Food processing machinery - Food processors and blenders - Safety and hygiene requirements

1.1 This European Standard specifies the safety and hygiene requirements for the design and manufacture of food processors and blenders. It applies to food processors and blenders having a bowl which is stationary while the food is being processed. The total volume of the bowl is less than or equal to 150 l. The machines covered by this standard are intended to carry out various types of operations such as: mincing, mixing, blending, whipping, using a large number of products and raw materials, and which are used in food and catering industries such as restaurants, hotels, coffee shops and pubs. This European Standard specifies all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to food processors and blenders, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard deals with the hazards which can arise during commissioning, operation, cleaning, removal of food blockages, feeding, changing the tools, maintenance and decommissioning of the machine."
1.2 This standard does not apply to:
domestic machines;
machinery dedicated to food industrial processing (e.g. pet food, cannery industry, industrial meat processing). Small machines called "shakers" which are dedicated to blending liquid, with an impellor, usually driven from above are excluded.
1.3 This European Standard is not applicable to food processors and blenders which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN."

Nahrungsmittelmaschinen - Vertikalkutter und Mixer - Sicherheits- und Hygieneanforderungen

Machines pour les produits alimentaires - Préparateurs culinaires et blenders - Prescriptions relatives à la sécurité et à l'hygiène

1.1 La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions de sécurité et d’hygiène relatives à la conception et
la fabrication des préparateurs culinaires et des blenders.
Elle s’applique aux préparateurs culinaires et aux blenders disposant d’un bol restant immobile pendant le traitement
des aliments.
Le volume total du bol est inférieur ou égal à 150 l.
Les machines concernées par la présente Norme européenne sont les appareils destinés à l’exécution de différentes
tâches telles que hachage, mixage, mélange, fouettage, etc., mettant en oeuvre un grand nombre de produits et de
matières premières, et qui sont utilisés dans les industries alimentaires et celles de la restauration collective telles
que les restaurants, les cafés et les bars.
!La présente norme traite de tous les phénomènes, situations et événements dangereux significatifs spécifiques
aux préparateurs culinaires et blenders, lorsqu'ils sont utilisés normalement et dans des conditions de mauvaises
utilisation raisonnablement prévisibles par le fabricant (voir Article 4).
La présente Norme européenne traite des phénomènes dangereux pouvant survenir durant la mise en service,
le fonctionnement, le nettoyage, le débourrage, l’alimentation et le changement des outils."
1.2 La présente norme ne s'applique pas :
- aux machines à usage domestique ;
- aux machines destinées à être utilisées dans les industries de procédés alimentaires (par exemple aliments
pour animaux domestiques, conserverie, industrie de transformation de la viande).
Les petites machines appelées «mélangeurs à hélice», destinées au traitement d’un mélange de liquide à l’aide
d’une hélice, l’entraînement s’effectuant habituellement par le haut, sont exclues de la présente norme.
!texte supprimé"
1.3 !La présente Norme européenne n’est pas applicable aux préparateurs culinaires et aux blenders fabriqués
avant la date de publication du présent document en tant qu'EN."

Stroji za predelavo hrane - Naprave za predelavo hrane in mešalniki - Varnostne in higienske zahteve (vključno z dopolnilom A1)

