European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety Part 2-35: Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters - Incorporating Corrigendum December 2005; Incorporates Amendment A2: 2011; Remains Current
 N EN 60335-2-35

Annotation

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric instantaneous water heaters for household and similar purposes and intended for heating water below boiling temperature, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.

NOTE 101 Instantaneous water heaters incorporating bare heating elements are within the scope of this standard.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended for use in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.

- persons (including children) whose

• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or

• lack of experience and knowledge

prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;

- children playing with the appliance.

NOTE 102 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;

- in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities;