BS EN 60335-2-2:2010

What is BS EN 60335-2-2 - safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances about?  

BS EN 60335-2 is a European standard that discusses household and similar electrical appliances. BS EN 60335-2-2 is the second part of the multi-series standard that specifies requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances. 

BS EN 60335-2-2 deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. BS EN 60335-2-2 also applies to centrally sited vacuum cleaners and automatic battery-powered cleaners. 

BS EN 60335-2-2 applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses associated with a particular vacuum cleaner. 

Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by non-professionals in shops and other premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of BS EN 60335-2-2. 

Note1: Examples of such appliances are appliances intended to be used for normal housekeeping purposes in hotels, offices, schools, hospitals, and similar premises. 

Note2: BS EN 60335-2-2 deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances and machines that are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not consider:  

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

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

• 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) 
• Wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-69). 

Who is BS EN 60335-2-2 - safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for? 

BS EN 60335-2-2 on the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances is useful for: 

• Vacuum cleaner's manufacturers and suppliers 
• Water-suction cleaning appliances manufacturers and suppliers 
• Quality control Quality control personnel 
• Hospitality industry 

Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-2 - safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances?  

BS EN 60335-2-2 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 60335-2-2 provides information on the construction of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances which will ease the installation process that will eliminate any possibility of failure or error and makes them efficient and reliable and helps companies to identify their strengths and weaknesses, top high performers, areas for improvement. 

BS EN 60335-2-2 provides requirements to prevent the vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances from continuing to heat and leading to components overheating. 

As a user of BS EN 60335-2-2, you can be ensured of the requirements and testing methods of vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 60335-2-2, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances. BS EN 60335-2-2 helps you to build consumer trust and confidence in the product. With BS EN 60335-2-2 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets. With BS EN 60335-2-2 you can ensure the safety of end-consumers against live parts and prevent injury rise.