1 Scope
This International Standard deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
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, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Note 1: Examples of such appliances are catering equipment, cleaning appliances for industrial and commercial use, and appliances for hairdressers.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account C the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision, C playing with the appliance by young children.
Note 2: Attention is drawn to the fact that C for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary; C 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 3: This standard does not apply to
C appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
C 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);
C audio, video and similar electronic apparatus (GB 8898);
C appliances for medical purposes (GB 9706.1);
C hand-held motor-operated electric tools (GB 3883.1);
C personal computers and similar equipment (GB 4943);
C transportable motor-operated electric tools (GB 13960).
2 Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in GB 4706, constitute provisions of this part. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to excluding correction to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, the parties whose enter into agreement according to these specifications are encouraged to research whether the latest editions these labels are applied or not. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document is applicable to this part.
GB 1406 Types and dimensions of Edison screw lamp caps (GB 1406—2001, eqv IEC 60061-1: 1999)
GB/T 1804 General tolerances - Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications (GB/T 1804—2000, eqv ISO 2768-1: 1989)
GB/T 2423.2 Environmental testing - Part 2: Test methods - Tests B: Dry heat (GB/T 2423.2—2001, idt IEC 60068-2-2: 1974)
GB/T 2423.8 Environmental testing for electric and electronic products Part 2: Test methods Test Ed: Free fall (GB/T 2423.8—1995, idt IEC 60068-2-32: 1990)
GB 3667 A.C. motor capacitors (GB 3667—1997, idt IEC 60252: 1992)
GB 4208 Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP code) (GB 4208—1993, eqv IEC 60529: 1989)
GB/T 5169.5—1997 Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products-Part 2: Test methods-Section 2: Needle-flame test (idt IEC 60695-2-2: 1991)
GB/T 5169.11 Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products-Test methods-Glow-wire end-product test and guidance (GB/T 5169.11—1997, idt IEC 60695-2-11: 1994)
GB/T 5169.12 Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products-Test methods-Glow -wire flammability test on materials (GB/T 5169.12—1999, idt IEC 60695-2-12: 1994)
GB/T 5169.13 Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products-Test methods-Glow-wire ignitability test on materials (GB/T 5169.13—1999, idt IEC 60695-2-13: 1994)
GB/T 5169.16 Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products--Part 16:50 W horizontal and vertical flame test methods (GB/T 5169.16—2002, IEC 60695-11-10: 1999, IDT)
GB/T 7153 Directly heated positive step-function temperature coefficient thermistors -- Part 1:Generic specification (GB/T 7153—2002, IEC 60738-1: 1998, IDT)
GB/T 12113—2003 Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current (IEC 60990: 1999, IDT)
GB/T 14472—1998 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment --Part 14: Sectional specification Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains (idt IEC 60384-14: 1993)
GB/T 16935.1—1997 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests (idt IEC 60664-1: 1992) IEC 60664-1
Amendment 1 (2000)
Amendment 2 (2002) )
GB 17465.1 Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes -- Part 1: General requirements (GB 17465.1-1998, eqv IEC 60320-1: 1994)
GB 17465.2 Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes -- Part 2: Interconnection couplers for household and similar equipment (GB 17465.2-1998, eqv IEC 60320-2-2: 1990)
GB/T 17626.2 Electromagnetic compatibility--Testing and measurement techniques--Electrostatic discharge immunity test (GB/T 17626.2—1998, idt IEC 61000-4-2: 1995)
GB/T 17626.3 Electromagnetic compatibility--Testing and measurement techniques-- Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test (GB/T 17626.3-1998, idt IEC 61000-4-3: 1995)
GB/T 17626.4 Electromagnetic compatibility-- Testing and measurement techniques --Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test (GB/T 17626.4-1998, idt IEC 61000-4-4: 1995)
GB/T 17626.5 Electromagnetic compatibility--Testing and measurement techniques--Surge immunity test (GB/T 17626.5—1999, idt IEC 61000-4-5: 1995)
GB/T 17626.6 Electromagnetic compatibility --Testing and measurement techniques --Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields (GB/T 17626.6-1998, idt IEC 61000-4-6: 1996)
GB/T 17626.11-1999 Electromagnetic compatibility Testing and measurement techniques Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests (idt IEC 61000-4-11: 1994)
IEC 61000-4-11 amendment 1 (2000) )
GB/T 17627.1 High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage equipment Part 1: Definitions, test and procedure requirements (GB/T 17627.1—1998, eqv IEC 61180-1: 1992)
GB/T 17627.2 High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage equipment Part 2: Measuring system and test equipment (GB/T 17627.2-1998, eqv IEC 61180-2: 1994)
GB 17935 Edison screw lamp holders (GB 17935-1999, idt IEC 60238: 1996)
IEC 60068-2-75 Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC/TR3 60083 Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in member countries of IEC )
IEC 60085 Electrical insulation C Thermal evaluation and designation
IEC 60112: 2003 Method for the Determination of the Proof and the Comparative Tracking Indices of Solid Insulating Materials
IEC 60127 (all parts) miniature fuses
IEC 60227 (all parts) Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated Voltages up to and Including 450/750 V IEC 60245 (all parts) Rubber insulated cables C Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60249-2-4: 1987 Base materials for printed circuits. Part 2: Specifications. Specification No. 4: Epoxide woven glass fabric copper-clad laminated sheet, general purpose grade
Amendment 1 (1989)
Amendment 2 (1992)
Amendment 3 (1993)
Amendment 4 (1994)
Amendment 5 (2000)
IEC 60249-2-5: 1987 Base Materials for Printed Circuits Part 2: Specifications Specification No. 5: Epoxide Woven Glass Fabric Copper-Clad Laminated Sheet of Defined Flammability (Vertical Burning Test)
Amendment 1 (1989)
Amendment 2 (1992)
Amendment 3 (1993)
Amendment 4 (1994)
Amendment 5 (2000)
IEC 60320-2-3 Appliance coupler for household and similar general purposes - Part 2-3: Appliance coupler with a degree of protection higher than IPX0
IEC 60417-DB: 2002 Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60598-1: 2003 Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60664-3: 1992 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems C Part 3: Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
IEC 60695-10-2 Fire hazard testing - Part 10-2: Abnormal heat - Ball pressure test
IEC 60730-1: 1999 Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60730-2-8: 2000 Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for electrically operated water valves, including mechanical requirements
IEC 60906-1 IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 1: Plugs and socket-outlets 16A 250V a.c.
