IEC 60335-2-79:2012
(Main)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-79: Particular requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-79: Particular requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners
IEC 60335-2-79:2012(E) deals with the safety of high-pressure cleaners without traction drive, intended for household and commercial indoor or outdoor use, having a rated pressure not less than 2,5 MPa and not exceeding 35 MPa. It also applies to steam cleaners and those parts of hot water high pressure cleaners incorporating a steam stage which have a capacity not exceeding 100 l, a rated pressure not exceeding 2,5 MPa and a product of capacity and rated pressure not exceeding 5 MPa x l. They are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems of the drive for the high pressure pump are covered:
- mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase machines and 480 V for other machines,
- battery powered motors,
- internal combustion engines and
- hydraulic or pneumatic motors. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2002 and its Amendments 1 (2004) and 2 (2007). It constitutes a technical revision. The principal changes in this edition as compared with the second edition of IEC 60335-2-79 are as follows (minor changes are not listed):
- the scope has been revised editorially to avoid misunderstandings;
- terms and definitions has been revised with regard to the requirements revised;
- the standard has been revised in general and updated regarding state-of-the-art, as far as necessary, in particular some changes have been made to Clauses 15, 22, and 25;
- a new Annex CC 'Emission of acoustical noise' was added;
- a new Annex DD 'Emission of vibration' was added and
- a new Annex EE with a model test report for vibration emission was added.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60335-1:2010.
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 12
5 General conditions for the tests . 12
6 Classification . 12
7 Marking and instructions . 13
8 Protection against access to live parts . 18
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 18
10 Power input and current . 19
11 Heating . 19
12 Void. 20
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 20
14 Transient overvoltages . 20
15 Moisture resistance . 20
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 22
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 22
18 Endurance . 22
19 Abnormal operation . 23
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 25
21 Mechanical strength . 26
22 Construction . 28
23 Internal wiring . 32
24 Components . 32
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 32
26 Terminals for external conductors . 33
27 Provision for earthing . 33
28 Screws and connections . 33
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 34
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 34
31 Resistance to rusting . 34
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 34
Annexes . 37
Annex AA (normative) Requirements to avoid backsiphonage . 38
Annex BB (normative) Analysis method for determining the necessary safety device
to prevent backsiphonage . 44
Annex CC (informative) Emission of acoustical noise . 47
Annex DD (informative) Emission of vibration . 49
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Annex EE (informative) Model test report for vibration emission at handles of high-
pressure cleaners . 60
Bibliography . 62
Figure 101 – Warning symbol . 34
Figure 102 – Impact test apparatus . 35
Figure 103 – Reactions on handle . 36
Figure 104 – Warning symbol: Machine not suitable for connection to the potable
water mains . 36
Figure 105 – Warning symbol: Do not inhale fumes . 36
Figure AA.1 – Arrangement for the durability test on backflow preventers with reduced
pressure zone . 43
Figure BB.1 – Example for an air break to drain . 46
Figure DD.1 – Trigger gun . 49
Figure DD.2 – Trigger gun with additional side handle . 50
Figure DD.3 – Measurement locations: Spraying device, main and secondary
measuring point . 52
Figure DD.4 – Measurement locations: Spraying device with additional side handle,
main and secondary measuring point . 53
Figure DD.5 – Operating conditions – Position of spraying device . 55
Table 101 – Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water . 13
Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 33
Table AA.1 – Nominal size versus durability test flow rate . 42
Table BB.1 – Matrix of the safety devices appropriate to fluid categories . 45
Table DD.1 – Description and units of the symbols used . 51
Table EE.1 – General information and reported results . 60
Table EE.2 – Measurement results for one machine . 61
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FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60335-2-79 has been prepared by subcommittee 61J: Electrical
motor-operated cleaning appliances for commercial use, of IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2002 and its
Amendments 1 (2004) and 2 (2007). It constitutes a technical revision.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the second edition of IEC 60335-2-79
are as follows (minor changes are not listed):
– the scope has been revised editorially to avoid misunderstandings;
– terms and definitions has been revised with regard to the requirements revised;
– the standard has been revised in general and updated regarding state-of-the-art, as far as
necessary, in particular some changes have been made to Clauses 15, 22, and 25;
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– a new Annex CC 'Emission of acoustical noise' was added;
– a new Annex DD 'Emission of vibration' was added;
– a new Annex EE with a model test report for vibration emission was added.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61J/485/FDIS 61J/497/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 publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for high pressure cleaners
and steam cleaners.
