AS/NZS 3350.2.85:1998

This clause of part 1 is replaced by:This standard deals with the safety of electric fabric steamers intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.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, are within the scope of this standard.NOTE 1 - Examples of such appliances are those for use in laundries and dry cleaners.So far as is 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.NOTE 2 - 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;- for appliances intended to be used in tropical countries special requirements may be necessary;- for the purpose of this Standard, Australia and New Zealand are not considered to be tropical;- 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 3 - 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);- electric irons (IEC 60335-2-3);- electric irons (AS/NZS 3350.2.3);- electric ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);- electric ironers (AS/NZS 3350.2.44);- appliances connected to the water mains.

Amendment 1 see DR 00164 CP First published in Australia as AS 3312-1989.Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.85:1998. First published in Australia as AS 3312-1989. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.85:1998.