IEC 60335-2-98:2002
(Main)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers
Deals with the safety of electric humidifiers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are appliances that atomize water; appliances that evaporate water by heating and appliances that blow air through a moist element.
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-98: Règles particulières pour les humidificateurs
Traite de la sécurité des humidificateurs électriques pour usages domestiques et analogues, dont la tension assignée n'est pas supérieure à 250 V pour les appareils monophasés et à 480 V pour les autres appareils. Comme exemples d'appareils entrant dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme, on peut citer les appareils qui pulvérisent de l'eau, les appareils qui évaporent de l'eau par chauffage et les appareils soufflant de l'air à travers un élément humide.
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IEC 60335-2-98:2002 is the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) product standard that specifies safety requirements for household and similar electrical humidifiers. It is a Part 2 (“particular requirements”) standard that supplements and modifies the general safety rules in IEC 60335-1. The standard covers humidifiers with rated voltages up to 250 V for single‑phase and 480 V for other appliances, including devices that atomize water, evaporate water by heating, or blow air through a moist element.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and applicability: Applies to household and similar humidifiers (including some appliances used by laymen in shops, light industry and farms). Excludes HVAC duct humidifiers (IEC 60335-2-88), medical devices (IEC 60601), industrial-only equipment and appliances for special atmospheres.
- Use with Part 1: This standard is used in conjunction with IEC 60335-1; where Part 2 does not mention a subclause, Part 1 applies.
- Electrical limits: Rated voltage limits and special provisions for electrode‑type appliances.
- Electrode‑type appliances: Special definitions and test conditions - e.g., water resistivity for tests is about 500 Ω·cm at 20 °C; rated power input marking and guidance on solution composition and prohibition of d.c. supply.
- Marking and instructions:
- Manual-fill units must show a visible fill-level mark.
- If emitted water vapour exceeds 60 °C, appliances must carry a “CAUTION: Hot water vapour” marking.
- Instructions must include filling, cleaning and descaling procedures; electrode-type devices must include composition/quantity guidance for the solution.
- For mains-connected water supplies, instructions must state the maximum permissible water pressure (in pascals).
- Test and safety topics covered: protection against access to live parts, moisture resistance, leakage current and dielectric strength, heating, endurance, abnormal operation, mechanical strength, stability, internal wiring, components, clearances and creepage, resistance to heat/fire and rusting.
- Test condition note: Humidistats are rendered inoperative or short-circuited during certain tests.
Applications and who uses this standard
- Manufacturers and product designers: to design safe humidifiers that meet international safety expectations and market access requirements.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies: to perform the required safety tests and conformity assessment.
- Compliance and safety engineers: to prepare technical files, instructions and markings.
- Regulators and procurement teams: to reference uniform safety criteria for market surveillance and purchasing.
Related standards
- IEC 60335-1 (General requirements for household electrical appliances) - mandatory companion document.
- IEC 60335-2-88 (humidifiers integrated in HVAC systems) - for HVAC duct humidifiers.
- IEC 60601 (medical electrical equipment) - excludes medical humidifiers.
Keywords: IEC 60335-2-98, humidifier safety standard, electrical humidifiers, electrode-type humidifier, humidistat testing, IEC 60335-1 compliance.
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60335-2-98
Second edition
2002-11
Household and similar electrical appliances –
Safety –
Part 2-98:
Particular requirements for humidifiers
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues –
Sécurité –
Partie 2-98:
Règles particulières pour les humidificateurs
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Règles particulières pour les humidificateurs
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION .5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references. 6
3 Definitions . 6
4 General requirements . 7
5 General conditions for the tests . 7
6 Classification . 7
7 Marking and instructions . 7
8 Protection against access to live parts . 8
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 8
10 Power input and current. 8
11 Heating. 8
12 Void . 9
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 9
14 Transient overvoltages. 9
15 Moisture resistance. 9
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 9
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits. 9
18 Endurance .10
19 Abnormal operation.10
20 Stability and mechanical hazards.10
21 Mechanical strength.10
22 Construction .10
23 Internal wiring.11
24 Components .11
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords.11
26 Terminals for external conductors .11
27 Provision for earthing.11
28 Screws and connections .11
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .12
30 Resistance to heat and fire .12
31 Resistance to rusting .12
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards .12
Annexes.13
Bibliography.13
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FOREWORD
1) The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
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6) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject
of patent rights. The IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee
61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. It constitutes a
technical revision.
