SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-68: Particular requirements for spray extraction machines for commercial use

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This International Standard deals with the safety of electrical portable, non-self-propelled motor-operated spray extraction machines with or without attachments and with or without electrical heating elements, intended for commercial indoor use. 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 applies to machines in which the pressure of the employed cleaning agent does not exceed 2,5 MPa, and in which the product of the pressure (in MPa) and the flow of cleaning agent (in litres per minute) does not exceed 100, and in which the temperature of the cleaning agent at the spray nozzle outlet does not exceed 85 °C. 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); - wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-69); - hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series). - machines designed for use in corrosive or explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas); - machines designed for picking up hazardous dusts (as defined in IEC 60335-2-69), inflammable substances, or glowing particles; - machines designed to handle hazardous solvents, such as flammable or explosive liquids.

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-68: Besondere Anforderungen für Sprühextraktionsmaschinen für den gewerblichen Gebrauch

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-68: Règles particulières pour les machines de nettoyage par pulvérisation et aspiration à usage commercial

La CEI 60335-2-68:2012 traite de la sécurité des machines de nettoyage par pulvérisation et aspiration électriques mobiles non auto-motrices, avec ou sans accessoires et avec ou sans éléments chauffants électriques, destinées à un usage commercial à l'intérieur des locaux. La présente norme s'applique aux machines à usage commercial. La liste suivante, sans être exhaustive, donne une indication des emplacements compris dans le domaine d'application:  - espaces publics tels que les hôtels, les écoles, les hôpitaux;  - sites industriels, par exemple les usines et les ateliers de fabrication;  - commerces, par exemple les magasins de détail et les supermarchés;  - établissements commerciaux, par exemple les bureaux et les banques;  - services de location pour ces machines;  - toute utilisation autre que les utilisations domestiques normales. Ces machines ne possèdent pas de dispositif de transmission. Les systèmes d'alimentation électrique suivants sont couverts: moteurs alimentés par le réseau jusqu'à une tension assignée de 250 V pour les appareils monophasés et 480 V pour les autres appareils, moteurs alimentés par batteries. La présente norme s'applique aux machines dans lesquelles la pression de l'agent nettoyant ne dépasse pas 2,5 MPa ou dont le produit de la pression (en MPa) de l'agent nettoyant par son débit (en litres par minute) n'excède pas 100, et dans lesquelles la température de l'agent nettoyant à la sortie de la buse n'excède pas 85 °C. Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition publiée en 2002 et ses Amendements 1 (2005) et 2 (2007). Elle constitue une révision technique. Les principales modifications de la présente édition par rapport à la troisième édition de la CEI 60335-2-68 sont les suivantes (les changements mineurs ne sont pas listés):  - le titre a été modifié pour une meilleure distinction d'avec la CEI 60335-2-72;  - le domaine d'application a fait l'objet d'une révision éditoriale afin d'éviter toute erreur d'interprétation;  - les termes et définitions ont été révisés par rapport aux exigences révisées;  - la norme a été révisée de manière générale et mise à jour au regard de l'état de l'art, dans la mesure du nécessaire;  - certaines modifications, en particulier, ont été apportées aux Articles 15, 22, et 25;  - les marquages et instructions (Article 7) ont été révisés fondamentalement;  - une nouvelle Annexe AA 'Emission de bruit acoustique' a été ajoutée;  - et une nouvelle Annexe BB 'Emission de vibrations' a été ajoutée. Mots clé: machines de nettoyage par pulvérisation et aspiration;agent nettoyant

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-68. del: Posebne zahteve za pršilnike za komercialno uporabo (IEC 60335-2-68:2012, spremenjen)

To točko 1. dela nadomešča naslednje besedilo. Ta mednarodni standard obravnava varnost električnih prenosnih pršilnikov z motorjem in brez lastnega pogona s pripomočki ali brez njih in z električnimi ogrevalnimi elementi ali brez njih za komercialno uporabo v prostoru. 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 za stroje, v katerih tlak uporabljenega čistilnega sredstva ne preseže 2,5 MPa, produkt tlaka (v MPa) in pretoka čistilnega sredstva (v litrih na minuto) ne preseže 100 in temperatura čistilnega sredstva pri šobah izpusta razpršila ne preseže 85 °C. 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); – sesalnike za suho in mokro sesanje, vključno s krtačo, za komercialno uporabo (standard IEC 60335-2-69), ročna in premična električna orodja z motorji (seriji standardov IEC 60745 in IEC 61029); – stroje za uporabo v korozivnih ali eksplozivnih okoljih (prah, para ali plin); – stroje za pobiranje nevarnega prahu (kot je opredeljeno v standardu IEC 60335-2-69), vnetljivih snovi ali sevajočih delcev; stroje za ravnanje z nevarnimi topili, kot so vnetljive in eksplozivne tekočine.

