications -Specification No. 5: Epoxide woven glass fabric copper-clad laminated sheet of defined flammability (vertical burning test)
  • Amendment 1 (1989)
  • Amendment 2 (1992)
  • Amendment 3 (1993)
  • Amendment 4 (1994)
  • Amendment 5 (2000)
• IEC 60252, A.C. motor capacitors
• IEC 60320-1, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 1: General requirements
• IEC 60320-2-2, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 2-2: Interconnection couplers for household and similar equipment
• IEC 60320-2-3, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 2-3: Appliance coupler with a degree of protection higher than IPX0
• IEC 60384-14:1993, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains
• IEC 60417-DB:20021), Graphical symbols for use on equipment
• IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
• IEC 60598-1:2003, Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• IEC 60664-1:1992, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1:
• Principles, requirements and tests
• Amendment 1 (2000)
• Amendment 2 (2002)2
• IEC 60664-3:1992, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 3: Use of coatings to achieve insulation coordination of printed board assemblies
• IEC 60695-2-2:1991, Fire hazard testing - Part 2: Test methods - Section 2: Needle-flame test
• IEC 60695-2-11, Fire Hazard testing - Part 2-11: Glowing/hot wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
• IEC 60695-2-12, Fire Hazard testing - Part 2-12: Glowing/hot wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for materials
• IEC 60695-2-13, Fire Hazard testing - Part 2-13: Glowing/hot wire based test methods - Glow-wire ignitability test method for materials
• IEC 60695-10-2, Fire hazard testing - Part 10: Guidance and test methods for the minimization of the effects of abnormal heat on electrotechnical products involved in fires -Section 2: Method for testing products made from non-metallic materials for resistance to heat using the ball pressure test
• IEC 60695-11-10, Fire hazard testing - Part 11-10: Test flames - 50 W horizontal and vertical flame test methods
• IEC 60730-1:1999, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 1: General requirements
• IEC 60730-2-8:2000, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for electrically operated water valves, including mechanical requirements
• IEC 60738-1, Thermistors - Directly heated positive step-function temperature coefficient -Part 1: Generic specification
• IEC 60906-1, IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes -Part 1: Plugs and socket-outlets 16 A 250 V a.c.
• IEC 60990:1999, Methods of measurement of touch-current and protective conductor current
• IEC 60999-1:1999, Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 1: General requirements and particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm2 up to 35 mm2 (included)
• 1 DB refers to the IEC on-line database.
• 2 There exists a consolidated edition 1.2 (2002) that includes edition 1 and its amendments 1 and 2.
• IEC 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity test
• IEC 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
• IEC 61000-4-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 4: Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
• IEC 61000-4-5, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 5: Surge immunity test
• IEC 61000-4-6, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-6: Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
• IEC 61000-4-11:1994, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 11: Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
• Amendment 1 (2000)3
• iec 61000-4-13, eLECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (emc) - pART 4-13: tESTING AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES - hARMONICS AND INTERHARMONICS INCLUDING MAINS SIGNALLING AT A.C. POWER PORT, LOW FREQUENCY IMMUNITY TESTS
• IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures - Probes for verification
• IEC 61058-1:2000, Switches for appliances - Part 1: General requirements Amendment 1 (2001)4
• IEC 61180-1, High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage equipment. Part 1: Definitions, test and procedure requirements
• IEC 61180-2, High-voltage techniques for low-voltage equipment - Part 2: Test equipment
• IEC 61558-1:1997, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• IEC 61558-2-6:1997, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar - Part 2: Particular requirements for safety isolating transformers for general use
• IEC 61770, Electric appliances connected to the water mains - Avoidance of backsiphonage and failure of hose-sets
• ISO 2768-1, General tolerances - Part 1: Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications
• ISO 7000, Graphical symbols for use on equipment - Index and synopsis
• ISO 9772:2001, Cellular plastics - Determination of horizontal burning characteristics of small specimens subjected to a small flame
  • 3 There exists a consolidated edition 1.1 (2001) including Edition 1 and its Amendment 1.
  • 4 There exists a consolidated edition 3.1 (2001) that includes edition 3 and its amendement 1.