SIST EN 60335-2-69:2012

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This International Standard deals with the safety of electrical motor-operated vacuum cleaners, including back-pack vacuum cleaners, and dust extractors, for wet suction, dry suction, or wet and dry suction, intended for commercial indoor or outdoor use with or without attachments. It also deals with the safety of centrally-sited vacuum cleaners, excluding the installation of the system. They are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems are covered: - mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, - battery powered motors. This standard also applies to machines handling hazardous dust, such as asbestos. This standard does not apply to - vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household use (IEC 60335-2-2); - floor treatment machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-67, IEC 60335-2-72); - spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68); - hand-held mains-operated electrical garden blowers, vacuums and blower vacuums (IEC 60335-2-100); - hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series); - appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601-1); - machines designed for use in corrosive environments; - machines designed for picking up liquids with a flash point below 55 °C; - machines designed for use in explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas), except those designed for use in zone 22.

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-69:Besondere Anforderungen für Staub- und Wassersauger für den gewerblichen Gebrauch

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-69: Règles particulières pour les aspirateurs fonctionnant en présence d'eau ou à sec, y compris les brosses motorisées, à usage commercial

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-69. del: Posebne zahteve za sesalnike za suho in mokro sesanje, vključno s krtačo, za komercialno uporabo (IEC 60335-2-69:2012, spremenjen)

To točko 1. dela nadomešča naslednje besedilo. Ta mednarodni standard obravnava varnost električnih sesalnikov prahu z motorjem, vključno z nahrbtnimi sesalniki, in odprašila za mokro sesanje, suho sesanje ali mokro in suho sesanje za komercialno uporabo v prostoru ali na prostem s pripomočki ali brez njih. Obravnava tudi varnost centralnih sesalnikov prahu, razen vgradnje sistema. Aparati nimajo pogona. Ta standard zajema naslednje napajalne sisteme: – električne motorje z nazivno napetostjo največ 250 V za enofazne stroje in 480 V za druge stroje, – motorje na akumulatorje. Ta standard se uporablja tudi za stroje za ravnanje z nevarnim prahom, kot je azbest. Ta standard se ne uporablja za: – sesalnike prahu in sesalnike z vodo za gospodinjsko uporabo (standard IEC 60335-2-2); – stroje za nego tal za komercialno uporabo (standarda IEC 60335-2-67 in IEC 60335-2-72); – pršilnike za komercialno uporabo (standard IEC 60335-2-68); ročna električna vrtna puhala, sesalnike in puhala-sesalnike (standard IEC 60335-2-100); ročna in premična električna orodja z motorjem (seriji standardov IEC 60745 in IEC 61029); – aparate za uporabo v medicini (standard IEC 60601-1); – stroje za uporabo v korozivnih okoljih; stroje za pobiranje tekočin s plameniščem pod 55 °C; – stroje za uporabo v eksplozivnih okoljih (prah, para ali plin), razen strojev za uporabo v coni 22.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Sep-2012
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 29-Aug-2012
• Due Date: 03-Nov-2012
• Completion Date: 25-Sep-2012
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive: 665/2013 - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 665/2013 of 3 May 2013 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of vacuum cleaners
• Ref Project: EN 60335-2-69:2012 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush for commercial use

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 60335-2-69:2009 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for industrial and commercial use
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2012
• Replaces: SIST EN 60335-2-69:2009 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for industrial and commercial use
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023

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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-69: Particular requirements
for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-
69:Besondere Anforderungen für Staub- und Wassersauger für den gewerblichen
Gebrauch
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-69: Règles particulières
pour les aspirateurs fonctionnant en présence d'eau ou à sec, y compris les brosses
motorisées, à usage commercial
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-69:2012
ICS:
97.080 Aparati za nego tal Floor treatment appliances
SIST EN 60335-2-69:2012 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60335-2-69

NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 97.080 Supersedes EN 60335-2-69:2009


English version


Household and similar electrical appliances -
Safety -
Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners,
including power brush for commercial use
(IEC 60335-2-69:2012, modified)


Appareils électrodomestiques et Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den
analogues - Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -
Sécurité - Teil 2-69:Besondere Anforderungen für
Partie 2-69: Règles particulières pour les Staub- und Wassersauger für den
aspirateurs fonctionnant en présence gewerblichen Gebrauch
d'eau ou à sec à usage commercial (IEC 60335-2-69:2012, modifiziert)
(CEI 60335-2-69:2012, modifiée)





