EN IEC 60335-2-2:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances

This European Standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-2: Besondere Anforderungen für Staubsauger und Wassersauger

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-2: Règles particulières pour les aspirateurs et les appareils de nettoyage à aspiration d'eau

IEC 60335-2-2:2019 est disponible sous forme de IEC 60335-2-2:2019 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.L'IEC 60335-2-2:2019 traite de la sécurité des aspirateurs et des appareils de nettoyage à aspiration d'eau électriques pour usages domestiques et analogues, y compris les aspirateurs pour les soins des animaux, dont la tension assignée n'est pas supérieure à 250 V. Elle s'applique également aux aspirateurs à unité centrale d'aspiration et aux aspirateurs automatiques alimentés par batteries. La présente norme s'applique aussi aux têtes de nettoyage motorisées et aux flexibles conducteurs associés à un aspirateur donné. Les appareils alimentés par batteries et autres appareils alimentés en courant continu relèvent du domaine d'application de la présente norme. Les appareils à double alimentation, fonctionnant sur secteur ou sur batterie, sont vus comme des appareils alimentés par batteries lorsqu'ils fonctionnent sur batterie. Les appareils qui ne sont pas destinés à un usage domestique normal, mais qui peuvent néanmoins constituer une source de danger pour le public, tels que les appareils destinés à être utilisés par des usagers non avertis pour l'entretien ménager courant normal dans des magasins et autres locaux, relèvent du domaine d'application de la présente norme. Les appareils destinés à être utilisés pour l'entretien ménager courant dans les hôtels, bureaux, écoles, hôpitaux et locaux analogues constituent des exemples de tels appareils. Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des dangers courants présentés par les appareils, encourus par tous les individus à l'intérieur et autour de l'habitation. Cependant, la présente norme ne tient pas compte en général: – des personnes (y compris des enfants) dont les capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales ou le manque d'expérience et de connaissances les empêchent d'utiliser l'appareil en toute sécurité sans surveillance ou instruction; – de l'utilisation de l'appareil comme jouet par des enfants. L'attention est attirée sur le fait que: – pour les appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des véhicules ou à bord de navires ou d'avions, des exigences supplémentaires peuvent être nécessaires; – dans de nombreux pays, des exigences supplémentaires sont spécifiées par les autorités sanitaires nationales, les organismes nationaux en charge de la protection des travailleurs, les organismes nationaux responsables de l'alimentation en eau et des organismes analogues. La présente norme ne s'applique pas: – aux appareils prévus exclusivement pour des usages industriels; – aux appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des locaux présentant des conditions particulières, telles que la présence d'une atmosphère corrosive ou explosive (poussière, vapeur ou gaz); – aux aspirateurs fonctionnant en présence d'eau ou à sec, y compris les brosses motorisées, à usage commercial (IEC 60335-2-69). Cette septième édition annule et remplace la sixième édition parue en 2009, l'Amendement 1:2012 et l'Amendement 2:2016. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: – certaines exigences applicab

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-2. del: Posebne zahteve za sesalnike prahu in aparate za čiščenje s sesanjem vode (IEC 60335-2-2:2019)

Ta evropski standard obravnava varnost električnih sesalnikov prahu in aparatov za čiščenje s sesanjem vode za gospodinjsko in podobno uporabo, vključno s sesalniki za nego živali, katerih nazivna napetost ne presega 250 V.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-Nov-2023
• Withdrawal Date: 17-Jul-2022
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 10-Nov-2023
• Due Date: 03-Sep-2022
• Completion Date: 10-Nov-2023
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 60335-2-2:2024 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances (IEC 60335-2-2:2019)

Relations

• Replaces: EN 60335-2-2:2010/A11:2012 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
• Effective Date: 23-Jan-2023
• Replaces: EN 60335-2-2:2010 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022
• Replaces: EN 60335-2-2:2010/A1:2013 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
• Effective Date: 03-Mar-2020
• Amended By: EN IEC 60335-2-2:2023/A11:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
• Effective Date: 03-Mar-2020

Overview

EN IEC 60335-2-2:2023 is the CENELEC-adopted European standard that specifies safety requirements for electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes (including animal-grooming vacuum cleaners) with rated voltages up to 250 V. This Part 2-2 document supplements and modifies the general safety requirements in IEC/EN 60335-1 and is based on IEC 60335-2-2:2019 (Edition 7.0). It is intended for manufacturers, test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies working on vacuum cleaner safety and compliance.