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)
• Ref Project: EN 60335-2-68:2012 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-68: Particular requirements for spray extraction machines, for commercial use

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 60335-2-68:2009 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-68: Particular requirements for spray extraction appliances, for industrial and commercial use
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2012
• Replaces: SIST EN 60335-2-68:2009 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-68: Particular requirements for spray extraction appliances, for industrial and commercial use
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023
• Replaces: SIST EN 60335-2-68:2009 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-68: Particular requirements for spray extraction appliances, for industrial and commercial use
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
01-oktober-2012
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 60335-2-68:2009
*RVSRGLQMVNLLQSRGREQLHOHNWULþQLDSDUDWL9DUQRVWGHO3RVHEQH]DKWHYH
]DSUãLOQLNH]DNRPHUFLDOQRXSRUDER,(&VSUHPHQMHQ
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-68: Particular requirements
for spray extraction machines for commercial use
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-68:
Besondere Anforderungen für Sprühextraktionsmaschinen für den gewerblichen
Gebrauch
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-68: Règles particulières
pour les machines de nettoyage par pulvérisation et aspiration à usage commercial
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-68:2012
ICS:
97.080 Aparati za nego tal Floor treatment appliances
SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012

---------------------- Page: 2 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60335-2-68

NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 97.020 Supersedes EN 60335-2-68:2009


English version


Household and similar electrical appliances -
Safety -
Part 2-68: Particular requirements for spray extraction machines, for
commercial use
(IEC 60335-2-68:2012, modified)


Appareils électrodomestiques et Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den
analogues - Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -
Sécurité - Teil 2-68: Besondere Anforderungen für
Partie 2-68: Exigences particulières pour Sprühextraktionsmaschinen für den
les machines de nettoyage par gewerblichen Gebrauch
pulvérisation et aspiration, à usage (IEC 60335-2-68:2012, modifiziert)
commercial
(CEI 60335-2-68:2012, modifiée)




This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-05-03. CENELEC 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-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC 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 CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels


© 2012 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60335-2-68:2012 E

---------------------- Page: 3 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
EN 60335-2-68:2012 - 2 -

Foreword
The text of document 61J/490/FDIS, future edition 4 of IEC 60335-2-68, prepared by 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 60335-2-68:2012.
A draft amendment, which covers common modifications to IEC 60335-2-68, 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) 2013-05-03
to be implemented at national level
by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national
(dow) 2015-05-03
standards conflicting with this document
have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60335-2-68:2009.
The principal changes in EN 60335-2-68:2012 as compared with EN 60335-2-68:2009 are as follows
(minor changes are not listed):
– the title has been changed for better distinction with regard to EN 60335-2-72;
– 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 has been made to Clauses 15, 22 and 25;
– the markings and instructions (Clause 7) have been revised basically;
– a new Annex AA 'Emission of acoustical noise' was added; and
– a new Annex BB 'Emission of vibration' was added.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the EN 60335-1:2012 and its amendments.
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 spray extraction machines 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.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;

---------------------- Page: 4 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
- 3 - EN 60335-2-68:2012

– 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 60335-2-68:2012 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 60335-2-68:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard with agreed common modifications.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
1 Scope
Add the following paragraph before the last one:
"This 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;
 user maintenance by children, including the cleaning of the machine.
It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this
standard.".
7 Marking and instructions
th
7.12 Replace the 4 paragraph beginning with “This appliance can be used…” with the following:
Machines shall not be used by children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
This machine can be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
machine in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.".
7.12.102  Information on noise
Replace the Note with the following requirement:
"The instructions shall provide information on airborne noise emission as indicated in AA.2.7.".
7.12.103 Information on vibration

Replace the Note with the following requirement:

---------------------- Page: 5 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
EN 60335-2-68:2012 - 4 -

"The instructions shall provide information on vibration emission as indicated in BB.2.".
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
25.7  Addition:
Add the following before the last paragraph:
"
- Halogen-free thermoplastic compound sheathed.
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 AA and BB
In the titles of Annex AA and Annex BB, 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:

---------------------- Page: 6 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
- 5 - EN 60335-2-68:2012

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.