The text of this part of IEC 60335 is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/2231/FDIS 61/2306/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
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 fourth edition (2001) 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 electric humidifiers.
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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 publication will remain unchanged until
2003. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: Electrode-type appliances and appliances with bare-heating elements are only allowed if they are
for permanent connection to fixed wiring (Netherlands).
– 7.12.1: The minimum rated pressure is 1,0 MPa (Denmark, Sweden and Norway).
– 24.101: The requirement is not applicable (USA).
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.5
1 Scope.6
2 Normative references.6
3 Definitions.6
4 General requirements.7
5 General conditions for the tests .7
6 Classification.7
7 Marking and instructions.7
8 Protection against access to live parts .8
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances.8
10 Power input and current.8
11 Heating.8
12 Void .9
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature .9
14 Transient overvoltages.9
15 Moisture resistance.9
16 Leakage current and electric strength .9
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .9
18 Endurance.10
19 Abnormal operation.10
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .10
21 Mechanical strength.10
22 Construction.10
23 Internal wiring.11
24 Components.11
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .11
26 Terminals for external conductors .11
27 Provision for earthing.11
28 Screws and connections.11
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .12
30 Resistance to heat and fire .12
31 Resistance to rusting.12
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards .12
Annexes .13
Bibliography .13
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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This consolidated version of IEC 60335-2-98 is based on the second edition (2002)
[documents 61/2231/FDIS and 61/2306/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2004) [documents
61/2746/FDIS and 61/2797/RVD].
It bears the edition number 2.1.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendment 1.
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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 fourth edition (2001) 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 electric humidifiers.
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 the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: Electrode-type appliances and appliances with bare-heating elements are only allowed if they are
for permanent connection to fixed wiring (Netherlands).
– 7.12.1: The minimum rated pressure is 1,0 MPa (Denmark, Sweden and Norway).
– 24.101: The requirement is not applicable (USA).
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS.4
INTRODUCTION.8
1 Domaine d’application .10
2 Références normatives.10
3 Définitions .12
4 Exigences générales .12
5 Conditions générales d’essais .12
6 Classification.12
7 Marquage et instructions .12
8 Protection contre l’accès aux parties actives .14
9 Démarrage des appareils à moteur.14
10 Puissance et courant .14
11 Echauffements .16
12 Vacant.16
13 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique à la température de régime .16
14 Surtensions transitoires.16
15 Résistance à l’humidité.18
16 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique .18
17 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés.18
18 Endurance.18
19 Fonctionnement anormal .18
20 Stabilité et dangers mécaniques .18
21 Résistance mécanique .20
22 Construction .20
23 Conducteurs internes .20
24 Composants .22
25 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs .22
26 Bornes pour conducteurs externes .22
27 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre .22
28 Vis et connexions .22
29 Distances dans l'air, lignes de fuite et isolation solide .22
30 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu.22
31 Protection contre la rouille.22
32 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues.22
Annexes .24
Bibliographie.24
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
INTRODUCTION.9
1 Scope.11
2 Normative references .11
3 Definitions .13
4 General requirements .13
5 General conditions for the tests .13
6 Classification.13
7 Marking and instructions.13
8 Protection against access to live parts.15
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .15
10 Power input and current .15
11 Heating .17
12 Void.17
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.17
14 Transient overvoltages .17
15 Moisture resistance .19
16 Leakage current and electric strength.19
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .19
18 Endurance.19
19 Abnormal operation .19
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .19
21 Mechanical strength .21
22 Construction .21
23 Internal wiring.21
24 Components .23
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .23
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.23
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.23
Annexes .25
Bibliography.25
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1) La Commission Electrotechnique Internationale (CEI) est une organisation mondiale de normalisation
composée de l'ensemble des comités électrotechniques nationaux (Comités nationaux de la CEI). La CEI a
pour objet de favoriser la coopération internationale pour toutes les questions de normalisation dans les
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Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 1998, dont elle
constitue une révision technique.
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de cette norme.
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FOREWORD
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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee
61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998. It constitutes a
technical revision.
This bilingual version (2005-10) replaces the English version.