Key topics and technical requirements

The standard addresses detailed safety and testing requirements, including:

• Scope and classification of vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances (household and similar uses).
• Marking and instructions: mandatory labels, rated data and user guidance to reduce misuse and hazards.
• Protection against access to live parts and requirements for insulation and earthing provisions.
• Starting of motor-operated appliances, power input and current measurements.
• Heating and temperature limits for accessible surfaces and internal components.
• Leakage current and electric strength tests at operating temperature, and transient overvoltage considerations.
• Moisture resistance and tests relevant to water-suction appliances.
• Endurance and abnormal operation tests to verify safe behaviour under fault conditions.
• Mechanical strength and stability, including added requirements for handles and motorized brushes.
• Construction, internal wiring, components, cords and terminals, plus limits on clearances/creepage distances.
• Resistance to heat, fire, rusting, radiation and toxicity hazards.
• Battery-related annexes: requirements and tests for rechargeable batteries in appliances and for non-rechargeable battery-powered units.
• Software evaluation and other normative annexes relevant to modern products.

Applications and practical value

EN IEC 60335-2-2 is used to:

• Demonstrate product safety and conformity for CE marking and European market access.
• Guide design decisions on insulation, earthing, thermal protection, hose and handle strength, and ingress protection for water-suction models.
• Define test routines for laboratory certification, type testing and routine production checks.
• Support risk assessments and technical files prepared by manufacturers and compliance engineers.

Who should use this standard

• Appliance manufacturers and OEMs (product designers and R&D teams)
• Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies
• Compliance engineers, safety officers and regulatory affairs specialists
• Procurement and quality teams specifying safe vacuum cleaners for residential or professional use

Related standards

• IEC 60335-1 / EN 60335-1 (general requirements for household and similar electrical appliances) - to be used together with Part 2-2.
• Other parts of the IEC 60335 series relevant to specific household appliances.

Keywords: EN IEC 60335-2-2, vacuum cleaner standard, household appliance safety, water-suction cleaning appliances, CENELEC, IEC 60335-1, product testing, leakage current, mechanical strength.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2024
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 60335-2-2:2011/A1:2013
SIST EN 60335-2-2:2011/A11:2012
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-2. del: Posebne zahteve za
sesalnike prahu in aparate za čiščenje s sesanjem vode (IEC 60335-2-2:2019)
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements
for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances (IEC 60335-2-2:2019)
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-2:
Besondere Anforderungen für Staubsauger und Wassersauger (IEC 60335-2-2:2019)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-2: Règles particulières
pour les aspirateurs et les appareils de nettoyage à aspiration d'eau (IEC 60335-2-
2:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-2:2023
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.080 Aparati za čiščenje Cleaning appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2023
ICS 13.120, 97.080 Supersedes EN 60335-2-2:2010; EN 60335-2-
2:2010/A11:2012; EN 60335-2-2:2010/A1:2013
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2:
Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction
cleaning appliances
(IEC 60335-2-2:2019)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-2: Règles particulières pour les aspirateurs et les ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-2: Besondere Anforderungen für
appareils de nettoyage à aspiration d'eau Staubsauger und Wassersauger
(IEC 60335-2-2:2019) (IEC 60335-2-2:2019)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2021-11-15. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

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European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60335-2-2:2023) consists of the text of document IEC 60335-2-2:2019,
prepared by IEC/TC 61 “Safety of household and similar electrical appliances”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2024–05–10
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2026–11–10
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60335-2-2:2010 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60335-2-2:2023/A11:2023.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-2:2019 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.

