IEC 60335-2-103:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and windows

IEC 60335-2-103:2023 deals with the safety of electric drives for horizontally and vertically moving gates, doors, garage doors and windows for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 600 V for other drives including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. It also covers the hazards associated with the movement of the driven part.
Drives not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as drives intended to be used by laymen in shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, in industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Requirements for drives for doors that can be used in emergency routes and exits are given in normative Annex AA.
Examples of drives within the scope of this standard are drives for
– folding doors;
– revolving doors;
– rolling doors;
– roof windows;
– sectional overhead doors;
– swinging and sliding gates or doors.
Drives can be supplied with a driven part.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by drives 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 drive safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the drive.
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.
This standard does not apply to drives
– for vertically moving garage doors for residential use (60335-2-95);
– for shutters covering doors and windows (including locations where the door is set back from the shutter), awnings, blinds and similar equipment (60335-2-97);
– intended exclusively to be used by trained persons in commercial and industrial premises;
– for specific purposes, such as fire doors;
– for natural smoke exhaust ventilators not used as windows (ISO 21927-2);
– intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This standard does not apply to movement of a pedestrian door where such movement is based solely on stored energy.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015, Amendment 1:2017 and Amendment 2:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the text has been aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) scope includes DC-supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances (Clause 1);
c) some notes have been converted to normative text (Clause 1);
d) additional requirements for installation instructions have been incorporated (7.12);
e) application of test probe 18 and test probe 19 have been introduced (8.1.1, 20.2, Annexes BB, CC and DD);
f) addition of surface temperatures for external accessible surfaces (11.3, 11.8);
g) requirements for loading accessible appliance outlets and socket outlets have been added (11.7);
h) requirements for appliances incorporating integral batteries or separable batteries have been added (11.7);
i) requirements have been added for drives intended for permanent connection delivered with a connector to ease the installation (22.108, 24.101, 25.3).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of tha

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-103: Exigences particulières pour les motorisations de portails, portes et fenêtres

L'IEC 60335-2-103:2023 traite de la sécurité des motorisations électriques de portails, portes et portes de garage et fenêtres, à déplacement horizontal ou vertical pour usage domestique et analogue, dont la tension assignée n'est pas supérieure à 250 V pour les motorisations monophasées et à 600 V pour les autres motorisations, y compris les appareils alimentés en courant continu et les appareils alimentés par batteries. Elle couvre également les dangers liés au mouvement de la partie entraînée.
Les motorisations non destinées à un usage domestique normal, mais qui néanmoins peuvent constituer une source de danger pour le public, telle que les motorisations destinées à être utilisées par des utilisateurs non avertis dans des magasins, des bureaux, des hôtels, des restaurants, des hôpitaux, dans l'industrie et dans des fermes, sont comprises dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme.
Les motorisations applicables aux éléments suivants sont des exemples de motorisations qui entrent dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme:
– portes pliantes;
– portes tournantes;
– portes à enroulement;
– fenêtres de toit;
– portes sectionnelles relevantes;
– portails ou portes de type battant et coulissant.
Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des dangers ordinaires présentés par les motorisations, encourus par toutes les personnes à l'intérieur et autour de l'habitation. Cependant, elle 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 connaissance les empêchent d'utiliser la motorisation en toute sécurité sans surveillance ou instruction;
– de l'utilisation de la motorisation comme jouet par des enfants.
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 organismes nationaux de la santé, par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection des travailleurs, par les organismes nationaux responsables de l'alimentation en eau et par des organismes similaires.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas aux motorisations
– des portes de garage à ouverture verticale pour usage résidentiel (IEC 60335-2-95);
– des volets qui couvrent les portes et les fenêtres (y compris dans les cas où la porte est en retrait par rapport au volet), des stores, des rideaux et des équipements analogues (IEC 60335-2-97);
– destinées exclusivement à une utilisation par des personnes averties dans des locaux à usage commercial et industriel;
– pour des usages spécifiques, comme les portes coupe-feu;
– pour des dispositifs d'évacuation naturelle des fumées non utilisés comme fenêtres (ISO 21927-2);
– destinées à être utilisées dans des locaux présentant des conditions particulières, telles que la présence d'une atmosphère corrosive ou explosive (poussière, vapeur ou gaz).
La présente norme ne s'applique pas au mouvement d'une porte piétonne lorsque ce mouvement repose uniquement sur l'énergie stockée.
Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2015, l'Amendement 1:2017 et l'Amendement 2:2019. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) le texte a été aligné sur l'IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) le domaine d'application comprend les appareils alimentés en courant continu et les appareils alimentés par batteries (Article 1);
c) certaines notes ont été converties en texte normatif (Article 1);
d) des exigences supplémentaires relatives aux instructions d'installation ont été incorporées (7.12);
e) l'application du calibre d'essai 18 et du calibre d'essai 19 a été introduite (8.1.1, 20.2, Annexes BB, CC et DD);
f) des températures de surface ont été ajoutées pour les surfaces accessibles extérieures (11.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2023
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: MT 25 - TC 61/MT 25
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 15-Dec-2023
• Completion Date: 29-Dec-2023

Relations

• Revises: IEC 60335-2-103:2015 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and windows
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60335-2-103:2015/AMD1:2017 - Amendment 1 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and windows
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60335-2-103:2015/AMD2:2019 - Amendment 2 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and windows
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 60335-2-103:2023 is the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standard that specifies particular requirements for electric drives for gates, doors and windows intended for household and similar purposes. It covers horizontally and vertically moving driven parts (folding, revolving, rolling, sectional overhead, swinging and sliding doors/gates, roof windows, etc.) supplied up to 250 V single‑phase or 600 V for other supplies, including direct current (DC) and battery‑operated appliances. The standard focuses on hazards associated with the movement of the driven part and is intended for appliances used by laymen in homes and public spaces.

Key Topics

• Scope and limits: Rated voltage limits, inclusion of DC and battery‑operated drives, and clear exclusions (e.g., vertically moving residential garage doors covered by IEC 60335-2-95, shutters and blinds covered by IEC 60335-2-97, fire doors, special atmospheres).
• Safety of moving parts: Protection against entrapment, impact forces, and hazards from driven parts (normative annexes such as AA, BB, CC, DD, GG, HH provide specific methods and tests).
• Electrical safety: Requirements for leakage current, electric strength, transient overvoltages and supply connections, aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020.
• Thermal and surface requirements: Limits for surface temperatures on externally accessible parts and heating tests (new in 2023 edition).
• Battery and DC requirements: Rules for appliances with integral/separable batteries, charging and associated safety tests.
• Testing and measurement: Introduction of test probes 18 and 19, reference bodies, endurance, mechanical strength and specific measurement points for protective devices.
• Installation and instructions: Enhanced requirements for installation instructions and documentation to support safe use and commissioning.
• Construction and components: Requirements for internal wiring, components, connectors for permanent connections, and protection against access to live parts.