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.
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.
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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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Part 2-79: Particular requirements
for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of high-pressure cleaners without traction
drive, intended for household and commercial indoor or outdoor use, having a rated pressure
not less than 2,5 MPa and not exceeding 35 MPa.
It also applies to steam cleaners and those parts of hot water high pressure cleaners
incorporating a steam stage which have a capacity not exceeding 100 l, a rated pressure not
exceeding 2,5 MPa and a product of capacity and rated pressure not exceeding 5 MPa·l.
They are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems of the drive for the
high pressure pump are covered:
– mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase machines and
480 V for other machines,
– battery powered motors,
– internal combustion engines,
– hydraulic or pneumatic motors.
This standard does not apply to
– high pressure water jet machines having a rated pressure exceeding 35 MPa;
NOTE 101 In Europe, those machines are covered by EN 1829-1.
– steam cleaners intended for domestic use (IEC 60335-2-54);
– hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029
series);
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);
– agricultural sprayers;
NOTE 102 In Europe, EN 907 gives requirements for sprayers and liquid fertilizer distributors for agricultural and
forestry purposes.
– non-liquid, solid abrasive cleaners;
– machines designed to be part of a production process;
– machines designed for use in corrosive or explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas);
– machines designed for use in vehicles or on board of ships or aircraft.
NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements on the safe use of the
equipment covered can be specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the
protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
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2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60364-1, Low-voltage electrical installations – Part 1: Fundamental principles,
assessment of general characteristics, definitions
IEC 61558-2-3, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof
– Part 2-3: Particular requirements and tests for ignition transformers for gas and oil burners
Replacement:
IEC 61770:2008, Electric appliances connected to the water mains – Avoidance of
backsiphonage and failure of hose-sets
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
conditions under which the machine is operated in normal use
It denotes the operation at rated flow and rated pressure with the appropriate nozzle and
hose line fitted, all strainers and filters in a clean operating condition and the unloader valve
set to the rated pressure. The water heater, if fitted, is operated at maximum power. Electric
motor driven machines are supplied at rated voltage.
Socket outlets for accessories are loaded with a resistive load in accordance with the
marking.
The burner is operated at rated power. Machines designed for operation at more than one
rated power setting are additionally tested at the most disadvantageous power.
On machines designed for use with a flue pipe, a section of flue pipe is attached to the
machine. Flue gas determinations are taken in this flue pipe.
The draught is adjusted as recommended in the instructions.
3.101
unloader valve
pressure operated device which, when the pump pressure exceeds a preset value, releases
the pressure and leads the excess fluid into the inlet system
In addition, it bypasses the total pump flow at reduced pressure when its outlet flow is cut off.
3.102
safety valve
pressure operated device which, when the pump or steam cleaner pressure exceeds a preset
value, releases the pressure and which may return the excess fluid or steam either to the inlet
system or into the atmosphere
3.103
rated pressure
maximum working pressure at the pressure generator during normal operation
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3.104
allowable pressure
maximum pressure up to which a machine and/or parts of the machine may be subjected
without impairing its safety
3.105
rated flow
maximum flow at rated pressure at the nozzle during normal operation
3.106
maximum flow rate
highest possible flow rate at the nozzle
Note 1 to entry: Typically, the maximum flow rate occurs at working pressures lower than rated pressure and
with a nozzle designed for spraying of cleaning agents.
3.107
rated temperature
maximum temperature of the cleaning agent during normal operation
3.108
pressure switch
device which, in response to varying fluid pressure, provides a controlling function at a pre-set
value
3.109
flow switch
device which, in response to a varying rate of fluid flow, provides a controlling function at a
pre-set value
3.110
trigger gun
hand-held spraying device where the flow of the cleaning agent is regulated by an integrated
manually operated control device
3.111
pencil jet nozzle
nozzle that gives a concentrated, parallel water jet
Note 1 to entry: Pencil jet nozzles are also known as needle jet nozzles, solid jet nozzles or 0 degree jet
nozzles.
