Abstract： IEC 60335-2-98:2002 pdf free download.Household and similar electrical appliances -Safety - Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers. Appliances that are not intended for normal household use, but that nevertheless may be a source...

IEC 60335-2-98:2002 pdf free download.Household and similar electrical appliances -Safety - Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers.

Appliances that are not intended for normal household use, but that nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as

appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons

in and around the home. However, in general. it does not take into account

— the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;

— playing with the appliance by young children.

NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that

— 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.

NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to

— humidifiers intended for use with heating, ventilation or air-conditioning systems (IEC 60335-2-88);

— appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);

— appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;

— 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).

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