1.1 Ta evropski standard določa varnostne in higienske zahteve za načrtovanje in izdelavo naprav za predelavo hrane in mešalnikov. Velja za naprave za predelovanje hrane in mešalnike, ki imajo med predelavo hrane nepremično posodo. Skupni volumen posode je manjši ali enako 150 l. Naprave, zajete v tem standardu, so namenjene za izvajanje različnih vrst delovanja, kot na primer: mletje, mešanje, stepanje in uporaba večjega števila proizvodov in surovih materialov, ki se uporabljajo v prehrambeni in gostinski industriji, kot so restavracije, hoteli, kavarne in pivnice.  Ta evropski standard obravnava vse velike nevarnosti, nevarne situacije in primere, ki se tičejo naprav za predelovanje hrane in mešalnikov, kadar se uporabljajo, kot predvideno, in pod pogoji napačne uporabe, ki jih razumno predvidi proizvajalec (glej Klavzulo 4). Ta evropski standard se ukvarja z nevarnostmi, ki se lahko pojavijo med zagonom, delovanjem, čiščenjem, odstranitvijo blokad hrane, polnjenjem, menjavo orodij, vzdrževanjem in izločitvijo naprave iz uporabe.
1.2 Ta standard ne velja za:
gospodinjske naprave;
naprave, namenjene za industrijski predelavo hrane (npr. hrana za domače ljubljenčke, industrija izdelave konzerv, industrijska predelava mesa). Majhne naprave, imenovane »stresalniki«, ki so namenjene za mešanje tekočin, z impelerjem, običajno gnane od zgoraj, so izvzete.
1.3 Ta evropski standard se ne nanaša na naprave za predelavo hrane in mešalnike, ki so proizvedene pred datumom, ko je bil objavljen kot EN.

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16-May-2010
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
07-Apr-2010
Due Date
12-Jun-2010
Completion Date
17-May-2010

