International Electrotechnical Commission

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-53: Particular requirements for sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins - Edition 4.1: Consolidated Reprint
 N 60335-2-53

Annotation

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric sauna heating appliances and infrared emitting units having a rated power input not exceeding 20 kW, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances

The appliances covered by this standard are intended for use in the home and in public saunas located in blocks of flats, hotels and similar locations

NOTE 101 Sauna heating appliances may be of the thermal storage type

This standard also deals with the safety of electric sauna heating appliances provided with a humidifier unit, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. The room air is humidified by evaporating or atomising water

NOTE 102 A humidifier may be part of a sauna heating appliance or may be incorporated in the sauna heater. The sauna heating appliance or sauna heater may be operated with or without the humidifier

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