IEC 60335-2-2 ®
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction

cleaning appliances
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières pour les aspirateurs et les appareils

de nettoyage à aspiration d'eau

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 11
5 General conditions for the tests . 11
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 13
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 13
10 Power input and current . 13
11 Heating . 14
12 Void . 15
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 15
14 Transient overvoltages . 15
15 Moisture resistance . 15
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 17
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 17
18 Endurance . 17
19 Abnormal operation . 17
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 19
21 Mechanical strength . 19
22 Construction . 21
23 Internal wiring . 22
24 Components . 22
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 22
26 Terminals for external conductors . 23
27 Provision for earthing . 23
28 Screws and connections . 23
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 23
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 23
31 Resistance to rusting . 24
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 24
Annexes . 27
Annex B (normative) Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries that are
recharged in the appliance . 28
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 31
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 32
Annex S (normative) Battery-operated appliances powered by batteries that are
non-rechargeable or not recharged in the appliance. 33
Bibliography . 36

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Figure 101 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying hoses . 24
Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying hoses . 25
Figure 103 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment . 25
Figure 104 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet . 26
Figure 105 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 26

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified accessible external surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 15

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FOREWORD
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9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 60335-2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2009, Amendment
1:2012 and Amendment 2:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
– some requirements for appliances for animal grooming have been modified (6.1, 25.7)
– the note in 7.101 has been deleted;
– converted some notes to normative text (7.102, 10.1, 11.3, 13.1, 15.2, 15.101, 19.101,
20.1, 20.2, 21.103, 21.105, 22.32, 25.23);

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– clarification that the test of 19.7 is applicable to vacuum cleaners with a motorized brush
or similar device;
– modified Annex R for alignment with 22.201 of Annex B;
– modified Annex S in accordance with IEC 60335-2-2:2009/ISH1:2016;
– requirements for mechanical strength of handles have been added (21.106).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/5790/FDIS 61/5807/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This Part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for vacuum cleaners and
water-suction cleaning appliances.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement",
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– 3.1.9: Normal operation is defined differently and any control operating before 20 s is defeated when
determining Pi (USA).
– 6.1: Class 0 appliances are allowed (Canada, Japan, USA).
– 6.1: Household vacuum cleaners are required to be class II or class III (Denmark and Norway).
– 6.2: IPX4 is not required (USA).
– 7.1: The additional marking for appliance outlets for accessories is not required (USA).
– 7.1: Appliance and outlet ratings are to be marked in amps. (USA).
– 10.1: The power input of booster settings is taken into account (USA).
– 11.3: Surface temperatures are measured with thermocouples (USA).
– 11.5: Booster settings are activated every 2 min out of 8 min (USA).
– 11.7: The test is carried out with one-third of the cord unreeled until steady conditions are established (USA).
– 11.8: Surface temperature limits are different (USA).
– 15.2: The test is carried out differently (USA).
– 16.3: The test is carried out differently (USA).
– 21.106 The test is carried out differently (USA).

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and
water-suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum
cleaners for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies
to centrally-sited vacuum cleaners and automatic battery-operated cleaners.
This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses
associated with a particular vacuum cleaner.
Battery-operated appliances and other DC supplied appliances are within the scope of this
standard. Dual supply appliances, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as
battery-operated appliances when operated in the battery mode.
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 and other
premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 101 Examples of such appliances are appliances intended to be used for normal housekeeping purposes in
hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and similar premises.
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;
– 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 can 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 103 This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– 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);
– wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-69).

