AS/NZS 60335.2.17:2004

This Standard deals with the safety of electric blankets, pads and other flexible appliances which heat the bed or human body, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 volt. It also applies to control units supplied with the appliance.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.This International Standard deals with the safety of electric blankets, pads and other flexible appliances that heat the bed or human body, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. This standard also applies to control units supplied with the appliance. 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 101 Children are considered to be old enough to use an appliance without supervision when they have been adequately instructed by a parent or guardian and are deemed competent to use the appliance safely. NOTE 102 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 and similar authorities. NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to– 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);– rigid bed warmers, such as those of metal or ceramic material;– water bed heaters (IEC 60335-2-66);– heating appliances for breeding and rearing animals (IEC 60335-2-71);– foot warmers and heating mats (IEC 60335-2-81);– appliances specifically intended for use under medical supervision (IEC 60601-2-35).

First published as AS C164-1960.
Second edition 1963.
Third edition 1965.
Fourth edition 1967.
Fifth edition 1971.
Revised and redesignated as AS 3164-1975.
Second edition 1981.
Third edition 1985.
Fourth edition 1989.
Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 3164:1994.
Jointly revised and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 3350.2.17:2000.
Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 60335.2.17:2004.