AS/NZS 3350.2.78:1996

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 has been reproduced from IEC 335-2-78:1995.

This clause of part 1 is replaced by:This standard deals with the safety of outdoor barbecues for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.So far as 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.NOTES1 Attention is drawn to the fact that- for appliances intended to be used on board ships, 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.2 This standard does not apply to- barbecues for indoor use (IEC 335-2-9);- appliances intended to burn charcoal or similar combustible fuels;- appliances intended exclusively for commercial or 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).

Amendment 1 to AS/NZS 3350.2.78:1996 see DR 98293 CP. Amendment 2 see DR 01927 CP First published as AS 3350.2.78:1996.