Applications

• Manufacturers designing and certifying drives for gates, doors and windows intended for residential, commercial or public-access use.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors performing type testing, routine testing and safety evaluations.
• Compliance engineers, product safety managers, specifiers and installers who need to ensure installations meet international safety requirements.
• Regulators and safety authorities referencing harmonized safety requirements for public and private buildings.

Related Standards

• IEC 60335-1 (General requirements) - to be used in conjunction with this part.
• IEC 60335-2-95 (vertically moving garage doors - residential)
• IEC 60335-2-97 (shutters, awnings, blinds)
• ISO 21927-2 (natural smoke exhaust ventilators) - for specific exclusions and cross‑references.

This 2023 edition is a technical revision aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020 and includes important updates for DC/battery appliances, surface temperature limits, new test probes and enhanced installation requirements - making it essential for current product design and compliance.

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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 . 12
7 Marking and instructions . 12
8 Protection against access to live parts . 15
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 15
10 Power input and current . 15
11 Heating . 16
12 Void Charging of metal-ion batteries . 17
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 17
14 Transient overvoltages . 17
15 Moisture resistance . 17
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 18
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 18
18 Endurance . 18
19 Abnormal operation . 18
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 19
21 Mechanical strength . 20
22 Construction . 20
23 Internal wiring . 21
24 Components . 21
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 21
26 Terminals for external conductors . 22
27 Provision for earthing . 22
28 Screws and connections . 22
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 22
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 23
31 Resistance to rusting. 23
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 23
Annexes . 28
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 29
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 30
Annex AA (normative) Drives for powered pedestrian doors used in emergency routes
and emergency exits . 31
Annex BB (normative) Drives for windows . 33
Annex CC (normative) Drives for pedestrian doors . 38

Annex DD (normative) Drives for horizontally and vertically moving doors and gates . 43
Annex EE (normative) Measuring point for protective devices of horizontally moving
pedestrian doors . 50
Annex FF (normative) Reference bodies . 59
Annex GG (normative) Test method of entrapment protection system of drives for
revolving doors . 61
Annex HH (normative) Limitation of impact forces of pedestrian doors . 62
Annex II (normative) Measuring points for limitation of impact forces of pedestrian
doors . 65
Annex JJ (normative) Low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 68
Annex KK (normative) Speed setting for low energy movement of pedestrian doors. 69
Annex LL (normative) Safeguarding of swing pedestrian doors . 71
Bibliography . 73
List of comments . 74

Figure 101 – Examples of driven parts . 25
Figure 102 – Inactive floor areas of pressure-sensitive pads . 26
Figure 103 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 27
Figure CC.1 – Safety distances for opening movement of swing door . 42
Figure EE.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset. 50
Figure EE.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 50
Figure EE.3 – Single-leaf swing doorset . 51
Figure EE.4 – Double-leaf swing doorset . 51
Figure EE.5 – Folding doorset . 52
Figure EE.6 – Revolving doorset, two leaves. 54
Figure EE.7 – Revolving doorset, three leaves . 56
Figure EE.8 – Revolving doorset, four leaves . 58
Figure FF.1 – Reference bodies. 60
Figure HH.1 – Force versus time . 63
Figure II.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 65
Figure II.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 65
Figure II.3 – Folding doorset . 66
Figure II.4 – Revolving doorset, 2-leaf . 66
Figure II.5 – Revolving doorset, 3-leaf . 67
Figure II.6 – Revolving doorset, 4-leaf . 67
Figure LL.1 – Areas of the door sweep . 71

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 17
Table HH.1 – Permissible dynamic forces . 62
Table KK.1 – Speed settings . 69
Table KK.2 – Minimum travelling time per doorset leaf vs. mass of door leaf . 70
Table LL.1 – Minimum width of door leaf to be protected vs. radius of doorset and
doorset travelling time . 72

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IEC 60335-2-103 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015, Amendment 1:2017
and Amendment 2:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the text has been aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) scope includes DC-supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances (Clause 1);
c) some notes have been converted to normative text (Clause 1);
d) additional requirements for installation instructions have been incorporated (7.12);
e) application of test probe 18 and test probe 19 have been introduced (8.1.1, 20.2, Annexes
BB, CC and DD);
f) addition of surface temperatures for external accessible surfaces (11.3, 11.8);
g) requirements for loading accessible appliance outlets and socket outlets have been added
(11.7);
h) requirements for appliances incorporating integral batteries or separable batteries have
been added (11.7);
i) requirements have been added for drives intended for permanent connection delivered with
a connector to ease the installation (22.108, 24.101, 25.3).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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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 unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) 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: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and
windows.
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.

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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.
Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliances can
be accessed via TC 61 supporting documents on the IEC website
https://www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does
not constitute a replacement for the normative text in this standard.
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 can 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 Horizontal publications, basic safety publications and group safety
publications 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. 1
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.
NOTE 3 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are:
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1 and relevant IEC 61000-3 series standards concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters. 2

