I.S. EN 60335-2-40:2006
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-40: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL HEAT PUMPS, AIR-CONDITIONERS AND DEHUMIDIFIERS (IEC 60335-2-40:2002 (MOD))
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01-01-2006
08-08-2025
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FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 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
Annex AA (informative) - Examples for operating temperatures
of the appliance
Annex BB (normative) - Selected information about refrigerants
Annex CC (informative) - Transportation, marking and storage for
units that employ flammable refrigerants
Annex DD (normative) - Service operations
Annex EE (normative) - Pressure Tests
Annex FF (normative) - Leak simulation tests
Annex GG (normative) - Charge limits, ventilation requirements
and requirements for secondary circuits
Bibliography
Annex ZC (normative) - Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding European
publications
Annex ZAA (informative) - The relevance of the pressure
equipment directive
Annex ZE (normative) - Specific additional requirements
for appliances and machines intended for commercial
use
Annex ZF (informative) - Criteria applied for the allocation
of products covered by standards in the EN 60335
series, under LVD or MD
Annex ZAB (normative) - Emission of acoustical noise from
appliances covered by Annex ZE
Annex ZZ (informative) - Coverage of Essential Requirements
of EU Directives
Describes the safety of electric heat pumps, including sanitary hot water heat pumps, air-conditioners, and dehumidifiers incorporating motor-compressors and hydronic room fan coils, their maximum rated voltages being not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 600 V for all other appliances.
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Standard
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86
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National Standards Authority of Ireland
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Superseded
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| Standards | Relationship |
| NF EN 60335-2-40 : 2005 AMD 13 2012 | Identical |
| DIN EN 60335-2-40 : 2014 | Identical |
| NEN EN 60335-2-40 : 1995 AMD 51 1996 | Identical |
| BS EN 60335-2-40 : 2003 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 60335-2-40:2005 | Identical |