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BS EN 60335-1 : 2012

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60335-1:2010, MODIFIED)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-05-2012

Superseded date

04-03-2020

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Summarise this standard

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirement
5 General conditions for the tests
6 Classification
7 Marking and instructions
8 Protection against access to live parts
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
10 Power input and current
11 Heating
12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at
   operating temperature
14 Transient overvoltages
15 Moisture resistance
16 Leakage current and electric strength
17 Overload protection of transformers
   and associated circuits
18 Endurance
19 Abnormal operation
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
21 Mechanical strength
22 Construction
23 Internal wiring
24 Components
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
26 Terminals for external conductors
27 Provision for earthing
28 Screws and connections
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
30 Resistance to heat and fire
31 Resistance to rusting
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
Annex A (informative) - Routine tests
Annex B (normative) - Appliances powered by
        rechargeable batteries
Annex C (normative) - Ageing test on motors
Annex D (normative) - Thermal motor protectors
Annex E (normative) - Needle-flame test
Annex F (normative) - Capacitors
Annex G (normative) - Safety isolating transformers
Annex H (normative) - Switches
Annex I (normative) - Motors having basic insulation
        that is inadequate for the rated voltage of the appliance
Annex J (normative) - Coated printed circuit boards
Annex K (normative) - Overvoltage categories
Annex L (informative) - Guidance for the measurement
        of clearances and creepage distances
Annex M (normative) - Pollution degree
Annex N (normative) - Proof tracking test
Annex O (informative) - Selection and sequence of the tests
        of Clause 30
Annex P (informative) - Guidance for the application of this
        standard to appliances used in warm damp equable climates
Annex Q (informative) - Sequence of tests for the evaluation
        of electronic circuits
Annex R (normative) - Software evaluation
Index of defined words
Annex ZA (normative) - Special national conditions
Annex ZB (informative) - A-deviations
Annex ZC (normative) - Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European publications
Annex ZD (informative) - IEC and CENELEC code designations
         for flexible cords
Annex ZE (informative) - Specific additional requirements
         for appliances and machines intended for commercial use
Annex ZF (informative) - Criteria applied for the allocation
         of products covered by standards in the EN 60335 series
         under LVD or MD
Annex ZG (normative) - UV appliances
Annex ZZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
          Standard and the safety
          objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed
          to be covered
Annex ZZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
          Standard and the essential requirements of Directive
          2006/42/EC aimed to be covered
National annex NA (informative) - Original IEC text prior to
                  amendment by CENELEC common modifications
Bibliography

Describes the safety of electrical appliances for household environment and commercial purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for others.

Committee
CPL/61
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 98/264754 DC 00/242019 DC, 02/206590 DC, 03/306056 DC, BS 3456-201(1990), BS 3456-1(1969) & BS 3456-101(1987). Supersedes 05/30132579 DC. Supersedes 09/30206804 DC & 10/30238095 DC. (11/2011) Supersedes 08/30192264 DC. (05/2012) (09/2014) 2012 Edition Re-Issued in December 2017 & incorporates AMD 13 2017. 2012 + A11 2014 edition remains current and will be withdrawn on 03/05/2020. (01/2018)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
200
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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