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Nahrungsmittelmaschinen - Vertikalkutter und Mixer - Sicherheits- und HygieneanforderungenMachines pour les produits alimentaires - Préparateurs culinaires et blenders - Prescriptions relatives à la sécurité et à l'hygièneFood processing machinery - Food processors and blenders - Safety and hygiene requirements67.260Tovarne in oprema za živilsko industrijoPlants and equipment for the food industryICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12852:2001+A1:2010SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010en,fr01-junij-2010SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12852:2001+A1
May 2010 ICS 67.260 Supersedes EN 12852:2001English Version
Food processing machinery - Food processors and blenders - Safety and hygiene requirements
Machines pour les produits alimentaires - Préparateurs culinaires et blenders - Prescriptions relatives à la sécurité et à l'hygiène
Nahrungsmittelmaschinen - Vertikalkutter und Mixer - Sicherheits- und Hygieneanforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 April 2001 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 25 March 2010.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 2 Contents
Foreword . 3Introduction . 41Scope . 52!Normative references" . 63Terms and definitions - Description . 63.1Terms and definitions . 63.2Description . 74!List of significant hazards . 104.1General" . 104.2Mechanical hazards . 104.3Electrical hazards . 124.4Hazards generated by neglecting hygiene principles in machine design . 124.5Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic principles in machine design . 124.6Noise . 125!Safety and hygiene requirements and/or protective measures" . 125.1General . 125.2Mechanical hazards . 135.3!Electrical hazards". 165.4Hygiene . 175.5!Ergonomics" . 195.6Noise . 196Verification of safety and hygiene requirements and/or measures . 207Information for use . 217.1!General" . 217.2Instruction handbook . 217.3Marking . 23Annex A (normative)
Noise test code for food processors and blenders (grade 2 of accuracy) . 24Annex B (normative)
Principles of design to ensure the cleanability of food processors and blenders . 26Annex C (informative)
Interlocking device combined with the food processor cover when this is removable . 46Annex ZA (informative)
!!!!Relationship between this European Standard and the
Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC" . 48Bibliography . 49SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 3 Foreword !This document (EN 12852:2001+A1:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 153 “Machinery intended for use with foodstuffs and feed”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN." This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2010. This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2010-03-25. This document supersedes EN 12852:2001. The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags!"Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. It is one of a series of standards on the design and construction of machines used in catering:  vegetable cutting machines;  catering attachments for machines having an auxiliary drive hub;  food processors and blenders;  hand-held blenders and whisks;  beam mixers;  salad dryers;  vegetable peelers;  cooking kettles equipped with stirrer and/or mixer. !This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document." !deleted text" According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 4 Introduction The use of food processors and blenders generates various mechanical and other risks. !Their extensive use in numerous countries justifies the need of a standard covering both safety and the hazards to food hygiene. This European Standard is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100." The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are indicated in the scope of this standard. When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard. SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 5 1 Scope 1.1 This European Standard specifies the safety and hygiene requirements for the design and manufacture of food processors and blenders. It applies to food processors and blenders having a bowl which is stationary while the food is being processed. The total volume of the bowl is less than or equal to 150 l. The machines covered by this standard are intended to carry out various types of operations such as: mincing, mixing, blending, whipping, using a large number of products and raw materials, and which are used in food and catering industries such as restaurants, hotels, coffee shops and pubs. !This European Standard specifies all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to food processors and blenders, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard deals with the hazards which can arise during commissioning, operation, cleaning, removal of food blockages, feeding, changing the tools, maintenance and decommissioning of the machine." 1.2 This standard does not apply to:  domestic machines;  machinery dedicated to food industrial processing (e.g. pet food, cannery industry, industrial meat processing). Small machines called "shakers" which are dedicated to blending liquid, with an impellor, usually driven from above are excluded. !deleted text" !1.3 This European Standard is not applicable to food processors and blenders which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN." SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 6 2 !Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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. EN 614-1:2006, Safety of machinery — Ergonomic design principles — Part 1: Terminology and general principles EN 953, Safety of machinery — General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards EN 1005-3, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 3: Recommended force limits for machinery operation EN 1088:1995, Safety of machinery — Interlocking devices associated with guards — Principles for design and selection EN 1672-2:2005, Food processing machinery — Basic concepts — Part 2: Hygiene requirements EN 60204-1:2006, Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines — Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60204:2005, modified) EN 60529:1991, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) EN ISO 3744:1995, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure — Engineering method in an essentially free field over a reflecting plane (ISO 3744:1994) EN ISO 4287:1998, Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) — Surface texture: Profile method — Terms, definitions and surface texture parameters (ISO 4287:1997) EN ISO 4871:1996, Acoustics — Declaration and verification of noise emission values of machinery and equipment (ISO 4871:1996) EN ISO 11201:1995, Acoustics — Noise emitted by machinery and equipment — Measurement of emission sound pressure levels at the work station and at other specified positions — Engineering method in an essentially free field over a reflecting plane (ISO 11201:1995) EN ISO 11688-1:1998, Acoustics — Recommended practice for the design of low noise machinery and equipment — Part 1: Planning (ISO/TR 11688-1:1995) EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003) EN ISO 12100-2:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 2: Technical principles and specifications (ISO 12100-2:2003) EN ISO 13849-1:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety related parts of control systems — Part 1: General principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2006) EN ISO 13857:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by the upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008)" 3 Terms and definitions - Description 3.1 Terms and definitions !For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100-1:2003 and the following apply." SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 7 3.1.1 nominal volume, Vn manufacturer's declared intended working volume of food processed (see 7.1.d) 3.1.2 total volume, Vt total volume that the bowl can physically contain 3.1.3 removable can be removed and put back by means of basic hand tools 3.1.4 easily removable can be removed and put back easily by one person without the use of tools 3.1.5 bumper point fixed part which limits the movement of the bowl, at the lowest position 3.2 Description The essential difference between a food processor and a blender is the geometric shape of the working bowl and the speed of the tools, which make the blender able to work with a liquid base, and the food processor able to work with or without a liquid base (see figures 1, 2 and 3) L is the distance between the upper edge of the aperture and the upper blade of the tool. D is the circumscribed diameter of the aperture. For those machines, three types are defined:  type 1: machines for which Vt <
5 l  type 2: machines for which 5 l ≤ Vt ≤
25 l and with a total power rating P ≤ 3 kW  type 3: machines for which 25 l < Vt ≤ 150 l or with a total power rating P > 3 kW
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Key 1: Cover or lid 2: Housing 3: Motor 4: Shaft 5: Tool 6: Bowl
Figure 1 — Example of a blender
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Key 1: Cover or lid 2: Housing 3: Motor 4: Shaft 5: Tool 6: Bowl Figure 2 — Example of a food processor Figure 3 — Example of a food processor with tilting bowl SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 10 4 !List of significant hazards 4.1 General This clause contains all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, as far as they are dealt with in this European Standard, identified by risk assessment as significant this type of machinery, and which require action to eliminate or reduce the risk." 4.2 Mechanical hazards 4.2.1 Access to the danger zones Mechanical hazards arise from contact with the moving tool, the tilting device and the drive mechanism (see figure 4). The hazards may arise by:  zone 1: reaching into the bowl and contacting the moving tool
Hazard of cutting fingers;  zone 2: tool drive shaft
Hazard of cutting fingers with rotating shaft;  zone 3: access to the drive mechanism Hazard of crushing hands;  zone 4: tilting zone of the bowl Hazard of crushing arms and hands;  zone 5: ejection of blades in the event of breakage Hazard of cutting or penetration to body. SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



