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I.S. EN 60335-2-98:2003

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 2-98: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HUMIDIFIERS
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

26-07-2019

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2003

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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
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 ZA (normative) Special national conditions
Bibliography

Covers the safety of electric humidifiers for household and similar use.

DevelopmentNote
For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
48
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

IEC 60335-2-88:2002 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-88: Particular requirements for humidifiers intended for use with heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning systems
ISO 13732-1:2006 Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Methods for the assessment of human responses to contact with surfaces — Part 1: Hot surfaces
ISO 3864-1:2011 Graphical symbols Safety colours and safety signs Part 1: Design principles for safety signs and safety markings

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