The text of this part of IEC 60335 is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/2231/FDIS 61/2306/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
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La version française de cette norme n’a pas été soumise au vote.
La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de la
CEI 60335-1 et ses amendements. Elle a été établie sur la base de la quatrième édition
(2001) de cette norme.
NOTE 1 L’expression “Partie 1” utilisée dans la présente norme fait référence à la CEI 60335-1.
La présente partie 2 complète ou modifie les articles correspondants de la CEI 60335-1, de
façon à transformer cette publication en norme CEI: Règles de sécurité pour les
humidificateurs électriques.
Lorsqu'un paragraphe particulier de la Partie 1 n'est pas mentionné dans cette partie 2, ce
paragraphe s'applique pour autant qu’il est raisonnable. Lorsque la présente norme spécifie
“addition”, “modification” ou “remplacement”, le texte correspondant de la Partie 1 doit être
adapté en conséquence.
NOTE 2 Le système de numérotation suivant est utilisé:
– les paragraphes, les tableaux et figures qui sont numérotés à partir de 101 sont complémentaires à ceux de la
Partie 1;
– notes: à l’exception de celles qui sont dans un nouveau paragraphe ou de celles qui concernent des notes de
la Partie 1, les notes sont numérotées à partir de 101, y compris celles des articles ou paragraphes qui sont
remplacés;
– les annexes complémentaires sont désignées AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 Les caractères d'imprimerie suivants sont utilisés:
– exigences: caractères romains;
– modalités d'essais: caractères italiques;
– notes: petits caractères romains.
Les mots en gras dans le texte sont définis à l'Article 3. Lorsqu'une définition concerne un adjectif, l'adjectif et le
nom associé figurent également en gras.
Les différences suivantes existent dans les pays indiqués ci-après.
– Article 1: Les appareils à électrodes et les appareils à éléments chauffants nus ne sont autorisés que s'ils sont
destinés à être raccordés de façon permanente aux canalisations fixes (Pays-Bas).
– 7.12.1: La pression assignée minimale est de 1,0 MPa (Danemark, Suède et Norvège).
– 24.101: L’exigence n’est pas applicable (USA).
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cette publication ne sera pas modifié avant la date de
maintenance indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous «http://webstore.iec.ch» dans les
données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date, la publication sera
• reconduite;
• supprimée;
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
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The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
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 fourth edition (2001) 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 electric humidifiers.
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 following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: Electrode-type appliances and appliances with bare-heating elements are only allowed if they are
for permanent connection to fixed wiring (Netherlands).
– 7.12.1: The minimum rated pressure is 1,0 MPa (Denmark, Sweden and Norway).
– 24.101: The requirement is not applicable (USA).
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in
the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
Il a été considéré en établissant la présente Norme internationale que l'exécution de ses
dispositions était confiée à des personnes expérimentées et ayant une qualification
appropriée.
Cette norme reconnaît le niveau de protection internationalement accepté contre les risques
électriques, mécaniques, thermiques, liés au feu et au rayonnement des appareils, lorsqu'ils
fonctionnent comme en usage normal en tenant compte des instructions du fabric
...
