International Electrotechnical Commission

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-80: Particular requirements for fans - Edition 3.0
 N 60335-2-80

Annotation

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric fans for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.

NOTE 101 Examples of fans that are within the scope of this standard are

– ceiling fans;

– duct fans;

– partition fans;

– pedestal fans;

– table fans.

This standard also applies to separate controls supplied with fans.

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.

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

– 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;