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1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric drives for horizontally and vertically
moving gates, doors, garage doors and windows for household and similar purposes, their
rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 600 V for other drives
including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances 3. It also
covers the hazards associated with the movement of the driven part.
Battery-operated drives and other d.c. supplied drives are within the scope of this standard.
Dual supply drives, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as battery-
operated drives when operated in the battery mode.
Drives not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may can be a source of
danger to the public, such as drives intended to be used by laymen in shops, offices, hotels,
restaurants, hospitals, in industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
or doors that may can be used in emergency routes and exits are
Requirements for drives f
given in normative Annex AA.
NOTE 101 Examples of drives within the scope of this standard are drives for
– folding doors;
– revolving doors;
– rolling doors;
– roof windows;
– sectional overhead doors;
– swinging and sliding gates or doors.
NOTE 101 Examples are shown in Figure 101.
NOTE 102 Drives may can be supplied with a driven part.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by drives 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 drive safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the drive.
NOTE 103 For appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional
requirements can be necessary. Attention is drawn to the fact that 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 4 and similar
authorities.
NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to drives
– for vertically moving garage doors for residential use (60335-2-95);
– for shutters covering doors and windows (including locations where the door is set back
from the shutter), awnings, blinds and similar equipment (60335-2-97);
– intended exclusively to be used by trained persons in commercial and industrial premises;
– for specific purposes, such as fire doors;
– for natural smoke exhaust ventilators not used as windows (ISO 21927-2);
– intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of
a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
NOTE 105 This standard does not apply to movement of a pedestrian door where such
movement is based solely on stored energy.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60068-2-52:2017, Environmental testing – Part 2-52: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic
(sodium, chloride solution)
IEC 60584-1, Thermocouples – Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
IEC 60825-1:2014, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements
018, Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment – Part 3:
IEC 61496-3:20082
Particular requirements for active opto-electronic protective devices responsive to diffuse
reflection (AOPDDR)
IEC 61984:2008, Connectors – Safety requirements and tests
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics
3.1.9 Replacement Modification:
Replace the first paragraph with the following: 5
normal operation
operation of the drive under the following conditions:
– drives supplied without a driven part are operated with their rated load;
– drives supplied with a driven part are operated with the driven part installed in accordance
with the instructions
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3.1041.101
rated load
force or torque assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
3.1051.102
rated operating time
duration of continuous operation assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: During continuous operation, the drive may reverse its direction.
3.1061.103
rated number of operating cycles
number of uninterrupted cycles assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
3.5 Definitions relating to types of appliances
3.5.101
drive
motor and other components that control the movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: Examples of components are gears, controls, brakes, components for power transmission from the
drive to the driven part and entrapment protection systems.
3.1105.102
automatic drive
drive that operates the driven part in at least one direction without intentional activation by the
user
3.1125.103
reversible drive
drive that can be manually operated with or without power in both directions by manual action
on the driven part
3.7 Definitions relating to safety components
3.1087.101
entrapment protection system
part of the drive that protects against crushing
Note 1 to entry: An entrapment protection system may consist of one or more devices, such as pressure sensitive
edges, passive infrared and active light sensing devices, biased-off switches or motor current monitoring devices.
Note 2 to entry: An entrapment protection system may be incorporated in the motor assembly or installed
separately.
3.1097.102
biased-off switch
hold to run device that initiates and maintains the drive movement only as long as the manual
control is actuated by the user
3.8 Definitions relating to miscellaneous matters
3.1028.101
driven part
part of a gate, door, garage door or window that is intended to be moved by the drive
3.1038.102
window
part in a building that opens and closes in order to regulate the air and light and that is not
intended for passage
3.1078.103
cycle
complete opening and closing movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: For revolving doors, a cycle means the necessary rotation to allow a person to pass through it.
3.1118.104
horizontally moving pedestrian door
swinging, sliding or rotating door designed for pedestrian use
3.1138.105
main closing edge
edge(s) of a pedestrian door leaf, whose distance from a parallel opposing closing edge or
surface determines the usable pathway
3.1148.106
opposing closing edge
edge(s) of a pedestrian door leaf formed by the main closing edge and a fixed edge or a
surface against which the pedestrian door leaf is moving
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:
When a test has to be carried out with a driven part, the driven part specified for installation
with the drive that gives the most unfavourable conditions for the test is used. The drive is
adjusted in accordance with the instructions.
The driven part may be simulated by an artificial load.
5.5 Addition:
A wicket door is kept:
– in the fully closed position if it travels together with the door during the tests, or
– in the fully open position or completely removed position if it does not travel with the door
during the tests.
5.7 Addition:
If the drive is marked with an ambient temperature beyond the range of +5 °C to +40 °C, the
tests of Clauses 11, 13, BB.20.10110, BB.20.1055, BB.20.1066, BB.20.1077, BB.20.1099,
CC.20.1033, CC.20.1044, CC.20.1055, CC.20.1066, DD.20.1055, DD.20.1066, DD.20.1077,
DD.20.1088, and Clause 21 are carried out at the most unfavourable marked temperature.
5.101 Drives shall be tested for compliance with this standard for any of the following modes
of operation as intended by the manufacturer:
– automatic operation (operation in at least one direction without intentional activation by the
user);
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– impulse activation (operation in either direction with an intentional activation by the user);
– biased-off (hold to run) operation.
Whenever required by the instructions, components shall be added or changed to perform the
tests.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
Drives shall be class l, class ll or class lll.
6.2 Addition:
Drives, or parts of drives, that are intended for exposure to outdoor conditions shall be at least
IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Addition:
Drives shall be marked with their ambient temperature range.
Drives supplied without a driven part shall be marked with the rated load, in newtons (N) or
in newton-metres (Nm).
Unless the drive is intended for continuous operation, drives supplied without a driven part
shall be marked with the rated operating time in minutes, or the number of cycles per hour,
or the rated number of operating cycles.
Drives supplied with a driven part shall be marked with the rated number of operating cycles
or the cycles per hour, unless the drive is intended for continuous operation.
7.6 Addition:
[symbol ISO 7000-0533
upper limit of temperature
(2004-01)]
[symbol ISO 7000-0534
lower limit of temperature
(2004-01)]
7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:

WARNING: Important safety instructions. It is important for the safety of persons to follow
these instructions. Save these instructions.
The instructions shall state include the substance of the following:
– do not allow children to play with fixed controls. Keep remote controls away from children;
– activation of the manual release may cause uncontrolled movement of the driven part due
to mechanical failures or an out-of-balance condition; (if applicable);
– when operating a biased-off switch, make sure that other persons are kept away;
– when closing a window that has been opened by a smoke control system, make sure that
other persons are kept away;
– frequently examine the installation for imbalance where applicable and signs of wear or
damage to cables, springs and mounting. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary;
– disconnect the supply(s) when cleaning or other maintenance is being carried out.
The instructions shall include the following information:
• explanation of mode indicators;
• details on how to use any manual release, or reversible drive used as a manual release;
• details on how to re-adjust controls, (if applicable);
• where the operation of the drive is specified in cycles per hour, the rest period required
between cycles.
7.12.1 Addition:
The installation instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. Follow all instructions since incorrect installation
can lead to severe injury.
The installation instructions shall specify the type, size and mass of the driven part, locations
where the drive can be installed and shall include details of whether the drive is suitable only
for balanced vertical driven parts.
They shall state that the installer shall check that the temperature range marked on the drive
is suitable for the location.
They shall state that the drive
– cannot be used when the wicket door is open (for drives that are constructed so the drive
can only operate when the wicket door is closed); or
– cannot be used when the wicket door is closed (for drives that are constructed so the drive
can only operate when the wicket door is open or removed).
For drives intended for permanent connection to fixed wiring, delivered with a separate
connector to ease the installation and establish the supply connection, the instructions shall
state the substance of the following: Only use the supplied connector when installing the drive. 6
The instructions shall include the substance of the following information:
– the necessary information for safe handling of a drive weighing more than 20 kg. This
information shall describe how to use the handling means, such as hooks and ropes;
– details of the maximum allowed distance from the wall that is parallel to the sliding
movement to the outside of horizontally sliding driven parts;
– details for the installation of the drive and its associated components, including details of
relevant accessories required for alternate modes of operation;