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Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS.4
INTRODUCTION.8
1 Domaine d’application .10
2 Références normatives.10
3 Définitions .12
4 Exigences générales .12
5 Conditions générales d’essais .12
6 Classification.12
7 Marquage et instructions .12
8 Protection contre l’accès aux parties actives .14
9 Démarrage des appareils à moteur.14
10 Puissance et courant .14
11 Echauffements .16
12 Vacant.16
13 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique à la température de régime .16
14 Surtensions transitoires.16
15 Résistance à l’humidité.18
16 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique .18
17 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés.18
18 Endurance.18
19 Fonctionnement anormal .18
20 Stabilité et dangers mécaniques .18
21 Résistance mécanique .20
22 Construction .20
23 Conducteurs internes .20
24 Composants .22
25 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs .22
26 Bornes pour conducteurs externes .22
27 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre .22
28 Vis et connexions .22
29 Distances dans l'air, lignes de fuite et isolation solide .22
30 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu.22
31 Protection contre la rouille.22
32 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues.22
Annexes .24
Bibliographie.24
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.9
1 Scope.11
2 Normative references.11
3 Definitions.13
4 General requirements .13
5 General conditions for the tests .13
6 Classification.13
7 Marking and instructions.13
8 Protection against access to live parts.15
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .15
10 Power input and current .15
11 Heating.17
12 Void .17
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.17
14 Transient overvoltages .17
15 Moisture resistance.19
16 Leakage current and electric strength.19
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .19
18 Endurance.19
19 Abnormal operation.19
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .19
21 Mechanical strength .21
22 Construction.21
23 Internal wiring.21
24 Components.23
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .23
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.23
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.23
Annexes .25
Bibliography.25
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1) La Commission Electrotechnique Internationale (CEI) est une organisation mondiale de normalisation
composée de l'ensemble des comités électrotechniques nationaux (Comités nationaux de la CEI). La CEI a
pour objet de favoriser la coopération internationale pour toutes les questions de normalisation dans les
domaines de l'électricité et de l'électronique. A cet effet, la CEI – entre autres activités – publie des Normes
internationales, des Spécifications techniques, des Rapports techniques, des Spécifications accessibles au
public (PAS) et des Guides (ci-après dénommés "Publication(s) de la CEI"). Leur élaboration est confiée à des
comités d'études, aux travaux desquels tout Comité national intéressé par le sujet traité peut participer. Les
organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouvernementales, en liaison avec la CEI, participent
également aux travaux. La CEI collabore étroitement avec l'Organisation Internationale de Normalisation (ISO),
selon des conditions fixées par accord entre les deux organisations.
2) Les décisions ou accords officiels de la CEI concernant les questions techniques représentent, dans la mesure
du possible, un accord international sur les sujets étudiés, étant donné que les Comités nationaux de la CEI
intéressés sont représentés dans chaque comité d’études.
3) Les Publications de la CEI se présentent sous la forme de recommandations internationales et sont agréées
comme telles par les Comités nationaux de la CEI. Tous les efforts raisonnables sont entrepris afin que la CEI
s'assure de l'exactitude du contenu technique de ses publications; la CEI ne peut pas être tenue responsable
de l'éventuelle mauvaise utilisation ou interprétation qui en est faite par un quelconque utilisateur final.
4) Dans le but d'encourager l'unification internationale, les Comités nationaux de la CEI s'engagent, dans toute la
mesure possible, à appliquer de façon transparente les Publications de la CEI dans leurs publications
nationales et régionales. Toutes divergences entre toutes Publications de la CEI et toutes publications
nationales ou régionales correspondantes doivent être indiquées en termes clairs dans ces dernières.
5) La CEI n’a prévu aucune procédure de marquage valant indication d’approbation et n'engage pas sa
responsabilité pour les équipements déclarés conformes à une de ses Publications.
6) Tous les utilisateurs doivent s'assurer qu'ils sont en possession de la dernière édition de cette publication.
7) Aucune responsabilité ne doit être imputée à la CEI, à ses administrateurs, employés, auxiliaires ou
mandataires, y compris ses experts particuliers et les membres de ses comités d'études et des Comités
nationaux de la CEI, pour tout préjudice causé en cas de dommages corporels et matériels, ou de tout autre
dommage de quelque nature que ce soit, directe ou indirecte, ou pour supporter les coûts (y compris les frais
de justice) et les dépenses découlant de la publication ou de l'utilisation de cette Publication de la CEI ou de
toute autre Publication de la CEI, ou au crédit qui lui est accordé.
8) L'attention est attirée sur les références normatives citées dans cette publication. L'utilisation de publications
référencées est obligatoire pour une application correcte de la présente publication.
9) L’attention est attirée sur le fait que certains des éléments de la présente Publication de la CEI peuvent faire
l’objet de droits de propriété intellectuelle ou de droits analogues. La CEI ne saurait être tenue pour
responsable de ne pas avoir identifié de tels droits de propriété et de ne pas avoir signalé leur existence.
La présente partie de la Norme internationale CEI 60335 a été établie par le comité
d'études 61 de la CEI: Sécurité des appareils électrodomestiques et analogues.
La présente version consolidée de la CEI 60335-2-98 comprend la deuxième édition (2002)
[documents 61/2231/FDIS et 61/2306/RVD] et son amendement 1 (2004) [documents
61/2746/FDIS et 61/2797/RVD].