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Foreword
The text of document 61J/481/FDIS, future edition 4 of IEC 60335-2-69, prepared by IEC/SC 61J
"Electrical motor-operated cleaning appliances for commercial use", of IEC/TC 61, "Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
approved by CENELEC as EN 60335-2-69:2012.
A draft amendment, which covers common modifications to IEC 60335-2-69, was prepared by
CLC/TC 61,"Safety of household and similar electrical appliances" and approved by CENELEC.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has
(dop) 2013-03-28
to be implemented at national level
by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national
(dow) 2015-03-28
standards conflicting with this document
have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60335-2-69:2009.
EN 60335-2-69:2012 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 60335-2-
69:2009:
– 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;
– Annex AA was revised and restructured;
– Annex CC was made informative;
– a new Annex EE 'Emission of acoustical noise' was added; and
– a new Annex FF 'Emission of vibration' was added.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with EN 60335-1:2012.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to EN 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in EN 60335-1, so as to convert that
publication into the European Standard: Safety requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners,
including power brush, for commercial use.
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.

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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.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 60335-2-
69:2012 are prefixed “Z”.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-69:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard with agreed common modifications.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
1 Scope
Add the following paragraph before the last paragraph:
"This European Standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by machines that
are encountered by all persons.
However, in general, it does not take into account:
 children playing with the machine;
 the use of the machine by children;
 the use of the machine by vulnerable people or very vulnerable people.".
3 Terms and definitions
3.6.3
accessible part
Modification:
Delete “and probe 18”.
7 Marking and instructions
7.10 Delete the following paragraphs:
"Devices used to start/stop operational functions of the appliance, if any, shall be distinguished from
other manual devices by means of shape, or size, or surface texture, or position, etc.
An indication that the device has been operated shall be given by:
 A tactile feedback or
 An audible and visual feedback.

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NOTE Z1 The sound of the motor or sound of an actuator switching ON/OFF is regarded as audible feedback. The stopping of
the typical function (e.g. stopping of the vibration on the body of the appliance or of a part of it) is regarded as tactile means.
NOTE Z2 Devices used to start/stop operational functions mean devices that are operated by the user to start/stop the
intended function of the appliance.
A selector switch with an off-position clearly identifiable is allowed.
An ON/OFF switch, if any, is considered a suitable device to stop operational functions. A plug is not
considered a suitable device to stop operational functions, as it can be difficult to be reached by
vulnerable persons.".
th
7.12 Add the following after the 4 paragraph:
"Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.".
Delete the paragraph beginning with "This appliance can be used…".
7.12.Z1 Delete this paragraph.
7.12.102  Information on noise
Replace the Note by the following requirement:
"The instructions shall provide information on airborne noise emission as indicated in EE.2.7.".
7.12.103  Information on vibration
Replace the Note by the following requirement:
"The instructions shall provide information on vibration emission as indicated in FF.2.".
8 Protection against access to live parts
rd
8.1.1 Replace the 3 paragraph by the following:
"Test probe B of EN 61032 is applied with a force not exceeding 1 N, the appliance being in every
possible position except that appliances normally used on the floor and having a mass exceeding
40 kg are not tilted. 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. If the probe
then enters the opening, the test is repeated with the probe in the angled position.".
8.2 Modification
In the third sentence, replace “test probes of EN 61032” by “test probe B of EN 61032”.
In the fourth sentence, replace “test probe B and probe 18 of EN 61032 are” by “test probe B of
EN 61032 is”.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
st
20.2 Replace the 1 paragraph of compliance by:
"Compliance is checked by inspection, by the test of 21.1 and by applying a force not exceeding 5 N
by means of a test probe that is similar to test probe B of EN 61032 but having a circular stop face
with a diameter of 50 mm, instead of the non-circular face.".
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
25.7  Addition:
Add the following text before the last paragraph:

"
- Halogen-free thermoplastic compound sheathed.

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Their properties shall be at least those of halogen-free thermoplastic compound sheathed cords
(code designation H05Z1Z1H2-F or H05Z1Z1-F);

- Cross-linked halogen-free compound sheathed.
Their properties shall be at least those of cross-linked halogen-free thermoplastic compound
sheathed cords (code designation H07ZZ-F).
NOTE Z1 The harmonized code designations corresponding to the IEC cord types are given in Annex ZD.".

Modifications to Annexes EE and FF
In the titles of Annex EE and Annex FF, replace "(informative)" with "(normative)" so as to make these
two annexes normative.