3.112
water jetter
pipe-cleaning device, connected to and controlled by a trigger gun, consisting of a high
pressure hose and a cleaning head with nozzles
3.113
cleaning agent
water with or without the addition of gaseous, soluble or miscible detergent or solid abrasive
3.114
water heater
device for heating the cleaning agent by means of electricity, gas, liquid fuel or heat
exchange
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3.115
continuous ignition
ignition of an oil or gas fired burner that is continuously maintained throughout the time the
burner is operational, whether the burner is firing or not
3.116
primary safety control
control device that responds directly to flame properties sensing the presence of flame and, in
event of ignition failure or unintentional flame extinguishment, causes safety shut down
Note 1 to entry: Primary safety controls are also known as flame failure devices or flame safety controls.
3.117
motorized cleaning head
hand-held or hand-guided cleaning device connected to the machine, with an integrated
electrical motor
3.118
low pressure accessory
device, connected to and controlled by a trigger gun, with large nozzle openings generating
a pressure below rated pressure
Note 1 to entry: Typical examples of low pressure accessories are washing brushes, foam nozzles, washing
sponges.
3.119
hand-guided machine
machine that needs to be moved on the floor
3.120
hose line
assembly of high pressure hoses mounted with appropriate fittings
3.121
guard
part of the machine specifically designed to provide protection by means of a physical barrier,
such as, for example, a casing, a shield, a cover, a screen, a door, an enclosure or a fence;
other parts of the machine that fulfil a primarily operational function, such as, for example, the
frame of the machine, may also fulfil a protective function but are not referred to as guards
Note 1 to entry: Three main kinds of guards can be distinguished: fixed guards, interlocking moveable guards
and adjustable guards. Interlocking movable guards are required where frequent access is envisaged, while fixed
guards can be used where frequent access is not envisaged.
3.122
operator
person installing, operating, adjusting, cleaning, moving, or performing user maintenance on
the machine
3.123
test solution
a solution which consists of 20 g of NaCl and 1 ml of a solution of 28 % by mass of dodecyl
sodium sulphate in each 8 l of water
Note 1 to entry: The chemical designation of dodecyl sodium sulphate is C H NaSO .
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 12
5 General conditions for the tests . 12
6 Classification . 12
7 Marking and instructions . 13
8 Protection against access to live parts . 18
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 18
10 Power input and current . 19
11 Heating . 19
12 Void. 20
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 20
14 Transient overvoltages . 20
15 Moisture resistance . 20
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 22
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 22
18 Endurance . 22
19 Abnormal operation . 23
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 25
21 Mechanical strength . 26
22 Construction . 28
23 Internal wiring . 32
24 Components . 32
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 32
26 Terminals for external conductors . 33
27 Provision for earthing . 33
28 Screws and connections . 33
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 34
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 34
31 Resistance to rusting . 34
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 34
Annexes. 37
Annex AA (normative) Requirements to avoid backsiphonage . 38
Annex BB (normative) Analysis method for determining the necessary safety device
to prevent backsiphonage . 44
Annex CC (informative) Emission of acoustical noise . 47
Annex DD (informative) Emission of vibration . 49
Annex EE (informative) Model test report for vibration emission at handles of high-
pressure cleaners . 60
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Bibliography . 62
Figure 101 – Warning symbol . 34
Figure 102 – Impact test apparatus . 35
Figure 103 – Reactions on handle . 36
Figure 104 – Warning symbol: Machine not suitable for connection to the potable
water mains . 36
Figure 105 – Warning symbol: Do not inhale fumes . 36
Figure AA.1 – Arrangement for the durability test on backflow preventers with reduced
pressure zone . 43
Figure BB.1 – Example for an air break to drain . 46
Figure DD.1 – Trigger gun . 49
Figure DD.2 – Trigger gun with additional side handle . 50
Figure DD.3 – Measurement locations: Spraying device, main and secondary
measuring point . 52
Figure DD.4 – Measurement locations: Spraying device with additional side handle,
main and secondary measuring point . 53
Figure DD.5 – Operating conditions – Position of spraying device . 55
Table 101 – Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water . 13
Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 33
Table AA.1 – Nominal size versus durability test flow rate . 42
Table BB.1 – Matrix of the safety devices appropriate to fluid categories . 45
Table DD.1 – Description and units of the symbols used . 51
Table EE.1 – General information and reported results . 60
Table EE.2 – Measurement results for one machine . 61
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-79: Particular requirements
for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60335-2-79 has been prepared by subcommittee 61J: Electrical
motor-operated cleaning appliances for commercial use, of IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2002 and its
Amendments 1 (2004) and 2 (2007). It constitutes a technical revision.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the second edition of IEC 60335-2-79
are as follows (minor changes are not listed):
– the scope has been revised editorially to avoid misunderstandings;
– terms and definitions has been revised with regard to the requirements revised;
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– the standard has been revised in general and updated regarding state-of-the-art, as far as
necessary, in particular some changes have been made to Clauses 15, 22, and 25;
– a new Annex CC 'Emission of acoustical noise' was added;
– a new Annex DD 'Emission of vibration' was added;
– a new Annex EE with a model test report for vibration emission was added.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61J/485/FDIS 61J/497/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 publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for high pressure cleaners
and steam cleaners.