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– that the actuating member of a biased-off switch is to be located within direct sight of the
driven part but away from moving parts. Unless it is key operated, it is to be installed at a
minimum height of 1,5 m and not accessible to the public;
– details on how to set controls;
– the minimum height for installation of parts of the drive intended to be mounted more than
850 mm, 1,8 m or 2,3 m or at least 2,5 m above the floor in accordance with 8.1.1. Table 101,
20.2, B.22.3 or B.22.4. 7
The installation instructions shall include the substance of the following:
– vertical doors and gates need an anti-drop feature or device;
– before installing the drive, check that the driven part is in good mechanical condition,
opens and closes properly and correctly balanced where applicable;
– information if a hazardous part of the drive is intended to be installed at a height of at least
2,5 m above floor level or other access level;
– except for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the
driven part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the opening movement of the driven
part is avoided;
– for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the driven
part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the movement of the driven part is avoided.
This can be achieved if the relevant distance does not exceed 8 mm. However, the following
distances are considered sufficient to avoid entrapments for the parts of the body identified:
• for fingers, a distance greater than 25 mm;
• for feet, a distance greater than 50 mm;
• for heads, a distance greater than 200 mm; and
• for the whole body, a distance greater than 500 mm.
If these distances cannot be achieved, safeguarding devices shall be provided;
– details of the maximum allowed distance from the wall that is parallel to the sliding
movement to the outside of horizontally sliding driven parts;
– details for the installation of the drive and its associated components, including details of
relevant accessories required for alternate modes of operation;
– that the actuating member of a biased-off switch is to be located within direct sight of the
driven part but away from moving parts. Unless it is key operated, it is to be installed at a
minimum height of 1,5 m and not accessible to the public;
– details on how to set controls; 8
– after installation, ensure that the mechanism is properly adjusted and that the protection
system and any manual release function correctly;
– permanently fix the label concerning the manual release, adjacent to its actuating member.
7.15 Addition:
The markings shall also be provided with the instructions. In addition, the marking relevant to
name, trademark or identification mark, of the manufacturer or responsible vendor and the
model or type reference can also be retrieved from a label, such as a matrix barcode, visible
on the appliance after installation.
7.101 Drives having a manual release shall be supplied with a label describing how to use
the release unless the information is already marked on the drive.
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 Replacement:
The requirement of 8.1 applies for all positions of the appliance when it is operated as in normal
use.
Test probe B, test probe 18 and test probe 19 of IEC 61032 are applied with a force not
exceeding 1 N, the appliance being in every possible position. Through openings, the test probe
is applied to any depth that the probe will permit and is rotated or angled before, during and
after insertion to any position. If the opening does not allow the entry of the probe, the force on
the probe in the straight position is increased to 20 N when probe B is used or 10 N when test
probe 18 or test probe 19 are used. If the test probe then enters the opening, the test is repeated
with the probe in the angled position.
During the tests with test probe B, all detachable parts are removed except lamps. However,
during insertion or removal of lamps, protection against contact with live parts of the lamp cap
shall be ensured.
During the tests with test probe 18 and test probe 19 of IEC 61032, the appliance shall be fully
assembled as in normal use without any parts removed.
t applied to parts of drives that are located at a height of more
Test probe 19 of IEC 61032 is no
than 850 mm above the floor or other access level in normal use. 9
Test probe 18 of IEC 61032 is not applied to parts of drives that according to the instructions are
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Part 1: General requirements
INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances.
The text of this Interpretation Sheet is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/5999/DISH 61/6009/RVDISH
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
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INTRODUCTION
Edition 6 of IEC 60335-1:2020 defines and introduces requirements for a detachable
power supply part of an appliance. In the document, 24.2 prohibits the use of a power
supply in a flexible cord.
QUESTION:
Does Subclause 24.2 prohibit the use of a detachable power supply part?
ANSWER
No, a "detachable power supply part" is a defined term and is not captured by the term
"power supply" as used in Subclause 24.2.
NOTE A detachable power supply part is captured by the defined term when the output of the power supply
part is detachable from the class III construction part of the appliance at:
– the power supply part, or
– the class III construction part of the appliance.
However, the supply cord (if any) does not have to be detachable from the detachable power supply part.
ICS 13.120; 97.030
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
INTRODUCTION . 10
1 Scope . 11
2 Normative references . 12
3 Terms and definitions . 17
4 General requirement . 29
5 General conditions for the tests . 29
6 Classification . 34
7 Marking and instructions . 34
8 Protection against access to live parts . 45
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 47
10 Power input and current . 47
11 Heating . 49
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 55
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 57
14 Transient overvoltages . 59
15 Moisture resistance . 60
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 63
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 65
18 Endurance . 65
19 Abnormal operation . 65
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 76
21 Mechanical strength . 77
22 Construction . 78
23 Internal wiring . 92
24 Components . 94
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 99
26 Terminals for external conductors . 107
27 Provision for earthing . 110
28 Screws and connections . 112
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 114
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 122
31 Resistance to rusting . 127
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 127
Annex A (informative) Routine tests . 145
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 147
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 168
Annex D (normative) Thermal motor protectors . 169
Annex E (normative) Needle-flame test . 170
Annex F (normative) Capacitors . 171
Annex G (normative) Safety isolating transformers . 173

