EN 60335-2-60:2003/A2:2008

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60: Particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas

dow = dor + 60 months (cf D130/054 on amendments linked to limitation clause & BT132/DG7310/INF)

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-60: Besondere Anforderungen für Sprudelbadgeräte und Sprudelbäder

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-60: Règles particulières pour les spas et les baignoires à système de brassage d'eau

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-60. del: Posebne zahteve za masažne kadi in masažne bazene (IEC 60335-2-60:2002/A2:2008)

Obravnava varnost električnih kadi za notranjo uporabo, za gospodinjstva in podobne namene, katerih napetost je manjša od 250 V za enofazne aparate in od 440 V za ostale aparate. Ta standard prav tako velja za aparate za kroženje zraka ali vode v konvencionalnih kadeh. Aparati, ki niso namenjeni običajni uporabi v gospodinjstvu, kot naprave namenjene uporabi laikov v hotelih, fitnes centrih in podobnih mestih, so v okviru področja uporabe tega standarda.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Jul-2013
• 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: IEC/TC 61 - IEC_TC_61
• Parallel Committee: IEC/TC 61 - IEC_TC_61
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 02-Oct-2008
• Completion Date: 02-Oct-2008
• Directive: 2006/95/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: 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
• Directive: 2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60335-2-60:2003/A2:2009 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-60: Particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas

Relations

• Replaced By: EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60: Particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas
• Effective Date: 25-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 60335-2-60:2003 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60: Particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 60335-2-60:2003/A2:2008 is a European standard issued by CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) that focuses on the safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, specifically targeting whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas. This amendment (A2) updates the original 2003 standard with modified or supplemental safety provisions, ensuring enhanced protection for users of these specialised bathing appliances.

The document aligns with the international IEC 60335-2-60:2002/A2:2008, reflecting a harmonized approach to electrical safety standards across Europe. It addresses unique risks linked to whirlpool systems and sets mandatory safety criteria required for compliance and national adoption by EU member countries.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application
  This standard applies to electrical whirlpool baths and spas intended for household and similar use. It covers appliances that incorporate water jet systems for therapeutic and recreational purposes.

• User Safety Focus
  Addresses protection measures for vulnerable users, including children and persons with limited physical, sensory, or mental abilities, specifying the need for supervision or instructions to safely operate these appliances.

• General and Particular Safety Requirements
  Enhances guidelines on electrical insulation, waterproofing, and mechanical integrity to prevent hazards such as electric shock, overheating, or mechanical failure.

• Temperature Control and Surface Safety
  Incorporates considerations from ISO 13732-1 on hot surface ergonomics to manage the risks related to thermal contact, ensuring user comfort and protection from burns.

• Testing and Compliance
  Specifies the methods and criteria for testing individual appliance components and overall systems to confirm adherence to safety norms before market release.

• Amendment Adoption and Implementation Dates
  Requires member states to implement the amendment by May 2009, with withdrawal of conflicting national standards by August 2013.

Applications

EN 60335-2-60:2003/A2:2008 is essential for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies involved with:

• Design and Production of Whirlpool Baths and Spas
  Applying strict safety measures during product development to minimize electrical and mechanical risks.

• Product Certification and Market Approval
  Ensuring whirlpool appliances meet European safety requirements to gain national and EU-wide market access.

• Consumer Safety Assurance
  Protecting users from potential hazards by enforcing compliance with tested operational and construction safety features.

• Maintenance and Repair Guidelines
  Providing frameworks to ensure ongoing appliance safety throughout its lifecycle.

Related Standards

• IEC 60335-1 – General safety requirements for household electrical appliances, providing the base standards framework complemented by part 2-60 specific provisions.

• ISO 13732-1 – Ergonomics of the thermal environment, focusing on human responses to hot surfaces and integrated with EN 60335-2-60 to reduce burn risks.

• EN 60335 Series – A comprehensive suite of standards addressing safety for various household and similar electrical appliances.

Practical Value

Compliance with EN 60335-2-60:2003/A2:2008 ensures that whirlpool baths and spas are:

• Safe for Use in Domestic Environments – Minimizing electrical and physical hazards.

• Aligned with EU Safety Regulations – Facilitating smooth market introduction and consumer confidence.

• Optimized for User Protection – Including special considerations for children and vulnerable individuals.

Adhering to this standard helps manufacturers reduce product liability risks and enhances consumer trust through documented safety measures specifically tailored to whirlpool bath electrical systems and controls.

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Keywords: EN 60335-2-60, whirlpool bath safety standard, household electrical appliance safety, whirlpool spas, electrical safety, CLC standard, IEC 60335, thermal ergonomics, ISO 13732-1, European safety regulations, whirlpool bath certification.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-60: Particular requirements
for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -- Teil 2-60:
Besondere Anforderungen für Sprudelbadgeräte und Sprudelbäder
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité -- Partie 2-60: Règles particulières
pour les spas et les baignoires à système de brassage d'eau
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-60:2003/A2:2008
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
91.140.70 Sanitarne naprave Sanitary installations
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60335-2-60/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2008
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.040.50; 13.120
English version
Household and similar electrical appliances -
Safety -
Part 2-60: Particular requirements
for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas
(IEC 60335-2-60:2002/A2:2008)
Appareils électrodomestiques  Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte
et analogues - für den Hausgebrauch
Sécurité - und ähnliche Zwecke -
Partie 2-60: Règles particulières Teil 2-60: Besondere Anforderungen
pour les spas et les baignoires für Sprudelbadgeräte
à système de brassage d'eau und Sprudelbäder
(CEI 60335-2-60:2002/A2:2008) (IEC 60335-2-60:2002/A2:2008)

This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 60335-2-60:2003; it was approved by CENELEC on
2008-08-01. 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 Central Secretariat 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
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels

© 2008 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60335-2-60:2003/A2:2008 E

Foreword
The text of document 61/3641/FDIS, future amendment 2 to IEC 60335-2-60:2002, prepared by
IEC TC 61, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as amendment A2 to EN 60335-2-60:2003 on 2008-08-01.
The following dates are applicable:
- latest date by which the amendment has to be
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2009-05-01
- date on which national standards conflicting
with the amendment have to be withdrawn (dow) 2013-08-01
This amendment supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of EN 60335-2-60:2003.
There are no special national conditions causing a deviation from this amendment.
There are no national deviations from this amendment.
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