AS/NZS 3350.2.41:1997

Specifies particular safety requirements for approval and test purposes. It is to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3350.1:1994. This Standard is technically equivalent to and reproduced from IEC 335-2-41:1996.

This clause of part 1 is replaced by:This standard deals with the safety of electric pumps for liquids having a temperature not exceeding 35 °C, which are intended 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 appliances within the scope of this standard are:- submersible pumps;- vertical wet pit pumps;- sludge pumps;- aquarium pumps;- pumps for garden ponds.So far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances, which are encountered by all persons in and around the home.This standard does not in general take into account- the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;- playing with the appliance by young children.NOTES2 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;- for appliances intended to be used in tropical countries, special 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 and similar authorities.3 This standard does not apply to- circulation pumps for heating and service water installations (IEC 335-2-51);- pumps for flammable liquids;- pumps for sewage installations where flammable gases are likely to occur;- pumps intended exclusively for industrial purposes;- pumps intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);- pumps incorporating chlorinators of the electrolytic type.4 Pumps incorporated in appliances are not covered by this standard unless a specific reference is made.

Amendment 1 see DR 99220 CP. Amendment 2 see DR 00161 CP. Draft Amendment 3 see DR 02902 First published in Australia as AS 3192-1975.Second edition 1982.Third edition 1986.Fourth edition 1992.First published in New Zealand as NZS/AS 3192-1992.Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 3192:1996.Jointly revised and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 3350.2.41:1997. First published in Australia as AS 3192-1975. Second edition 1982. Third edition 1986. Fourth edition 1992. First published in New Zealand as NZS/AS 3192-1992. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 3192:1996. Jointly revised and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 3350.2.41:1997.