Annex H (normative) Switches . 174
Annex I (normative) Motors having basic insulation that is inadequate for the rated
voltage of the appliance . 176
Annex J (normative) Coated printed circuit boards . 178
Annex K (informative) Overvoltage categories . 179
Annex L (informative) Guidance for the measurement of clearances and creepage
distances . 180
Annex M (informative) Pollution degree . 183
Annex N (normative) Proof tracking test . 184
Annex O (informative) Selection and sequence of the tests of Clause 30 . 185
Annex P (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard to appliances
used in tropical climates . 190
Annex Q (informative) Sequence of tests for the evaluation of electronic circuits . 192
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 195
Annex S (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard on measurement
of power input and current based on the requirements of 10.1 and 10.2 concerning the
representative period . 209
Annex T (normative) UV-C radiation effect on non-metallic materials . 210
Annex U (normative) Appliances intended for remote communication through public
networks . 213
Annex AA (normative) Drives for powered pedestrian doors used in emergency routes
and emergency exits . 217
Annex BB (normative) Drives for windows . 219
Annex CC (normative) Drives for pedestrian doors. 224
Annex DD (normative) Drives for horizontally and vertically moving doors and gates . 229
Annex EE (normative) Measuring point for protective devices of horizontally moving
pedestrian doors . 236
Annex FF (normative) Reference bodies . 245
Annex GG (normative) Test method of entrapment protection system of drives for
revolving doors . 247
Annex HH (normative) Limitation of impact forces of pedestrian doors . 248
Annex II (normative) Measuring points for limitation of impact forces of pedestrian
doors . 251
Annex JJ (normative) Low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 254
Annex KK (normative) Speed setting for low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 255
Annex LL (normative) Safeguarding of swing pedestrian doors . 257
Bibliography . 259
Index of defined terms . 262

Figure 1 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of class II appliances and for parts of class ll construction . 129
Figure 2 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of other than class II appliances or parts of class ll
construction . 130
Figure 3 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature

for three-phase with neutral class II appliances and for parts of class ll construction . 131

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Figure 4 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase with neutral appliances other than those of class II or parts of class ll
construction . 132
Figure 5 – Small part . 133
Figure 6 – Example of an electronic circuit with low-power points . 133
Figure 7 – Test finger nail . 134
Figure 8 – Flexing test apparatus . 135
Figure 9 – Constructions of cord anchorages . 136
Figure 10 – An example of parts of an earthing terminal . 137
Figure 11 – Examples of clearances . 138
Figure 12 – Example of the placement of the cylinder . 139
Figure 13 – Small parts cylinder . 140
Figure 14 – Example of a specified operating region of a lithium-ion cell during
charging . 141
Figure 101 – Examples of driven parts . 142
Figure 102 – Inactive floor areas of pressure-sensitive pads . 143
Figure 103 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 144
Figure B.1 – Examples of battery-operated appliance constructions and application of
normative Annex B (1 of 2) . 166
Figure B.2 – Examples of correct polarity connection marking representing three
batteries . 167
Figure I.1 – Simulation of faults . 177
Figure L.1 – Sequence for the determination of clearances . 180
Figure L.2 – Sequence for the determination of creepage distances . 181
Figure L.3 – Measurement of clearances . 182
Figure O.1 – Tests for resistance to heat . 185
Figure O.2 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in hand-held
appliances . 186
Figure O.3 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in attended
appliances . 186
Figure O.4 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in unattended

appliances . 187
Figure O.5 – Some applications of the term "within a distance of 3 mm" . 189
Figure Q.1 – Flowchart outlining the sequence of tests for the evaluation of electronic
circuits (1 of 2) . 193
Figure S.1 – Flowchart giving guidance on measurement of power input and current
concerning the representative period . 209
Figure CC.1 – Safety distances for opening movement of swing door . 228
Figure EE.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 236
Figure EE.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 236
Figure EE.3 – Single-leaf swing doorset . 237
Figure EE.4 – Double-leaf swing doorset . 237
Figure EE.5 – Folding doorset . 238
Figure EE.6 – Revolving doorset, two leaves . 240
Figure EE.7 – Revolving doorset, three leaves . 242
Figure EE.8 – Revolving doorset, four leaves. 244

Figure FF.1 – Reference bodies . 246
Figure HH.1 – Force versus time . 249
Figure II.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 251
Figure II.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 251
Figure II.3 – Folding doorset . 252
Figure II.4 – Revolving doorset, 2-leaf . 252
Figure II.5 – Revolving doorset, 3-leaf . 253
Figure II.6 – Revolving doorset, 4-leaf . 253
Figure LL.1 – Areas of the door sweep. 257

Table 1 – Power input deviation . 47
Table 2 – Current deviation . 48
Table 3 – Maximum normal temperature rises . 52
Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 55
Table 4 – Voltage for electric strength test . 59
Table 5 – Characteristics of high-voltage sources . 59
Table 6 – Impulse test voltage . 60
Table 7 – Test voltages. 64
Table 8 – Maximum winding temperature . 68
Table 9 – Maximum abnormal temperature rise . 74
Table 10 – Dimensions of cables and conduits . 100
Table 11 – Minimum cross-sectional area of conductors . 102
Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 105
Table 13 – Nominal cross-sectional area of conductors . 109
Table 14 – Torque for testing screws and nuts . 113
Table 15 – Rated impulse voltage . 115
Table 16 – Minimum clearances . 115
Table 17 – Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation . 119
Table 18 – Minimum creepage distances for functional insulation . 120
Table 19 – Minimum thickness for accessible parts of reinforced insulation consisting

of a single layer . 122
Table A.1 – Test voltages . 146
Table B.1 – Artificial source characteristics . 149
Table B.2 – Total area of openings for metal-ion cells . 157
Table B.3 – Volume of air injected at 2 070 kPa . 157
Table C.1 – Test conditions . 168
Table R.1 – General fault/error conditions . 197
Table R.2 – Specific fault/error conditions . 199
Table R.3 – Semi-formal methods . 205
Table R.4 – Software architecture specification . 205
Table R.5 – Module design specification . 206
Table R.6 – Design and coding standards . 207
Table R.7 – Software safety validation . 207

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Table T.1 – Minimum property retention limits after UV-C exposure . 211
Table T.2 – Minimum electric strength for internal wiring after UV-C exposure . 212
Table U.1 – Examples of acceptable measures against unauthorised access and
transmission fault/error modes . 215
Table HH.1 – Permissible dynamic forces . 248
Table KK.1 – Speed settings . 255
Table KK.2 – Minimum travelling time per doorset leaf vs. mass of door leaf . 256
Table LL.1 – Minimum width of door leaf to be protected vs. radius of doorset and
doorset travelling time . 258

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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) IEC draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a) patent(s).
IEC takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent rights in respect
thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, IEC had not received notice of (a) patent(s), which may
be required to implement this document. However, implementers are cautioned that this may not represent the
latest information, which may be obtained from the patent database available at https://patents.iec.ch. IEC shall
not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This extended version (EXV) of the official IEC Standard provides the user with the
comprehensive content of the Standard.
made to IEC 60335-1:2020.
The specific content of IEC 60335-2-103:2023 is displayed on a blue background.

