BS EN 62841-3-14:2017

What is BS EN 62841-3-14 – Safety of transportable drain cleaners about?  

BS EN 62841-3-14 is a part of the IEC 62841 multi-series that discusses the safety of electric motor-operated hand-held tools. This European standard helps its users to produce more reliable and secure transportable drain cleaners to reduce the risk of accidents while using them. 

BS EN 62841-3-14 applies to transportable drain cleaners also known as pipe cleaners. 

BS EN 62841-3-14 is to be used in conjunction with BS EN 62841-1. 

Note1: BS EN 62841-3-14 does not apply to hand-held drain cleaners. 

Note2: BS EN 62841-3-14 does not apply to high-pressure cleaners to clean drains. 

Note3: BS EN 62841-3-14 does not apply to machines that use a solid rod to clean drains. 

Who is BS EN 62841-3-14 – Safety of transportable drain cleaners for? 

BS EN 62841-3-14 on the safety of transportable drain cleaners is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of hand-held tools 
• Developers/designers of hand-held tools 
• Quality control personnel 

Why should you use BS EN 62841-3-14 – Safety of transportable drain cleaners?  

Transportable drain cleaners are regularly used in the plumbing and landscaping industry. These tools although reliable do account for some of the common causes of injuries in the industry.  

BS EN 62841-3-14 is specifically designed to illustrate the mechanical, design and operational requirements of transportable drain cleaners. These guidelines enable you to produce drain cleaners that meet the safety requirements and minimize the risk of injuries to their operators.