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.
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.
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understanding of its contents. Users should therefore print this document using a
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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-79: Particular requirements
for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of high-pressure cleaners without traction
drive, intended for household and commercial indoor or outdoor use, having a rated pressure
not less than 2,5 MPa and not exceeding 35 MPa.
It also applies to steam cleaners and those parts of hot water high pressure cleaners
incorporating a steam stage which have a capacity not exceeding 100 l, a rated pressure not
exceeding 2,5 MPa and a product of capacity and rated pressure not exceeding 5 MPa·l.
They are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems of the drive for the
high pressure pump are covered:
– mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase machines and
480 V for other machines,
– battery powered motors,
– internal combustion engines,
– hydraulic or pneumatic motors.
This standard does not apply to
– high pressure water jet machines having a rated pressure exceeding 35 MPa;
NOTE 101 In Europe, those machines are covered by EN 1829-1.
– steam cleaners intended for domestic use (IEC 60335-2-54);
– hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029
series);
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);
– agricultural sprayers;
NOTE 102 In Europe, EN 907 gives requirements for sprayers and liquid fertilizer distributors for agricultural and
forestry purposes.
– non-liquid, solid abrasive cleaners;
– machines designed to be part of a production process;
– machines designed for use in corrosive or explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas);
– machines designed for use in vehicles or on board of ships or aircraft.
NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements on the safe use of the
equipment covered can be specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the
protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
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2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60364-1, Low-voltage electrical installations – Part 1: Fundamental principles,
assessment of general characteristics, definitions
IEC 61558-2-3, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof
– Part 2-3: Particular requirements and tests for ignition transformers for gas and oil burners
Replacement:
IEC 61770:2008, Electric appliances connected to the water mains – Avoidance of
backsiphonage and failure of hose-sets
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
conditions under which the machine is operated in normal use
It denotes the operation at rated flow and rated pressure with the appropriate nozzle and
hose line fitted, all strainers and filters in a clean operating condition and the unloader valve
set to the rated pressure. The water heater, if fitted, is operated at maximum power. Electric
motor driven machines are supplied at rated voltage.
Socket outlets for accessories are loaded with a resistive load in accordance with the
marking.
The burner is operated at rated power. Machines designed for operation at more than one
rated power setting are additionally tested at the most disadvantageous power.
On machines designed for use with a flue pipe, a section of flue pipe is attached to the
machine. Flue gas determinations are taken in this flue pipe.
The draught is adjusted as recommended in the instructions.
3.101
unloader valve
pressure operated device which, when the pump pressure exceeds a preset value, releases
the pressure and leads the excess fluid into the inlet system
In addition, it bypasses the total pump flow at reduced pressure when its outlet flow is cut off.
3.102
safety valve
pressure operated device which, when the pump or steam cleaner pressure exceeds a preset
value, releases the pressure and which may return the excess fluid or steam either to the inlet
system or into the atmosphere
3.103
rated pressure
maximum working pressure at the pressure generator during normal operation
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3.104
allowable pressure
maximum pressure up to which a machine and/or parts of the machine may be subjected
without impairing its safety
3.105
rated flow
maximum flow at rated pressure at the nozzle during normal operation
3.106
maximum flow rate
highest possible flow rate at the nozzle
Note 1 to entry: Typically, the maximum flow rate occurs at working pressures lower than rated pressure and
with a nozzle designed for spraying of cleaning agents.
3.107
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