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IEC 60335-2-103 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015, Amendment 1:2017
and Amendment 2:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the text has been aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) scope includes DC-supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances (Clause 1);
c) some notes have been converted to normative text (Clause 1);
d) additional requirements for installation instructions have been incorporated (7.12);
e) application of test probe 18 and test probe 19 have been introduced (8.1.1, 20.2, Annexes
BB, CC and DD);
f) addition of surface temperatures for external accessible surfaces (11.3, 11.8);
g) requirements for loading accessible appliance outlets and socket outlets have been added
(11.7);
h) requirements for appliances incorporating integral batteries or separable batteries have
been added (11.7);
requirements have been added for drives intended for permanent connection delivered with a
connector to ease the installation (22.108, 24.101, 25.3).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/7017/FDIS 61/7082/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.
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 unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) 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: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and
windows.
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 webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn, or
• revised.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations can 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.

IMPORTANT – The 'colour inside' logo on the cover page of this publication indicates
that it contains colours which are considered to be useful for the correct understanding
of its contents. Users should therefore print this document using a colour printer.

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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.
Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliances can
be accessed via TC 61 supporting documents on the IEC website
https://www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does
not constitute a replacement for the normative text in this standard.
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 can 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 publications, basic safety publications and group safety publications 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.
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.
NOTE 3 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are:
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1 and relevant IEC 61000-3 series standards concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and
windows
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric drives for horizontally and vertically
moving gates, doors, garage doors and windows for household and similar purposes, their
rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 600 V for other drives
including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. It also
covers the hazards associated with the movement of the driven part.
Drives not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger
to the public, such as drives intended to be used by laymen in shops, offices, hotels,
restaurants, hospitals, in industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Requirements for drives for doors that can be used in emergency routes and exits are given in
normative Annex AA.
Examples of drives within the scope of this standard are drives for
– folding doors;
– revolving doors;
– rolling doors;
– roof windows;
– sectional overhead doors;
– swinging and sliding gates or doors.
NOTE 101 Examples are shown in Figure 101.
NOTE 102 Drives can be supplied with a driven part.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by drives 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 drive safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the drive.
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.
This standard does not apply to drives
– for vertically moving garage doors for residential use (60335-2-95);

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– for shutters covering doors and windows (including locations where the door is set back
from the shutter), awnings, blinds and similar equipment (60335-2-97);
– intended exclusively to be used by trained persons in commercial and industrial premises;
– for specific purposes, such as fire doors;
– for natural smoke exhaust ventilators not used as windows (ISO 21927-2);
– intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of
a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This standard does not apply to movement of a pedestrian door where such movement is based
solely on stored energy.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60034-1, Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rating and performance
IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60065:2014, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements
IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testing – Part 2-2: Tests – Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-31, Environmental testing – Part 2-31: Tests – Test Ec: Rough handling shocks,
primarily for equipment-type specimens
IEC 60068-2-52:2017, Environmental testing – Part 2-52: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic
(sodium, chloride solution)
IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60068-2-78, Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
IEC TR 60083, Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in
member countries of IEC
IEC 60085:2007, Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation
IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices
of solid insulating materials
IEC 60112:2003/AMD1:2009
IEC 60127 (all parts), Miniature fuses
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
___________
There exists a consolidated edition 4.1:2009 that includes edition 4 and its Amendment 1.

IEC 60227-5:2011, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V – Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
IEC 60238, Edison screw lampholders
IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rat
...

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IEC 60335-2-103 ®
Edition 4.0 2023-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and windows

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-103: Exigences particulières pour les motorisations de portails, portes

et fenêtres
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120, 91.060.50 ISBN 978-2-8322-7918-2

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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 . 12
8 Protection against access to live parts . 14
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 15
10 Power input and current . 15
11 Heating . 15
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 17
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 17
14 Transient overvoltages . 17
15 Moisture resistance . 17
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 18
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 18
18 Endurance . 18
19 Abnormal operation . 18
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 19
21 Mechanical strength . 19
22 Construction . 19
23 Internal wiring . 21
24 Components . 21
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 21
26 Terminals for external conductors . 22
27 Provision for earthing . 22
28 Screws and connections . 22
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 22
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 22
31 Resistance to rusting . 22
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 23
Annexes . 27
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 28
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 29
Annex AA (normative) Drives for powered pedestrian doors used in emergency routes
and emergency exits . 30
Annex BB (normative) Drives for windows . 32
Annex CC (normative) Drives for pedestrian doors . 37

Annex DD (normative) Drives for horizontally and vertically moving doors and gates . 42
Annex EE (normative) Measuring point for protective devices of horizontally moving
pedestrian doors . 49
Annex FF (normative) Reference bodies . 58
Annex GG (normative) Test method of entrapment protection system of drives for

revolving doors . 60
Annex HH (normative) Limitation of impact forces of pedestrian doors . 61
Annex II (normative) Measuring points for limitation of impact forces of pedestrian
doors . 64
Annex JJ (normative) Low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 67
Annex KK (normative) Speed setting for low energy movement of pedestrian doors . 68
Annex LL (normative) Safeguarding of swing pedestrian doors . 70
Bibliography . 72

