I.S. EN 50434:2014
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SAFETY OF HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR APPLIANCES - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINS OPERATED SHREDDERS AND CHIPPERS
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English
01-01-2014
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Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and Definitions
4 General requirements
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 operations
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
21 Mechanical strength
22 Construction
23 Internal wiring
24 Components
25 Supply connection and external flexible cables
and cords
26 Terminals for external conductors
27 Provision for earthing
28 Screws and connections
29 Creepage distances, clearances and distances
through insulation
30 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
31 Resistance to rusting
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
Annexes
Annex AA (normative) - Safety signs
Annex BB (informative) - Methods of combining round,
square and slot shapes <= 50 mm complying
with safety distance >= 20 mm
Annex CC (normative) - Test enclosure
Annex DD (normative) - Target panels - Specification for
corrugated fibreboard
Annex EE (informative) - Safety instructions for
shredders/chippers
Annex FF (normative) - Noise test code - Engineering
method (Grade 2)
Annex GG (informative) - Example of a material and
construction fulfilling the requirements
for an artificial surface
Annex ZZ (informative) - Coverage of Essential
Requirements of EU Directives
Bibliography
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