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Figure 4a — On a blender Figure 4b —On a food processor
Figure 4c —
Zone 4 - On a food processor with tilting bowl Figure 4 — Danger zones 4.2.2 Loss of stability Hazards of crushing and impact to the body. SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 12 4.2.3 Incorrect assembly and fitting Hazards of cutting and impact to the fingers or hands. 4.2.4 Handling, cleaning and storage of cutting devices Hazards of cutting and impact to the fingers and hands. 4.3 Electrical hazards Hazards of electric shock by direct or indirect contact with live parts. 4.4 Hazards generated by neglecting hygiene principles in machine design 4.4.1 Hazards to the operator Hazards from the food being processed, e.g. inhalation of flour, sugar, … and from the cleaning agents used to disinfect the machine. NOTE See also !prCEN/TR 1672-1" which deals with the hygiene risk to the operator. 4.4.2 Hazards to the consumer Inability to clean food and splash areas effectively and thoroughly. Contamination of the food by undesirable materials including residues of food, microbiological organisms as well as residues of cleaning and disinfecting fluids. 4.5 Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic principles in machine design Neglecting ergonomic principles can cause mistakes in operation of controls or physical injury to the operator due to over-reaching, heavy loads, awkward posture, etc. 4.6 Noise Noise may be a hazard resulting in:  permanent loss of hearing;  tinnitus;  tiredness, stress, etc. 5 !Safety and hygiene requirements and/or protective measures 5.1 General Machinery shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective measures of this clause. In addition, the machine shall be designed according to the principles of EN ISO 12100-2 for relevant but not significant hazards, which are not dealt with by this European Standard. For hazards which are to be reduced by the application of the type B-standards such as EN 614-1, EN 953,
EN 1005-3, EN 1088, EN 60204-1, EN 60529, EN ISO 12100, EN ISO 13849-1 and EN ISO 13857, the manufacturer shall carry out a risk assessment to establish the requirements of the type B-standard. This specific risk assessment shall be part of the general risk assessment of the machine." SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 13 5.2 Mechanical hazards !deleted text" 5.2.1 !Access to danger zones (see Figure 4) 5.2.1.1 General All the interlocking devices associated with guards shall comply with 5.7 of EN 1088:1995. Fixed and movable guards shall comply with EN 953. The level of safety of the interlocking devices shall be consistent with the control systems into which they are integrated. The safety related parts of the control systems shall meet at least performance level c and category 1 in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1:2008. NOTE The category 1 in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1:2008 is equivalent to category 1 of EN 954-1:1996. Instructions about the use and the maintenance of these devices shall be provided in the instruction handbook." 5.2.1.2 Zones 1 and 2 Specific user needs mean that the minimum safety distances cannot comply with !EN ISO 13857", in particular, if an aperture is needed to add some ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, butter, eggs during processing. For this reason specific dimensions shall be respected for type 1 and type 2 machines. 5.2.1.2.1 Type 1 Dimensions shall be L ≥ 120 mm and D ≤ 52 mm (see figures 1 and 2). !This requirement can be achieved by integral guards (see Figure 5) or by interlocking removable covers or lids. Where interlocking removable covers or lids are used, this interlocking shall be achieved according to 3.25.6 of
EN ISO 12100-1:2003, 5.3.2.5 of EN ISO 12100-2:2003 and EN 1088:1995." SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