Le contenu technique de cette version consolidée est donc identique à celui de l'édition de
base et à son amendement; cette version a été préparée par commodité pour l'utilisateur.
Elle porte le numéro d'édition 2.1.
Une ligne verticale dans la marge indique où la publication de base a été modifiée par
l'amendement 1.
La version française de cette norme n’a pas été soumise au vote.
Cette version bilingue (2005-10) remplace la version monolingue anglaise.
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Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
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Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
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5) IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
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patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This consolidated version of IEC 60335-2-98 consists of the second edition (2002)
[documents 61/2231/FDIS and 61/2306/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2004) [documents
61/2746/FDIS and 61/2797/RVD].
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and has
been prepared for user convenience.
It bears the edition number 2.1.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendment 1.
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
This bilingual version (2005-10) replaces the English version.
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La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de la
CEI 60335-1 et ses amendements. Elle a été établie sur la base de la quatrième édition
(2001) de cette norme.
NOTE 1 L’expression “Partie 1” utilisée dans la présente norme fait référence à la CEI 60335-1.
La présente partie 2 complète ou modifie les articles correspondants de la CEI 60335-1, de
façon à transformer cette publication en norme CEI: Règles de sécurité pour les
humidificateurs électriques.
Lorsqu'un paragraphe particulier de la Partie 1 n'est pas mentionné dans cette partie 2, ce
paragraphe s'applique pour autant qu’il est raisonnable. Lorsque la présente norme spécifie
“addition”, “modification” ou “remplacement”, le texte correspondant de la Partie 1 doit être
adapté en conséquence.
NOTE 2 Le système de numérotation suivant est utilisé:
– les paragraphes, les tableaux et figures qui sont numérotés à partir de 101 sont complémentaires à ceux de la
Partie 1;
– notes: à l’exception de celles qui sont dans un nouveau paragraphe ou de celles qui concernent des notes de
la Partie 1, les notes sont numérotées à partir de 101, y compris celles des articles ou paragraphes qui sont
remplacés;
– les annexes complémentaires sont désignées AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 Les caractères d'imprimerie suivants sont utilisés:
– exigences: caractères romains;
– modalités d'essais: caractères italiques;
– notes: petits caractères romains.
Les mots en gras dans le texte sont définis à l'Article 3. Lorsqu'une définition concerne un adjectif, l'adjectif et le
nom associé figurent également en gras.
Les différences suivantes existent dans les pays indiqués ci-après.
– Article 1: Les appareils à électrodes et les appareils à éléments chauffants nus ne sont autorisés que s'ils sont
destinés à être raccordés de façon permanente aux canalisations fixes (Pays-Bas).
– 7.12.1: La pression assignée minimale est de 1,0 MPa (Danemark, Suède et Norvège).
– 24.101: L’exigence n’est pas applicable (USA).
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de la publication de base et de ses amendements ne sera
pas modifié avant la date de maintenance indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous
"http://webstore.iec.ch" dans les données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date,
la publication sera
• reconduite,
• supprimée,
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
60335-2-98 © IEC:2002+A1:2004 – 7 –
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 fourth edition (2001) 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 electric humidifiers.
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 following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: Electrode-type appliances and appliances with bare-heating elements are only allowed if they are
for permanent connection to fixed wiring (Netherlands).
– 7.12.1: The minimum rated pressure is 1,0 MPa (Denmark, Sweden and Norway).
– 24.101: The requirement is not applicable (USA).
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
Il a été considéré en établissant la présente Norme internationale que l'exécution de ses
dispositions était confiée à des personnes expérimentées et ayant une qualification
appropriée.
Cette norme reconnaît le niveau de protection internationalement accepté contre les risques
électriques, mécaniques, thermiques, liés au feu et au rayonnement des appareils, lorsqu'ils
fonctionnent comme en usage normal en tenant compte des instructions du fabricant. Elle
couvre également les situations anormales auxquelles on peut s'attendre dans la pratique et
elle tient compte de la façon dont les phénomènes électromagnétiques peuvent affecter le
fonctionnement sûr des appareils.
Cette norme tient compte autant que possible des exigences de la CEI 60364, de façon à
rester compatible avec les règles d'installation quand l’appareil est raccordé au
...