Figure 101 – Examples of driven parts . 24
Figure 102 – Inactive floor areas of pressure-sensitive pads . 25
Figure 103 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 26
Figure CC.1 – Safety distances for opening movement of swing door . 41
Figure EE.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 49
Figure EE.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 49
Figure EE.3 – Single-leaf swing doorset. 50
Figure EE.4 – Double-leaf swing doorset . 50
Figure EE.5 – Folding doorset. 51
Figure EE.6 – Revolving doorset, two leaves . 53
Figure EE.7 – Revolving doorset, three leaves . 55
Figure EE.8 – Revolving doorset, four leaves . 57
Figure FF.1 – Reference bodies . 59
Figure HH.1 – Force versus time. 62
Figure II.1 – Single-leaf sliding doorset . 64
Figure II.2 – Double-leaf sliding doorset . 64
Figure II.3 – Folding doorset . 65
Figure II.4 – Revolving doorset, 2-leaf . 65
Figure II.5 – Revolving doorset, 3-leaf . 66
Figure II.6 – Revolving doorset, 4-leaf . 66
Figure LL.1 – Areas of the door sweep . 70

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 17
Table HH.1 – Permissible dynamic forces . 61
Table KK.1 – Speed settings . 68
Table KK.2 – Minimum travelling time per doorset leaf vs. mass of door leaf . 69
Table LL.1 – Minimum width of door leaf to be protected vs. radius of doorset and
doorset travelling time. 71

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and
windows
FOREWORD
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IEC 60335-2-103 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015, Amendment 1:2017
and Amendment 2:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the text has been aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) scope includes DC-supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances (Clause 1);
c) some notes have been converted to normative text (Clause 1);

d) additional requirements for installation instructions have been incorporated (7.12);
e) application of test probe 18 and test probe 19 have been introduced (8.1.1, 20.2, Annexes
BB, CC and DD);
f) addition of surface temperatures for external accessible surfaces (11.3, 11.8);
g) requirements for loading accessible appliance outlets and socket outlets have been added
(11.7);
h) requirements for appliances incorporating integral batteries or separable batteries have
been added (11.7);
i) requirements have been added for drives intended for permanent connection delivered with
a connector to ease the installation (22.108, 24.101, 25.3).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/7017/FDIS 61/7082/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.
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 unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) 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: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and
windows.
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.

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The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn, or
• revised.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations can 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.

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.
Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliances can
be accessed via TC 61 supporting documents on the IEC website
https://www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does
not constitute a replacement for the normative text in this standard.
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 can 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 publications, basic safety publications and group safety publications 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.
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.
NOTE 3 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are:
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1 and relevant IEC 61000-3 series standards concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-103: Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and
windows
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric drives for horizontally and vertically
moving gates, doors, garage doors and windows for household and similar purposes, their
rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 600 V for other drives
including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. It also
covers the hazards associated with the movement of the driven part.
Drives not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger
to the public, such as drives intended to be used by laymen in shops, offices, hotels,
restaurants, hospitals, in industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Requirements for drives for doors that can be used in emergency routes and exits are given in
normative Annex AA.
Examples of drives within the scope of this standard are drives for
– folding doors;
– revolving doors;
– rolling doors;
– roof windows;
– sectional overhead doors;
– swinging and sliding gates or doors.
NOTE 101 Examples are shown in Figure 101.
NOTE 102 Drives can be supplied with a driven part.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by drives 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 drive safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the drive.
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.

This standard does not apply to drives
– for vertically moving garage doors for residential use (60335-2-95);
– for shutters covering doors and windows (including locations where the door is set back
from the shutter), awnings, blinds and similar equipment (60335-2-97);
– intended exclusively to be used by trained persons in commercial and industrial premises;
– for specific purposes, such as fire doors;
– for natural smoke exhaust ventilators not used as windows (ISO 21927-2);
– intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of
a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This standard does not apply to movement of a pedestrian door where such movement is based
solely on stored energy.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60068-2-52:2017, Environmental testing – Part 2-52: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic
(sodium, chloride solution)
IEC 60584-1, Thermocouples – Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
IEC 60825-1:2014, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements
IEC 61496-3:2018, Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment – Part 3:
Particular requirements for active opto-electronic protective devices responsive to diffuse
reflection (AOPDDR)
IEC 61984:2008, Connectors – Safety requirements and tests
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics
3.1.9 Modification:
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
operation of the drive under the following conditions:
– drives supplied without a driven part are operated with their rated load;
– drives supplied with a driven part are operated with the driven part installed in accordance
with the instructions
3.1.101
rated load
force or torque assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
3.1.102
rated operating time
duration of continuous operation assigned to the drive by the manufacturer

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Note 1 to entry: During continuous operation, the drive may reverse its direction.
3.1.103
rated number of operating cycles
number of uninterrupted cycles assigned to the drive by the manufacturer
3.5 Definitions relating to types of appliances
3.5.101
drive
motor and other components that control the movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: Examples of components are gears, controls, brakes, components for power transmission from the
drive to the driven part and entrapment protection systems.
3.5.102
automatic drive
drive that operates the driven part in at least one direction without intentional activation by the
user
3.5.103
reversible drive
drive that can be manually operated with or without power in both directions by manual action
on the driven part
3.7 Definitions relating to safety components
3.7.101
entrapment protection system
part of the drive that protects against crushing
Note 1 to entry: An entrapment protection system may consist of one or more devices, such as pressure sensitive
edges, passive infrared and active light sensing devices, biased-off switches or motor current monitoring devices.
Note 2 to entry: An entrapment protection system may be incorporated in the motor assembly or installed
separately.
3.7.102
biased-off switch
hold to run device that initiates and maintains the drive movement only as long as the manual
control is actuated by the user
3.8 Definitions relating to miscellaneous matters
3.8.101
driven part
part of a gate, door, garage door or window that is intended to be moved by the drive
3.8.102
window
part in a building that opens and closes in order to regulate the air and light and that is not
intended for passage
3.8.103
cycle
complete opening and closing movement of the driven part
Note 1 to entry: For revolving doors, a cycle means the necessary rotation to allow a person to pass through it.
3.8.104
horizontally moving pedestrian door
swinging, sliding or rotating door designed for pedestrian use