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Figure 5 — Bowl with integral guard (example)
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EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 15 5.2.1.2.2 Type 2 Dimensions shall be L ≥ 120 mm and D ≤ 52 mm (see figures 1 and 2). !This requirement can be achieved by integral guards or by interlocking removable covers or lids. Where interlocking removable covers or lids are used, this interlocking shall be achieved according to 3.25.4 and 3.25.5 of EN ISO 12100-1:2003, 5.3.2.3 b) of EN ISO 12100-2:2003 and EN 1088:1995." For machines with hinged covers, the distance the cover may be opened whilst the machine is running, measured at the opposite side of the hinge, shall be no more than 45 mm. The stopping time shall be less than 4 s when the machine is running empty. 5.2.1.2.3 Type 3 Covers are generally hinged to the main body of the machine because of their weight. Some covers may be also removable to facilitate their use. !Covers shall be associated with an interlocking device in accordance with 3.25.4 and 3.25.5 of
EN ISO 12100-1:2003 and 5.3.2.3 b) of EN ISO 12100-2:2003." With non-removable covers, the interlocking device shall comply with 6.2.1 of EN 1088:1995. With completely removable covers, the interlock shall comply with EN 1088 (i.e. there shall be two interlock switches one operating in a positive mode and the other one in a negative mode). Where the application of this principle of positive mechanical action is not easily reconcilable with the other requirements for this kind of machine, e.g. hygiene, index of protection (IP), prevention of defeat and safety distances, the absence of a positive mechanical action of the cover on the position detector shall be balanced/compensated so as to achieve an equal level of safety e.g. by applying the principle illustrated in informative annex C. Nevertheless in all cases where a single mechanically actuated position detector is used, it shall comply with 6.2.1.2 of EN 1088:1995. !The safety distances from the upper edge of the aperture to the upper blade of the tool shall comply with
Table 4 and 4.2.4.3 of EN ISO 13857:2008." The stopping time shall be less than 4 s when the machine is running empty. If the bowl is removable, an interlocking device shall prevent the machine from starting with bowl incorrectly fitted. 5.2.1.3 Zone 3 !Access to the danger zone shall be prevented by a fixed guard complying with 5.3.2.2 of
EN ISO 12100-2:2003 and EN 953." Those requirements are applicable to the three types. 5.2.1.4 Zone 4 The bowl shall be tilted only by a voluntary action of the operator. The requirements shall be the same when the bowl is tilted back to its working position. When the tilting is power operated, the movement of the machine shall be controlled with a hold to run control situated out of the danger zone. The bowl shall remain stable in all positions when it stops. SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 16 5.2.1.5 Zone 5 The shape and fixing of the blades shall prevent accidental blade ejection. The connection between the cutter blades and their support shall be ensured by a positive mechanical means taking account of the direction, of centrifugal force. Relying on frictional connection alone is not sufficient. 5.2.2 Stability The machine shall be stable when used in accordance with the manufacturer's intended use. The machine shall be preferably designed to be stable and shall meet the tests specified in table 1 of clause 6. If the machine cannot comply with the tests of table 1, clause 6, it shall be fixed and the instruction handbook shall indicate the value of forces at fixing points. A machine fitted with 3 castors shall have at least 1 castor (or set of castors) fitted with a locking device. A machine fitted with 4 castors shall have at least 2 castors (or sets of castors) fitted with a locking device. 5.2.3 Incorrect assembly and fitting The design of the machine shall ensure that removable parts which provide safeguards in accordance with this standard are in the correct position before the machine can be set in motion. In addition, means of assembly and proper adjustment in good conditions shall be provided in the instruction handbook. If it can lead to a hazardous situation, incorrect assembly and fitting of the cutting device shall be prevented by design (e.g. by use of mechanically interlinked components). 5.2.4 Handling, cleaning and storage of cutting devices The manufacturer shall provide suitable instructions for the safe handling, cleaning and storage of the cutting devices. 5.3 !Electrical hazards 5.3.1 General Electrical equipment, for example switches, that may be exposed to water, e.g. during cleaning, shall be protected to an appropriate IP rating according to EN 60529 and EN 60204-1. The electrical equipment shall comply with EN 60204-1:2006 and with the requirements from 5.3.2 to 5.3.7. 5.3.2 Safety requirements related to electromagnetic phenomena The machines shall have sufficient immunity to electromagnetic disturbances to enable them to operate safely as intended and not fail to danger when exposed to the levels and types of disturbances intended by the manufacturer. The manufacturer of the machines shall design, install and wire the equipment and sub-assemblies taking into account the recommendations of the suppliers of these sub-assemblies. 5.3.3 Protection against electric shock The electrical equipment shall comply with Clause 6 of EN 60204-1:2006. SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 17 5.3.4 Power circuits Devices for detection and interruption of over-current shall be applied to each live conductor in compliance with
EN 60204-1:2006, 7.2.3. In case of single phase machines, no such device is required for the earthed neutral conductor. 5.3.5 Protection against earth faults in control circuits For machinery supplied from a single-phase conductor and an earthed neutral conductor, there is no requirement for double pole interruption of the control circuit. The single pole interruption shall be in the phase conductor (see 9.4.3.1 of EN 60204-1:2006). 5.3.6 Emergency stop Machines shall be fitted with at least one emergency stop (see 10.7 of EN 60204-1:2006), as far as the risk assessment carried out by the manufacturer doesn't allow to establish that such a device would not reduce the stopping time, or would not enable the special measures, required to deal with the risk, to be taken. In general no emergency stop is required for food processors and blenders. In this case particular attention shall be given to the accessibility of the normal OFF switch from the operator position. 5.3.7 Motor enclosures Where a motor has a degree of protection lower than IP23 it shall be mounted inside an enclosure (see 14.2 of
EN 60204-1:2006) that guarantees a minimum degree of protection of IP23." 5.4 Hygiene 5.4.1 General The machine shall be designed in accordance with !EN 1672-2:2005" and the requirements given below. It shall also be designed in accordance with annex B. Hygiene zones (examples) are shown in figures 6a and 6b. SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