IEC 60335-2-98 ®
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
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Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-98: Règles particulières pour les humidificateurs
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IEC 60335-2-98 ®
Edition 2.2 2008-09
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-98: Règles particulières pour les humidificateurs
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 97.030 ISBN 2-8318-9949-4
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+A2:2008
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.5
1 Scope.6
2 Normative references.6
3 Definitions.7
4 General requirements .7
5 General conditions for the tests .7
6 Classification.7
7 Marking and instructions.7
8 Protection against access to live parts.8
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances .8
10 Power input and current .8
11 Heating.9
12 Void .9
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature.9
14 Transient overvoltages .9
15 Moisture resistance.10
16 Leakage current and electric strength.10
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits .10
18 Endurance.10
19 Abnormal operation.10
20 Stability and mechanical hazards .10
21 Mechanical strength.11
22 Construction.11
23 Internal wiring.11
24 Components.12
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords .12
26 Terminals for external conductors.12
27 Provision for earthing .12
28 Screws and connections .12
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation .12
30 Resistance to heat and fire.12
31 Resistance to rusting.12
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.12
Annexes .
Bibliography.
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence
between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
5) IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with an IEC Publication.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or
other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and
expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC
Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
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.
This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendments has been
prepared for user convenience.
IEC 60335-2-98 edition 2.2 contains the second edition (2002) [documents 61/2231/FDIS
and 61/2306/RVD], its amendment 1 (2004) [documents 61/2746/FDIS and 61/2797/RVD]
and its amendment 2 (2008) [documents 61/3645/FDIS and 61/3685/RVD].
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendments 1 and 2.
This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee
61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
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+A2:2008
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 fourth edition (2001) 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 electric humidifiers.
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 following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: Electrode-type appliances and appliances with bare-heating elements are only allowed if they are
for permanent connection to fixed wiring (Netherlands).
– 7.12.1: The minimum rated pressure is 1,0 MPa (Denmark, Sweden and Norway).
– 24.101: The requirement is not applicable (USA).
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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 the amendment 2 be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
60335-2-98 © IEC:2002+A1:2004 – 5 –
+A2:2008
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.
2 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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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric humidifiers for household and
similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and
480 V for other appliances.
NOTE 101 Examples of appliances that are within the scope of the standard are
– appliances that atomize water;
– appliances that evaporate water by heating;
– appliances that blow air through a moist element.
Appliances that are not intended for normal household use, but that nevertheless may be a
source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen 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;
– 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 may be
necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national
authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to
– appliances for heating liquids (IEC 60335-2-15);
– humidifiers intended for use with heating, ventilation or air-conditioning systems (IEC 60335-2-88);
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);
– 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).
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
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3 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.6 Addition:
NOTE 101 For electrode-type appliances, if no current is assigned to the appliance, the rated current is
calculated from the rated voltage and the mean value of the power input during the first 2 min of operation, the
appliance being supplied at rated voltage and operated under normal operation.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions
The appliance is filled with the maximum quantity of water in accordance with the instructions,
unless the appliance is connected to the water mains and the supply is automatically
controlled.
For electrode-type appliances, the water has a resistivity of approximately 500 Ω
cm at a
o
temperature of 20 C.
NOTE 101 The appropriate resistivity may be obtained by adding sodium chloride to the water.
3.101
electrode-type appliance
appliance in which a conductive liquid is heated by a current flowing through it
4 General requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.6 Addition:
Humidistats are short-circuited or rendered inoperative.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Modification:
Electrode-type appliances shall be marked with their rated power input.
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Addition:
Appliances that are manually filled shall have a level mark or other means to indicate when
they are filled to their rated capacity, unless they cannot be filled beyond this capacity. This
indication shall be visible when the appliance is being filled.
2 If the temperature of the water vapour exceeds 60 °C, the appliance shall be marked with
symbol IEC 60417-5597 (2002-10) or with the substance of the following:
CAUTION: Hot water vapour
NOTE 101 This symbol is a warning sign and the rules of ISO 3864-1 apply.
7.6 Addition:
[symbol IEC 60417-5597 (2002-10)] steam
7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall include details regarding filling, cleaning and descaling.
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:
– care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of hot water vapour;
– unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.
The instructions for electrode-type appliances shall include the substance of the following:
– the composition and quantity of solution to be used and advice not to use an excessive
amount of salt;
– the appliance is not to be operated from a d.c. supply.
