This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of gas, oil
and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections,
for household and similar purposes, their rated
voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase
appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
This standard covers the electrical safety and some other safety
aspects of these appliances. All safety aspects are covered when
the appliance also complies with the relevant standard for the
fuel-burning appliance. If the appliance incorporates electric
heating sources, it also has to comply with the relevant part 2 of
IEC 60335.
NOTE 101 Examples of appliances within the scope of this
standard are
– central heating boilers;
– commercial catering equipment;
– cooking appliances;
– laundry and cleaning appliances;
– room heaters;
– warm air heaters;
– water heaters.
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 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
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
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
– 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).