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2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60584-1, Thermocouples – Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
IEC TS 62885-1: 2018, Surface cleaning appliances – Part 1: General requirements on test
material and test equipment
ISO 216, Writing paper and certain classes of printed matter – Trimmed sizes – A and B
series, and indication of machine direction
ISO 6344-2, Coated abrasives – Grain size analysis – Part 2: Determination of grain size
distribution of macrogrits P12 to P220
ISO 7010:2011, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety
signs
ISO 14688-1, Geotechnical investigation and testing – Identification and classification of soil –
Part 1: Identification and description
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics
3.1.4 Addition:
Note 101 to entry: For appliances incorporating a booster setting, the rated power input corresponds to the
operation of the appliance without the booster setting being used.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated continuously with the air inlet
adjusted to give a power input P after 20 s
m
Three minutes later, a final adjustment of the air inlet is made, if necessary.
P is calculated from the formula
m
P = 0,5 (P + P )
m f i
where
P is the power input in watts, after 3 min of operation with the air inlet unobstructed. Any
f
device that ensures a flow of air to cool the motor in the event of a blockage of the main
air inlet is allowed to operate;
P is the power input in watts, after a further 20 s of operation with the air inlet blocked. Any
i
device that is adjustable without the aid of a tool, and which ensures a flow of air to cool
the motor in the event of a blockage of a main air inlet, is rendered inoperative. If P has a
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rapid non-linear decrease or cannot be measured due to the appliance suction motor
stopping before 20 s, the air inlet is gradually blocked to the extent that the motor stops
+5
after 20 s. In this case, P is the maximum value of power input in the last two
− 0
i
seconds before the motor shuts off.
If the appliance is marked with a rated voltage range, it is supplied at the mean value of the
range if the difference between the limits of the range does not exceed 10 % of the mean
value. If the difference exceeds 10 %, the supply voltage is the upper value of the range.
The measurements are made with the appliance fitted with a clean dust bag and filter, any
water collection container being empty. If the appliance is intended to be used only with a
hose, detachable nozzles and tubes are removed and the hose is laid out straight. If the
appliance is provided with a hose as an accessory, it is operated without the hose.
Rotating brushes and similar devices are in operation but not in contact with any surface.
Motorized cleaning heads are connected by means of the hose or tube and are in operation
but not in contact with any surface.
Appliance outlets for other accessories are loaded with a resistive load in accordance with the
marking.
Automatic battery-operated cleaners are operated with a clean dust bag or filter on the
carpet meeting the construction specifications given in Table 1 in IEC TS 62885-1:2018. A frame
of 1,5 m by 1,5 m is used on the carpet to limit the area of action. The air inlet is unobstructed.
3.5 Definitions relating to types of appliances
3.5.101
ash vacuum cleaner
vacuum cleaner intended to vacuum cold ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ash-trays and
similar places of ash accumulation
3.5.102
automatic battery-operated cleaner
vacuum cleaner that operates without human control only within a defined perimeter, within a
pre-programmed area or in an area self-controlled by the appliance
Note 1 to entry: The cleaner consists of the mobile part and may have a docking station.
3.5.103
centrally-sited vacuum cleaner
vacuum cleaner that is connected to a ducting system installed in the building
Note 1 to entry: During use, the nozzle and its associated hose are connected to one of the suction inlets of the
ducting system.
3.5.104
water-suction cleaning appliance
appliance for aspirating an aqueous solution that may contain foaming detergent
3.6 Definitions relating to parts of an appliance
3.6.101
docking station
unit that may provide
– manual or automatic battery charging facilities,
– dust removal,
– data processing facility, and

