BS EN 60335-2-26:2003+A11:2020

What is BS EN 60335-2-26 about?  

BS EN 60335-2-26 deals with the safety of electric clocks having a rated voltage not more than 250 V. 

BS EN 60335-2-26 deals with the foreseeable hazards presented by appliances and machines that are encountered by all persons. 

Note1: Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are 

• Alarm clocks 
• Spring-driven clocks with an electrically operated winding mechanism 
• Clocks incorporating driving means other than motors 

Note2: BS EN 60335-2-26 does not consider: 

• Children playing with the appliance 
• The use of the appliance by young children 
• The use of the appliance by young children without supervision 

It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in BS EN 60335-2-26 

Note3: BS EN 60335-2-26 standard does not apply to: 

• Battery-operated clocks 
• 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) 
• Clocks have other functions, whether in combination with time indication, such as expert control clocks and timers for cooking ranges, washing machines and similar appliances 
• Clocks for "clocking-in" purposes 
• Clocks incorporating electronic circuits only 

Who is BS EN 60335-2-26 for? 

BS EN 60335-2-26 on the safety of electric clocks is useful for: 

• Clock manufacturers and suppliers 
• Quality control laboratories 
• End users 

Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-26?  

Internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire, and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal use considering the manufacturer's instructions. 

BS EN 60335-2-26 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. BS EN 60335-2-26 provides information on the construction of the clocks which will ease the manufacturing process which will eliminate any possibility of failure or error and makes them efficient and reliable. 

BS EN 60335-2-26 provides particular requirements for electric clocks having a rated voltage not more than 250 V that helps you to manufacture clocks with superior quality. BS EN 60335-2-26 specifies safety requirements to prevent injury rise during manufacturing. 

What is changed since the last update?  

BS EN 60335-2-26:2003+A11:2020 supersedes BS EN 60335‑2‑26:2003+A1:2008, which will be withdrawn on 8 November 2023.