3.8.105
main closing edge
edge(s) of a pedestrian door leaf, whose distance from a parallel opposing closing edge or
surface determines the usable pathway
3.8.106
opposing closing edge
edge(s) of a pedestrian door leaf formed by the main closing edge and a fixed edge or a
surface against which the pedestrian door leaf is moving
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:
When a test has to be carried out with a driven part, the driven part specified for installation
with the drive that gives the most unfavourable conditions for the test is used. The drive is
adjusted in accordance with the instructions.
The driven part may be simulated by an artificial load.
5.5 Addition:
A wicket door is kept:
– in the fully closed position if it travels together with the door during the tests, or
– in the fully open position or completely removed position if it does not travel with the door
during the tests.
5.7 Addition:
If the drive is marked with an ambient temperature beyond the range of +5 °C to +40 °C, the
tests of Clauses 11, 13, BB.20.10, BB.20.5, BB.20.6, BB.20.7, BB.20.9, CC.20.3, CC.20.4,
CC.20.5, CC.20.6, DD.20.5, DD.20.6, DD.20.7, DD.20.8, and Clause 21 are carried out at the
most unfavourable marked temperature.
5.101 Drives shall be tested for compliance with this standard for any of the following modes
of operation as intended by the manufacturer:
– automatic operation (operation in at least one direction without intentional activation by the
user);
– impulse activation (operation in either direction with an intentional activation by the user);
– biased-off (hold to run) operation.
Whenever required by the instructions, components shall be added or changed to perform the
tests.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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6.1 Modification:
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
Drives shall be class l, class ll or class lll.
6.2 Addition:
Drives, or parts of drives, that are intended for exposure to outdoor conditions shall be at least
IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Addition:
Drives shall be marked with their ambient temperature range.
Drives supplied without a driven part shall be marked with the rated load, in newtons (N) or
in newton-metres (Nm).
Unless the drive is intended for continuous operation, drives supplied without a driven part
shall be marked with the rated operating time in minutes, or the number of cycles per hour,
or the rated number of operating cycles.
Drives supplied with a driven part shall be marked with the rated number of operating cycles
or the cycles per hour, unless the drive is intended for continuous operation.
7.6 Addition:
[symbol ISO 7000-0533
upper limit of temperature
(2004-01)]
[symbol ISO 7000-0534
lower limit of temperature
(2004-01)]
7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. It is important for the safety of persons to follow
these instructions. Save these instructions.
The instructions shall include the substance of the following:
– do not allow children to play with fixed controls. Keep remote controls away from children;
– activation of the manual release may cause uncontrolled movement of the driven part due
to mechanical failures or an out-of-balance condition;
– when operating a biased-off switch, make sure that other persons are kept away;

– when closing a window that has been opened by a smoke control system, make sure that
other persons are kept away;
– frequently examine the installation for imbalance where applicable and signs of wear or
damage to cables, springs and mounting. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary;
– disconnect the supply(s) when cleaning or other maintenance is being carried out.
The instructions shall include the following information:
• explanation of mode indicators;
• details on how to use any manual release, or reversible drive used as a manual release;
• details on how to re-adjust controls, (if applicable);
• where the operation of the drive is specified in cycles per hour, the rest period required
between cycles.
7.12.1 Addition:
The installation instructions shall state the substance of the following:
WARNING: Important safety instructions. Follow all instructions since incorrect installation
can lead to severe injury.
The installation instructions shall specify the type, size and mass of the driven part, locations
where the drive can be installed and shall include details of whether the drive is suitable only
for balanced vertical driven parts.
They shall state that the installer shall check that the temperature range marked on the drive
is suitable for the location.
They shall state that the drive
– cannot be used when the wicket door is open (for drives that are constructed so the drive
can only operate when the wicket door is closed); or
– cannot be used when the wicket door is closed (for drives that are constructed so the drive
can only operate when the wicket door is open or removed).
For drives intended for permanent connection to fixed wiring, delivered with a separate
connector to ease the installation and establish the supply connection, the instructions shall
state the substance of the following: Only use the supplied connector when installing the drive.
The instructions shall include the following information:
– the necessary information for safe handling of a drive weighing more than 20 kg. This
information shall describe how to use the handling means, such as hooks and ropes;
– details of the maximum allowed distance from the wall that is parallel to the sliding
movement to the outside of horizontally sliding driven parts;
– details for the installation of the drive and its associated components, including details of
relevant accessories required for alternate modes of operation;
– that the actuating member of a biased-off switch is to be located within direct sight of the
driven part but away from moving parts. Unless it is key operated, it is to be installed at a
minimum height of 1,5 m and not accessible to the public;
– details on how to set controls;
– the minimum height for installation of parts of the drive intended to be mounted more than
850 mm, 1,8 m or 2,3 m or at least 2,5 m above the floor in accordance with 8.1.1. Table 101,
20.2, B.22.3 or B.22.4.
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The installation instructions shall include the substance of the following:
– vertical doors and gates need an anti-drop feature or device;
– before installing the drive, check that the driven part is in good mechanical condition,
opens and closes properly and correctly balanced where applicable;
– except for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the
driven part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the opening movement of the driven
part is avoided;
– for horizontally moving pedestrian doors, ensure that entrapment between the driven
part and the surrounding fixed parts due to the movement of the driven part is avoided.
This can be achieved if the relevant distance does not exceed 8 mm. However, the following
distances are considered sufficient to avoid entrapments for the parts of the body identified:
• for fingers, a distance greater than 25 mm;
• for feet, a distance greater than 50 mm;
• for heads, a distance greater than 200 mm; and
• for the whole body, a distance greater than 500 mm.
If these distances cannot be achieved, safeguarding devices shall be provided;
– after installation, ensure that the mechanism is properly adjusted and that the protection
system and any manual release function correctly;
– permanently fix the label concerning the manual release, adjacent to its actuating member.
7.15 Addition:
The markings shall also be provided with the instructions. In addition, the marking relevant to
name, trademark or identification mark, of the manufacturer or responsible vendor and the
model or type reference can also be retrieved from a label, such as a matrix barcode, visible
on the appliance after installation.
7.101 Drives having a manual release shall be supplied with a label describing how to use
the release unless the information is already marked on the drive.
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 Replacement:
The requirement of 8.1 applies for all positions of the appliance when it is operated as in normal
use.
Test probe B, test probe 18 and test probe 19 of IEC 61032 are applied with a force not
exceeding 1 N, the appliance being in every possible position. Through openings, the test probe
is applied to any depth that the probe will permit and is rotated or angled before, during and
after insertion to any position. If the opening does not allow the entry of the probe, the force on
the probe in the straight position is increased to 20 N when probe B is used or 10 N when test
probe 18 or test probe 19 are used. If the test probe then enters the opening, the test is repeated
with the probe in the angled position.
During the tests with test probe B, all detachable parts are removed except lamps. However,
during insertion or removal of lamps, protection against contact with live parts of the lamp cap
shall be ensured.
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