BS EN 60335-2-54:2008+A1:2015

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric cleaning appliances for household use that are intended for cleaning surfaces text deleted by using liquid cleansing agents or steam, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also covers wallpaper strippers.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in household and similar environments.

However, in general, it does not take into account

• children playing with the appliance,

• the use of the appliance by children.

It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard.

• for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary;

• in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, and similar authorities.

• floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines ( IEC 60335‑2‑10 );

• cleaning appliances that are permanently fixed to a building;

• cleaning appliances covered by IEC 60335‑2‑79 , namely those having a

  • pressure exceeding 2,5 MPa;

  • pressurised volume over 5 l;

  • product of pressure (in MPa) and container volume (in l) exceeding 5;

  • liquid temperature exceeding 160 °C;

  • rated power input exceeding 3 500 W;

• cleaning appliances intended for commercial or industrial use;

• appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);

• fabric steamers ( IEC 60335‑2‑85 ).