IEC 60999-1: 1999 Connecting Devices - Electrical Copper Conductors - Safety Requirements for Screw-Type and Screwless-Type Clamping Units - Part 1: General Requirements and Particular Requirements for Clamping Units for Conductors from 0.2 mm Squared up to 35 mm Squared
IEC 61000-4-13 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-13: Testing and measurement techniques - Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at a.c. power port, low frequency immunity tests
IEC 61032: 1997 Protection of persons and equipment by enclsures-probes for verification
IEC 61058-1: 2000
IEC 61058-1 amendment 1 (2001) )
IEC 61558-1: 1997 Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar products C Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 61558-2-6: 1997 Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for supply voltages up to 1 100 V - Part 2-6: Particular requirements and tests for safety isolating transformers and power supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers
IEC 61770 Electric appliances connected to the water mains - Avoidance of backsiphonage and failure of hose-sets
ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment -- Index and synopsis
ISO 9772: 2001 Cellular plastics -- Determination of horizontal burning characteristics of small specimens subjected to a small flame
Note: if there are differences between the national standard and the referenced IEC standards, the IEC standards are referenced for concrete analysis.
3 Definitions
An Index of the defined terms is provided at the end of this publication.
3.1 When the terms “voltage” and “current” are used, they are r.m.s. values, unless otherwise specified.
3.1.1 rated voltage
voltage assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer
3.1.2 rated voltage range
voltage range assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer, expressed by its lower and upper limits
3.1.3 working voltage maximum
voltage to which the part under consideration is subjected when the appliance is supplied at its rated voltage and operating under normal operation.
Note 1: The different positions of controls and switching devices are taken into account.
Note 2: Working voltage takes into account resonant voltages.
Note 3: When deducing the working voltage, the effect of transient voltages is ignored.
3.1.4 rated power input
power input assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer
3.1.5 rated power input range
power input range assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer, expressed by its lower and upper limits
3.1.6 rated current
current assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer.
Note: If no current is assigned to the appliance, the rated current is
C for heating appliances, the current calculated from the rated power input and the rated voltage;
C for motor-operated appliances and combined appliances, the current measured when the appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation.
3.1.7 rated frequency
frequency assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer.
3.1.8 rated frequency range
frequency range assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer, expressed by its lower and upper limits.
3.1.9 normal operation
conditions under which the appliance is operated in normal use when it is connected to the supply mains.
3.1.10 rated impulse voltage
voltage derived from the rated voltage and the overvoltage category of the appliance, characterizing the specified withstand capability of its insulation against transient over-voltages.
3.1.11 dangerous malfunction
unintended operation of the appliance that may impair safety.
3.2
3.2.1 detachable cord
flexible cord, for supply or interconnection, intended to be connected to the appliance by means of a suitable appliance coupler.
3.2.2 interconnection cord
external flexible cord provided as part of a complete appliance for purposes other than connection to the supply mains.
Note: A remote hand-held switching device, an external interconnection between two parts of an appliance and a cord connecting an accessory to the appliance or to a separate signalling circuit are examples of interconnection cords.
3.2.3 supply cord
flexible cord, for supply purposes, that is fixed to the appliance.
3.2.4 type X attachment
method of attachment of the supply cord such that it can easily be replaced.
Note: The supply cord may be specially prepared and only available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
A specially prepared cord may include a part of the appliance.
3.2.5 type Y attachment
method of attachment of the supply cord such that any replacement is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person
3.2.6 type Z attachment
method of attachment of the supply cord such that it cannot be replaced without breaking or destroying the appliance
3.2.7 supply leads
set of wires intended for connecting the appliance to fixed wiring and accommodated in a compartment within or attached to the appliance
