EN 60335-2-74:2003/A11:2018

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-74: Particular requirements for portable immersion heaters

Deals with the safety of portable electric immersion heaters, their rated voltage voltage being not more than 250 V, for household and similar purposes. Also includes appliances intended for use by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms.

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-74: Besondere Anforderungen für ortsveränderliche Tauchheizgeräte

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-74: Règles particulières pour les thermoplongeurs mobiles

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-74. del: Posebne zahteve za prenosne potopne grelnike - Dopolnilo A11

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 04-Oct-2018
• Withdrawal Date: 04-Oct-2021
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.040.50 - Small kitchen appliances
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 61/WG 04 - Use of appliances by vulnerable people, including children
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 05-Oct-2018
• Due Date: 16-Sep-2017
• Completion Date: 05-Oct-2018
• Directive: Not Harmonized2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive:

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  Harmonized Standard2014/35/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
  OJ Ref: L 306/29 OJ Date: 27-Nov-2019
• 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 60335-2-74:2003/A11:2018 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-74: Particular requirements for portable immersion heaters

Relations

• Referred By: EN 12976-1:2021 - Thermal solar systems and components - Factory made systems - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 12976-1:2017 - Thermal solar systems and components - Factory made systems - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN 60335-2-74:2003 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-74: Particular requirements for portable immersion heaters
• Effective Date: 27-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 60335-2-74:2003/A11:2018 is a European Standard developed by CENELEC (CLC) addressing the safety of portable electric immersion heaters. These appliances are primarily intended for household and similar uses, with rated voltages not exceeding 250 V. The standard also applies to immersion heaters used by laypersons in shops, light industry, and agricultural settings such as farms.

As part of the harmonized EN 60335 series, this particular standard defines essential requirements to ensure personal safety and minimize hazards associated with the use of portable immersion heaters.

Key Topics

• Safety Requirements: Specifies the particular safety measures needed for portable immersion heaters, supplementing the general requirements in EN 60335-1.
• Scope of Use: Covers domestic settings and similar environments, with additional reference to layman use in light industry, shops, and agricultural premises.
• User Groups: Recognizes appliance operation by individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, provided they have received adequate instruction or supervision.
• Marking and Instructions: Outlines the minimum requirements for labeling and user guidance to prevent misuse, especially by children or untrained individuals.
• Conformity with EU Directives: Supports compliance with the EU Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), ensuring products meeting this standard are presumed to fulfill essential safety objectives.
• Hazard Prevention: Clarifies the foreseeable risks for all users, with particular notes regarding children and vulnerable persons.

Applications

EN 60335-2-74:2003/A11:2018 is essential for:

• Manufacturers: Ensures that portable immersion heaters placed on the European market comply with mandatory safety requirements, minimizing risks such as electric shock and fire.
• Importers and Distributors: Assists compliance with EU legislation, facilitating smooth market access for products featuring the correct CE marking.
• Testing Laboratories: Provides a reference framework for evaluating the safety of portable electric immersion heaters during certification processes.
• Retailers and End Users: Offers assurance that appliances meeting this standard have been verified for safe, effective usage in domestic and similar environments.

Practical examples include portable immersion heaters used to heat water in domestic kitchens, holiday accommodation, shops, or for agricultural purposes such as on farms.

Related Standards

The EN 60335-2-74 standard is closely linked to the broader family of household electrical appliance safety standards, most notably:

• EN 60335-1 - Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
• EN 60335-2 Series - Particular requirements for other appliance categories
• Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) - Harmonizes the laws relating to electrical equipment safety in the EU market

Additional related standards may cover aspects such as electromagnetic compatibility and specific appliance features. Compliance with EN 60335-2-74:2003/A11:2018 often provides a presumption of conformity within the scope of relevant EU directives and supports certification, CE marking, and wider market acceptance.

Keywords: EN 60335-2-74, portable immersion heaters, electrical safety, household appliances, EU Low Voltage Directive, CENELEC, conformity, CE marking, domestic appliance safety, standardization.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-74: Particular requirements
for portable immersion heaters
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-74:
Besondere Anforderungen für ortsveränderliche Tauchheizgeräte
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-74: Règles particulières
pour les thermoplongeurs mobiles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-74:2003/A11:2018
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.040.50 Majhni gospodinjski aparati Small kitchen appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60335-2-74:2003/A11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2018
ICS 13.120; 97.040.50
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-74:
Particular requirements for portable immersion heaters
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-74: Règles particulières pour les thermoplongeurs ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-74: Besondere Anforderungen für
mobiles ortsveränderliche Tauchheizgeräte
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN 60335-2-74:2003; it was approved by CENELEC on 2016-04-25. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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 amendment 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
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European foreword
This document (EN 60335-2-74:2003/A11:2018) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 "Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances".
The following dates are fixed:

(dop) 2019-04-05
• latest date by which this document has to b
e implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national standard
or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2021-10-05
conflicting with this document have to
be withdrawn
This amendment supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of EN 60335-1:2012 including its
amendments and EN 60335-2-74:2003 and its A1:2006 and A2:2009
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
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