AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2004

Deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and associated control units, their rated voltage being not more than 250 volt, for household and similar purposes. Appliances intended to be used in hotels, are also within the scope of this standard

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.This International Standard deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and theirassociated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being notmore than 250 V.Appliances not intended for normal household use, but that nevertheless may be a source ofdanger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used in hotels, are within the scope ofthis standard.As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented byappliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,it does not take into account– the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;– playing with the appliance by young children.NOTE 101 Attention is drawn to the fact that– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or in 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 102 This standard does not apply to appliances– for medical purposes (IEC 60601);– intended for immersion in water during use.

First published in Australia as AS C148-1950.Revised and redesignated AS 3148-1974.Second edition 1982.Third edition 1987.Fourth edition 1991.Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.66:1997.Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2004. First published in Australia as AS C148-1950. Revised and redesignated AS 3148-1974. Second edition 1982. Third edition 1987. Fourth edition 1991. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.66:1997. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2004.