Modifications to Annexes Z
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows:

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Add the following special national condition to Annex ZA of EN 60335-1:2012:
Annex ZA
(normative)

Special national conditions
Special national condition: National characteristic or practice that cannot be changed even over a
long period, e.g. climatic conditions, electrical earthing conditions.

NOTE  If it affects harmonization, it forms part of the European Standard / Harmonization Document.

For the countries in which the relevant special national conditions apply these provisions are
normative, for other countries they are informative.
Clause Special national condition
7.12 Finland
If a polyvinyl chloride sheathed cord is fitted, the instructions shall state that the appliance
is not to be used outdoors at low temperature.

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Add the following references to Annex ZC of EN 60335-1:2012:
Annex ZC
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

1)
IEC 60312-1 - Vacuum cleaners for household use - FprEN 60312-1 -
Part 1: Dry vacuum cleaners - Methods for
measuring the performance


ISO 2602 - Statistical interpretation of test results - - -
Estimation of the mean - Confidence interval


ISO 6344-2 - Coated abrasives - Grain size analysis - - -
Part 2: Determination of grain size
distribution of macrogrits P12 to P220


ISO 7731 - Ergonomics - Danger signals for public and EN ISO 7731 -
work areas - Auditory danger signals


ISO 11428 - Ergonomics - Visual danger signals - - -
General requirements, design and testing


———————
1)
At draft stage.

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Annex ZE
(informative)

Specific additional requirements for appliances and machines intended
for commercial use
This annex is not applicable.

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Replace Annex ZZ of EN 60335-1:2012 by
Annex ZZ
(informative)

Coverage of Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and within its scope the standard covers all
relevant essential requirements as given in Annex I of the EU Directive 2006/42/EC.
This includes the risk of explosion in accordance with 1.5.7 of Annex I of this Directive. As far as the
risk of explosion due to the use in a potentially explosive atmosphere is concerned, compliance with
this standard will not in all cases be sufficient to fulfil all applicable Essential Requirements of the
Equipment and Protective systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Directive
94/9/EC.
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conformity with the specified essential
requirements of the Directive concerned.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the products falling
within the scope of this standard.

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Bibliography
Addition to EN 60335-1:2012:
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60335-2-2 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60335-2-2.
IEC 60335-2-67 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60335-2-67.
IEC 60335-2-68 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60335-2-68.
IEC 60335-2-72 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60335-2-72.
IEC 60601-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60601-1.
ISO 3743-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 3743-1.
ISO 3744 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 3744.
ISO 4871 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 4871.
ISO 5349-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 5349-1.
ISO 9614-2 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 9614-2.
ISO 11201 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 11201.
ISO/TR 11688-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 11688-1.

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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 . 16
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 16
10 Power input and current . 16
11 Heating . 16
12 Void. 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 . 19
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 19
18 Endurance . 19
19 Abnormal operation . 19
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 21
21 Mechanical strength . 21
22 Construction . 23
23 Internal wiring . 25
24 Components . 25
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 26
26 Terminals for external conductors . 27
27 Provision for earthing . 27
28 Screws and connections . 27
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 27
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 28
31 Resistance to rusting . 28
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 28
Annexes . 32
Annex A (normative) Routine tests . 33
Annex AA (normative) Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and dust
extractors for the collection of hazardous dusts . 34
Annex BB (informative) List of dusts which present an explosion risk when subject to
ignition conditions . 46
Annex CC (informative) Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and dust
extractors for the collection of dusts which present an explosion risk . 52

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Annex DD (normative) Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners for use in ESD
protected areas . 59
Annex EE (informative) Emission of acoustical noise . 62
Annex FF (informative) Emission of vibration . 69
Bibliography . 70

Figure 101 – Impact test apparatus . 29
Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying hoses . 30
Figure 103 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying hoses . 30
Figure 104 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment . 31
Figure 105 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet . 31
Figure AA.2 – Warning label for dust class L and dust M machines . 43
Figure AA.3 – Test method for essential filter material . 44
Figure AA.4 – In situ essential filter element test . 44
Figure AA.5 – Assembled machine test . 44
Figure AA.6 – Sequence and selection of tests according to Clause 22 . 45
Figure CC.1 – Marking – Type 22 vacuum cleaners . 57
Figure CC.2 – Marking – Type 22 dust extractors . 58
Figure EE.1 – Position of vacuum cleaners and its accessories . 66
Figure EE.2 – Position of upright machines . 67
Figure EE.3 – Position of back-pack vacuum cleaners . 68

Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 27
Table AA.1 – Penetration limits . 37
Table BB.1 – Explosion parameters . 46

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– 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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