BS EN 60335-2-53:2011

What is BS EN 60335-2-53 - Safety requirements for sauna heating appliances about?  

BS EN 60335-2-53 is a European standard that discusses Safety requirements for sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins. BS EN 60335-2-53 deals with the safety of electric sauna heating appliances and infrared emitting units having a rated power input not exceeding 20 kW, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. 

The appliances covered by BS EN 60335-2-53 are intended for use in the home and in public saunas located in blocks of flats, hotels, and similar locations. 

BS EN 60335-2-53 deals with the safety of electric sauna heating appliances provided with a humidifier unit, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. The room air is humidified by evaporating or atomizing water. 

Note1: 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, BS EN 60335-2-53 does not take into account: 

• Persons (including children) whose physical, sensory, or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge 
• Children playing with the appliance 

Note2: BS EN 60335-2-53 does not apply to: 

• 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) 
• Appliances intended to cause perspiration to only a part of the human body 
• Sweating baths where the head of the user remains outside the heated space 
• Tents and other collapsible sauna baths 
• Room heaters (IEC 60335-2-30) 
• Humidifiers intended for use with heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning systems (IEC 60335-2-88) 
• Humidifiers (IEC 60335-2-98) 
• Appliances intended for medical purposes (IEC 60601) 

Who is BS EN 60335-2-53 - Safety requirements for sauna heating appliances for? 

BS EN 60335-2-53 on safety requirements for sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins is useful for: 

• Sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins suppliers 
• Sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins manufacturers  
• Installers and service providers 
• Quality control personnel 

Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-53 - Safety requirements for sauna heating appliances?  

BS EN 60335-2-53 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. BS EN 60335-2-53 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 60335-2-53 provides information on the construction of the sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins which will ease the installation process which will eliminate any possibility of failure or error and makes them efficient and reliable. 

BS EN 60335-2-53 provides requirements to prevent the sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins from continuing to heat, leading to components overheating, and heat loss. 

As a user of BS EN 60335-2-53, you can be ensured of safety requirements and testing methods of sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins. By adopting BS EN 60335-2-53, you can ensure the safety of end-consumers against electric shock and serious hazards. 

What is changed since the last update?  

BS EN 60335-2-53:2011 supersedes BS EN 60335-2-53:2003, which will be withdrawn. 

BS EN 60335-2-53:2011 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60335-2-53:2003. These include: 

• The scope is changed to cover infrared cabins 
• Additional requirements for recessed sauna heaters are added 
• Requirements of electronic interlocks are added (22.108)