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– suction for the mobile part
Note 1 to entry: A docking station is also known as a base unit.
3.6.102
motorized cleaning head
accessory containing a motor that is supplied from the vacuum cleaner and which is attached
to the end of a hose or tube
3.8 Definitions relating to miscellaneous matters
3.8.101
booster setting
position of a control resulting in a temporary higher power input that is automatically reduced
to the power input value when the setting is not used
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.2 Addition:
A new hose is used for each of the tests of 21.101 to 21.105. The test of 19.105 may be
carried out on a separate appliance.
5.101 Current-carrying hoses operating at safety extra-low voltage are not subjected to the
tests of 21.101 to 21.105.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances shall be class I, class II or
class III.
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming shall be class II or class III.
Stationary parts of automatic battery-operated cleaners may be class 0 if the rated
voltage does not exceed 150 V.
6.2 Addition:
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming and water-suction cleaning appliances shall be at
least IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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7.1 Addition:
The appliance shall be marked with the sum of its rated power input and the maximum load
of the appliance outlet in watts (if applicable). Ash vacuum cleaners shall be marked with
symbol ISO 7000-0434A (2004-01), symbol ISO 7000-0790 (2004-01) and Warning sign
ISO 7010 W021(2011-06).
7.6 Addition:
[symbol IEC 60417-5935 motorized cleaning head for water
(2012-09)] suction cleaning
[Warning sign ISO 7010
warning; risk of fire/flammable materials
W021(2011-06)]
7.12 Addition:
The instructions for appliances having a current-carrying hose operating at other than safety
extra-low voltage shall include the substance of the following:
CAUTION: This hose contains electrical connections:
– do not use to suck up water (for vacuum cleaners only);
– do not immerse in water for cleaning;
– the hose should be checked regularly and must not be used if damaged.
The instructions for vacuum cleaners incorporating rotating brushes or similar devices, and
water-suction cleaning appliances, shall state that the plug must be removed from the
socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
If symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2012-09) is used, its meaning shall be explained.
7.12.1 Addition:
The instructions for ash vacuum cleaners shall include the substance of the following:
This appliance is intended to pick up cold ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ash-trays,
and similar places of ash accumulation.
WARNING: Risk of fire
– do not pick up hot, glowing or burning ash. Pick up cold ash only;
– the dust container must be emptied and cleaned before and after each use;
– do not use paper dust bags or bags made from similar flammable materials;
– do not use any other vacuum cleaner to vacuum ash;
– do not rest the ash vacuum cleaner on flammable or polymeric surfaces, including
carpeting and vinyl tile.
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7.14 Addition:
The height of symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2012-09), symbol ISO 7000-0434A (2004-01), symbol
ISO 7000-0790 (2004-01) and Warning sign ISO 7010 W021 (2011-06) shall be at least
15 mm.
Compliance is checked by measurement.
7.15 Addition:
Symbol ISO 7000-0434A (2004-01) shall be located next to symbol ISO 7000-0790 (2004-01).
7.101 Motorized cleaning heads shall be marked with
– rated voltage or rated voltage range in volts;
– rated power input in watts;
– name, trade mark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;
– model or type reference.
Motorized cleaning heads for water-suction cleaning appliances shall be marked with
symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2012-09).
Compliance is checked by inspection.
7.102 Appliance outlets for accessories shall be marked with the maximum load in watts.
This marking may be on the appliance close to the appliance outlet.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
8.1.1 Addition:
If the instructions state that a part is to be removed when replacing a lamp or a drive belt, and
a tool is required for its removal, the part is not considered to be a detachable part provided
that
– an instruction to disconnect the appliance from the supply before opening is marked on
the cover or is visible during its removal; and
– after removal of the cover, access to live parts is prevented by at least basic insulation.
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
10.1 Addition:
The power input of motorized cleaning heads is measured separately.

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Appliance outlets are not loaded when measuring the rated power input.
Booster settings are not used during these measurements.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.3 Addition:
When measuring the power input to ensure that the appliance has been correctly reassembled,
the power input P with the air-inlet blocked is measured.
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Where the external accessible surfaces are suitably flat and access permits, then the test
probe of Figure 105 is used to measure the temperature rises of external accessible
surfaces specified in Table 101. The probe is applied with a force of 4 N ± 1 N to the surface
in such a way that the best possible contact between the probe and the surface is ensured.
The measurement is performed after a contact period of 30 s.
The probe may be held in place using a laboratory stand clamp or similar device. Any
measuring instrument giving the same results as the probe may be used.
11.5 Addition:
Booster settings are activated as often as allowed by the construction.
Docking stations of automatic battery-operated cleaners are operated at 0,94 or 1,06
times rated voltage, whichever is the most unfavourable.
If a suction mode is incorporated in docking stations of automatic battery-operated
cleaners, the test conditions of 3.1.9 are applied.
11.7 Addition:
Appliances are operated until steady conditions are established.
Appliances incorporating an automatic cord reel are operated with one-third of the total length
of the cord unreeled for 30 min, after which the cord is completely unreeled.
11.8 Addition:
During the test, the temperature rises are monitored continuously and shall not exceed the
values shown in Table 3 and Table 101.

