BS EN 60335-2-2:2010

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
Annexes
Annex B (normative) - Appliances powered by rechargeable
        batteries
Annex C (normative) - Ageing test on motors
Annex R (normative) - Software evaluation
Bibliography
Annex ZC (normative) - Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications

Describes safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies to centrally-sited vacuum cleaners and automatic battery-powered cleaners.

This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses associated with a particular vacuum cleaner.

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 and other premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard.

NOTE 101 Examples of such appliances are appliances intended to be used for normal housekeeping purposes in hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and similar premises.

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

• persons (including children) whose

  • physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or

  • lack of experience and knowledge

  prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;

• children playing with the appliance.

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, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.

  NOTE 103 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);

• wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-69).