---------------------- Page: 7 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
EN 60335-2-68:2012 - 6 -

Apply the following changes 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

Add:

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


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

---------------------- Page: 8 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
- 7 - EN 60335-2-68:2012

Annex ZE
(informative)

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

---------------------- Page: 9 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
EN 60335-2-68:2012 - 8 -

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.
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.

---------------------- Page: 10 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
- 9 - EN 60335-2-68:2012

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 60335-2-69 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60335-2-69.
IEC 60335-2-72 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60335-2-72.
IEC 60745 series NOTE  Harmonized in EN 60745 series.
IEC 61029 series NOTE  Harmonized in EN 61029 series.
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 11203 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 11203.
ISO/TR 11688-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 11688-1.

---------------------- Page: 11 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012

---------------------- Page: 12 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012



IEC 60335-2-68

®

Edition 4.0 2012-03




INTERNATIONAL



STANDARD




NORME



INTERNATIONALE











Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-68: Particular requirements for spray extraction machines, for

commercial use




Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-68: Exigences particulières pour les machines de nettoyage


par pulvérisation et aspiration, à usage commercial













INTERNATIONAL

ELECTROTECHNICAL

COMMISSION


COMMISSION

ELECTROTECHNIQUE

PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE

W
CODE PRIX


ICS 97.020 ISBN 978-2-8322-0068-1



Warning! Make sure that you obtained this publication from an authorized distributor.

Attention! Veuillez vous assurer que vous avez obtenu cette publication via un distributeur agréé.

® Registered trademark of the International Electrotechnical Commission
Marque déposée de la Commission Electrotechnique Internationale

---------------------- Page: 13 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
– 2 – 60335-2-68 © IEC:2012
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 General requirement . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 14
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 14
10 Power input and current . 14
11 Heating . 14
12 Void. 15
13 Leakage current and dielectric strength at operating temperature . 15
14 Transient overvoltages . 15
15 Moisture resistance . 15
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 17
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 17
18 Endurance . 17
19 Abnormal operation . 17
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 18
21 Mechanical strength . 18
22 Construction . 21
23 Internal wiring . 23
24 Components . 23
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 23
26 Terminals for external conductors . 25
27 Provision for earthing . 25
28 Screws and connections . 25
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 25
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 25
31 Resistance to rusting . 25
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 25
Annexes . 29
Annex AA (informative) Emission of acoustical noise . 30
Annex BB (informative) Emission of vibration . 33
Bibliography . 34

---------------------- Page: 14 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
60335-2-68 © IEC:2012 – 3 –
Figure 101 – Impact test apparatus . 26
Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying hoses . 27
Figure 103 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying hoses . 27
Figure 104 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment . 28
Figure 105 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet . 28
Figure AA.1 – Machine with cleaning head connected by hose and connecting tube . 32

Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 24

---------------------- Page: 15 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
– 4 – 60335-2-68 © IEC:2012
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________

HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –

Part 2-68: Particular requirements for spray
extraction machines, for commercial use


FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence
between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
5) IEC itself does not provide any attestation of conformity. Independent certification bodies provide conformity
assessment services and, in some areas, access to IEC marks of conformity. IEC is not responsible for any
services carried out by independent certification bodies.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or
other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and
expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC
Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 60335-2-68 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 fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002 and its
Amendments 1 (2005) and 2 (2007). It constitutes a technical revision.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the third edition of IEC 60335-2-68 are
as follows (minor changes are not listed):
– the title has been changed for better distinction with regard to IEC 60335-2-72;
– the scope has been revised editorially to avoid misunderstandings;
– terms and definitions has been revised with regard to the requirements revised;

---------------------- Page: 16 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
60335-2-68 © IEC:2012 – 5 –
– the standard has been revised in general and updated regarding state-of-the-art, as far as
necessary, in particular some changes has been made to Clauses 15, 22 and 25;
– the markings and instructions (Clause 7) have been revised basically;
– a new Annex AA 'Emission of acoustical noise' was added; and
– a new Annex BB 'Emission of vibration' was added.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61J/490/FDIS 61J/499/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 spray extraction
machines 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.
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.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

---------------------- Page: 17 ----------------------

SIST EN 60335-2-68:2012
– 6 – 60335-2-68 © IEC:2012
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 consi
...