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Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified accessible
external surfaces under normal operating conditions

f
Surface
Temperature rise of accessible external surfaces
K
Surfaces of portable Surfaces of hand Surfaces of
appliances situated held appliances and centrally sited

d e
vacuum cleaners
on the floor other appliances

Bare metal 38 42 48
a
42 49 59
Coated metal
Glass and ceramic 51 56 65
b, c 58 62 74
Plastic and plastic coating > 0,4 mm
a
Metal is considered coated when a coating having a minimum thickness of 90 µm made by enamel or
non-substantially plastic coating is used.
b
The temperature rise limit of plastic also applies for plastic material having a metal finish of thickness less
than 0,1 mm.
c
When the thickness of the plastic coating does not exceed 0,4 mm, the temperature rise limits of the coated
metal or of glass and ceramic material apply.
d
Within 25 mm from air outlets, the above values can be increased by 10 K.
e
Within 25 mm from air outlets, the above values can be increased by 5 K.
f
Surfaces that are inaccessible to a 75 mm diameter probe having a hemispherical end, applied with a force
not exceeding 1 N, are not measured.

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13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
13.1 Addition:
Booster settings are not used.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
15.2 Replacement:
Appliances having a liquid container shall be constructed so that spillage of liquid due to
overfilling, and due to overturning of appliances liable to be overturned in normal use, does
not affect their electrical insulation.
Compliance is checked by the following test.

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The liquid container is filled with water to half the level indicated in the instructions. The
appliance is placed on a support inclined at an angle of 10° to the horizontal. A force of 180 N
is applied to the top of the appliance in the most unfavourable horizontal direction. If the
appliance overturns, it is considered to be liable to be overturned in normal use.
Appliances with type X attachment, except those having a specially prepared cord, are fitted
with the lightest permissible type of flexible cord of the smallest cross-sectional area specified
in Table 13.
Appliances incorporating an appliance inlet are tested with or without an appropriate
connector in position, whichever is more unfavourable.
Liquid containers that are filled by hand are completely filled with water containing
approximately 1 % NaCl, and a further quantity, equal to 15 % of the capacity of the container
or 0,25 l, whichever is the greater, is poured in steadily over a period of 1 min.
Containers of hand-held appliances and other appliances liable to be overturned in normal
use are completely filled, the cover being closed. The appliance is then overturned and left in
that position for 5 min, unless it returns automatically to its normal position of use.
Nozzles and motorized cleaning heads of water-suction cleaning appliances are placed in
a container, the base of which is level with the surface supporting the appliance. The
container is filled with a detergent solution to a level of 5 mm above its base, this level being
maintained throughout the test. The solution consists of 20 g of NaCl and 1 ml of a solution of
28 % by mass of dodecyl sodium sulphate in each 8 l of water. The solution is to be stored in
a cool atmosphere and used within seven days of its preparation.
The appliance is operated until its liquid container is completely full and for a further 5 min.
NOTE 101 The chemical designation of dodecyl sodium sulphate is C H NaSO .
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After each of these tests, the appliance shall withstand the electric strength test of 16.3.
Inspection shall show that there is no trace of liquid on insulation that could result in a
reduction of clearances or creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.
15.101 Motorized cleaning heads of water-suction cleaning appliances shall be resistant
to liquids that may come into contact with them.
Compliance is checked by the following tests.
The motorized cleaning head is subjected to an impact test as described in IEC 60068-2-75,
the value of the impact being 2 J. The motorized cleaning head is rigidly supported and
three blows are applied to every point of the enclosure that is likely to be weak.
It is then subjected to the test Free fall – Procedure 1 of IEC 60068-2-31. It is dropped
4 000 times from a height of 100 mm onto a steel plate having a thickness of not less than
15 mm. It is dropped
– 1 000 times on its right side,
– 1 000 times on its left side,
– 1 000 times on its front face,
– 1 000 times on its cleaning surface.
The motorized cleaning head is then subjected to the test described in 14.2.7 of IEC 60529,
the water containing approximately 1 % NaCl.

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The motorized cleaning head shall then withstand the electric strength test of 16.3, the
voltage being applied between the live parts and the solution. Inspection shall show that
there is no trace of saline solution on insulation that could result in a reduction of clearances
or creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.
The test is not carried out on motorized cleaning heads of class III construction having a
working voltage up to 24 V.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
16.3 Addition:
Current-carrying h
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