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Key 1: Food area 2: Splash area Figure 6a — On a blender Figure 6b — On a food processor Figure 6 — Hygiene areas 5.4.2 Food area The following parts shall be considered to be in the food area as defined in !EN 1672-2:2005":  the inside of the bowl;  the tool set;  the inner part of the lid covering the bowl;  the scraping devices. SIST EN 12852:2002+A1:2010



EN 12852:2001+A1:2010 (E) 19 However some parts of the food area, for example cutting devices, the shaft and the components are not easy to clean and special instructions shall be provided for cleaning (see !7.2"). 5.4.3 Splash area The following parts shall be considered to be in the splash area as defined in !EN 1672-2:2005":  exterior of the bowl;  exterior of the cover or lid;  handles;  stop and start controls. 5.4.4 Non food area The non food area includes any other areas other than splash areas and food areas outlined above. 5.4.5 Surface finish The maximum roughness values shall comply with the requirements of !EN 1672-2:2005" and annex B. 5.4.6 Cleanability All food and splash areas shall be easily cleanable and where necessary capable of disinfection. In the food and splash areas, fixings such as screws, bolts, rivets etc shall be avoided unless technically necessary. These should be chosen from those in figure B.17 of annex B. NOTE Because of the problem of contamination the machines are not intended to be cleaned with waterjet
!(see 7.1 e))". 5.5 !Ergonomics Regard shall be given to the safeguards set out in 4.8 of EN ISO 12100-2:2003 and EN 614-1:2006. Any information necessary to achieve the ergonomic objectives which the user have to follow (e.g. height of feed chute) shall be included in the instruction handbook. The effort for
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