2 If symbol IEC 60417-5597 (2002-10) is used, its meaning shall be explained.
7.12.1 Addition:
The installation instructions for appliances intended to be connected to the water mains shall
state the maximum permissible water pressure in pascals.
2 7.15 Addition:
Symbol IEC 60417-5597 (2002-10) or the marking relating to hot water vapour shall be near
the vapour outlet.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
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.
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10.1 Addition:
For electrode-type appliances, the negative deviation is not limited.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.4 Modification:
Electrode-type appliances are supplied at 1,06 times rated voltage.
Addition:
If the temperature rise limits are exceeded in appliances incorporating motors, transformers or
electronic circuits, and the power input is lower than the rated power input, the test is
repeated with the appliance supplied at 1,06 times rated voltage.
11.6 Replacement:
Combined appliances are operated as heating appliances.
11.7 Replacement:
Appliances are operated until steady conditions are established.
11.8 Addition:
The temperature rise limits of motors, transformers and components of electronic circuits,
including parts directly influenced by them, may be exceeded when the appliance is operated
at 1,15 times rated power input.
12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
13.1 Modification:
Electrode-type appliances are supplied at 1,06 times rated voltage.
13.2 Addition:
For electrode-type appliances, the leakage current is measured between a metallic mesh
placed in the water vapour, 10 mm from the outlet, and accessible metal parts including the
metal foil.
The leakage current shall not exceed 0,25 mA.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
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15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
15.2 Addition:
In case of doubt, the spillage test is carried out with the appliance deviating from the normal
position of use by an angle not exceeding 5°.
Appliances intended to be connected to the water mains are operated until the maximum
water level is reached. The inlet valve is held open and the filling continued for 15 min after
the first evidence of overflow or until the inflow stops automatically.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.2 Addition:
The container of electrode-type appliances is filled with a saturated solution of NaCl
at 20 °C ± 5 °C, the appliance being supplied at rated voltage.
NOTE 101 A solution is saturated when no more salt can be dissolved.
19.3 Addition:
The test is not applicable to electrode-type appliances.
19.4 Modification:
Appliances are only filled with sufficient water to cover the heating elements.
Fans are switched off.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
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21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
22.6 Addition:
Drain holes shall be at least 5 mm in diameter or 20 mm in area with a minimum dimension of
at least 3 mm.
Compliance is checked by measurement.
22.33 Modification:
Liquids may be heated using electrodes and may be in direct contact with their live parts.
22.101 The vapour outlet of appliances incorporating means for heating water shall be free
from obstructions that could give rise to a significant pressure within the container. The
container shall be vented to the atmosphere, the aperture being at least 5 mm in diameter or
20 mm in area with a minimum dimension of at least 3 mm.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.
22.102 Appliances for wall mounting shall have reliable provision for fixing to a wall,
independent of the connection to the water mains.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
22.103 Electrode-type appliances shall be constructed to ensure that when the filling
aperture of the container is open, both electrodes are disconnected to provide all-pole
disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions.
This requirement does not apply to an appliance that requires the withdrawal of an appliance
connector in order to gain access to the filling aperture.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
22.104 Appliances intended to be connected to the water mains shall withstand the water
pressure expected in normal use.
Compliance is checked by connecting the appliance to a water supply having a pressure
equal to twice the maximum inlet water pressure or 1,2 MPa, whichever is the higher, for a
period of 5 min.
There shall be no leakage.
23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
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24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
24.101 Thermal cut-outs incorporated in appliances for compliance with Clause 19 shall not
be self-resetting.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
25 Supply connection and external flex
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Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 60335-2-98:2002 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers". This standard covers: Deals with the safety of electric humidifiers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are appliances that atomize water; appliances that evaporate water by heating and appliances that blow air through a moist element.
Deals with the safety of electric humidifiers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are appliances that atomize water; appliances that evaporate water by heating and appliances that blow air through a moist element.
IEC 60335-2-98:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.030 - Domestic electrical appliances in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60335-2-98:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60335-2-98:2002/AMD2:2008, IEC 60335-2-98:2002/AMD1:2004, IEC 60335-2-98:2023, IEC 60335-2-98:1997, IEC 60335-2-98:1997/AMD1:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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